How To Find Gold in Creeks Every Time

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Komentáře • 276

  • @stephenweihrauch5252
    @stephenweihrauch5252 Před 6 měsíci +12

    The one thing people don't tell you is how physically exhausting this is. It's worth it to see a couple of specks and know you are on it. Great video, learned a ton and loved the entertainment.

    • @mrkus-nc7od
      @mrkus-nc7od Před měsícem

      I was screening with 1/8 classifier and Panning with the super sluice Pan 😊 I not only got a 0.20 gr but a workout in a beauty place for free , found a skinny frog friend watching me 🤔 I gave him a worm 🐛 and he just sat there watching me from his perch on the bank ,eye level with me being in the Water in hip waiter's 😅

  • @1000000trs
    @1000000trs Před 6 měsíci +56

    *This video is brilliant Chris.* It's really hard to pick up more knowledge without having a mining mentor to go out with, and I got more in the first 10 minutes of this video, than I have anywhere else in the last year.

    • @keithhaycraft3765
      @keithhaycraft3765 Před 6 měsíci +1

      I like the way Chris explains things, simple, clear and concise.

    • @Trash-Castle
      @Trash-Castle Před 6 měsíci

      100%

    • @michaelbyrnes1822
      @michaelbyrnes1822 Před 6 měsíci

      Question? What's sir sweat pants's chanel name. That was great🎉 be inspired!

    • @exvictorian3605
      @exvictorian3605 Před 6 měsíci

      @@michaelbyrnes1822buckshot

    • @SPMining
      @SPMining Před 6 měsíci

      Buckshot prospector if u haven't found it yet. Great stuff.

  • @davekeller1939
    @davekeller1939 Před 6 měsíci +9

    It's easy to read the basics, inside bend, gravel deposits, cracks...
    Those details about how the sediment settles out, velocity, organic materials.
    AWESOME INFO !

  • @mattboyd8090
    @mattboyd8090 Před 6 měsíci +21

    Good video, Chris. I've been prospecting for about 7 years now. I quite enjoy when you give in-depth explanations about how you read the creek. I recently found a similar spot myself, 12 test pans for a .1 and 1 hour high banking for 1 gram. Cheers🤙

  • @Steve_59
    @Steve_59 Před 6 měsíci +16

    Love the format Chris. I so enjoy how you depart your knowledge. You make it so easy to understand.
    Great to see Sweatpants along for the ride, you two are my favourite CZcamsrs in the gold space.
    Give us more Fern Cam tm :)
    Cheers.

  • @LanaLaughsRealLoud
    @LanaLaughsRealLoud Před 6 měsíci +10

    I always learn something new everytime I watch one of your new videos, even when at first they seem to be redundant. But thank you Chris, for the entertainment and education, while you and, at least half the time, Gadzee, sweat and work shoveling muck, rocks and mud while doing it. ThankQ brother. ❤😊👏🏻

  • @chuckgray6374
    @chuckgray6374 Před 6 měsíci +9

    Your last three videos have been the best and most informative you’ve ever done. Always a pleasure to see your content. Thanks!!!

  • @steven_ewen
    @steven_ewen Před 6 měsíci +5

    Thanks for sharing your adventures Chris. Cheers

  • @KenzosGoldProspecting
    @KenzosGoldProspecting Před 6 měsíci +15

    Great POV again Chris. 😎
    Suggestion:
    What may help is to bring your GoPro view up on your phone and check it occasionally. Will help with alignment.
    Chest mount may also be an option.
    Brilliant stuff!

