Admin nuggethunting Posted July 9, 2006 Admin Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Hello All, Leaverite and I hit a spot that we both been thinking about, but just haven't got back there until this morning. We both decided to use larger searchcoil since the wash had minimal exposed bedrock and a lot of deep zones. I actually found a 4-Dwter in this wash a long time ago, but haven't been back. Leaverite and I both walked to the spot where I found the 4-Dwt and started from there. Leaverite started in the area where I found the 4-Dwt piece and I walked up creek always. Not more than about 15 minutes Leaverite calls on the 2-way Radio and mentions he found a small piece about a Dwt. About an hour after that I see him walking up the wash and new something was up. Leaverite motioned to hold out my hand ... and then PLOP! A nice 1.50 ounce nugget with great character. Before it was all said and done we recovered a total of (5) nuggets from the area. The total weight of all the nuggets was just under 2-ounce. We did a pretty good job at working the wash, so any other nuggets found are going to be difficult. Leaverite was using the Minelab GP3500 with the Coiltek BigRed 24x12 Elliptical DD Pro Searchcoil. I was using the Minelab GP3500 and the Coiltek Wallaby DD Pro Searchcoil. Below are some pictures of today’s venture. I found the (3) nuggets on the right and Leaverite found the Monster and smaller one on the left. Take care,Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29prospector Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Rob,It's good to see you hiting gold. It's been to hot for me to get out this year. The heat gets me down quicker, Doctor says its some of the meds I take for my nerves in my back. Need to find a work around. My partner Jeff and I have a spot picked out that we are going to grid this next week in the evenings. The area is pretty virgin.Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Way to go Rob & BobThats some awsome looking gold. Thanks for the pics but ya forgot the co-ordinates. Keep on beeping - Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirechief Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Hi Rob, WOW that is fantastic ! I bet y'all did the jig over them babies haha ! That really gives the soul a boost when you make a hit like that. I'm very happy for y'all Rob and so go get some more my friend.Hi 29, how are you getting along with that back Brother, I hope it is not too painful. It is getting really too hot after the morning hours to detect here. I hope you can make a strike like Rob when you get back out into the field Bob. I made a pretty decent little strike myself about 2 weeks ago. I been working a 106 year old house in downtown Sweetwater, Tx.. I found some gold and diamonds in the form of a ladies antique wrist watch ! Ok Bob I will see ya later and God Bless you and Rob.John Tomlinson, CET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Ron Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Those are some beauties, Rob...Very unique character...Is that black oxide stain on the big one or actual rock color?...If so, is Leaverite going to clean it?...Keep up the good work...Cheers, Unc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexb Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 WOW, I bet the weight of that slug was nice to feel in the palm of your hand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted July 10, 2006 Author Admin Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Hello Guys, Thanks for the comments. I'm sure Leaverite was in High-Heaven when he seen that 1.50 ouncer jump out of the hole! Uncle Ron - Leaverite's nugget has some Ironstone and White-Grayish Quartz. I'm pretty positive I know what vein the nuggets came from, but I believe the "Nugget/Pocket Zone" is long erroded away. There are several small prospects in the area, so the old-timers were trying to locate the source of the placer. Several of the washes are stacked. Take care,Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubstake Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Way to go guys, I sure wish I could get up to my spot, but it still a little on the hot side to make that one hour climb up that hill. going to start dredging in a couple of weeks, out at my old patch. Since it has a few ponds that hold water all year long, there should be a small fortune in them I hope. Grubstake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpion Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Those are some great looking nuggets Rob! Makes going out in the heat worth every bead of sweat!RegardsKarl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Guru Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Nice gold guys You never know what is just off the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLORADO BOB Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Great stuff you guys. Keep it up.Skunk has been with me last couple of times out, and a fair sized one at that.Frosty,You don't need those coords., your too far away.Now me, well thats a different story, as I live here. Bob T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ed Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Great finds Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pondmn Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Way to go guys. Might as well move to Az as it was 106 here today. