Minelab Gold Monster Tips & Hacks 

Hi Vo gus Prospecting. love your vids. Can you tell me if the gold from the Channel Maximov Ro the guy finds is real?

It is the best hobby I ever took up. If I didn't have 2-3 hours of driving every time I went it would more than pay for itself. Regardless I would be out on a creek somewhere whether I was prospecting or just sitting quiet watching the world. Thanks for the nice video Chris Vogus!

You are so right . I have spent thousands on metal detectors that I will never get back . It's a hobby . The anticipation of knowing you will find goodies but not what said goodies will be does it for me . Keep on diggin' my friend .

Hi chris a fellow country man taught me to rewind electric motors. Yes its about being out doing the hobbies. Talking to others doing the same. Its great your out there. Thanks Russell

OMG! Chris you are like one of the few that can get my name right! Thanks!!! :) People just don't understand it's not about the MONEY. It's about just doing it. It's Therapeutic...but it has a chance to pay for itself. Like Crafting...ya do it because you like to. If you can sell some of it- GREAT. You doing the things you do helps others while helping yourself as well. It's a win-win as long as you keep enjoying it.

Love your video mate, I really love your attitude too. Keep doing what your doing, you are a great encourager to others who just want to get out there and have a bit of fun.

"It's hobby. It's a bit of fun". So true. I feel the same, every time i go prospecting. Thanks for sharing another great video, Chris. I hope you are well. Good night!

Hi Chris great video, some people just can't comprehend the value is in the enjoyment !

So true it’s not about what you find it’s about getting out there in the peace and quite in nature gold is just a bonus I love the bush and I find it so relaxing to clear the mind and nothing better than a good scratch around and wash a few pans love your vids matey

Am watching you Vo gus cause your clearly passionate about it and it's REAL. Keeping hunting bro. You can't find anything sitting on the couch and when you find it, it will look awesome in your collection, not your belly :)

You are exactly right...it's about having fun and not the money. I truly enjoy you videos!!

I compare Gold Prospecting like fishing. You spend big $$$ for tackle gear and accessories to catch a $10 fish. However, you never know when you'll catch the big one !! Like you said, it's the pleasure and memories make it fun. Cheers !! 🤠

Hi Mate you keep doing what you do so bloody well and your helping me with the black dog I'm fighting so great work as usual

G'day Vo-Gus, great show mate. Love the attitude that you are putting out there too man, good stuff.

Great video! I’ve subscribed. Had a good couple of days with my little MOSTER w week or two ago in a land far, far away... A really good couple of days! Hahahahaha! I’m still a bit shaky... It’s out there boys! One tip I could bring! Secure you wire from the coil. Velcro is great as it’s fast to put on and fast to take off as you swap sizes. Believe me, you don’t want it flopping around one little bit... Good luck prospectors...👍

Do what makes you happy , ignore the other stuff, some people think things make you happy but it’s not true, peace and tranquility can be some of the greatest treasures we can give to ourselves, keep being yourself and enjoying your times in the bush with Grizzly 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇦🇺

Just found your channel looking for some info on how to have fun and prospect👌🏻 now a eternal subscriber hahahaha great knowledge and even better content

Awesome video Chris, keep them coming cheers

Ignore the nay-sayers. They're just jealous that thru aren't out doing something interesting. A lot of people ask me the same question when i show them gold i have collected. Where did you get it? They should be asking, "how" instead. Research, practice and just getting out - eventually you're rewarded with a little gold. But that is just frosting on the cake. Nevermind what they say. You are one of the people that inspired me tho get out and get it!

Great video. About comments about finding gold to live off of... Its not about money to live off of.... it's about LIVING! We're not here forever, enjoy life while you can. Peace to all

Good morning, if possible, I would like to know if the equinox 800 in the gold digging function can catch small gold nuggets in the same way as the gold monster ... if it is equal to or better than the gold monster in this function because it is multifrequency .... what if the gold monster works well in other functions besides fetching only gold ... i mean fetching artifacts ,, jewelry ,, lost coins inside the woods ,, lakes .... if you can give me an opinion. .. help me .... thanks ..... I still could not find any video of gm 1000 being used this way .... thanks.

Pauly the vampire follower is watching. I love your channel sir, I gain knowledge and you bring me in your adventures. And I love your dog.

Nice, well done matey

Another great one. Stay toasty and hopefully some of those dry creeks start to get a bit of flow.