  • @mininhawaiian2911
    @mininhawaiian2911 Před 6 měsíci +6

    Great hydrology, Chris
    I love the way you try to explore and figure out the forces of the creek
    Hydrodynamic deposition is the name of the game
    One thing I would like to put notice to is how sand and gravel will be laid out as the floodwaters recede …
    We as Prospector’s usually like to look at the bed, rock and surrounding gravel, and imagine a flood 20 to 30 feet high, depositing them in their place …
    One thing we need to pay attention to also is how as the flood recedes those waters will cover, heavier gravel’s, and move lighter gravel‘s and sands around, placing them in places that are difficult to understand why they are there
    Only thing I could think of you may possibly be missing in your explanation probably just because you’re so used to already considering it in the process
    Love your prospecting explanations and I watch every day

  • @douglasnelson8276
    @douglasnelson8276 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Chris:
    At 68yrs old, Canadian with bitter cold 6 months winters, I am a couch potato prospector for half the year. You’re the primary culprit, as you are for thousands of others. We learned at first to prospect (which I now do in retirement). Then you became our fav adventurer series. We watch to follow your growth as a prospector, educator, film producer and yes adult. Critics? People trying to make themselves look big by making others look small. Pitiable. We all hope you go out and continue, but for God’s sake go out and show yourself a good time instead of others.

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 Před 6 měsíci

      Douglas, I don't know how you put up with so much cold for six months. I guess it also helps to explain how some people build impressive model railroads in their basements!
      I guess that armchair prospecting is one of the advantages of having the Internet and CZcams, we never really had the opportunity before to watch people half a world away and in the other hemisphere doing things in the opposite seasons!
      Mark from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

  • @piratescrew1869
    @piratescrew1869 Před 6 měsíci +6

    You’re a talented man being able to be that entertaining for a hour + straight session and stay on topic! Great 1p video. I couldn’t look away 👍👍

  • @DadofScience
    @DadofScience Před 6 měsíci +8

    Chris, perhaps it would be interesting to try and take a cross-section (trench) across a channel and keep each concentrate, then lay them out so you can show the distribution of minerals right across the flow regime? While not likely to yield much physical gold, that's educational gold for sure.

  • @amelialaw9586
    @amelialaw9586 Před 6 měsíci +5

    great job bud love your vids keep it up man I'm just getting into it here in New Zealand I've seen all your vids and would love to get to the spots you went to when you came here.

  • @kevincampbell9212
    @kevincampbell9212 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Hey Chris, I just listened to your video explaining what you do, and what it takes.
    I really appreciate your channel, humor and knowledge, and I don't even prospect here in Washington State, US... LOL.
    I enjoy YOU and your buddies getting out there and sharing your adventures. I think you do a great job. So F*#k the haters... well, no, don't... that's weird... 😆.
    BUT!
    Please continue your work. Roll in whatever you feel the need and keep trucking on.
    I'm an old dude at 68 lol, and I'm watching almost every one of your vids...I may have missed a few early on ones, but yeah.
    Never forget most of us enjoy you and the gang getting out there doing WHATEVER YOU F*ING WANT!
    Sorry, I understand some people just suck.
    Breathe, and again...
    Keep going.
    Kevin AKA Kevman

  • @mary-ruthflores4107
    @mary-ruthflores4107 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Keep up the good info, I learn something new every time!

  • @benjy-adams
    @benjy-adams Před 6 měsíci +1

    "The Creek is Amazing" - couldn't help but think of a "Bluey" reference.....another amazing aussie export that together with you Chris have helped me through some tough times....

  • @TisButAScratch666
    @TisButAScratch666 Před 6 měsíci +3

    As an Aussie expat in the UK I live my gold prospecting and Aussie bush dreams vicariously through your videos. Thanks Chris

  • @charlesstein2880
    @charlesstein2880 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Where you are panning is a lot like the creeks on my farm, so these videos help me out much better than others!

  • @Richard98973
    @Richard98973 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thank you Chris for the valuable information on how and where to find gold. I have a green shovel just like yours

  • @garrettmillsap
    @garrettmillsap Před 6 měsíci +4

    Excellent information as always! Thank you for taking the time and putting in all the effort to make these videos Chris, its much appreciated!

  • @jonasisakers
    @jonasisakers Před 6 měsíci +1

    @ 16:07 The mud fractals in ripple water dimensions! Nice format addition. The panning is fun. Batea next!

