"Find Gold Nuggets Fast: Metal Detecting Tips & Tricks! 💰🔍"

[@Askjeffwilliams]

If you plan on metal detecting for Gold Nuggets in Arizona and you want to know the best ways of doing that with a VLF machine, especially a Gold Monster 1000 , then these tips and tricks will make getting them Gold Nuggets so much easier. These are only a few of the many tips and tricks we will be showing you guys in future vids and if you have your own special tips or tricks on using a VLF or P.I. machine we would love to hear it so leave your comment below. If you want to see a great video on using a VLF underground to find placer Gold, then watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJvKeKaDftGomdk

[@GimmeOo-mox]

Maybe you could hook up a bipod from an LMG to the coil rod as a stabilizer? The pole looks almost similar in width that you might be able to but you may need to fabricate a custom bracket.

[@justme-gj1wm]

Why is it a bad spot to use the detector? . I understand the geologic reason I think .. but what I'm wondering if there could be high minerals ( not gold ) that would make the detector read gold when it wasn't? If so what minerals would do that?

[@jimwednt1229]

You make it look easy to find them golden nuggets 😅

[@seancunningham7589]

How about that giveaway.. I literally have a gm 1000 in my online cart… gotta break bread… should I hold off for a win or just buy it? 🤣🤣

[@seancunningham7589]

Also hey I wonder if you would like to come up to my goldmine .. it’s a pretty famous one… you can look up the Rich Bar ca area for rich bar rd .. Indian hills.. bud lee mine and the shennandoah mine

[@baneverything5580]

I was hunting gold jewelry in 1996 with a Bounty Hunter machine sold at Radio Shack. I had found four very nice 14k rings, three in one day, and went down the tourist lake to an even bigger boat launch with cabins and picnic tables. I saw one of those "professional" treasure hunters with a very fancy machine. He was putting red flags where he`d found signals and laying out a scientific plan, but he became so excited when he found a very expensive ruby ring at the boat launch that he LEFT all his other finds on a table and sped away to an appraiser! I waited for over an hour but he never returned. Most of the necklaces and rings he left behind were 10k though.

[@MakingUsThink]

He Is your grandpa@@kevinknapp6837

[@davidmcnutt3926]

I use to have one of those Bounty Hunter's back in the 90's

[@SimpleThoughts-kc6gh]

I returned 1hr 15 mins later, can I have my gold back?

[@zve482]

That’s a secret at the boat launches. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jgm9927]

@@SimpleThoughts-kc6gh lol!

[@jonathanhughes380]

As a kid spending time visiting my aunt and uncle. Up north in Placerville. CA. My uncle used to take me down to the base of their property and pan for gold in the American River. He didn't have the knowledge that you have Jeff .And somehow I think he just did it to entertain me.I enjoy doing it and spent a lot of time with him.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

good times right there ....thanks for sharing

[@jonathanhughes380]

yeap could not ask for anything more.@@Askjeffwilliams

[@72marshflower15]

That’s worth more than gold.. ✨

[@LucaKiss70AU]

I've been using the Gm1000 for more than 4 years and I always carry the small Minelab Pan with me. I will use it to pan difficult to locate targets but I also place it underneith the arm-rest to keep the detector firm and steady and it won't roll away. Hope this helps.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@I.Live4oldcars.prospecting]

Awesome video Jeff. Very educational and informative. Me and the wife are in Australia, we brought a Monster a while ago. The store we got it from (I won't name them) but they said we should go on one of their excursions to learn the detector. They and other people told us we must keep the coil off the ground. We had so much trouble finding anything. I was so frustrated with the monster I was ready to throw it down a mine shaft. Then I was watching all your videos Jeff where you used the Monster in your drift mine. And I noticed you would rub the coild on the soil. So I figured if Jeff does that then I must be doing things wrong. So I said to the Mrs So come on let's go. Go back out the the bush. We rubbed the coil on the soil and we started finding shot pellets. I knew then we we're on the right track. Then next weekend we found our first gold. So Jeff thanks to you you're awesome videos we Learnt how to find gold. So to you Jeff from us Thank you mate 👍

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks and we are so happy that you guys found your first Gold .....such an exciting feeling huh ..... we have more tips and trick on the way so you know what I am gonna say huh ..... and Yeah....you're gonna get wet ....So C'mon.....Let's Go !!!!!

[@roccovolpendesta7032]

I use a large Pittsburgh Nylon Clamp from Harbor Freight. I clamp it to the end of the Gold Monster as use it as a bipod. Keeps it from rolling down the hills also. Thanks for the great vids Jeff!

