dqsantos Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Here is a question for you experienced nugget hunters. I am doing some detecting in NV but most of the locations I can get to are lode mines. Will I have success there or do I need to find a placer deposit location? Thanks, David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubstake1 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 You can have success, at almost any place gold was found, but you might want to try the Rye Patch area, its been hunted to death, but still produces. Good luck Grubstake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Many placer deposits are born from lode deposits. Both types can be found in the same areas.Buy Placer Gold Deposits of Nevada by Maureen Johnson .....Do some research Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benz Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Rye Patch. Put a large solid coil on, get drunk and walk around all day. I love Rye patch. plenty of gold left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dqsantos Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Rye Patch was my planned next stop. Be there Monday and Tuesday; can't wait. My copy of "Placer Gold Deposits of Nevada" came in the mail today along with several other books.ThanksDavid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOC Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 You have to know the host rock of the lode mines. If the host rock is one that is comprised mostly of granite with quartz veins, then placer gold is probably nearby.But if you get into a place like Eldorado Canyon, in Nelson Nevada, you will find that back in the 30's and earlier, literally millions upon millions of dollars of gold was mined. And not a single speck of it can be found with a metal detector.The host rock was monzonite. A greyish rock with less than 5% quartz. The gold was trapped in this ore and it was microscopic gold. All the ore had to be crushed and then put into potassium cyanide leach pits to extract the gold.So, it all depends on the host rock. You need quartz if you are looking for placer gold.Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dqsantos Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Thanks Doc, that is helpful. I have been in the Carson City area south of hwy 50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted October 17, 2013 Admin Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hello dqsantos, I have to agree with what all the other members have stated. First, Nevada is great State to chase nugget gold. It has a huge history of silver and gold. There are good books, publications and reports online that wil help in your research. There are many known goldfields that have been famous for gold nuggets, like the Rye Patch area. I would suggest you research areas that have produced gold nuggets, at least sizeable enough (a few grains in size) that could be found by a good metal detector. Many areas, such as some of the Carlin Deposits were known for micro type gold, which is not detectable. Even though the Carlin Trends produced millions of ounces of gold, a very small percentage, if any, was big enough to detect. Research hardrock areas that have produced pocket type gold and areas that are known for gold nugget production in the past. Explore and branch out from these areas and you will eventually have some success. You success will depend on a lot of variables, but the more time in the field, hunting decent ground, using good equipment, having drive and determination, along with a bit of luck on your side you will find some gold. Hope this helps a bit. Great to have you on the forums. Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 It would also be a good idea to carry two spare tires if you are going to be driving around a lot on the gravel roads there. Minimum 6 ply 8 or 10 preferred. Good luck.Wes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted October 17, 2013 Admin Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hey Wes, Great suggestion on the tires. I have personally been with friends that have blown several tires on a trip traveling the back roads in Nevada. When traveling the back country, extra of everything you can carry is suggestions as you might not see anyone for weeks and limited or no cell phone service. I also recommend a Sat Phone if you can afford one. Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger Bob Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Rye Patch was my planned next stop. Be there Monday and Tuesday; can't wait. My copy of "Placer Gold Deposits of Nevada" came in the mail today along with several other books.ThanksDavidI was going to be there those days too but something came up. A group of my buddies will be there though. One of them is very experienced and may be able to help you out. They'll be camped near the southern end at the Jim Williams memorial. Tell them Digger Bob sent you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Slim Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 That whole area is now covered with Verizon 4G cell service but be prepared and watch the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dqsantos Posted October 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 For you GPX 5000 operators in Rye Patch; what settings are you using in Rye Patch, mainly wondering about ground timing. Also, what kind of canned food does Crystal john like best, I have heard to take some supplies to trade for info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dqsantos Posted October 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Oh, and which coil Mono or DD? (Stock 11 inch) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whylee Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Have not been out to rye patch for over a year now, but from what I have heard is Crystal John has moved out of the Rye Patch area, I heard he is in the Imlay area now. I never ran my GPX there, only my TDI Pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dqsantos Posted October 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Have not been out to rye patch for over a year now, but from what I have heard is Crystal John has moved out of the Rye Patch area... I just read the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZNuggetBob Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Many placer deposits are born from lode deposits. Both types can be found in the same areas.Buy Placer Gold Deposits of Nevada by Maureen Johnson .....Do some researchI have to agree with Adam on this one. but I want to say Rye is almost like Rich Hill, just when you think its done, beat to death, it keeps on giving. AzNuggetBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvchris Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Sensitive extra or sharp, use the mono.IMHO this is the best time of the year to hunt NorNV, the ground is dry and the weather is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dqsantos Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Sensitive extra or sharp, use the mono.IMHO this is the best time of the year to hunt NorNV, the ground is dry and the weather is perfect.I stopped in and got the lay of the land but only had a couple hours to hunt with no luck. But I was running in normal and fine gold.i will be back in about a week with a couple days to work after I pass through Joshua Tree CA and the Grand Canyon. Any spots I should check out on the way from the Grand Canyon to Rye Patch?Oh, and I was thinking about a bigger coil. thoughts on which one; Coiltek Blitz or a larger elliptical 18X12 or so (unless round would be better) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benz Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 If you got a 15x12 mono commander use that. I found all my rye patch gold with that coil. Its easy to use and slides over shrubs easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I was there September 1st and never saw any signs of Crystal John. Gold was found with the gold bug II`s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldarnit Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Which coil on the GB2 Adam? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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