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Offline Turtle

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« on: February 04, 2005, 11:20:41 AM »
Hello,

I'm new to this forum and I'm really looking forward to learning more about prospecting for gold.  I'm in northern Colorado and love getting out in the mountains every chance I get.  Hunting, fishing, hiking,camping and recently panning, just anything to get in the hills.
A question I have is last summer I was trying my hand at panning in a little stream that we frequently camp by.  I had an individual come up and say I was wasting my time panning in small stream and creeks and that your chances for gold or better in larger rivers.
What's your thoughts on this?
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« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2005, 07:15:15 AM »
Panning small streams is not a waste.  When you think of all the gold that has never been exposed, you just never know when and where you will find it.  I would say that as long as your in an area known for gold, pan every stream you can.  

They did not get it all!
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« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2005, 03:55:54 AM »
Daveinthebush,
Thanks for your thoughts.  I don't know if there was ever any gold found in this particular stream but I figure there's only one way to find out.

Plus it's relaxing to follow the stream up and see what's around the next bend and maybe find "the" spot.
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