Gold Dredges

How to choose dredges

• •A 2-inch dredge is the backpack-friendly entry point; 3-inch moves far more material; 4-inch is a serious, multi-person setup with real transport weight.
• •A suction nozzle paired with your own pump and hose can be a budget way into moving material without a full dredge package.
• •Dredging is the most regulated prospecting method in many waterways — check local rules and permit seasons before you buy, not after.
• •Dredges are expensive relative to the rest of the catalog: set your budget only after you have the pans, classifiers, and safety gear to work the material you already dig.