Gold Panning Like a Pro

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  • Опубліковано 13 лип 2014
  • This instructional video features Freddy Dodge, a mining expert and one of the stars of the hit TV series "Gold Rush." Freddy, his brother Derek Dodge, and their family have been prospecting, panning, and building mining equipment for decades.
    Freddy offers the fundamentals on: collecting and classifying material for panning; how to work the lighter materials from the pan without losing any gold; and even how to properly collect fine gold in your vial. Freddy's brother Derek and his daughter Nikki offer additional demonstrations and tips on how you can become a better gold panner right away.
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    Tips and Techniques Demonstrated:
    • Where to start sampling materials for gold content.
    • How to collect and classify materials for panning.
    • Driving gold and heavier materials down into the pan.
    • Washing lighter sands and rocks from your pan.
    • Collecting fine gold from the pan with a Guzzler bottle.
    • Tips on breaking in a new gold pan.
    • Getting younger people involving in gold panning.
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  • @bestoutcomes
    @bestoutcomes 6 років тому +49

    Got into gold panning a few years ago as a result of fly fishing and realizing the sands under my feet were littered with fine gold, which led to carrying the same two pans in my backpack. The activity is addicting ... I now go out and collect 5 gallon buckets to bring home and sluice in the backyard. Enjoyable but back breaking work and patience is key. See a lot of panners going way too fast with the swirling .. your instruction is the best I have ever seen.

    • @brucea550
      @brucea550 4 роки тому

      Panning is to verify. Then you switch to a high banker.

  • @tobygamingandroblox812
    @tobygamingandroblox812 6 років тому +126

    This man is the Bob Ross of gold panning.

  • @larrysimmons7084
    @larrysimmons7084 3 роки тому +23

    Sir, I have seen you many times on the various gold mining shows, and you have always been a class act. In all those shows, no one has ever really explained or broken down the concept of panning and how to do it. Well done, thank you. You have the heart of a teacher.

  • @oroguy580
    @oroguy580 8 років тому +14

    This is the very best instructional video on the subject of gold panning I have ever watched. I had the good fortune to learn panning from a man who had mined in Colorado in the early 1900s (he was 93 at the time) and the guys who made this video did as well as he did.

  • @matv176
    @matv176 5 років тому +577

    Great vid mate. Anyone who teaches others for no financial benefits of there own is a champ. Thankyou

    • @Meddio2
      @Meddio2 4 роки тому +10

      *their own.

    • @PapaShawn70
      @PapaShawn70 4 роки тому +20

      usual price of a UA-cam video is $10 to $50 per 1000 views of the video. So if a video is expected to generate a million views, the price for the sponsored post will be between $10000 to $50000. This Video has 5.5 Million views. Made a lot of money.

    • @mrsloth7845
      @mrsloth7845 4 роки тому +7

      Agree

    • @Dodo-tf4td
      @Dodo-tf4td 4 роки тому +14

      He didn’t make any money the video has no adds(at least for me)

    • @timson3489
      @timson3489 4 роки тому +2

      Whatever lmao they got paid thousands for over 5 million views

  • @PioneerPauly
    @PioneerPauly 6 років тому +66

    *Ive seen this video ages ago. Still one of the best how-to videos on the subject. Well explained and still entertaining!*

    • @psilocybin3117
      @psilocybin3117 4 роки тому

      Your videos get me so pumped to go prospecting bro

  • @justinmurrin4125
    @justinmurrin4125 4 роки тому +351

    Meanwhile in quarantine... 2 am watching some random guy pan for gold

    • @corbinmelo7644
      @corbinmelo7644 4 роки тому +4

      Amen

    • @jamesjohnson2213
      @jamesjohnson2213 4 роки тому +5

      it's 1:57 am 4-26-20 and i am doing the same thing

    • @Zawazuki
      @Zawazuki 4 роки тому +1

      yep i'm about to go gold panning mate

    • @JohnLee-ct1ro
      @JohnLee-ct1ro 4 роки тому +20

      That's no random guy that's Great Dodge.

    • @muajin
      @muajin 4 роки тому +4

      or even worse..you dig up some scoops of dirt from your back/front yard and practice in a small bathing tub while watching on your monitor. :D

  • @apriyadi3179
    @apriyadi3179 4 роки тому +3

    Such hard work&patience for tiny golds. Respect.