I live in Alaska. We only get about 3 months without snow and 24 hrs of sun. Unless I plan to prospect in the snow in the dark? Lots of different terrain and creeks, and rocky beaches. Looking for mainly gold, and also native artifacts. So with money aside. What do you recommend for an all-around detector with a coil? 6 in sounds nice! How do you like the DD coils? Would like some depth as well. Lots of mountain rock here? Your advice will be honored!. I found a 7.97-gram nug just by chance. Got the fever now. I'm only worried about a bear sneaking up on me at the creek or somewhere.🤠

Another great vid Bud 👍

I had the Gold Monster for six months and passed it on - Never, ever *genuinely* found a piece of gold with that machine - only blind-planted test pieces. Been taking an oldschool (20yo) minelab PI to some of the EXACT (to the foot) locations I'd run the monster over, and I've pulled multiple nuggets in 30 minutes from only an inch under.... And this was ground that was 'quiet' for the monster. Took it up to the rich fields in north qld too and again, nothing - after five solid days detecting over known rich locations. Others around us with GPX's were just yankin' it out. That said, I'm confident that it can find gold - I was digging up lead nuggets smaller than a grain of rice from between 2-4 inches, and found a crapload of pennies, halfpennies, buttons, alfoil and other stuff. It's just not productive enough on small nuggets compared to a PI machine. Our ground is just far too noisy for high-gain VLF. A tip that I found helped detect the smallest pieces (of lead in my case) - run it WAYYYYY SUPER HOT on 'shallow'/discrim mode, and ignore the screen when searching. It will be noisy as all heck with the ferrous tone, so get used to the different tones. When it beeps a nonferrous tone, switch to deep and lower the threshold to a more tolerable level to pinpoint the target. In all I don't recommend the Gold Monster to anyone looking at buying a detector *for prospecting in Australia*. If you're gonna use it on the beach and such too, go ahead - it's a SUPER SUPER SUPER SENSITIVE VLF MACHINE (beats the living CRAP out of a CTX3030). In terms of build quality, useability, included accessories and basically every other factor, the Gold Monster as a product is RIDICULOUSLY GOOD value and quality. But for a prospector, I just can't recommend it. Honestly I thought I was doing something wrong. I just had the wrong equipment all along.

Enjoy seeing you out and about bro $10 is better than working for the Man

Thanks for sharing!

Why on my gm1000 is ground balancing done by just pressing/holding the center button with the coil held flat to the ground & still? While most i see on here are done the traditional way like yours? Not that im complaining. Its so much easier and faster my way and i think a little more accurate perhaps also. Maybe its just abit newer a model than yours?

Love your vids. You need a pin pointer

How do you know when the object has a two repeater? Is it when you wave the detector both right and left over the target and it gives the beep?

well said enjoy your time in the bush

Me and my dad go metal detectingup at Bendigo

what part of NSW are you in?

Mantap 👍 Gold monster 1000

What was in the package that griz had at the end of the vid?

This goes to show not many people do their research before commenting.The old timers and the chines have taken the easy gold

That was a great instructional video on the GM, which coil is stock? The 5" or 10"?

You are in the bush, with your dog and every so often you pull a piece of gold from the earth. It doesn't get better than that. People genuinely can't stop laughing when they see the tiny pieces I get, actually they are luck to see it. Sometimes I have to prove its existence by rattling the vile. But thank God my wife and daughter are happy to relax, camping in the bush, while I do this.

Was rewatching this video and my dog Smokey caught a glimpse of Griz. I wasn't fast enough to get him on video of talking to Griz. But now Smokey looks for him every video lol. Keep up the awesome job. FYI enjoy B.C. it's a beautiful place.

Just purchased a Gold Monster today, was helpful video Thanks. Kind regards David

People struggle to understand, gold prospecting is just like fishing...only way more enjoyable. I love the bush & finds are only the icing on the cake.

Mate, so long as you are having fun, it matters not what others think. Being out in the bush with mates and your furry bestie, is way better than sitting on the couch or sitting on a stool in a pub. I've never hunted for gold, and more than likely never will, but still enjoy your videos. No bullcrap, just out enjoying yourself and if you pick up $5 of shiny stuff then you can buy a frozen coke on the way home. Keep doing what you do champ!!!

I don't prospect for gold but I do metal detect as a hobby. You are absolutely correct in that a day with a bag of pennies and pull tabs is better and more fun than not doing anything..

you're right mate, it's all about the fun of looking and maybe finding something, never about the money...I know an old bloke who has been going out for years, gold was about three or four hundred an ounce then. Now he has a pile of it worth about 20,000. The point being, gold keeps going up and all those 10, 20 and 30 dollar finds finally add up to a decent sum.

Gold detecting is relaxing. Who cares if it doesn’t pay the bills. I had my sniffer bottle float away with two days of panning. We just start again 😁 invaluable time with my daughter.

I am with you. I do not understand why people sitting at home do not understand the fun of getting outside and seeing/experience something no laptop/tv/computer can ever give them. please keep it up. i love your knowledge and show thx for sharing your knowledge

Quartz is one of the lightest rocks in the world. It can only be heavy when mineralized

Thanks for another great vid. When I want to make money, I go to work, then I can afford to enjoy myself fossicking with no illusion of getting rich. The real golds is simply enjoying what you do!