  • @michaelrobinson8915
    @michaelrobinson8915 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Chris, put the pan under water in shallow water. Instead of floating it. You can load the pan as it sits on the bottom to load it...blessings...m🎉

  • @Working925detecting
    @Working925detecting Před 6 měsíci +2

    Gotta say this is one of the most informative and enjoyable videos I've watched. To actually watch you look for a deposit in real time and go through the process with you had me glued to the screen in anticipation, cheers mate 👍

  • @trevdyer173
    @trevdyer173 Před 6 měsíci +3

    It's not until Chis looks down whilst standing up do you remember how tall he is

  • @weekendwarriorprospecting817
    @weekendwarriorprospecting817 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Glad to be back with Australia's no.1 son, CZcamss greatest prospector, and Ferns favourite human ❤

  • @harryisherwood3653
    @harryisherwood3653 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Another great video Chris. Thanks for keeping us in the know.

  • @blaen67
    @blaen67 Před 6 měsíci +7

    Love these POV videos Chris, wish I had more free time to get out there and put this new found knowledge into practice. Keep up the great work! I live my prospecting life vicariously through your videos 😁
    PS for another POV idea, how about using the rocker box?

  • @rockydavies9555
    @rockydavies9555 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Love the Video's Chris as for boring its not i always learn something or remember something that i forgot and then there is the new viewers that are just learning so I think your video's are not only a great way to learn but i think it is very important to have these video's because there is always new people wanting to learn and it helps keep the art of prospecting alive so good on you and i will keep watching.

  • @mocaman99
    @mocaman99 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thanks for the vid Chris. The first person perspective and longer vids with explanations of how you go about it are great :)

  • @DadofScience
    @DadofScience Před 6 měsíci +1

    This is a great format, mate. Also good background chat while working without watching the whole thing. Good stuff.

  • @charlsyshikingadventures1278
    @charlsyshikingadventures1278 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Hey Chris, loving these new style videos with the continuous commentary. Learning heaps more in these unedited versions. Looking forward to seeing the other stuff your working on with this format too. 👍

  • @dimitteewalker938
    @dimitteewalker938 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Loving these videos Chris. It’s great to learn how to prospect and pan in river areas. Though I do have some newbie questions when it comes to panning or learning how to read waterways and creeks when they’re completely dry when living in an arid area

  • @reconnaissance7372
    @reconnaissance7372 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Slaty Creek in Creswick is dropping fast too Chris. It almost looks like it's atleast 4-5 foot lower and dropping like an inch a day. I'm rather noob at prospecting but I like how all these spots are opening up.

  • @nathanielwilson1404
    @nathanielwilson1404 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video showing how to narrow the pay streak down.! A nice change from crevices, inside bends and undercuts.

  • @adamsrcsandadventure700
    @adamsrcsandadventure700 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Cool vid Chris thanks for taking us with you 👍 always watch your content no matter what. peace your vids got me into prospecting 4 years ago now

  • @cindydifatta9012
    @cindydifatta9012 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Loved this video Chris. Love that it was informative and interesting . I watched Gadzee's as well. Good job! ❤👍🙂

  • @leighanncronin6905
    @leighanncronin6905 Před 6 měsíci +3

    LOVE the POV prospecting! Good or bad pans, doesn't matter. You are blessed to be able to take your best friends and furbaby, get out of the house, and go to some of the most insanely beautiful spots! I have never panned for gold, (Florida🙄😂) but it's on my bucket list! If you ever come to Florida, US, I'll show you how to find jewelery, lighters, pull tabs, at the beach...Nah, never mind, you win!😉😅

  • @OpenSpaceWellness
    @OpenSpaceWellness Před 6 měsíci +2

    Darn that dirt always getting in the way of the gold.
    Great video
    Thanks for sharing
    🙏❤️🌲

