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  50" Proline Sluice Box Sluice Boxes more info |
 Proline 30 in. Sluice Box Sluice Boxes At 30 inches by 8 inches, this sluice is perfect for any prospector who likes to pack light but still move a good amount of material. This is a top-quality sluice box featuring coated steel riffles over expanded metal over ribbed carpet with ribbed matting at the throat for quick sampling without a full clean up. more info |
 Gold Magnet Hand Tools and Accessories more info |
 Jobe Highbanker Highbankers and Combos This highbanker/powersluice combo is built on the 48" Yellow Jacket Sluice from Jobe. The unit includes a flare for using the sluice on its own, as well as leg assembly, 4 cycle engine, pump, hoses and all the fittings you need to set up and run some bench material. The additon of a few other parts will also allow running the unit as a 2" suction dredge. more info |
 Ace 250 Metal Detector Metal Detectors The ACE 250 from Garrett Metal Detectors is one of the most popular coin and relic hunting machines on the market. Its ease of use out of the box and comparable performance to many higher end detectors at an entry level price have lead to fierce loyalty among 250 users. more info |
 Super Magnet Hand Tools and Accessories These incredibly strong magnets attach to the head of any iron or steel digging tool and literally pull iron trash right out of the ground while metal detecting. They have amazing energy for their small size! more info |
 Gem Trails of Oregon Rockhounding From agate to zeolite, Gem Trails of Oregon includes detailed maps and information to guide collectors to more than 80 of the best rockhounding locations in the state. Color and black & white photos highlight collecting areas and the specimens that can be found there. Mitchell, 192 pages, ISBN 0-935182-99-3 more info |
 The Weekend Gold Miner Gold Prospecting A popular book for beginning prospectors, The Weekend Gold Miner guides the reader through finding and recovering placer gold. A. H. Ryan, PhD,80pages, ISBN 0-935182-46-2 more info |
 Recreational Gold Prospecting for Fun and Profit Gold Prospecting Written by someone who's done it all - from panning to staking a claim - Recreational Gold Prospecting for Fun and Profit simplifies the language of prospecting. Informative and straightforward, this book covers all the basic techniques; where to go, what equipment you'll need, what to do with the gold you find as well as how plan a gold prospecting adventure for you and your family. Gail Butler, 206 pages, ISBN 0-935182-98-5 more info |
 Garrett Classifier Classifiers This is a rugged 1/2" classifier, perfect for gold panning or sluicing. Fits in a pan or five gallon bucket and packs light. Classification helps in all gravity extraction methods, so don't forget your classifier. more info |
 Estwing Geo/Paleo Pick Hand Tools and Accessories The Geo/Paleo has long been the industry standard digging tool among geologists, paleontologists and treasure hunting enthusiasts. It's 25", extremely sturdy and very very functional. more info |
 Le Trap Square Gold Pan Gold Pans Le Trap in Canada designs some very unique, and effective, prospecting equipment. Their Square Gold Pan is no exception. Those who use it, swear by it. more info |
 E-Z Sluice Box Sluice Boxes more info |
 20 Ounce Rock Pick Hand Tools and Accessories This 20 ounce drop forged steel Shop-Tek rock pick is great for rockhounding, prospecting and gem hunting. more info |
 Flare for Tee Dee E-Z Sluice Box Sluice Boxes more info |
 Estwing Gad Pry Bar Accessories This 18 inch pry bar is perfect for getting into those cracks in the bedrock, busting up hardpack caliche or prying out that gorgeous mineral specimen. Every kit should have a good pry bar and this is one of the best for the job. more info |
 Blue Bowl Concentrator Gold Concentrators more info |
 PEEK-AU Underwater Viewer Hand Tools and Accessories This underwater viewing scope is perfect for spotting gold resting on bedrock or hiding in cracks. It's also good for keeping an eye on your dredge partner, relic hunting or just checking out the underwater scenery. The PEEK-AU is a high quality, time-tested, underwater viewing tube/nugget sniper. more info |
 Washington Gold & Gems Then and Now (Maps) Gold Prospecting more info |
