How Do You Use A Metal Detector For Gold Prospecting?
Before you try any type of gold prospecting, make sure that there is gold in the area, otherwise you are on a wild goose chase. Gold can be found in three spots reliably. Wet streams that bring it down from the mountains, dry stream beds where it has already been deposited, and caves or rock formations where it originates from. Once you have selected a spot that appears to be likely to have gold, then it is time to start prospecting. Make sure that your metal detector suits your prospecting area. When prospecting in streams, you will need to make sure your metal detector is waterproof, meaning that it will work through water. You can drop something metal into the water, then test your metal detector by waving the detector over the item. Looking for potential pieces of gold by standing in the stream and slowly waving the head of the detector over the creek rocks under the water. When your metal detector signals a hit, stop. Take your flat-bladed shovel and dig up the spot where the sign
