Jump to content

  • GUESTS

    If you want access to members only forums on HSO, you will gain access only when you Sign-in or Sign-Up .

    This box will disappear once you are signed in as a member. ?

Orange Beauty....

DARK30
 Share

Recommended Posts

Mr_Rosenheim Contributor

Mr_Rosenheim

Posted
Posted

A dapper gent of an Agate indeed: Red, Butterscotch and Burnt Orange Orifi & the sinuous swerves from tip to tip remind one of a Candy cane...lol - it looks like a big jolly Claus Agate. Gotta love the output of the Lake Superior Agate formation; that must've been a day chocked full of luck to find something like that; we don't find many of those on sandbars in the Ohioan front...lol - that's definitely an Agate to keepsake.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
DARK30 Grand Master

DARK30

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Makes ya wanna buy a gravel pit!

That agate is top shelf for sure. You gotta put in lots of time to find one like that..or just get darn lucky. Putting a price on it would be hard...I wouldn't sell it and I don't think he will either. Finding someone to actually offer cash is another story. I couldn't see it selling for less than $1000-$1500 anyway....the right person may offer more.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Steve Foss Grand Master

Steve Foss

Posted
Posted

Now that's a beauty. Much bigger than anything I found during my mineral days along the North Shore and inland.

I've been getting the agate itch lately. Got out the mineral guides and agate book yesterday and pored over them. May have to make a jaunt down to Carlton County next week and look over the gravel roads.

Can a fella still get into gravel pits there without a hassle, or are those days long gone?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
DARK30 Grand Master

DARK30

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Getting permission is getting tuff but all you can do is ask...then beg, pleed, cry, offer your first born etc.

Don't forget the creek and river beds where they run through gravel areas. Open fields with gravel showing in the spring have produced very nice rocks too.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Mr_Rosenheim Contributor

Mr_Rosenheim

Posted
Posted

You're newest output from the Billy Goat Gruff steep of an outcrop you were cliffhanging on are swell; nice palm stone gems. I liked ET and "The Respectable Chunk" piece.... nice bags though. Gravel Runs are a blast; it would be nice to find a Sill or a Seam of Agate for once though - imagine naming you're own Eggs and having total dibs on the area's yield.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Chris55386 Rookie

Chris55386

Posted
Posted

I have found some large ones, but not many. I think that you need to look in large rocks to find large Agates and that is where I have found my largest ones. Once I was building a waterfall in a persons back yard and I had a load of Stone delivered for the job and while sorting through the smaller rocks I found a softball sized Agate. I would love to go Billy goatin some time with dark30.

Chris

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Chris55386 Rookie

Chris55386

Posted
Posted

I am afraid that I could not show you many spots around our homes for billy goatin you do not already know of and probably haunt. Up by my cabin that would be another story. Hunting the Morels and fishing we probably have different spots. Do you do Horseradish too?

Chris

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now ↓↓↓ or ask your question and then register. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Your Responses - Share & Have Fun :)

    • smurfy
      Random Daily Pics

      By smurfy · Posted

      Truly sorry to hear that duffman! I know that feeling.  Keep the good memories  
    • Duffman
      Random Daily Pics

      By Duffman · Posted

      Chamois passed away this weekend a couple days short of her 13th bday. What a great dog to hang out with here at home and on distant adventures. Gonna miss ya big time my little big girl.
    • Crow Hunter
      New boat question

      By Crow Hunter · Posted

      Sounds pretty sweet, alright. I will check them out, thanks.
    • Wanderer
      New boat question

      By Wanderer · Posted

      If you really want to treat your wife (and yourself) with a remote operated trolling motor, the Minn Kota Ulterra is about easy as it gets.  Auto stow and deploy is pretty awesome.  You just have to turn the motor on when you go out and that the last time you have to touch it.   24V 80lb.  60 inch shaft is probably the right length for your boat.  They ain’t cheap - about $3k - but neither one of you would have to leave your seat to use it all day.
    • Crow Hunter
      New boat question

      By Crow Hunter · Posted

      Wanderer, thanks for your reply. I do intend for it to be 24 volt, with a thrust of 70-80. Spot lock is a must (my wife is looking forward to not being the anchor person any more).  With my old boat we did quite a lot of pulling shad raps and hot n tots, using the trolling motor. Unlikely that we will fish in whitecaps, did plenty of that when I was younger. I also need a wireless remote, not going back to a foot pedal. We do a fair amount of bobber fishing. I don't think I will bother with a depth finder on the trolling motor. I am leaning toward moving my Garmin depth finder from my old boat to the new one, just because I am so used to it and it works well for me. I am 70 years old and kinda set in my ways...
    • Wanderer
      New boat question

      By Wanderer · Posted

      Dang, new content and now answers.   First, congrats on the new boat!   My recommendation is to get the most thrust you can in 24V, assuming a boat that size isn’t running 36V.  80 might be tops?  I’m partial to MinnKota.     How do you plan to use the trolling motor is an important question too.     All weather or just nice weather?   Casting a lot or bait dragging?   Bobber or panfish fishing?   Spot lock?  Networked with depth finders?  What brand of depth finders?
    • smurfy
      Time for a smoke

      By smurfy · Posted

      Nords!
    • smurfy
      Time for a smoke

      By smurfy · Posted

    • Crow Hunter
      New boat question

      By Crow Hunter · Posted

      We have bought a new boat, which we will be picking up this spring. It is an Alumacraft Competitor 165 sport with a 90 horse Yamaha motor. I will be buying and installing a trolling motor,  wondering if I can get some recommendations on what pound thrust I will want for this boat?  Also, I will be selling my old boat, is there a good way to determine the value on an older boat ( mid-80's with a 75 horse 2-stroke  Mariner motor)  I will appreciate any help with these questions.
    • smurfy
      What's on the grill

      By smurfy · Posted

  • Topics

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

  I accept