 Gravity Trap Gold Pan Gold Pans The Garrett Gravity Trap Gold Pan has long been one of the top pans on the market. Many new pans have come and gone, but the Gravity Trap is still among the best. Three deep riffles and a drop bottom offer superior gold recovery to plain pans. more info |
 Gem Trails of Nevada Rockhounding Newly revised and updated! Gem Trails of Nevada includes maps, photos and detailed text describe where to go and what to look for at over 75 rockhounding sites throughout Nevada. Includes new color insert, glossary and mineral locator index. Mitchell, 224 pages, ISBN 1-889786-15-2 more info |
 Fiskars Digging Tool Hand Tools and Accessories High quality digging tool used in metal detecting. One edge is sharp, the other serated - perfect for cutting through sod and roots to locate your target. Gardeners also find the tool handy for planting bulbs and digging weeds. Comes with rugged belt sheath. more info |
 Gem Trails of New Mexico Rockhounding This revised and expanded edition of Gem Trails of New Mexico covers over 100 collecting sites! New Mexico is rich in minerals and has an abundance of public land making it a rockhound's dream. New Mexico offers fossils, gem quality and micro-mount specimens and much more. Contains detailed text, maps, glossary, mineral index and color photos highlighting the wide variety of mineral found in New Mexico. Mitchell, 240 pages, ISBN 1-889786-12-8 more info |
 Variable Speed Desert Fox Gold Concentrators One of the most popular pieces of prospecting equipment on the market, the Desert Fox spiral gold panning machine proccesses material quickly with a great rate of gold recovery. more info |
 Treasure Scoop Hand Tools and Accessories The Treasure Scoop is a great little tool for metal detecting or prospecting. It's 12 3/4" long and comes in three color options. The tough plastic won't set off your detector and the bowl shaped scoop won't lose material while feeding your prospecting equipment. more info |
 Jobe Classifiers Classifiers These high grade stainless steel and tough plastic classifiers come in a variety of sizes perfect for gold prospectiong in the field and fine gold recovery back home or camp. more info |
 Where to Find Yankee Placer Gold Gold Prospecting Delos Toole's Where to Find Yankee Placer Gold is packed with maps, directions and commentary on places to find gold Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Yes, there's gold in New England and you can find it! Delos gives you the where. The rest is up to you. Delos Toole more info |
 Gold Prospector's Handbook Gold Prospecting The Gold Prospector's Handbook is one of our favorites. Some of it is pretty advanced with regards to reading a stream, geology etc, but it's also loaded with information of use to the absolute beginner. This book will have a place on your shelf for years to come. Covers geology, stream dynamics (where gold is likely to deposit in a watercourse), how to pan for gold, tools, etc. This is a non-technical but somewhat advanced prospecting book that will help you in your search for gold. Black, 176 pages, ISBN 0-935182-32-2 more info |
 10" Black Gold Pan Gold Pans 10" black plastic gold pan, perfect for clean-up and use as a safety pan. Also great for the kids. This pan packs light and works great for a lot of jobs. A must have for any prospector! more info |
 Proline 14 Inch Professional Gold Pan - Green Gold Pans This light weight but super-tough gold pan is one of the best selling pans ever produced, and will hold up to years of prospecting. The Professional features six riffled gold traps to catch your gold as the lighter material flows out of the pan, a wide textured bottom for efficient separation of gold from your remaining black sands and deep green color to highlight the fine stuff. more info |
 Gem Trails of Pennsylvania & New Jersey Rockhounding more info |
 Garrett Detector Headphones Metal Detectors more info |
 Where to Find Arizona's Placer Gold Gold Prospecting Delos Toole's Where to Find Arizona's Placer Gold is packed with maps, directions and commentary on places to look for placer gold in Arizona. Arizona is rich in placer gold deposits and Delos gives you the scoop on where to find your own. 144 pages. ISBN: 0-9654559-2-0 more info |
