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How to Find Gold
Secrets of Detecting Failure
Keeping Goldfield Friends
Confusion over Coils
GPS Systems Tested

HOW TO FIND GOLD WITH A METAL DETECTORS

Forget about dusting off the old metal detector that’s being in your garage for years, or buying second-hand, out-dated metal detectors. Metal Detector technology has increased dramatically in the last few years. If you have a bit of the treasure hunter’s blood, you will surely have an enjoyable time and find gold - with patience... Read more.

SECRETS OF DETECTING FAILURE

In the old detecting days of the eighties, the failure rate for beginners was much higher than it is today. That's because detectors were cantankerous and difficult to use. Modern detectors by comparison are very user friendly; however some unfortunately do give up this alluring hobby.  In this article I want to analyze some of the reasons why some people fail. Here are the nine secrets for gold detecting failure... Read more.

KEEPING GOLDFIELD FRIENDS

Most areas you will want to detect will probably be on private property. Property owners above all people should be respected and always seek permission from them to enter their land.   No matter how tempting the diggings look, whatever you do, don't sneak onto private property... Read more...

THE CONFUSION OVER COILS

I am writing this article because of the many inquiries we get at my shop regarding the large variety of search coils now available for the brilliant Minelab SD and GP detectors. The range of after market coils available has recently broadened from just Coiltek coils to the Nugget Finder brand. Is it really necessary to have such a wide range?  How many coils should you have?  Which is the best for you?... Read more...

GPS SYSTEMS TESTED

This brief guide is intended for those who have never used a GPS or for those who have had very limited experience only, so I have kept it brief and simple... Read more...