Some areas also do not allow digging above the high water mark for the stream you are on. Does anyone have any experience with the Keeene 2' backpack dredge I like its portability (65lbs)and price (about 1300). I am just a recreational guy who likes to camp and have something to do. very portable device.īe aware most places that allow highbankers have limits such as building a small settling pond. Juneau 1 I have done a little panning and sluicing and wondering if there is a better way. You can also use it as a dredge wether on the stand or inflatable floats. No classifying needed just shovel in to the hopper and clean the tailings at each end every now and then. Have you considered the 2" highbanker combo? I have one and I just love the highbanker. The power jet is more efficient and requires less hoses but the venturi(suction) nozzle allows you to work much shallower and you can raise the nozzle out of the water without losing water flow and suction witch usually results with losing gold out of the box.This can occur anytime you completly stop and start water flow on these smaller sluice boxes. Especially without a hookah setup needed on most streams. I would have to agree with previous posters 2" dredge doesnt move enough material to be worth the cost.
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