And wat a wonderful hobby my friend! Nothing better than getting out into the Australian bush and looking for a bit of mustard, awesome stuff mate nice looking ground

Well said. Some people miss the point of going bush and just looking around. Finding a little bit of gold is a bonus. 👍

Another great video 👍👍 keep doing what you want to do👍👍 and don't worry about the haters they just have nothing better to do and hate their own lives. Keep up the great work 👍👍👍👍

Hey Chris, lately I've been receiving a few malicious comments on my channel as well. They are losers with no channel content and could care less about prospecting. Probably living in their mommy's basement, contributing nothing to society. I delete their comments, block them, and move on. Idiots like that aren't worth my time. 🤠

HAHAHAHAHA ... LOVED Grizz getting in there and sniffing out a bit of something (Not sure if it was gold or (s)not)...

Awesome tips and that's great that you answer everyone and take out some subscribers! ☺️ We are the same way . Minelab gold suggested We check you out ,great guy. Check us out if you ever get a chance Vo gus thank you.

I dont do it for money. I do it for the journey. Getting out and meeting people and the fun of the hunt. Cheers HH

First time seen ya vid, great job, where were ya prospecting (country) liked your reply to the haters (waisting time etc) l’ve been 4wd/camping/fishing for many years, new to the prospecting, loving it, find it very therapeutic, it’s all about getting outdoors and having fun👍

Your explanation of why you do it. Yes, it's just another hobby that gets you into the outdoors. As a small kid, I looked forward to Easter and the challenges of finding the most eggs. So, I kind of look at it as an adult version of Easter egg hunting.

Nice machine!! Seems fair for the price..do u have a gold bug2 Also?

Regardless of what other people think. Your a happy person enjoying what you do. This makes you a legend. Troy from Kalgoorlie.

Hi Chris, im so glad that you went with the original into music at the end, it brang back some good memories👍

Another quality video chris thanks for posting , have you heard of the xp orx detector ? If so what are your thoughts about it ? ✌️✌️👍

Trolls are a sign that you have a successful channel. If you're finding lots of gold they will accuse you of salting it, if you are finding very little they will say you are wasting your time. Ignoring and or blocking them is the best cure. Have a great day.

Dude even though it's been a year since you posted this video I would like to say I am a real prospector I make my living on what I find sure it's good and bad with the several different laws both state federal park blm finding good turf to dig or even dig in any kinda good dirt is always federal park even in gold claims themselves are so governed it's stupid to actually call a claim n if your on or around watersheds yeah you have a beach cuz one rock or plant root moved disterbing is a federal offense n enforced with fines but your demo of the gold monster 1000 was great showed me some new shit thanks again

Dammmmm mate the people saying your wasting your time only care about money I’ve been prospecting for a while and I’m not rich or even making anything I do for the love of nature and the love of history one of the best feelings is finding wild gold in my pan. And your videos are great almost the same stuff I deal with in my quest for the yellow stuff so thank you for your help in my quest

I get finding shotgun pellets means gold could be near but what is the reason u keep them? Thanks. Love the channel bud!

Re Getting Out There and Mental Health .... exercise plays a HUGE role in good Mental Health. Even just the hiking will help with things like depression and PTSD. WHO CARES how much gold $ you find. Finding gold is just a simple reason to get out and going. The more important part is Getting Out and Moving. You're not dwelling on those dark thoughts. You're not living those nightmares over and over again. You're out there ACTUALLY LIVING. The dollar figure really doesn't matter when it comes to Mental Health.

I am glad you came up with the I am doing this as a hobby statement .. I enjoy the hunting for gold out in the wilds in peaceful and beautiful locations . your not going to get rich ,unless your very very very lucky .. but the memories will live on for ever .. My greatest fear is that I find a nugget that's too big and heavy to carry away with me lol !!

How far away from your home (time wise) is your creek (are your creeks)? MY nearest placer spot is 1 1/2 hours - makes "quick trips" tiresome and gas-expensive....

It's all about getting out there and getting into it just like Andrew says.the gold is just a motivator and an excuse to be there otherwise people would just think your mental for hanging around loving nature without a pan or detector😂🌟🌟👍I've been making a bag of paydirt last ages just so I can pan a little bit out most days and find some colour.It's a great bag also.you might of seen a few videos on it! But if not have a gander.😉✌

Another top video Chris, and you’re spot on, it’s a hobby, a great hobby, finding gold is just a bonus.

Mate if you love doing it don't give a damn about what the haters say good on you mate

Amen for the FUN brother!! Great video as always. Nice tips on detecting.

