help with mud panning Options

[fenixsmom]

Hey there! I'm just starting out and the soil I'm working in is alluvial mud. It seems that it will stratify with minimum water and it also seems to be so light that it takes everything with it when I feather. I use Gold Hogs "rock and roll" method. Does anyone know how to keep the goods in the pan and get rid of the light mud with only a 14" gold pan? I can't afford a sluice or fine recovery system. Thank you for reading my dilema!.

[fenixsmom]

I remember asking what was ethical to remove thinking how I could breeze through a bucket. I've learned with my gallon of mud! Thanks again buddy!

[traddoerr]

I remember asking what was ethical to remove thinking how I could breeze through a bucket. I've learned with my gallon of mud! Thanks again buddy!

I seen some of your past posts about ethical removel of material from the creeks, well its really not about removel but about not having to take home so much, hence why so many work it down to only a cup or less of concentrait, but if your just wanting something to pan at home you can take what you deem needed for yourself.

It is very disappointing to see that people don't follow regulations and think thats its OK to dig where they want and not fill holes/clean up their messes.