[@percival23]

Nice to see Jeff helping the local business out. That's more important than you realize.

[@duanebartlett4885]

Awesome of you to plug those local businesses Jeff! All you do is help people and I appreciate it! Heavy pans to you!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@cowboygeologist7772]

Another great video; thanks for posting. I do two things differently when I have a signal in the scoop. 1) I use two scoops to divide the dirt back and forth. It's a lot faster for me. 2) After 1/2 the dirt is out, I run the bottom of it over the magnet on my pic. Many times a wire or other metal will pop right out. But, I still run it over the coil one last time, and have found gold too.

[@jamestrombley386]

I use a 6-inch squeeze clamp clipped to the flat body where the cable goes. Works perfect. They're black with an orange pivoting tip I don't remember if I bought them at home Depot or harbor freight. Inexpensive and works very well. I'm glad you put a lot of emphasis on keeping the coil on the ground. I'm constantly trying to get people to do that. If you're not replacing coil covers or skid plates often you're not doing it right. There's no gold floating in the air. I'm tone-deaf so I dig everything that repeats. With my GPX 6000 that's a lot of digging. Excellent video Jeff.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks James

[@bryanking7157]

Another great video Jeff, your Tip’s and Tricks will sure come in handy when I finally get to go Metal Detecting, keep up the good work. !

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks 👍

[@markthomas4083]

Good news! The ankle monitor was legally removed! Will go detecting soon near Pyramid Lake. Last week, in the evening, came across a local. He/she gave me plenty of warning before I stepped too close. A medium sized, very healthy prairie rattler. No killing snakes! The black widows can continue to breed as well. Oh yah, will put these helpful metal detecting tips to use later this afternoon. Tanks Mr Jeff. Already smashed the like button into submission. Oh yah, Whites GMT, old but effective, especially for small pieces of flour gold.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

glad you are ok and keep us posted

[@markthomas4083]

@@Askjeffwilliams I interview for a job in Lovelock, Nv. Tomorrow. Lots of mines out in that region. Was metal detecting north of Fernley, the Olinghouse area. My whites GMT sure found a lot of mineralized ground. Would target a large area, dig down to find what appeared to be decomposed granite like false bedrock. Had a peaceful time, found a horseshoe, quail and antelope. Felt good to search a new area. Was interesting to find round pieces of quartz, shell like shapes.

[@XZMPL]

You make playing with dirt fun again. I appreciate educational videos. Thanks for sharing!👍

[@Askjeffwilliams]

you betcha

[@th8298]

I just love learning from you. You make everything fun and real. Thank you once twice 5 billion times over. You're the best. I wish I lived closer ... The locals seem very sweet. Love it.

[@th8298]

Make a kick stand for it... Hahaha

[@th8298]

What they need to make is a pan that tells you what it has in it.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Wow, thank you!

[@mininhawaiian2911]

Jeff is making it EASY for all you fart smellers out there!! ✨ Those are the best tips and tricks of detecting all in one great video ⛏️ Took me years of watching videos and field work to understand all of these techniques 🙏 thanks for all your amazing knowledge Jeff and good luck to all you gold seekers out there 🫶🤩

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks my brother

[@kevinknapp6837]

Wait a sec, that means us!

[@Copper_Skull_Guy]

Takes one to know ones.

[@terrapinrocks]

I suppose we could mount a lightweight bipod on the shaft. They have ones with springs and buttons to pop the legs out when needed.

[@ronmeyer4460]

Hey Jeff! My prospecting partner invented just what you need to keep your Gold Monster from tipping over. He's had a few 3D printed and it works great! He wants to send you one.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

I think he already has is his name Robert ( Bob )

[@michaelpack7591]

Jeff, I just love to watch your videos. I can't mine anymore because I'm just too broken, but I still love to watch. Thanks boss!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Glad you like them!

[@Knackerz]

I use the GM1000 all the time. To keep the coil flat on the ground without it tipping over all the time I slightly undo the screw then rotate the screen around 90 deg and it doesn’t flip over. Also like using it with a pan as sometimes it may pick up clustered or scattered small flakes that take forever with the scoop.

[@GeorgeAmodei21]

I stopped going to MEAD VIEWs friends House for WAKEBOARDING & House Boating back in 2008 when Reccession HIT US! plus following that the water Levels drop where we use to go are no longer aCCESSABLE PLUS BOAT RAMP WAS SO LONG AND OUT OF WATER that they had to change it up. SO I'm VERY GLAD to see this little quite town survive all all this. :)

[@wishfix]

Introducing Mr Jeff Williams, the best Geologist in the business. 💯% the greatest.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@charlesstein2880]

I enjoy learning the basics from Jeff but, I'm on the east coast searching through small streams and creeks. Searching desert sands and underground mines doesn't apply here so much.

