Lucky Strike Paydirt is a recreational gold paydirt product for at home gold panning practice. We use real mining material sourced from North Carolina and add real gold so every sealed bag includes gold.

Our base material is sourced from North Carolina mining country and packaged for a consistent, beginner to intermediate at home panning experience.

Each bag contains 11 ounces of dirt by weight.

Beginner to intermediate. It is designed to be enjoyable for first time panners and still worthwhile for hobbyists, who want practice and a clean, satisfying run.

Yes. We add real gold.

We guarantee real gold is added to every sealed bag. Paydirt is a recreational prospecting product and gold recovery varies based on skill, method, and material.

Each sealed bag contains North Carolina mining material, natural concentrates, and heavies like black sand. It is designed to feel like real panning material so you can practice technique and run a clean, satisfying cleanup.

Yes. Paydirt is one of the easiest ways to learn because you can practice at home and improve your recovery skills over time.

A pan and a tub of water is enough to start. A classifier and a snuffer bottle make recovery easier for most people. A small vial is helpful for storing what you recover.

Use small batches and go slow. ​ Pour a small amount into your pan, not the whole bag at once Fully soak the material and break up clumps by hand Wash the light material first, then slow down when you reach heavies Keep your concentrates tight and re-pan them at least once

If you have a classifier, yes. It speeds up processing and helps you control your pan. If you do not have one, it is still fine. Just run smaller batches.

Yes. It helps build muscle memory, teaches you what concentrates look like, and makes your final cleanup more confident before you ever hit a creek.

Orders ship within 3 Business days. During severe weather in rural areas, carriers may delay pickup. We will keep you updated.

Typical delivery is [your typical range here] depending on carrier and location.

Contact us right away with photos of the package and contents. Please do not break the seal of the bag if you want a replacement review.

Because paydirt and gold products are consumable, returns are generally not accepted. If something arrives damaged or incorrect, contact us and we will make it right.

Yes with supervision. Use a stable tub setup and keep small tools and vials handled by an adult.