Great work, you sure are right have dig all targets never know what you dig up and if its trash you are just cleaning up the environment

I am finally ditching my old gold bug 2 for a monster! Thank you I'll definitely try the larger coil on as high manual as we can.It should be good for our channel as well it's such a good popular machine ..cheers🙂

Gold prospecting is a way of life!!! I have a creek in my back yard. I never even went to it for 7 years after we bought the 10 acres of land. I had been watching videos of prospectors and decided to go check out my creek. I absolutely love it now! I don't give a damn if I find a bunch of gold or not. I am retired at age 46 so prospecting is just for fun now and always will be! I may go get a few claims out west later but for now i am fine here. If anyone gives you bad comments just ignore the idiots! They have no clue of how fun the prospecting life is! Basically, we all enjoy different things so go do what you like and if it isn't prospecting then go watch the videos of what you like and leave us the heck alone! Some of us don't need money because we already made all we need!! Oh, I just ordered the gold monster 1000!!! Yay for me!! Next I will be buying the gpx5000! For those 2 detectors is $5k. I have already found some gold and I hope Noone else gets in the hobby so I can find it all, haha j/k!

I have a gold monster. A few weeks ago I found a good area to detect I got a few hits dug them up to find bird shot. Walked a little way along and found a pile of spent shotgun shells. I turned around put the gm back in the truck and moved on. I'll go back there with a highbanker next time, as a detector would have Ben a waist of time.

Great blogs watching from Bris. Sure beats ,the rat race .Keep on doing what you have passion in. Learning a lot 👍

What detector would you recommend for a newbie (Australian)

I recently retired, I have a 4WD and 16’ caravan or a tent and my son gave me a Gold Monster 1000 for Christmas. What more could I want. I also photograph birds and plants and I paint watercolours. Thanks for your helpful video. Regards Susan in Nsw

You do a top notch job, Chris. Your videos are well worth the PATREON tier that I just committed to. Buy a bone for Grizzly. Make it pork cause he is already a ham.

Mate, i spent 2 months and 2 grand on my holiday down there. A cost that would have occurred with or without gold. To find some gold every day i panned and go home with around $400 of gold is a Bonus. Its the finding that counts for me, not the value.

You make interesting and easy to watch offerings, i've never been prospecting, but find the process relaxing and somehow rivetting! Must connect with the curiousity bit of the brain! And ignore if you can the snide and malicious comments about cash values etc etc. Some people know the price of everything and the value of nothing. Do what gives you pleasure, Grizzly has it right, a good stick to chew and some water to splash in. Makes for an untroubled mind. Best Wishes.

Screw the malicious folk mate. Keep doing what you love, for pleasure or profit each to their own. Great video been thinking about a gm1000... or a makro gold kruzer myself

Spot on Chris. It's not about making a ton of money prospecting or metal detecting. It's about the hunt and being in the great outdoors!

Superb video , enjoyed watching immensely, grizzly doing a fine job helping as usual, brilliant 👍⛏🐶

Cool vid, let the haters hate, they're just jealous lol. What was the song you used for your closing?

My first nugget from WA was a 7gm inspiration.....value not much but as you said its the experience and being in the great outdoors. My machine was a Minelab SD 2100 awesome smooth machine. Picked up another at Cue and Marble bar. Good luck we all hope to find the big one

I've had some very good luck with the GM10x6 coil, even for coin shooting, it goes deep in mild ground. You can even pick between a $2 and 5c, the $2 has a way mellower sound and the 5c is really zippy. Still coming to grips with the GM 05, haven't used it nearly as much as the 10, but it seen to work for you and LDC and Busted Nuckles so I've tried it out but I've been nowhere near as successful as the GM10. Awesome vid😀🇦🇺

Great therapy Love your vids mate ignore the haters

I dig that enthusiasm vibe .The Costa Georgiadis of prospecting.

Personally I don't care if your making a living off this. I justl enjoy the videos honesty and the absolutely great knowledge you leave on the web for novice and experienced prospectors alike. You the man! And loved when Pioneer and Klesh came over.

Cheers Kris for another awesome video keep it up :D

Auto 2 actually has the possibility to tune itself hotter than manual 10

Love your attitude mate. It’s all about the memories 👍🏼

Who says you are being stupid? They must be stupid. You have always said the way you do you isn't all about getting the maximum amount of gold. I have found you to be very knowledgeable and I thank you for making these videos. Thanks Chris!

Hey love the channel. Haters gonna hate when your on ground like that. My question is why dont you get a bigger sluce box and mabe an excavator?

Your camera work is getting so much better! Loving the transitions and video lining up with the tunes, loved this one most!

Another good video Chris always interesting Grizzly add that extra touch of Awesomeness to your videos thank you for sharing I've learned a lot from you peace out