[@rickjohnson6559]

Charles we got basic fundamental rules for starting out. Go where gold has been found. It's less discouraging and most folks that detect pack out the trash we find. Look at old geological maps. Follow the old glacier melts. You can find gold everywhere on east coast from glacier melt. Even in new York. Jeff gives you everything you need to know. Identify the host rock. Find bedrock. And take your time starting out. Speed kills. All that gold right back into the creek. Good luck.

[@mtbabyz]

I’m doing the same, in NC, things are alot different out here the amount of trash I deal with is rediculous, I still haven’t found a gold nugget yet, I’ve found gold ore and quartz with sulfides with my metal detector. But still not a single nugget.

[@josefbery3250]

Great show, Jeff! Thanks!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

You bet!

[@bruce9659]

Thanks!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

you betcha

[@richardwarnock2789]

Just bought the Monster ! Oh yeah! Awesome 👌 👏 👍

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Right on!

[@MonasteryofLaRabida]

Thank you Jeff and Leila, good job! you make learning an adventure, I can see how your passion for teaching shines through, shines like “GOLD” yum yum nugget 🤤

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@sniped3359]

these metal detecting videos are the best keep them coming Jeff!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks and we will

[@cohensgoldntreasures]

I can’t wait for the P.I video!!! Ohh yeah

[@danielallen9878]

I bought a gold monster this spring. Was thrilled about this video!! Let's go!!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thats great ....let us know if you have questions

[@beforethunder4987]

Great video brother! Move the dirt, eliminate the work. It amazes me how efficient you are. Thank you for all y'all do. God bless.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@breckfreeride]

Garrett atx does have a nice flat bottom to set it down.

[@michaelpass2176]

Haven’t seen this one. More adventures with Jeff. I’ll never get out pan no more but I can still the terms and watch others have fun! Thank you Jeff!

[@kenmorrill3774]

I thought I moved quick, but you work at warp speed!! Knowledge and hard work, a killer combination for successful prospecting.

[@michaelc9507]

Wow!!! Impressive picking up small piece of gold

[@scruggsbuster9458]

A little Barrel rifle mount it looks like two little legs coming off of the barrel you can put them on a metal detector some are hard plastic😊

[@roybartlett2547]

Your probably the most experienced detector Ive seen so far on youtube. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks 👍always our pleasure

[@GSProspecting]

Loads of great info fam 💯. Great job. Keep on having fun and living the dream. Gold Squad Out 🤠

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks Gold Squad

[@IBRAKEFORBEDROCK]

Personally I really believe Minelab needs to to a complete re-design of the GM 1000. Kick ass machine though, but I love my Gold Bug 2 for the ergonomics...Jolly good show sonny Jim ! ⛏⛏

[@Askjeffwilliams]

exactly .... thanks again sonny Jim.

[@chrisw3088]

Very helpful. I'm waiting for my MGM 1k to arrive next week! Thanks Jeff!

[@THATPROSPECTORSLIFE]

I been out detecting old mines recently. I noticed if you turn the detector legs sideways and the controller also to the side it balances it a little better than if it was both lined up straight helps keep it up

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@35andsolid]

I glued some foam rubber around the screen , so when the detector tips over it wont hit the ground to hard , cheers

[@williamlieberman8846]

Jeff I used the loop handle from a weedeater on my MXT . I found one at the dump and fixed the handle to the detector shaft . my suggestion

[@xerravon]

This guy is the best that ive seen....

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@KennethGroff-l8q]

Jeff, you can go to a gun store and get a bipod that will clamp to the shaft of your metal detector shaft and it will prop up.

[@onemansthought]

Jeff I have watched this video 3 times now and I want to thank you for sharing!!!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

always our pleasure

[@dionh70]

For stabilizing the detector on rough ground, what about an old throw pillow or camping pillow? Lightweight, portable, disposable if need be.

[@laurierogers3336]

I stand up with the coil facing me and the rod of the detector secured between my knees and the head of the detector on the ground. Much less standing up and down when I need to rescan the dirt. Now all I do is bend over to dig and scoop, much easier on my poor knees.

