Sean in AZ Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Out in the desert yesterday driving around, passing hundreds of random washes, when one in particular pulled me to it. I parked the truck, set my drywasher up,"thank you Bill S.", and shoveled for about a half hour. I emptied the riffle tray out, and panned the contents and to my surprise, there were several pickers and some fines. Back at it I went with that gusto of knowing there is gold in every shovel full, and then vacuumed the remainder of the area I had cleared. Not a bad day at all! Then I got the trusty GB2 out, just to check, you know how it is! Lol. So the detector squealed 5 times in the spot so, I start digging. With much delight, the larger 4 chucks were wedged in bedrock and of course the last target was bird shot, but all in all, a darn good day. I can't wait to get back out again! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybeerman Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Nice haul!Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean in AZ Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 I only worked about 10 feet of the wash so I'm hoping for a couple more good days in this wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I`d be dying to get back ! Nice job on the new spot ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Hmmmmm nice bit of wire there Sean and I too would be getting on back there.... You in that wash we talked about a while ago by chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank c Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Purdy gold nice day you had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C... Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Wow I guess its time to wake up the keene WTG Mike C... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Ron Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Pretty darn good, Sean ... Thinkin' of breaking out my 151 before it gets too hot! ...I've got some great virgin spots! ... Cheers, Unc ... PS, they're virgin cause they are a total pain in the ass to get into ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean in AZ Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Hi all, thanks. Spending time to sample random places definately doesn't hurt. This one is definately out there and a pain in the tukas to get to. But it's already been well worth the effort. I'm on the fence tho. Seriously thinking about leaving the drywasher and pick and shovel there, rather than hiking several trips to get everything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean in AZ Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Hey Bill, no, not a chance to work the one you and I were discussing. There is still water in that drainage. Will have to wait for summer to dry it up enough for that. I must say though, you've definately got my thoughts going that way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomH Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 WTG Sean! Thats a nice bunch of gold.I dont think I would leave the DWsher though. I know a guy that tags wild life back in the hills and hesseen guys stuff left back in.He doesnt mess with it but hes honest...you never know whos out there. Motorcycles can get way back in.Good luck with your wash. Once I get my aluminum cart built to carry my drywasher and motor I will post picks.Tom H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean in AZ Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Hi Tom, yeah, your right. Would have to give it the special camo job if I did leave it there. I'm apprehensive for exactly the reasons you mention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakview2 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 What if you dug a hole, stashed your gear, covered with plywood and dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoser John Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Great gold ,do not leave anything you want to keep. Here is what ya need ,a nice cart that will haul anything and everythang ya could ever want---John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusty_nolan Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Nice gold ya got there..... ready to try my luck in the mtns tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakview2 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 (edited) Great gold ,do not leave anything you want to keep. Here is what ya need ,a nice cart that will haul anything and everythang ya could ever want---JohnLooks a lot like a cart that Gravel Hog was fabricating some time ago. Looks very similar. Great for them hard to get at areas.. Edited May 9, 2013 by Oakview2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean in AZ Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 I thought about digging a hole but there isn't enough dirt to make a hole big enough. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean in AZ Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Good luck Dusty, I hope you get to see some yeller metal! : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDdesertman Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Thats a good haul for a short trip, I bet you'll be getting a lot more out of that wash. Neat wire specimen too.I've stashed gear quite a bit, but only when I'm 100% confident that it won't be seen. Definitely a lot easier to hide equipment in area that have a lot of brush and trees compared to the desert, I wouldn't leave anything out in the open, just not worth losing gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 One of these days I am going to have to get some of Bill's pointy finger advice..... That is a great start on filling up the poke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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