  • @lucascary1091
    @lucascary1091 9 років тому +132

    Thank you for this video. I went to the local river last night and froze my butt off, but I just had to give it a try. And wouldnt you know my first pan ever had 4 pieces of really fine gold. Not a bad way to break into prospecting. Thank you again.

    • @hanish3204
      @hanish3204 3 роки тому +1

      wao!! where I can do gold mining just by hand

  • @cockpitgaming2386
    @cockpitgaming2386 4 роки тому +23

    I like him when he says "and have Fun".

  • @username8631
    @username8631 4 роки тому +5

    Freddy Dodge is my favorite TV gold mining ⛏ prospecting dude. He’s awesome .

  • @ColinBurnside
    @ColinBurnside 9 років тому +35

    Its always nice to get out in the fresh air. Thank you.

  • @jhud1924
    @jhud1924 9 років тому +23

    Thank you. I live in TX and have waited too long to do this, but I like to see you guys do it and instruct others. It is a
    fascinating hobby or job, however you regard it.

  • @YourNewBuddy
    @YourNewBuddy 5 років тому +8

    Mr. Dodge is my favorite guy to watch on Gold Rush. This is a real treat to watch!

  • @eljin00
    @eljin00 8 років тому

    One of the most detailed instructional paning videos i have ever seen, thank you.

  • @cliffBMRC
    @cliffBMRC 7 років тому +9

    Valuable Video/Tutorial. Hobby gold panning combined with flyfishing doesn't get much better here in Maine. Thank you for your valuable time spent sharing your expertise. :)

  • @stuartwalsh8728
    @stuartwalsh8728 4 роки тому +12

    Thank you heaps, it's taught me a heap about panning, and now aimed with this knowledge I'm sure to find some when out next in the gold fields.

  • @Dandramere
    @Dandramere 4 роки тому +15

    I can say this is a great vid, I went prospecting in my local river and found 2 Rolex's, 5 golden rings and a bunch of shell casings.

    • @animealpha5807
      @animealpha5807 3 роки тому

      Don lie

    • @jakuburbanskiurbanski2231
      @jakuburbanskiurbanski2231 3 роки тому

      Shell casings (unless your James Bond) are made of brass, not gold

    • @sahilsquadron2286
      @sahilsquadron2286 3 роки тому

      @@jakuburbanskiurbanski2231 actually they are made of gun brass, it has zinc and antimony or something in it as well. Also shell casings are if talking about shotgun is plastic with a steel or brass primer and backing. If you mean a mortar shell or Cannon then yeh, brass

  • @cherylkeene-gutierrez8472
    @cherylkeene-gutierrez8472 5 років тому +23

    The ending was my favorite. I need to take my boys out.

  • @uti743119
    @uti743119 4 роки тому

    I have watched a lot of how to pan videos. This is by far the best ive ever seen!

  • @WyattEarp387
    @WyattEarp387 9 років тому +40

    Thank you Freddy for mentioning make it a family outing once in awhile. You were right on and the kids can learn about the great outdoors! Nice video and would like to see more of your operation. Take care and keep getting the yellow stuff, Ron

  • @prepperjonpnw6482
    @prepperjonpnw6482 6 років тому +20

    Thank you for such a great video! And the message about getting kids outside was perfect. My kids loved being outside doing stuff. I think a big part of the reason was I tried to include them in everything I did starting when they were just toddlers. To this day my adult children and my grandchildren love being outdoors. Panning, camping, fishing, hunting or just a day at the beach. And being outdoors cost way less than paying for video games and consoles lol.

  • @drdysl3xia795
    @drdysl3xia795 4 роки тому +3

    You're a very good teacher. I'll being trying this soon. Thank you.

  • @normanmoss2809
    @normanmoss2809 3 роки тому +7

    Thank you Garrett for a very interesting and informative video, very well taught with excellent clarity of voice and quality filming. Well done! N.

  •  4 роки тому

    Did this with my family as a kid in Ca in 60s.
    Retiring and glad to learn the right way!
    Appreciate the help!

  • @Jenia672
    @Jenia672 7 років тому +7

    Very informative and educational, thank you!

  • @loublacksail1614
    @loublacksail1614 4 роки тому +3

    Excellent detail, description and help! Amazing job Freddy! Cheers from Gresham, Oregon!

  • @PeteThecurious100
    @PeteThecurious100 9 років тому +69

    Excellent demonstration, very efficient. I have been panning for gold more years than I care to count but now i am going to try that wobble wash (side to side with wrist action) of yours ..... good .....Thanks.
    Life; never a day goes buy that you don't learn something.

