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| GoldDiggerGirls | Sunday 5-01-2014, 13:57 Post #1 |
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I just wanted to introduce myself and say a big hello to everyone. My name is Bec and I live in Sydney. I got my first detector a Fisher Gold Bug Pro DP, about three years ago to use at parks and beaches. But I wanted to try gold prospecting, so over a year ago, my gold digging buddy Ann and I travelled to Dunolly VIC. That is when I found my first gold nugget. The gold bug well and truly bit and the rest they say is history..! I have since bought a GPX 5000 and last year went on my first gold prospecting trip to W.A. And what a fantastic experience it was, so much so that I am planning another trip for this year. My friend Ann, is the other half of GoldDiggerGirls and we have a YouTube channel called GoldDiggerGirls Australia, where we share videos of some of our adventures. I wish you all the best with your prospecting and may all your digs be golden. Cheers, Bec (GoldDiggerGirls) |
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| Sunday 5-01-2014, 14:40 Post #2 | |
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Hi Bec, & welcome to you & Ann to the forum. I'm sure the members here will be looking forward to hear of your future adventures & experiences. Feel free to post & ask questions if need be as there is a wealth of experienced members here that will be only too happy to help out. Watched a couple of your vids...nice photography & great pics & a nice search business you two have on the side. I see you are using a Nuggetfinder Joey for the small stuff with good success!!!! What other coils (apart from the 11" Commander Mono & Nuggetfinder 17x11) do you use? Hope to come across you sometime in the future when you visit W.A. |
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Cheers, Ted ![]() www.havewheelswilltravel.iinet.net.au "I believe that if life gives you lemons,you should make lemonade & try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, & have a party"!!!! | |
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| Nightjar | Sunday 5-01-2014, 17:36 Post #3 |
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Welcome Bec & Ann, Have posted your YouTube link for all to view. Cheers |
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Good luck & safe travels Peter ![]() "Aging seems to be the only available way to live a long life." | |
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| woconnor | Thursday 23-01-2014, 14:46 Post #4 |
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Hi Rebecca and Ann Good to hear from you again Don't forget to drop in and see us if you are up Cue way this year All the best for your gold nugget hunting in 2014 Bill ps, you left some gold at Mindoolah! |
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| GoldDiggerGirls | Tuesday 18-03-2014, 21:25 Post #5 |
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Thanks Bill, Nightjar and Topcat. And thanks for watching some of our videos...much appreciated...! (We should have some more adventures from the golddiggergirls to share with you later this year.) Topcat, as you mentioned I mainly use the Nugget Finder sadie, the Nugget Finder 17 x 11 and the Minelab 11" Commander Mono. I have very briefly used the Minelab 15 x 12 and have a 11" Commander Double-D that I have never used. What coils do you tend to use or do you recommend one in particular over any others? Cheers, Bec. Edited by GoldDiggerGirls, Tuesday 18-03-2014, 21:27.
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Hi Bec, The best coil I have found most gold with is a Coiltech 14"x9" mono with has been good finding the small pieces. I also have a 16" round & a 17"x11" Nuggetfinder Mono Coils as well as the 6" Sadie for the very small gold. The Minelab 11" Commander Mono is used by a few of my fellow prospectors with good success at depth. Good luck for the season. |
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Cheers, Ted ![]() www.havewheelswilltravel.iinet.net.au "I believe that if life gives you lemons,you should make lemonade & try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, & have a party"!!!! | |
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| cruiser 1 | Tuesday 18-03-2014, 21:56 Post #7 |
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G`Day Bec and Ann.Welcome and safe travels while in the West. Cheers Phil |
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| GoldDiggerGirls | Monday 24-03-2014, 18:24 Post #8 |
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Thanks for that Ted and thanks also Phil...! Cheers, Bec. |
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