gold claim

if you get to Quartzsite AZ, join the Quartzsite metal detecting club. They have 10 claims you can use . All around the Quartzsite area, where the BLM land is available. Its 20.00 to join the club. They have a coin hunt in the town park once a month, coins are planted, and you keep what you find. There is a desert outing once a month also, good hobo stew or chili, and good conversations. The general meetings are the 1st wed. of each month. You will meet lots of prospectors, gain valuable info and have a great time. I would not bother with GPAA or LDMA, unless you will be traveling to other states where they have claims, and they do have lots of Rules! LDMA is pricey,if you can, buy a used membership, if thats still allowed.
Alot of folks use the Gold Bug II, it will find small gold. The new Garrett machines are gaining in popularity as well for small gold. As is the Minelab 3030. People do use the higher priced and heavier Minelabs(5000 ) But , how deep do you want to dig! Go easy on yourself, its not a get rich quick scheme! its only a hobby. Dona