  • @alvincook8888
    @alvincook8888 2 роки тому +3

    I been wanting to do this for a few years. Love it! Thanks.

  • @MrGoldRetriever
    @MrGoldRetriever 9 років тому +18

    Thanks for the video Freddy, love the outdoors and panning, still searching for a little hot spot to keep me going :) Keep the videos coming!

  • @djimbavallinor3065
    @djimbavallinor3065 9 років тому +16

    Invaluable, Thanks a ton Freddy!

  • @actc-wq6bp
    @actc-wq6bp 5 років тому +2

    Excellent video! Freddy is such a great guy as well as a pretty good teacher. Thanks for posting, i learned a lot here.

  • @GeneralHiro
    @GeneralHiro 2 роки тому +1

    I'm less than 3 mins in. Already one of the best... B E S T!!! Videos I have seen so far. Tons of good info and only 3 mins in :D Lovin' it!

  • @northtone288
    @northtone288 5 років тому +47

    Very informative video. Thanks for posting. Its quite a process, requiring patience and "slight of hand" haha Nice message at the end...."Get them off the couch" AMEN.

  • @generaldecker9971
    @generaldecker9971 Рік тому +2

    Last bit is so true. Just started panning and I should've started this when I was a kid. Thanks for the video. Happy hunting folks.

  • @TibianBotter
    @TibianBotter 9 років тому +15

    Sir You and your family have awesome hobby! its cool, to find even little piece of gold

  • @SubjectiveFunny
    @SubjectiveFunny 5 років тому +8

    Nicest dude on Gold Rush.

  • @cacogenicist
    @cacogenicist 5 років тому +2

    This is a highly useful video. Very clear and educational. Thanks, fellas.
    Just got my Garrett _Super Sluice_ 15" pan in the mail. Can't wait to try it out.

  • @henrybourdon6712
    @henrybourdon6712 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks man, i liked the video and how you mentioned the lack of children outdoors now at the end. Even in the city, play parks are empty or used for other reasons children should not know about. Sad times for the future and over weight unable to survive for more than a day or two children and even adults now. When i grew up the family ate together at the same time and with only one meal cooked for the whole family. The one phone was attached to the wall and you went out to your normal hangouts to find your friends. If you found no one you right away at least you had a walk or a bike ride to stay in normal shape. I love how the B.M.O. scale "norm" has moved to the fatter side to not hurt their feelings or something since i was a child. Sure there might of been a overweight person or two in school but now look at it and we are looking at twigs that can never get bigger or one or two healthy bodies. the rest look like they will need air and stop/sit timeout if they ran for a half of a minute. What got me amazed lately was the fact some high schools have child daycare rooms so the new single mommies can be in school. Children raising children? what next? Instructions how to eat with a fork , knife and spoon instead of your fingers only? Sorry if i got a little upity about the youth of today. It hurts to see it. Best of skill and luck with your gold digging. Even that expression has changer for the worse these days !

  • @martymcmannis9121
    @martymcmannis9121 4 роки тому

    Thanks for showing us how to pan. I can't wait to try it. Very good demonstration.

  • @alien4fish
    @alien4fish 9 років тому +8

    Fred, Thank you for taking the time to show us greenhorns how to git er done!
    My family and I enjoy the show very much! The Hoffman crew would be lost without your expertise!Dont get me wrong they are great miners but without your knowledge..... theyd be lost!
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @iridescent982
    @iridescent982 4 роки тому +16

    I now know how to pan gold...I'm not sure I ever will but really good information to know😂

    • @jamesjohnson2213
      @jamesjohnson2213 4 роки тому +1

      i'm from a area in northwest ga that has many old gold mines i may give it a whirl for giggles

  • @aliismail7781
    @aliismail7781 8 років тому +1

    how many Thanks you wanted me to say ..all thanks is never enough, you have just change my kids lifestyle, going outside better than setting at home playing videogames..may God bless you and your family.

  • @killbilly069
    @killbilly069 6 років тому +4

    I personally found this video very informative. I appreciate the upload and thanks for the pointers

  • @lausioc7205
    @lausioc7205 3 роки тому +3

    Hello I’m watching your vlog from Philippines...

  • @chaseela4739
    @chaseela4739 9 років тому +3

    I just watched you two in the special gold rush and you guys found good stuff!😄

  • @littlestar3311
    @littlestar3311 9 років тому +2

    you are so right, thanks for your educational video diary on panning for gold, I look forward to trying this soon

  • @freddymarcel-marcum6831
    @freddymarcel-marcum6831 4 роки тому +1

    I did gold panning living in the Czech Republic, small flakes and a few pickers and BOY it was fun and a great excuse to get out of doors! Used the same pan too.

  • @jessmunkify
    @jessmunkify 6 років тому +3

    Super educational video, good attitude as well sir! Thanks a lot. I grew up in the yukon so I should probably get myself a set up like this, looks like it’d be quite relaxing hanging out by a riverbed panning

  • @ombatexec
    @ombatexec 4 роки тому +1

    Wonderful instructional video! I can't wait to try some prospecting. Thanks!!

  • @rodmilli
    @rodmilli 4 роки тому

    Great teacher. Thank you for being generous with your knowledge. Excellent.

  • @johngates450
    @johngates450 8 років тому

    Myself and my kid have recently starting panning for gold..We have a store 20 minutes out that gave us information. .It truly is a lot of fun!..Good to get outside for sure..A lot of patience on panning goes a long way...Great video by the way..
    Thank You..

  • @kusTVadventures
    @kusTVadventures 7 років тому +4

    Thanks Freddy, picked up a few new tips so cheers and I always though you were the most professional on Gold Rush.

  • @edelgado1
    @edelgado1 7 років тому +11

    Good video Freddie. Good message about taking the kids out.

  • @russellmarts3327
    @russellmarts3327 9 років тому

    Great job Freddy, any an all help is greatly appreciated. thank You

  • @Zanzubaa
    @Zanzubaa 8 років тому +9

    Seems like a great excuse to get out there and visit some lovely places in the great outdoors.

  • @Newbroken
    @Newbroken 3 роки тому +2

    I love this! Great video, nice education, nice inspiration! Simple and minimalistic style, everyone can do this. Thank you for great video!

  • @PlanetRockJesus
    @PlanetRockJesus 4 роки тому +4

    I like very much how this lesson is taught.

  • @Taos1952
    @Taos1952 4 роки тому

    Well done video. There is wealth in sharing time with family and friends while having fun panning for gold. Thank you for reminding us on that value.

  • @jhblazeraider
    @jhblazeraider 9 років тому +1

    Excellent video, great instruction, sound advice and good music. "Its gold in the pan"

  • @carloseduardosantos5854
    @carloseduardosantos5854 6 років тому

    Congratulations on your work Freddy Dodge I watch all the videos of you and Gold Rush I am the biggest fan of you here in Brazil.

  • @sg3326
    @sg3326 3 роки тому +1

    as a californian, the gold rush happened. so thanks, ive always wanted to work for gold.

  • @fleotusbing
    @fleotusbing 9 років тому +3

    Very nice video, informative as well as entertaining. Thanks so much!

  • @brettsmith7939
    @brettsmith7939 8 років тому

    Thanks for the video, it's nice to learn from someone who knows what their doing. Thanks for taking the time.

  • @brianmason3941
    @brianmason3941 7 років тому +6

    hi. I bought a Garrett panning kit in Hope, BC today and me and a friend went up to Yale and Emory Creek and tried our hand at panning. I used exactly the methods described here, and am excited to say that I found a few flakes of gold. I will carry this kit with me in my trucking travels and see what I can find. I also carry an Eagle Claw rod and reel kit, so I'm set. Cheers. :)

    • @jessuhlyn1999
      @jessuhlyn1999 4 роки тому

      Brian Mason my great grandpa actually built, and lived in a house in Hope. I visited my grandparents in Oliver a few weeks ago, and on our drive back to the airport they actually showed me the house. It was neat, you have a great view of the sister mountains. (That’s what my grandmother called them) beautiful out there

  • @stuarthamlin6457
    @stuarthamlin6457 7 років тому

    Awesome music and yes, you are a very good and patient teacher.

  • @johngates450
    @johngates450 4 роки тому

    Love watching your videos in the heart of winter..Keep up the great work!

  • @gnomespace
    @gnomespace 5 років тому +4

    Thanks for taking the time for this Freddy- great panning vid! Just confirmed what I have found. Except you Gold Country and I'm in Nowhere'sville. :P

  • @reaper020
    @reaper020 9 років тому +2

    Very helpful video thanks for posting.