 California Gold & Gems Then & Now, Southern Edition (Maps) Gold Prospecting The Then and Now map sets are a fantastic addition to any referrence library. This set includes a USGS map of Southern California as well as historical maps showing the location of gold and gem deposits. You might be surprised at what's just around the corner. ISBN 0-97204410-8 more info |
 Where to Find Gold in Oregon Gold Prospecting Delos Toole's Where to Find Gold in Oregon is packed with maps, directions and commentary on places to prospect for gold in Oregon. Includes information on public panning areas, gold bearing streams, mines past and present and points of interest along the way. 144 pages. ISBN: 0-9654559-1-2 more info |
 Nevada Gold & Gems Then and Now (Maps) Gold Prospecting more info |
 Montana Gold & Gems Maps Gold Prospecting more info |
 Snuffer Bottle Hand Tools and Accessories Snuffer bottles (also called sucker bottles) are used to suck fine gold out of your pan, squirt black sands out of your way and to hold your pickers and nuggets while out on the stream. Made of flexible plastic, they won't break if dropped on the rocks and float if dropped in the water. The siphon tube on a snuffer bottle extends into the body of the bottle, so once gold gets in, it cannot flow back out. Simply squeeze the bottle and suck up the gold. * Actual bottle shipped will depend on stock on hand and may not match photo more info |
 Rockhounding Arizona Rockhounding Covers 70 of Arizona's richest gem hunting, mineral collecting and rockhounding locations. A must have for anyone interested in collecting in Arizona. more info |
 Gold Nugget-Teering in Northern California Gold Prospecting Delos Toole's Gold Nugget-Teering in Northern California is packed with maps, directions and commentary on places to look for nuggets in Northern California. Home of the world famous Motherlode, Northern California is rich in placer deposits with big chunky nuggets and Delos gives you the scoop on where to find your own. Delos Toole, 140 pages. ISBN: 0-9654559-6-3 more info |
 Gold Nugget-Teering in Nevada Gold Prospecting Delos Toole's Gold Nugget-Teering in Nevada is packed with maps, directions and commentary on places to look for gold nuggets in Nevada. Nevada, despite being dry, is rich in placer deposits and good sized nuggets are being found today. Delos gives you the scoop on where to find your own. Delos Toole, 144 pages, ISBN: 0-9654559-4-7 more info |
 Bedrock/Crevice Brush Hand Tools and Accessories more info |
 Basic Gold Panning Kit Panning Kits This Basic Gold Panning Kit has everything you need to go out and do some prospecting. Kit includes the Proline Professional gold pan featuring your choice of colors, deep, undercut riffles, tough construction and textured surface, a copy of The Weekend Gold Miner 80 pages of prospecting information, one Snuffer Bottle for getting the gold out of your pan and a 1 Dram Glass Vial for showing off your gold! *Gold not included more info |
 California Gold & Gems Then & Now, Northern Edition (Maps) Gold Prospecting The Then and Now map sets are a fantastic addition to any referrence library. This set includes a USGS map of Northern California as well as historical maps showing the location of gold and gem deposits throughout. You might be surprised at what's just around the corner. Who knew the Motherlode ran right through your backyard... ISBN 0-9657558-9-4 more info |
 DK Pocket Gemstones Rockhounding Pocket guide to gems and gemstones with 160 pages of photos and information on cut and uncut stones. more info |
 Crevice Tool Hand Tools and Accessories Handy tool for getting gold out of those deep cracks in the rock. Great for dredging, nugget sniping or just working the cracks with a gold pan. more info |
 Oregon Gold/Silver & Gems, Then & Now (Maps) Gold Prospecting The Then and Now map sets are a fantastic addition to any referrence library. Oregon Gold/Silver & Gems, Then & Now includes a USGS map of Oregon as well as historical maps showing the location of gold and gem deposits throughout the state. You might be surprised at what's just around the corner. ISBN 0-9657558-4-3 more info |
 14 in. Classic Steel Gold Pan Gold Pans This classic steel gold pan is very similar to the ones the '49ers used in the California gold rush. At 14 inches across, it's the right size for most prospectors, and being steel, can douple as cookware around the campfire. more info |