  • @stephenpublicover8818
    @stephenpublicover8818 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hey Chris, I was always told, that Gold rides an iron horse, so there gold rides a tin horse! LOL Great video!👍✌

  • @TheCoffeeBushKid
    @TheCoffeeBushKid Před 6 měsíci +1

    Good video Chris. Heaps of info. It is important to stress that it isn’t all beer and skittles. The victory’s we have are usually hard fought for. Great show 😁👍👍

  • @b-mal8558
    @b-mal8558 Před 5 měsíci

    I’m not a prospector by any means, I don’t own a gold pan or anything, but I watch Chris on CZcams more than any other channel. Lol. I always appreciate the educational videos, keep it up bro!

  • @LisaHayes-yj4tp
    @LisaHayes-yj4tp Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video Chris. Really enjoying the 1st person POV as it helps learning the information you give to the specific time and place in the creek. Also like that it’s prospecting and shows how it can be hit and miss. It’s the honest hard work and perseverance that comes through on your videos that makes them so enjoyable.

  • @SasquatchBioacoustic
    @SasquatchBioacoustic Před 6 měsíci +2

    Great video Chris. Watched it all the way to the end. Frankly, I love your video style. You're serious about what you do, and who you are. I respect that.

  • @samshapiro9033
    @samshapiro9033 Před 6 měsíci

    REALLY like the format of this video, Chris. As others have said, hearing you say what we all think to ourselves and question as we prospect is super helpful. Plus, watching your process as your prospect an area, showing lots of pans and not just the good ones, was really helpful. Great learnings in here, as always!

  • @danhammon2521
    @danhammon2521 Před 6 měsíci

    Great video! I’m always bummed out when the videos are short.. informative 👍👍

  • @traviscooper6947
    @traviscooper6947 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I so liked watching this video. I’ve watched you for years now. But this was so informative. Loved it

  • @bandanabanana3162
    @bandanabanana3162 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for this video and information Chris! It was probably the best prospecting videos I have seen yet!

  • @yukigatlin9358
    @yukigatlin9358 Před 6 měsíci

    I love the way you try out your self-educated guess right into a practice, and not giving up prospecting!😃✨💗

  • @TalRohan
    @TalRohan Před 6 měsíci +2

    that big piece of tin looked like Sphalerite to me, gotto be pretty big if you can identify it by sight...Great video really enjoying these new ideas of yours
    Keep em coming
    Thanks for sharing

  • @Sunny_Bonez
    @Sunny_Bonez Před 6 měsíci +2

    Hope to run into you at reedy creak one day mate and shake your hand (if my anxiety will allow it hehe) really taught me alot mate love your work :)

  • @Gaming.with.Benjamin
    @Gaming.with.Benjamin Před 6 měsíci +2

    Great video..just a suggestion maybe get a close up camera to show the gold in the pan, it’s very hard to see with the go pro unless maybe get closer? Very informative video!

  • @RalphlConant-he4ht
    @RalphlConant-he4ht Před 2 měsíci +1

    That brand new green shovel doesn't look so new anymore looks like it's well-used

  • @lisawhite9371
    @lisawhite9371 Před 6 měsíci

    Don't let anyone's stupid comments get you down. Your shows are great! Don't stop. Love from Oregon USA

  • @evanvavoulas4011
    @evanvavoulas4011 Před 6 měsíci +1

    25:48 I know where the gold is lol, it’s in the dirt. That’s funny in my mind because I’m old lol awesome video Chris

  • @RalphlConant-he4ht
    @RalphlConant-he4ht Před 2 měsíci +1

    I can't believe how much good information you give keep up the good work mister I really appreciate what you're telling people

  • @tammybrazeau1213
    @tammybrazeau1213 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Love this perspective....your a great teacher...would love to see you do one of these types with dry panning. Might be interesting.
    Oh, btw don't listen to the haters out there.
    Keep on keeping on

  • @ericupton4527
    @ericupton4527 Před 6 měsíci +4

    "Theories don't mean sh!t" 😅😂🤣!!!

