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infotraker
07-27-2006, 04:08 PM
I started prospecting for gold 4 years ago, got a article in the local paper ! Link below:
Interesting story.
http://www.edhtelegraph.com/articles/2006/07/26/news/know_your_neighbor/01ruppel.txt
Schiada76
07-27-2006, 04:18 PM
Eureka!
Acommanderguy
07-27-2006, 04:19 PM
That is pretty cool! I have some family up in placerville area as well
HocusPocus
07-27-2006, 04:35 PM
my brother-inlaw is into prospecting and really enjoys it. no matter where he goes he will come home with a couple 5 gallon buckets of stuff to pan. :)
Water Romper
07-28-2006, 06:22 AM
I dabble in this as well. I usually go to Azusa canyon (So. Cal) at the East Fork to sluice and pan. I have found a few small nuggets (size of an eraser) and quite a bit if flake (placer gold) however the more interesting stuff I have un earthed is square nails, a pair of “granny” glasses, old gun barrel, belt buckles, lead slugs and a smashed old ring. :D
None of it is worth much but it’s priceless to me. The summer months are the most fun because the water is refreshing when it’s so hot. :)
Another favorite spot is “Bloody Gulch” in Holcombe Valley, N. of Big Bear Lake…have found some color their as well. :crossx: