Summer of GOLD California Gold Prospecting Documentary
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Welcome to my channel and thanks for the interest, I hope you will subscribe for future content ! My name is Prospector Jerry and I am a native of California and am always on the hunt for gold and adventure! I hope you enjoy my travels and possibly you will be inspired to create your own adventure in the mother lode!
This short film is a compilation of an entire summer gold prospecting season by modern day prospectors in the California mother lode region. Join Jerry and Casey as they travel deep into the canyons to "paradise" and other gold rich locations. Get an in depth view of prospecting for gold in modern day California, enjoy the beautiful views of the land that is rich in history and gold!
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Great Videos..
I'm just starting to learn about gold prospecting.
I dont have anything as of yet but am looking to start buy tools and equipment. Looking at the Goldbug 2 or Goldbug pro.🤔
What video cameras do you use?
I really like how you set them up when you're just by yourself on these adventures.
Thanks for all the good videos and tips on gold hunting. 👍
Pretty awesome way to prospect. A good way to use motorcycles and goldmine. Nice bedrock area too! That's a damn nice pan on your small amount of sand.that rear wheel needs to pivots if you bolted to the rear axles. I think anytime you turn it wants to skid timthe side. I used to gold mine down on the feather river.
Ive paked in on a bike and almost have to set your pack low enough to sit on your seat. Hard to do it and keep it tightly stable on yourself but very helpful on your body.
nice..but pretty shaky/jerky camera action...motion sickness..keule though...
Outstanding job Jerry! I'm not even half way through it and it's already one of my favorite videos. I'm waiting until I get home later tonight so I can finish your masterpiece of a video on the big T.V.
Prospector Josh Thanks Josh! Im glad you enjoyed it, I enjoy your channel and videos also I have followed you for quite a while. Keep up the good work and good gold to you my friend!
Really liked your documentary. As a fellow biker and prospector I'd like to offer a few suggestions that you might find useful. first I know how much you enjoy your dirt bike but for the prospecting you might want to look in to a 4x4 quad or even a Polaris ranger. the ranger would be ideal for getting you and all your gear in and out of a lot of the locations your going to. Second I'm wondering why you haven't invested in a small dredge like a backpackers dredge you can find them on Keene mining equipment web site. I bought my first gold pan at the county fair grounds in Grass valley CA. back in the 80's after seeing a demo. I was hooked quit my job took off in to the wild totally unprepared with a backpack tent gold pan and a 3 day supply of caned baked beans and my sleeping bag. The people I bought my pan from suggested I start my prospecting adventure in Auburn, CA after hiking down an old camp trail to the river for half a day I finally got to the river only to find 4 guys face down in the river with wet suits on hugging a dredge. when they saw me we talked for a bit they gave me suggestions where to pan with out getting sucked down stream by the current and off I wet to find my fortune. the first day spent clearing big boulders. the second day panning and finding nothing. it was fall and getting colder with each passing night. by noon time the third day I had had enough I packed up everything and pulled out of the area. I did go up the high way a bit further to Truckee, CA where I did happen to find a stream that ran down in to the woods about a couple hundred yards and than in to a hole in the ground. I played in that stream for a couple of hours and I did find gold not much but enough to keep me hooked. I'm originally from Maine and I've found gold there as well. I now live in North Carolina and still have my pan ( and a few more tools also.) and one day I may get back in to prospecting again.
Andy Sjostrom thanks for the support, check out my other videos and I'm releasing another this evening. Ive purchased a side by side like you describe and it is great! I'd love to dredge bit it is currently illegal to dredge in Ca unfortunately. Many areas that aren't claimed are also hands and pans.
Beautiful areas, good to see you do it all on bikes. Check out our prospecting talk show when you get a chance Jerry. We are at GoldRadioShow, sponsored by Keene.
Thanks GoldRadioShow, Ive seen and caught a little of some of your shows, keep up the good work and thanks for the support!
Hi, why do you put key tabs on your pans and classifier? I have put stickers on the bottom of mine, just in case i put it down around green and brown stuff. I love the rail spike idea. Self sealing tire fluid will make your trailer tire last longer. Any good bike store will carry it. That flower is a Tiger lilly Loved your adventure!
That's a great idea!
have you tried spray bottle bottoms, cut the top off and maybe more flexable and would last longer. i use hem for all kinds of projects
Thanks for the tip, I'll have to try that and see!
