divinefool Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) Hello, my name is Anthony and I've been lurking these forums for a few months now. I want to thank you guys in advanced for any replies. i'm an Arizona native and new to the gold shooting/ rock hunting scene. I am an avid hunter/putdoorsman so I think walking the desert and not finding anything but a sunburn is right up my alley ;) I'm not looking to be the next Tony Beets or anything I just would like to have slightly more than an educated guess at finding some gold/mineral specimens. With that being said I do not have a metal detector, but it may be in the works with my tax return. I am looking for clubs that have access to claims with minerals as well. Maybe some Amethyst, Azurite, Malachite, Pyrite, who knows what else. What club here in Arizona would best serve my interest in rock hounding and gold shooting? When is the next camp out or event where I could come out into the field and maybe listen to someone detect and get a feel for what I'm listening for?Also, what coil would be best for a gb2 for a first timer, 6 or 10?Thanks Anthony Edited April 3, 2014 by divinefool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Roadrunner Prospecting Club is a good bet here and have more claims than any other club in AZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relichunter2 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) Welcome Anthony, Many of the members live and hunt Arizona, I am sure someone will answer these questions for you very soon. Get the 10" coil if you have to choose ..this size is a great all around coil. The 6 " elliptical is great for trash areas and searching shallow bedrock. Good Luck with your hunting..... Edited April 3, 2014 by Relichunter2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) Roadrunner Prospecting Club definitely have the most claims in Arizona. There are other clubs that tend to have claims in certain geographic areas.http://roadrunnergold.com/membership-information/As for your coil selection, I would say both of them...But you will probably be using the 6" the most. They both have their applications. Edited April 3, 2014 by adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoJack Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I used the 10" when I first got my GB2, haven't used it since I got he 6" and have a 14" for sale for those looking for space rocks. Open spaces I would use the 10", around rocks and creekbeds, 6" is king.Remember to continually ground balance, key to success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primalspirit Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Hi Anthony and welcome!GPAP (Phoenix chapter of GPAA) is meeting tonight at the Italian American Club, 7509 N 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020 at 7:00 pm. GPAP has a bunch of claims, is a friendly group, and a way lower cost alternative to Roadrunners. A few months back they gave out a list of volunteers to mentor newbies. The meetings themselves can be very informative -- it's different every time.I've found that joining the clubs does not mean you will get help finding gold, you have to seek out people to help you.Best of luck!Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulder dash Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Better get some lessons with the gb2 or you will hate it and want to throw it over a dry waterfall. Pm me i know a guy who gives lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LipCa Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 The GB2 is VERY EASY to operate. Just takes a few minutes to learn how to ground balance it. (how hard is it to pump it up and down and turn a knob at the same time anyhow?) Nothing else really needs adjusting. Have someone show you how to ground balance so you can find those nuggets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 For over a year my Gold Bug II wouldn't work. Dozens of trips, and couldn't find anything Almost threw it off a dry waterfall before I found out that it takes 2 - 9 volt batteries. Now I find stuff all the time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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