dredging

[santee]

i am going to buy a dredge around the end of the month i have seen the ones that floats on water and the ones that stand in creek like a highbanker which one is best i know this depends if u are in deeper water i have never went dredging before i guess like everything else you learn on ur own any help on what type of dredge is best is good to know

[goldgit'r]

It depends on where you will be using your equipment.
A dredge, high banker combo is good for dredging in shallow water and can also be used as a high banker.
I think most manufactures sell float kits for there combos,I know Proline does.
I would suggest you hook up with someone on this forum that has a dredge and try before you buy.Dredges for the most part are not cheap and if you do buy one cheap there is usually a reason. Wes

[daubster]

Where are located? Do you have a place you want to try out?

I'll be in the Carolinas for a few days next week if you want to give it a whirl.

Bruce

[santee]

i live in the apex area i could meet you anywhere to find out what it is about just let me know when and where

[Deleted]

Santee is that your only transportation, or do you have a truck? I went with the gold grabber dredge because it's made specifically for the fine gold. But everyone likes their different makers for a reason.

[santee]

me have the 08 honda and a 2000 infenty but me have sold a house so i can and will buy what i need me not rich but me have gold fever me just love being out panning sluicing and want to try dredging

[santee]

i was looking at either a 3 inch backpack dredge or the dredge highbanker style either one i could travel with my car but i have never dredged b4

[Matt]

I have a 3" Keene backpacker and I wish I had bought the 4" may be more weight and money but it moves so much more material. The time you will save on just moving the small rocks trough the 4 makes it better. If you don't like being underwater buy you a comb dredge. I love been under water even in 6" of water. No need to buy a floater if you don't get air with it. And as far as backpacking this beast forget it. You will need a truck or trailer or both to get your rig moved around 





















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[cabarrusgold]

Good commits here about dredges. Try before you buy. Go with someone and ask questions. Watch the operation, the clean outs, etc and you will get a good feel as to what is needed. Just getting a dredge is not enough. You will need extras.

4-5 buckets for cons
Main clean out bucket (concrete mixing pan)
Gloves
Long arm gloves for colder water
Anchors for dredge
Rope to tie off dredge
Pry bars to move rock
Shovel to remove tailings and over burden
Gold Pan to test with
Waders or dive suit
Gas can for dredge

Once you get past your arm length, you will need to consider going under... Bed rock is normally 3+' deep and where the big gold is.

Dive mask
Dive belt
Hookah rig
Air compressor on dredge

So... understand what you want to do first then decide which direction you will go.

Many locations require 4x4 vehicles to get into location. Winch may be needed to remove rocks to getting vehicle out of mud, etc.

[santee]

maybe i need to wait b4 i buy a dredge i want to thank everyone who gave me advise me need truck me could always use my wheelhorse lawnmower without the deck to move it around again thanks

[dirtymike]

Im probably going out Sunday to do a Lil dredging If u want to check it out . I dont have a truck eather my dredge fits in my car

[santee]

let me know where to meet u and what time on sunday

[ajpops]

Dirtymike
need to get my 2 1/2 wet mind if I tag along if I can get away?
Tony

[Deleted]

we gonna be at the rock @ 9am.. I sent ya directions to the both of you.