 Proline 14 Inch Professional Gold Pan - Black Gold Pans This light weight but super-tough gold pan is one of the best selling pans ever produced, and will hold up to years of prospecting. The Professional features six riffled gold traps to catch your gold as the lighter material flows out of the pan, a wide textured bottom for efficient separation of gold from your remaining black sands and deep black color to highlight the fine stuff. more info |
 Gem Trails of Texas Rockhounding more info |
 Classic Steel Pan Gold Panning Kit Panning Kits Black Cat's Classic Panning kit features a 14 inch classic steel gold pan like the '49ers used back in the gold rush days. Kit includes a 14 in. Steel Gold Pan, a copy of The Weekend Gold Miner book - 80 pages of gold prospecting instruction, a Snuffer Bottle for sucking up the gold from your pan and a 1 Dram Glass Vial w/ Blk Screw Cap for showing off your gold (gold pictured not included). more info |
 Geodes: Nature's Treasures Rockhounding This guide to geodes includes 300 pages of fantastic photos and information on these rare mineral formations. Cross & Zeitner combine their expertise in the field in what can only be described as the definitive reference of its kind. more info |
 Small Glass Vials Hand Tools and Accessories Black Cat's little screw cap glass vials are perfect for saving and showing off your fine gold, pickers and small nuggets. The slight maginification they provide when filled with liquid really brings out the details of even super-fine flour gold. Three sizes to choose from. more info |
 Idaho Gold & Gems Maps Gold Prospecting more info |
 Buried Treasure You Can Find Treasure Hunting more info |
 Deluxe Gold Panning Kit Panning Kits Black Cat's Deluxe Gold Panning Kit comes with a lot of the popular extras as well as the must-haves for any panning adventure. The Deluxe Panning Kit includes: one Proline 14 Inch Professional Gold Pan - one of the best pans on the market, a copy of The Weekend Gold Miner - 80 pages of gold getting guidance, one Snuffer Bottle - used for sucking up the gold from your pan, one of each 1 Dram and 5/8 dram Screw Cap Glass Vials and a Gold Nugget Display Cup for showing off your gold and one 10x 21mm Folding Jeweler's Loupe. This kit includes everything but the gold! more info |
 Gem Trails of Arizona Rockhounding Best-selling guide covering over 90 rich collecting sites, Gem Trails of Arizona includes maps, descriptions, directions and photographs leading collectors to diverse rockhounding sites. Color photos highlight specimens from azurite to wolfenite. Indexed by location and mineral with glossary. Mitchell, 224 pages, ISBN 1-889786-14-4 more info |
 20x 21mm Jeweler's Loupe Hand Tools and Accessories These chrome finish, 10x magnification, 21mm jeweler's loupes offer more than enough power for checking specimens in the field, fold neatly to fit in pack or pocket and can be attached to a cord or chain and worn around the neck. more info |
 Coil Cover for ACE Detectors Metal Detectors more info |
 Fancy Litter Gold Panning Concentrates Gold Concentrates Fancy Litter Gold Panning Concentrates are 1.5 lbs of pure pay dirt. There's gold in every bag, so perfect for practice panning or calming cabin fever over the long winter months. These concentrates are loaded with black sands, so should provide a challenge to begginer and expert alike. Real gold in every bag! more info |
 Audubon Pocket Guide to Familiar Rocks and Minerals of North America Rockhounding Rocks and minerals pocket guide for the beginning rockhound. Organized with full-color, full-page identification photos and complete facing page text. Chesterman, 192 pages, ISBN 0-394-75794-7 more info |
 Fee Mining and Mineral Adventures in the Eastern U.S. Rockhounding more info |
 Proline 14 Inch Professional Gold Pan - Blue Gold Pans This light weight but super-tough gold pan is one of the best selling pans ever produced, and will hold up to years of prospecting. The Professional features six riffled gold traps to catch your gold as the lighter material flows out of the pan, a wide textured bottom for efficient separation of gold from your remaining black sands and deep blue color to highlight the fine stuff. more info |
 Arizona Gold & Gems, Then & Now (Maps) Gold Prospecting The Then and Now map sets are a fantastic addition to any referrence library. Arizona Gold & Gems, Then & Now includes a USGS map of Arizona as well as historical maps showing areas where gold and gems have found throughout the state. You might be surprised at what's around the corner. ISBN 0-9657558-7-8 more info |