  • @JAYCB324011
    @JAYCB324011 9 років тому +4

    Thanks Freddy great video. Keep em coming

  • @warrenosborne1539
    @warrenosborne1539 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge. We live near High Rock Lake in central NC, which is on an old fault line from Flat Swamp Creek. Going North is Silver Valley and the Conrad Hill Gold Mine. As a dumb 14 year old kid, we used Carbide Lamps and went all through the mine. Makes what hair I got left to stand up just thinking about doing something so stupid. All of he rocks on our land are Milky Quartz,, I don't know if that means anything. But you folks have got me inspired to give it a try. Thanx again, oz

  • @sydneysullivan4137
    @sydneysullivan4137 4 роки тому

    Thank You! Best Gold Panning Teaching I've ever seen. Truly, LCDR John Sullivan, USNR (Ret.)

  • @bidenpeleg8084
    @bidenpeleg8084 4 роки тому +7

    The video I've been looking for to jumpstart a new hobby and be active.

  • @PeUwe
    @PeUwe 4 роки тому +1

    I can like Freddy Dodge very much, because he is very sympatic

  • @lpbskulls6968
    @lpbskulls6968 5 років тому +1

    Man your one of the best members of tv show learned alot watching

  • @1984slw
    @1984slw 7 років тому +26

    the ending was the best part thanks an god bless

  • @darrengolding4083
    @darrengolding4083 3 роки тому

    Thanks for showing how to properly use a gold pan . Awesome video ..

  • @lilythedog9734
    @lilythedog9734 8 років тому +1

    Thanks Freddy. That was very informative.

  • @vigilante2765
    @vigilante2765 4 роки тому

    Thanx that was by far one of the most educational panning videos ive seen n like u said have fun thats what lifes about right

  • @subparadventures2876
    @subparadventures2876 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for showing us and the helpful information. All the best mate 👍

  • @bmxtwins5685
    @bmxtwins5685 4 роки тому +3

    Best endnote ever !!Keep it up !

  • @josephpecoul6532
    @josephpecoul6532 4 роки тому

    First timer here thanks for the video brother.

  • @allandouglass1224
    @allandouglass1224 9 років тому

    You took the time to teach us all... Thank you

  • @AnthonyWilliams-jc9ec
    @AnthonyWilliams-jc9ec 4 роки тому

    Thank you Freddy and your family

  • @Ryzenx-vh6bv
    @Ryzenx-vh6bv 4 роки тому

    This is one of the guys from that gold rush show. I like this guy. Smart dude

  • @garrettdorian9227
    @garrettdorian9227 9 років тому

    Great video learned alot going panning thursday

  • @NukeGaming-
    @NukeGaming- 4 роки тому +11

    Dude I seen you on that show gold rush, that show got me really interested in getting gold

  • @eddieknox9874
    @eddieknox9874 5 років тому +6

    thanks, I learned alot

  • @mikemclenison8200
    @mikemclenison8200 4 роки тому +1

    Somebody ought to make a stainless pan that has been sandblasted for texture. Loved the daughter segment. She did a great job!

  • @AdamMargie4ever
    @AdamMargie4ever 8 років тому +1

    Now that's the best video I've seen!!!!

  • @mikelee6636
    @mikelee6636 7 років тому +1

    Thanks Freddy, well taught, your point about enjoying the outdoors, hits home, thanks again

  • @sizlax
    @sizlax 8 років тому +3

    Thanks for this video, it was detailed and informative.

  • @danieldeyoung7157
    @danieldeyoung7157 4 роки тому

    Freddie- you're the man. Thanks!

  • @TraceySatan
    @TraceySatan 4 роки тому

    Who would give this a thumbs down? A guy sharing how to do it for no gain. Thanks. I'm going to try it on my next trip to CA!

  • @KiranPPatil
    @KiranPPatil 3 роки тому +2

    Fantastic video for beginners .. thanks for the efforts.

  • @taiming71
    @taiming71 9 років тому +2

    Great video i learned a lot.
    Also nice grayling .

  • @jackrobertson4043
    @jackrobertson4043 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much for this fine video and the good advice .

  • @1J_R
    @1J_R 4 роки тому

    i'm gonna get a setup. thanks for making it look so easy and enjoyable

  • @yepyepuhhuh
    @yepyepuhhuh 8 років тому

    Great video, thank you for sharing. Great mention of getting the kids outside.

  • @littlegirlgonebad7902
    @littlegirlgonebad7902 6 років тому

    Amazing video.thank you for teaching me.