[@hobbieminers8487]

The 3d printed legs I saw go at the bottom of the pole next to the coil makes it sit OK can even get easy adjustable legs

[@Jon_B_Quick]

How about adding a bi-pod for an AR15 to your metal detector . It's collapsible and extendable . That should take care of your problem of a rolling metal . detector

[@jimmylarge1148]

I love it. Great idea. Easily detachable asswell.

[@phillipmoritz8021]

Why don't you use a pinpointer Jeff?

[@tortugalisa4748]

Now I'm craving me some Boathouse Cafe and some waffle cone! What a fantastic little center to own...and visit😁 I think my daughter Isabella will love it too👍And we can go out and work those tips and tricks you showed us! Thank you so very much Jeff & Lila for this one💯 Super great tips and I loved that big round nugget you found! Congrats✨⛏️😃

[@Askjeffwilliams]

always our pleasure

[@balcopc]

It's a pleasure to watch your videos JW. 😀 Keep finding those nugs!

[@BearWa11ace]

Enjoyed the video... and, as always, I learned something! All the best to You and Lila!

[@AlexHasAnAxe]

One man’s trash is a other man’s treasure. Beautiful

[@AliBaashe-iq8jy]

Thanks jeff williams. I love gold monster 1000. More videos

[@heatseeker3654]

Thumbs up to you, sir. All of your videos are interesting.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@1hunnybadger]

Love the content! The links for mining lights, and some of the equipment 404 error, especially the amazon links.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks , we will check those out

[@robroy289]

For some stability you can bolt on a thin piece of pvc pipe perpendicular to your detector pole.

[@johnglasgow4176]

This is exactly what I needed Jeff before the gold lady tragedy I was going to go there on an invite from Darren to learn and buy one thanks for the video

[@jimmylarge1148]

Gold lady tragedy?

[@johnramirez5032]

​@@jimmylarge1148a lady sold detectors and was killed by a vagrant. A lovely lady . Awful

[@Askjeffwilliams]

always our pleasure

[@terrystrife4198]

Great video, Jeff!! Very informative. I like the atmosphere you present, and the information in your videos is priceless!! Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks so much!

[@jamesdepenbrock4833]

Yo, Jeff, I just bought my first metal detector, the Gold Monster 1000,and yeah I'm gonna get gold. 😂 Anyways, I was out in Meadview this weekend lookin for that shiny and I had no luck at all. When I got back to Vegas I got on KZbin and started watching this video and it's exactly what I needed to know for when I go back next weekend. Thanks for posting this it was perfect timing. Your smartest feller I know when it comes to prospecting and I thank you for that. Keep posting these videos because I learn something every time I watch them.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thats great .... you betcha .... really appreciate that and keep us posted

[@jamesdepenbrock4833]

Hey, JW, I'm out here in Meadview and I'm going to a GPAA claim by the helo pad Saturday morning. This is only the second time using my Gold Monster 1000 so if u happen to be in the area I really could use some guidance.

[@glennmiller2494]

Jeff, I have a asphalt spreader it's aluminum 16 to 20 in wide and lite as a feather if someone raked ahead of you could cover a lot of ground.i wonder if one of those plastic clamps They use to clamp boards or anything together would work to keep that from rolling over.

[@davidleessr.9052]

Great tips Jeff...thank you

[@kevinknapp6837]

❤️ Jeff is far too smart, thank you, Sir! Watching from Florida ❤️

[@iinezlee6534]

Thank You Jeff, I Appreciate Your Teaching.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

You are very welcome

[@DawggyBiscuits]

I have ALWAYS wanted a metal detector, I live in the piedmont of NC and have always wanted to look for gold around the Stanley Creek, where a massive gold rock was found back in the day.

[@KenJencks]

I have never tried prospecting with a detector. Great video!!!! I am interested!!!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@JamesLeMaire-z3j]

Jeff how would you rate the Garrett AT max for gold nugget hunting

[@Askjeffwilliams]

good machine ...we have used it before ...love their new Axiom

[@JamesLeMaire-z3j]

Thank you I'll check that out. I have been watching, listening and learning a lot in the last eight months or so as well as Chris

[@VGK4EVER]

I like how you attacked this. You went to the spoils, where it was shallow. I am going to metal detect like this in the future

[@davekollman2216]

Good video. I find a lot of lead bb's they seem to sound like gold to me

[@tonyjohnson686]

to prevent your metal detector from rolling over pickup a straightbar weedeater handle and mount just below grip monitor on shaft creating a cross . works great.

[@steveezard8859]

Awesome tips & tricks! Thank u!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Glad you like them!

