8" x 35" Bare Sluice | Lightweight Aluminum Sluice for Custom Gold Recovery Systems

Build Your Own Custom Gold Sluice with the Freedom to Choose Your Recovery System

The 8" x 35" Bare Sluice from Prospector's Dream is the perfect starting point for prospectors who want to build a custom gold recovery system. Constructed from lightweight, heavy-duty aluminum, this sluice is supplied without matting or riffles, giving you complete flexibility to install the recovery media that best fits your prospecting style.

Whether you're planning to install Dream Mat, expanded metal, miner's moss, punch plate, rubber vortex matting, or another recovery system, this bare sluice provides a rugged, corrosion-resistant platform that's built for years of dependable use.

Measuring 8 inches wide by 35 inches long, it offers an excellent balance between portability and recovery capacity, making it ideal for creek prospecting, backpacking trips, recirculating systems, cleanup sluices, and custom highbanker projects.

Features

• Measures 8 inches wide x 35 inches long
• Heavy-duty aluminum construction
• Bare sluice body ready for customization
• No recovery matting or riffles included
• Lightweight and easy to transport
• Corrosion-resistant aluminum
• Excellent platform for custom gold recovery systems
• Proudly Made in the USA

Why Choose a Bare Sluice?

Every prospector develops their own preferred recovery setup. The 8" x 35" Bare Sluice gives you the flexibility to build exactly what you need without paying for components you plan to replace.

Whether you're upgrading an existing sluice, experimenting with different recovery systems, or building a completely custom setup, this sluice provides the versatility and durability needed to recover more gold your way.

Performance Benefits

✔ Fully customizable recovery system

✔ Lightweight for easy transport

✔ Durable aluminum construction built to last

✔ Compatible with a wide variety of recovery media

✔ Excellent water flow and material handling

✔ Perfect for DIY gold recovery projects

Ideal Applications

• Custom Dream Mat installations
• Creek and river prospecting
• Backpack prospecting
• Cleanup sluices
• Recirculating sluice systems
• Highbanker conversions
• DIY gold recovery projects
• Replacement sluice body

Compatible Recovery Systems

• Prospector's Dream Dream Mat
• Expanded metal
• Miner's moss
• Rubber vortex matting
• Punch plate
• Hungarian riffles
• Custom recovery systems

Specifications

• Dimensions: 8" x 35"
• Material: Heavy-duty aluminum
• Configuration: Bare sluice body
• Recovery System: Customer installed
• Manufacturer: Prospector's Dream
• Country of Manufacture: USA

Why Prospectors Choose Prospector's Dream Bare Sluices

✔ Build the recovery system that fits your prospecting style

✔ Premium American-made aluminum construction

✔ Lightweight, durable, and corrosion resistant

✔ Excellent platform for Dream Mat upgrades

✔ Easy to transport and simple to set up

✔ Trusted by recreational and experienced prospectors alike

Build It Your Way

Whether you're installing a full Dream Mat system, testing a new recovery design, or replacing worn components on an existing sluice, the 8" x 35" Bare Sluice gives you complete control over your gold recovery setup. Its compact size makes it easy to carry into remote locations while still providing ample recovery area for efficient gold capture.

Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?

At High Plains Prospectors, we're committed to helping prospectors recover more gold with equipment that performs in real-world conditions. We proudly offer premium American-made prospecting equipment backed by knowledgeable customer support, competitive pricing, and fast shipping. Whether you're building your first custom sluice or upgrading an existing recovery system, you can buy with confidence from one of America's most trusted prospecting dealers.

Build your ideal gold recovery system with the 8" x 35" Bare Sluice—a rugged, American-made aluminum sluice designed to give you complete flexibility, dependable performance, and years of successful prospecting.