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGFOOT Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Right ON!Congrats Rob! Looks like there might be some other bigger ones layin around in that ground. BIGFOOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim P. Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Great looking gold guys! I must have missed your call Rob Thats OK I probably would have wussed out anyway. Congrats. Later...Jim P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goldstudmuffin Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Hi Rob, Very nice nuggets!!! Is this going to be a new ouncer club abductee? Now if you only had a souped-up 2100 with a 24" round mono you get get the really big deep lunkers that the GP's can't detect! Hi Jim, at least you got a call! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamar Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Dear Rob and Leaverite;Congratulations! That is one awesome looking nug!!! I am still looking for one that size. Now go find and find a bigger one!!! Again, congratulations!!!Your friend;LAMAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted July 10, 2006 Author Admin Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Hello Guys, Leaverite is no newbie when it comes to 1+ ounce nuggets! He has several already including the nice 2-ouncer he found at Moore Creek this year. What are you guys talking about phone calls, when it my phone going to ring for an invite? I pick it up every once in awhile, but just hear a dial tone. Thought maybe you guys were calling me and the phone was broken! I guess this was payback for me. Leaverite found a very productive nugget area several years ago and invited me to it. I hit a nice 1-ouncer there and felt bad. Well, this time it was on me, I invited Leaverite to a spot and he found a nice 1.50 ouncer. Why are my pieces always smaller .... LOL. Take care,Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXKajun Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Hey, Rob, I got an invite for ya! I invite ya to take me out to the spot ya'll found this gold! I finally am getting some time with my Eureka Gold beeper and am about ready to head to the gold fields and find some "wild" gold! LOLOLWay to go on the almost 2 ounces! That's just downright awesome. And nuggets that big are worth, what, 2-4X spot prices?? Man, ya'll paid for your gas! LOLOLHH, ya'll!Kajun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goldstudmuffin Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 I wasn't sure if some of those Moore Creek nuggets would qualify for the "solid" one ounce nugget required to get in the club, not that I wouldn't mind having some Moore's Creek nuggets but they seem to have a lot of rock on them. They look similar to some of the GV specimans. Speaking of GV I'm wondering if the grass situation is any better down there yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted July 10, 2006 Author Admin Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Hello Goldstudmuffin, Majority of the Moore Creek gold is specimen. However, most of them are like cookies , quartz on both sides and a nice thick vein of gold through the middle. Most of them have a pretty good amount of gold, but with quartz on both sides it kind of hides the gold. I know what you're getting at, there is nothing like beautiful solid Arizona gold! As far as the "One-Ouncer Club," I think several guys would be kicked out if specimens didn't count. I can think of two off the top of my head that haven't shown proof to the public to my knowledge. Funny, they can post every other nugget, but not that nugget for some strange reason .... Ok, I will mind my own business. Do I have to show proof, Russ? Scout's Honor we were not at JF this weekend .... Speaking of GV, I have somewhere much better in the same region. Done some serious research and if the research is true, the hunt should be very promising. Talk with you soon,Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goldstudmuffin Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 hehe!!! Yes proof it! I like seeing the nuggets. I think I know how many times you qualify for the "Ouncer Club" unless you were holding out on me at 18 ounce patch I also know of at least one want-a-be nugget that was allowed in the club, you know suckin up to the Pres will go a long ways! When you get ready to go to your new area down south call me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Scott Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Nice Nugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaverite Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Here’s the Just Dumb Blind Luck Nugget all cleaned up. Rob, next time I'll go up the wash,I just hope its not 110 out. You know, that nugget had your name on it unfortunately you had that god awful external speaker system that was once used by Jimmy Hendrix. Cloud Nine yep, the desert isn’t so bad when your taking a nap in the shade but I knew I had to go and help you find your way back when I heard you say something about Lynx Creek and Phil.Yes paybacks are a B I Itch, but you know it seems to be progressive (1oz, 1.5oz) you’re turn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikaze Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Nice nuggets guys! I see you're braving the heat and still digging some gold. Way to go. Hey Leaverite, wat'cha gonna do for an encore? 2oz'er in June (not to mention a cool silver dollar), 1.6oz'er beauty in July...get 'em while their hot! Congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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