  • @heavyglassglass
    @heavyglassglass Před 20 dny

    13:11 "That's the problem, prospecting. There's too much dirt mixed with the gold" 😂

  • @loc81
    @loc81 Před 6 měsíci

    Great video Chris- I’m in town a few times each year and when we get time to pan Reedy we only get a few specks. We still enjoy it! But good to see you get plenty of dud spots and showing the time involved.

  • @croatiansensation6062
    @croatiansensation6062 Před 6 měsíci

    Another very educational and fun video. Thank you Chris!

  • @Aaron_Hanson
    @Aaron_Hanson Před 6 měsíci

    Absolutely loving the newest format Chris. Real time, reduced editing time allowing you AND your audience to appreciate more of you and the priceless quality of education you provide.
    I 1000% think you’re onto a winner strategy here mate!
    Keep them coming, cheers 🍻🍻🍻🇦🇺

  • @alancameron6865
    @alancameron6865 Před 6 měsíci

    Very enjoyable Chris, I really was hooked by your search for the gold there. Got to say I smirked when your gumboot filled with water lol. Your videos help keep me sane so keep them coming. I'm not able to go searching for gold myself (not great at walking), but I do enjoy watching your excitement when you go hunting for it. All the best.

  • @bjvoorhies
    @bjvoorhies Před 6 měsíci +1

    "Got some really nice silt..." - sounds like a Monty Python line.

  • @michaelkish3289
    @michaelkish3289 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I just subscribed to your channel and I have learned a lot about how to identify gold in its raw form. Thank you for your help and hard work. I live in Washington State and their are old abandoned mines and so on. Again thank you.

    • @insolentstickleback3266
      @insolentstickleback3266 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Chris has built a truly great channel over the last 7 years, best regards from near Salem Oregon.

  • @shineyrocks390
    @shineyrocks390 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Only $60 per poo for a busted knuckle shovel dogger using a bidet pan 😂
    Love ya Chris and I'm enjoying the knowledge ❤👍

  • @PrairieProspecting
    @PrairieProspecting Před 4 měsíci

    That was a really good teaching video, thanks Chris

  • @1erinjames
    @1erinjames Před 6 měsíci +1

    I learn so many important lil details from you. Thank you!!

  • @MadMarlin1964
    @MadMarlin1964 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Another great episode!

  • @suellendunlop2029
    @suellendunlop2029 Před 6 měsíci

    Just letting you know that I’m really enjoying these point of view videos with you just saying what you feel. Very informative.

  • @albyschannel
    @albyschannel Před 6 měsíci

    Keep the fpv coming and the teaching up liking it heaps

  • @rodneymiddleton1044
    @rodneymiddleton1044 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Very in depth though interesting in the different spots and outcomes of spec count bonus Tourmaline cheers Chris.

  • @glenhehir3833
    @glenhehir3833 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Loved this video Chris. Thanks mate.

  • @Phils-kv1ok
    @Phils-kv1ok Před 6 měsíci

    I really enjoy watching your videos I learn more every time keep up the great work and I love the realistic truth in what you do

  • @richardnicklin5849
    @richardnicklin5849 Před 6 měsíci +2

    That was excellent mate, thanks

  • @kingprospector6953
    @kingprospector6953 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I like these videos I like the info I get from your prosess. Thanks for sharing.

  • @user-ri5fy4qy3b
    @user-ri5fy4qy3b Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for showing a fun Hobby I love.

  • @epicname1549
    @epicname1549 Před 5 měsíci

    This was probably my favorite of all of your videos.

  • @JeanKloth-vm9jh
    @JeanKloth-vm9jh Před 6 měsíci +2

    Would like to see you make another shaker table

  • @sweenie58
    @sweenie58 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I love you vids! Years ago on a video a woman dug up the grass on the sides of a creek in Colorado. Amoung other things fine roots grabbed gold on that stream. I still remember how she said some people would throw the grass in with rocks in a cement mixer and let it beat the gold out. Crazy or what?

