... then three other things are needed. The first is KNOWLEDGE about nuggetshooting, which is a far more complicated topic than newbies realize. If I may be so bold as to say so, the most informative "how to" book on nuggetshooting, which contains the most info on technique, is "Advanced Nuggetshooting - How to Prospect for Gold with a Metal Detector." A personally autographed copy will cost you a mere $8.00, postpaid. The Second thing you'll need is really high quality, high decibel output prospecting headphones. The Koss E-Series 9000's, TD-80's, TD-81's, and the Kellyco private label Accusound versions are the most popular with serious nuggetshooters. Thirdly, LOCATION is critical for nugget hunting. If there are no nuggets where you are detecting, you won't find any. Research will help locate such areas. Hope this helps; email me if you want more info. HH jim