I can’t say that we had to waste a lot of our valuable time out in the goldfields, scratching our heads without a clue. We got lucky because the person we bought our detectors from is a dealer that offers hands on field training. This person’s name is Gerry McMullen with “Gerry’s Detectors” in Boise Idaho.

You do not need to live in Boise to purchase a detector or receive training from him. He emailed us a map and met us down in the goldfields of Nevada. Gerry has other states he takes people to train for gold nuggets as well.

During the passed 5 years we have met a lot of people that have spent thousands of dollars on all the prospecting goodies that you would think would make them successful. And most of these people have spent hours, days, and months with no or very little success. 

Frankly they have missed out on (my opinion) the MOST important ingredient to electronical prospecting. Training from an expert. And that is exactly what Gerry is. Imagine trying to tune an electric guitar, without having ever played one before. He will show you his personal setting for whatever type of machine that you decide to purchase from him. And gain optimum depth and sensitivity for finding small deep nuggets. He has decades of experience in detecting, and it shows. He will plug his headphones into your machine with an adapter, so you can both hear the tones that should be further investigated, or discarded.

Not only will you learn how to run your machine, but also he gets you out into real Gold Country, and shows you what types of areas to look for. Typically he takes several guys down on training outings, which is a good thing. When someone gets a target, everyone gets to listen to it. And after a few targets you start understanding what you are listening for.

Gerry is one of the most personable people I know. He treated us like we were long time friends and not just customers. He is always eager to answer any questions you have, and will outfit you with the best machine for your budget. Believe me when I say that Gerry’s training will be more valuable to you than the machine you are operating.

I meet a lot of people out in the goldfields that are stunned by my success. I tell them that I have an edge on most people, due to the training I have receive by an expert.

Thanks Gerry…

Happy hunting everyone-

Gus in Idaho.