oldies1955 Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Welp....took my dad out today to do some detecting. Started out slow...didnt get anything out of a wash for about a half mile. Then I hit one...then nothing for about a 1/4 mile...then they really started popping up. God really decided to bless us today! Found all of them right in the middle of the creek. Most were down inside the bedrock and had to be chipped out. Was having problems with a area of really hot bedrock and had a target. Kept running the bedrock over the detector as I pulled it out and it was setting the detector off. Figured I was on a hot area...but I said, im gonna dig this stuff out because it just sounds too good. Welp....got the 7 grammer out of it I was even getting some of the small ones through pretty big rocks that I had to pry out. The really big one 1.2 oz was just a wisper when I hit it....ok, im lying. It sounded like a garbage can lid! I figured it was just some kind of sheetmetal, dug down about 10 inches and scooped it up. You can imagine my suprise seeing it in my spoon! Holy cow!!! I could not belive it. After I calmed down I kicked all the dirt back in the hole. Oh wait. Suppose to recheck the hole...heck it gave out another one of the small ones. It was a really great day. Nice and cool out. Dad had a good time and we found some gold. Total for the day was 1.94 oz. Enjoy. Tom H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drillerdave Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Fantastic Job Tom,That is what keeps us going, and to have your dad with you, what a great day.Congratulations,Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted November 5, 2011 Admin Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Hey Tom, That just plain out awesome to see, most importantly with your Father. Heck, within just about 3-4 trips you have scored nearly 3 ounces of gold, almost paying for your new Minelab GPX5000. I think this should make a believer out of anyone thinking it can't be done. There is so much gold to be found for the guy (like yourself) that will spent the time, effort and research to track it down. Keep finding the gold, my GPX5000 sales are off the charts!! Haha ... That being said, I'm surprised you made that long drive down there. Hope to see more gold in the near future. Thanks once again for your friendship and business. Rob Allison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldies1955 Posted November 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Hey Tom, That just plain out awesome to see, most importantly with your Father. Heck, within just about 3-4 trips you have scored nearly 3 ounces of gold, almost paying for your new Minelab GPX5000. I think this should make a believer out of anyone thinking it can't be done. There is so much gold to be found for the guy (like yourself) that will spent the time, effort and research to track it down. Keep finding the gold, my GPX5000 sales are off the charts!! Haha ... That being said, I'm surprised you made that long drive down there. Hope to see more gold in the near future. Thanks once again for your friendship and business. Rob Allison Tks Rob: Thats the biggest thing...just keep at it no matter how many skunks you get.Every time I go out I learn a little more. The gold is still out there, you just have to be willing to drive over some really crappy roads and do a lot of hiking.Belive me, I feel it the next 2 days! I almost threw up going into that place with the woopdy doos and turns. But, it was worth it. Tom H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank c Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Pops an Tom, Great story, Great hunting trip love the photos. Many more to ya an Hapy Huntn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Tom, You guys are killin it ! Congrats on another fine day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick in Havasu Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 A father and son. There is no better kind of team.Great job !!Patrick..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdu3164 Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 That sounds like a really great day Tom. And you found some gold also. I always enjoy spending time with my father.Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azoverland Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 I'm out hunting right now and almost crapped my pants reading that!!!!' wow what a success! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azoverland Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Like a garbage can lid......LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldies1955 Posted November 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 I'm out hunting right now and almost crapped my pants reading that!!!!' wow what a success!Good luck to you out there! Hope you get some of the yellow stuff.Tom H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Absolutely fantastic, it's great to hear stories like yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Way to go dude! Just sweet finds, keep up the search! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkirkll Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Great to be with your dad and finding yellow too....paulyou are blessed, no doubt!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highbanker58 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 It's awesome to see large Gold coming out of Arizona. I've had to go to Alaska to get the big ones.I'm still planning to join the 1 OZ. club this year.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldies1955 Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 It's awesome to see large Gold coming out of Arizona. I've had to go to Alaska to get the big ones.I'm still planning to join the 1 OZ. club this year.Dave Dave: Tks. It is exciting to find this bigger stuff. Keep at it. You will find that 1 oz. Its out there. Just have to hit the right area and get the coil over it. But, remember...those little guys are the bread and butter...they all add up. Tom H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugbomb510 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Can't wait for my new detector and springtime.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azoverland Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Tom how long you been hunting? You seem to have a seasoned attitude about finding a 1+ oz'er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldies1955 Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Tom how long you been hunting? You seem to have a seasoned attitude about finding a 1+ oz'er. Welp: I am by no means seasoned at metal detecting. Ive only been doing it since Mar. of this year. Im a rookie. I did do a lot of dredging and drywashing in the early 80s but didnt do any kind of prospecting from 84-2011. I guess that kind of seasoned me about the gold game and how it works. Some days you do really good...most days you dont. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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