    • @RICDirector
      @RICDirector Před 6 měsíci

      If it works...not crazy, as long as you arent tearing up the world to do it....

  • @kerrivanweelde5309
    @kerrivanweelde5309 Před 6 měsíci +1

    You're the biggest gem in that creek!

  • @gabatsns-creative
    @gabatsns-creative Před 6 měsíci +4

    More of the same, basic prospecting is such a lost art,... We can always use a refresher

  • @scotthultin7769
    @scotthultin7769 Před 6 měsíci +2

    30 👍's up VGP thank you for sharing 😊

  • @juju-xx5xn
    @juju-xx5xn Před 6 měsíci

    Great video! You are a great teacher! Thank you!

  • @Dan-we7vs
    @Dan-we7vs Před 6 měsíci

    Very enjoyable and informative...
    You and Dan are great 👍 👌 👏

  • @LuisRuiz-sv2mz
    @LuisRuiz-sv2mz Před 27 dny

    Outstanding job my friend.

  • @stevenpackman4570
    @stevenpackman4570 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I really enjoy all your video's , thanks for this one especially, sharing knowledge is Golden dude, top man ! 👏👏💯

  • @ANIMAL168
    @ANIMAL168 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Chris, do y'all find much gold under big rocks at the edge of the creek? Seems like it would gather around a low place where there's big rocks in water.

  • @hehawbuggeraw8203
    @hehawbuggeraw8203 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Don't you dare give up doing what you enjoy PLEASE. Thankyou

  • @markopittman2833
    @markopittman2833 Před 6 měsíci

    im going to use your advise on my local creek, water is down for winter here in northern cal. going to check this build up of rocks in the middle front and back. thanks chris

  • @scottpearce4072
    @scottpearce4072 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing, very enjoyable video once again.

  • @insolentstickleback3266
    @insolentstickleback3266 Před 6 měsíci

    I am liking this POV content, even though I adore Fern, not so much when it was her galloping about wearing the camera, she made me feel like I was running for my life during an Earthquake 😁

  • @jeremyk_541
    @jeremyk_541 Před 6 měsíci

    A 50-minute video! Merry Christmas, you legend 😂

  • @RSmerlinRS
    @RSmerlinRS Před 6 měsíci +2

    hey Chris! Love the videos, just started watching.. I see you've done this for 7 yrs, what are a few must-watch videos from back in your early days?
    Saw your video today on Spud engineering. Keep going as much as you want to, man.

    • @RICDirector
      @RICDirector Před 6 měsíci +1

      Must watch? All of em. Really.

  • @th8298
    @th8298 Před 6 měsíci +1

    You are awesome. Thank you for explaining how you pan. Because I am the worst at panning. Where I'm from the Columbia River has TONS of black sand and it's almost impossible to get it all out of your pan and blue bowl...plus very little gold ... I wish I had your problem. Also... I would check under or around the stuff growing next to you. But I'm not the expert.

  • @Greenandgold888
    @Greenandgold888 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thanks Chris!

  • @stevenstrempke8883
    @stevenstrempke8883 Před 6 měsíci

    Nice! Educational and productive!

  • @clintkalk6332
    @clintkalk6332 Před 6 měsíci

    Love all your videos Chris 👊! What I would love to see though, is Gadzys seal declare war on what ever you did to your hair 😂. Keep up the great videos, both of you.

  • @asjamuir5534
    @asjamuir5534 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Awesome video really loving the pov content where you are digging are u noting the way the silt water clears as an I dictator of the water velocity which could point out a high to low flow transfer

  • @newtimergold7160
    @newtimergold7160 Před 6 měsíci

    Your on the right track mate the depth of velocity is intense, it actually takes a velocity of 3m per second to dislodge a particle of clay from another..

    • @VoGusProspecting
      @VoGusProspecting  Před 6 měsíci

      Bed lode is 10fet sec I believe so good to know I'm on the right travk