[@nitawilkinson]

Thank you for taking the time to make / post this video 😊 My husband gifted me with a metal detector. When we go to the cabin in the San Juan mountains in Colorado, I look for rocks while he is fishing. This could be a new addiction. ¥

[@Askjeffwilliams]

our pleasure and there is Gold in Telluride-Calaverite ore in that area

[@osmbsmy.706]

Camera work and editing was really great on this one! Love the cut in of the arial shot. I like the longer format too. These are great! Edit: What about rainy places? How does detection work in the south, Hawaii or South America?

[@jimwednt1229]

He always has good Camera work and video quality too .... I'm just saying . I've been watching his videos for a long time too

[@Askjeffwilliams]

search coils are waterproof the control boxes need to be protected

[@robertmurphy8863]

Awesome stuff! Thanks for the great videos.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@riverbandit4159]

I use a pvc T and put a short piece on each side.don’t glue the side pieces in to keep it compact.

[@treasurepicker]

Never too early for the like button!!!! Let’s gooooo!!!!!!!!

[@LuckyDragon1964]

How about a fiberglass bipod mount near the coil to stabilize it

[@skyetaylor2200]

This new video made me hungry ! Great Detecting Work

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks 👍

[@Davidevgen]

hey Jeff have you been taking a break from your mine? i havent seen any new videos in awile. great video as always! oh btw to fix the detector from rolling dow nthe hill just put a small metal steak through the pole so you can stick it in the ground.

[@mineyourbusiness3193]

Jeff all you have to do is give the shaft where the coil is a twist loose. Lay the detector down the coil will stay flat. Once done just give it that half twist back to tighten it

[@texasstadium]

I missed the link for the magnet. Also, I agree with carrying tweezers. Especially for removing cholla from hands when brushing aside rocks without gloves.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

here is the link www.magnet4less.com/

[@nawhedawhe6905]

. To stabilise detector .. . . Place some loose rocks to support it . ... More for more stability. .

[@nativeflight7079]

I love your videos. You’re so knowledgeable. Wish I had a grandpa like you.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thank you!

[@cameronnovak]

Thanks for the great content Jeff.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@georgelemoine7402]

Jeff try a stand for compound bows they make small ones

[@jjdjj5392]

Thankyou jeff and lila!!!!

[@MrMockingbird1313]

Hey Jeff, On many of your videos you have a yellow handset on your right hip. Is that a two-way radio or a Garman GPS?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

one of them is a 2 way radio and the other is a GPS

[@zephaniahmarion]

I shared your video on my Facebook... People always love when I post your videos and even get private messages thanking me for posting your videos.... Keep up the good work man

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks for sharing!! will do my brother

[@ronalddavidwhite9385]

I carry a second metal detector without the pole/handle in my back pack . Once I have a target I break out the detector without the pole/handle . Basically it servers as the carrot stick that you mentioned.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

great idea

[@miketheminer2023]

I use the monster alot. The gpz 7000 is the best. And the combo is the best. The monster does well near bedrock and raking tailings

[@gamadmike3197]

Thank You Jeff , Always something to Learn. God Bless stay safe. Georgia mad mike

[@rawartwork1]

Idk how it would work with the Goldmonster but with my Goldbug 2 I prop the detector against my shoulder in a vertical position and I never even set my detector on the ground. Also if I have a "target" in my hand I'll set my scoop right on the coil and sprinkle what's in my hand into the scoop on my coil. Saves me lots of time recovering Gold (maybe). RAW

[@CCaddy]

Been there - good spot! Will have to go detecting in Meadview soon.

[@steveshortridge6255]

Nice video sonny boy I always look forward to your expertise on finding AU

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@petedamico-k4g]

Jeff I use a rifle bypod on my monster 1000 stands up good

[@JeffHuntsinger]

I watched you scoop up & throw away that last nugget! It was right on top!

[@WW-qc6hc]

All ways a good video. Starting to wish I had one of those units to replace my old Whites Prizam 3

[@waltertodd4479]

Good Geology lesson too Jeff!

[@CandSMINING]

Great video Jeff. Thanks for sharing your years of knowledge with the community. Lots of great tips. Miner John designs has a really great stand for the monster.🤔🤔👍 Great job finding gold brother. I am going to share this video with some friends.😎😎⛏⛏🔥🔥

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Very cool ...thanks

[@szybared]

Świetny kanał, jestem Polakiem mieszkającym w Irlandii i jestem pełen uznania, za twoje rady jak szukać złota. Pozdrawiam ✌️🙂👍.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

dzięki, nie możemy się doczekać wyjazdu do Irlandii, aby poszukać złota i naprawdę cieszymy się, że filmy Ci się podobają