 Archer Gold Pan Gold Pans The 10" Archer Gold Pan features two raised riffles and a drop bottom. Its smaller, lightweight, size makes it perfect for smaller hands or crowded backpacks. Two colors to choose from. more info |
 Clear Display Cup w/ Foam Insert Hand Tools and Accessories These small display cups are used for displaying gold nuggets, gemstones, coins, antique buttons and other small collectibles. Choose from black or white. Pictured display items are not included more info |
 Modern Prospecting - How to Find, Claim and Sell Mineral Deposits Gold Prospecting Modern prospecting is the foremost how-to-do-it-right guide to prospecting today. Using a systematic approach to mineral exploration, discover how to identify favorable areas; and research and testing techniques. Learn to develop a claim, modern assaying, geochemical prospecting, and rock and mineral alteration. With a useful glossary, handy contact information for government agencies, websites and suppliers. more info |
 The Rockhound's Handbook Rockhounding Popular "Gem Trails" author, James Mitchell offers beginning and expert rockhounds helpful guide, handbook and collecting companion in his latest work, The Rockhound's Handbook. Covers how-to, where to look, specimen identification, polishing, cutting, jewelry techniques and much more. more info |
 Audubon Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals Rockhounding Seven-hundred ninety-four color plates are cross referenced to detailed descriptions of field patterns and rock locations. Excellent and comprehensive index. 850 pages. ISBN 0-394-5026-8 more info |
 Triplet Jeweler's Loupe Hand Tools and Accessories more info |
 Ghost Towns of the American West Treasure Hunting 110 pages of gorgeous, full-color photographs of 19 Western ghost towns by Berthold Steinhilber, as well as interesting ghost town lore. more info |
 DK Pocket Fossils Rockhounding Introduces the world of fossils including information on where they are found, how they are formed, and how they are classified; also describes many of the various kinds from amphibians to trilobites. This authoritative guide provides a fascinating insight into the origin, formation, and remarkable variety of fossils. Palmer, 160 pages, ISBN 0-7566-0206-8 DK Pocket Guides are great for the kids, but informative for adults as well! more info |
 Fee Mining and Rockhounding Adventures in the West Covers 100 fee mining and free dig sites in 19 western states, plus 153 museums, points of interest, caves, nearby campgrounds and more. Pan for gold, dig for sapphires, hunt for sunstones and many other gems and minerals. Fee Mining West is companion to Fee Mining and Mineral Adventures in the Eastern US, and is a must have have for any rockhound or mineral enthusiast. more info |
 DK Pocket Dinosaurs Kids Books Dinosaurs, from the DK Pockets series, introduces readers to the largest land animals that ever lived. Find out about sauropods, theropods, stegosaurs and other giants, that ruled the Earth for over 160 million years before becoming extinct, in this compact and comprehensive guide. Text and realistic images introduce dinosaurs and their unique characteristics. Clark, 160pages, ISBN 0-7894-95899 DK Pocket Guides are great for the kids, but informative for adults as well! more info |
Clips & Levelers for Blue Bowl Gold Concentrators These clips and levelers make setting up and adjusting your Blue Bowl gold concentrator a snap! more info |
 Gold Panning Kit for Couples Panning Kits more info |
 Kid's Gold Panning Kit Panning Kits more info |
 Basic Kit + Classifier Panning Kits more info |
 Large Glass Vial w/ Screw Cap Hand Tools and Accessories These four dram capacity glass vials are perfect for showing off your gold and gemstones, storing dry flies, beads and other small items, or just taking along a little dish soap on your next camping trip. The screw cap lid closes air and water tight. more info |
 Rockhounding California Rockhounding Rockhound and mineral collection guidebook for the state of California. Covers 75 of the best commercial and public use areas. 190 pages of useful information for the hobbiest. more info |
 Gem Trails of Southern California Rockhounding more info |