I’m probably the only black female who loves these types of shows.. first time viewer liking the channel so far👍
Thanks for the support Theresa, you would be surprised how diverse the old timers were, many miners and prospectors were black, asian, mexican.. The gold don't care who finds it so neither do I lol..
Show top Gold nugett , 💎⛏️🇧🇷
i bet those tools are not ten feet from where you dropped them !
use a babys cup !
Just curious Jerry... aren't you a little young and healthy to be riding a bagger? I didn't get my first one until I was 40! Bob in Germany
LOL young possibly, healthy? I wish..
California Mother Lode Prospectors lol I completely understand! Also, I sent you an email regarding a shipping address. Something for the channel. Have a good one brother! Bob in Germany
I would love to do some prospecting with you near my house in Lytle Creek I no some spots but hate going alone my first time I found 11 grams just me and my lab I trained him to smell gold he is getting good
That sounds like an adventure I'd enjoy!
Nice looking scenery there. Hope you guys are safe from the bush fires and covid.
Cheers Caleb 👍🍻🍻🍻
great videos man. you've got it figured out with the dirt bikes. some sketchy trails but it pays off when you get to the river. thats the only way to do it. sure beats walking. lol. your trials bike is badass man. would love to make it out to the motherload one of these days. beautiful scenery. awesome drone footage. keep up the good work man.
Right on Luke it is much appreciated for sure!
Wish I could be there but unfortunately I'm stuck indoors...... Keep up good videos lads good content....
Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Gene! more to come soon!
you people are so lucky to go to such beautiful places on your days off
Great video, I a new sub. Looks like a great summer! That was some nice gold you found. Keep up the great work!
Thanks RJ! Hopefully this coming summer will be even better!
Nice Video 👍😉
Mannn.....YOUR LIVING THE LIFE....EVEN ON THE BAD DAYS. DONT TAKE THAT FOR GRANTED. AND I LIVE IN OREGON. HARD TO STAY FOCUSED ON HAPPINESS AROUND PORTLAND. GETTING " "OUT" THERE IS MY THERAPY.
Great video!
Thanks MrTeslonian!, you have many great ones yourself!
👍👍👍👍 well done , great Video 👍👍👍👍 Very nice spot. Greetings Tom
Thanks Tom!
Hey, come to Vancouver Island with your bikes and I'll show you where we find gold!
I understand you cannot put every bit of footage in this documentary so don't take my questions as negative. Maybe you did do what I'm going to ask, it just never made it in the final cut. Question is, if you depleted the good gold area and had issues finding more did you guys test pan your entire claim? or as much as possible? Now I am only 2/3 into the deal so maybe its going to come up or I missed it as I have been staining a shelf as I have been watching/listening. Also it's definitely a learning curve every area you prospect in. it might be something that you did in the beginning when you didn't get as much footage.
If I get stung i. Get really sick that's why you should. Always use mosquito & bug repellant when ure old in the woods 😉
Really cool, I enjoy your videos. I'm on my way out that way. I'll be an adventure across the country from Michigan. Great video
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I lived in Redding,Ca. every time i went out i found it very hard to find a place to park my truck and even had the truck broken in too ! NEVER could get off the road because everything was locked with cables ! Do you have this problem ?
Yes sir we have the chooses roads and parking if for sure an issue. One of the reasons we ride in to most of our prospects. There is good gold up your way to!
I have the same problem. I live in Reno and it's tough to find parking and access to rivers in California for me because I don't know the area that well.
Yeah, you should look into getting a dual sport bike and just go wherever and do some exploring!
Great video, all of my favorite elements, motorcycles, hiking, camping and Sierra cold water rivers. Thanks for sharing...
Subscribed up, great adventures
Right on Doom Punk! Thanks for the support!
don't like watching rides
Thanks!
Casey drinking a beer driving down the road...hmmm wonder why we don't see him in your most current videos, seems like you were putting in some real work tho
So who grabbed your chairs?
The video was edited in a way that makes it look like our chairs were taken then, your not the first to notice it lol. The chairs were taken by someone from a stash spot we keep them at up there.
Insane motocross trail going down to the river. Glad to see you have protection when going into the old mine. Be very careful out there. You guys take a lot of chances while on your adventures. Safety first....................sorry to sound like an old hag.
Nice video, No one is going to jump your claim, maybe a couple panning for 5 min.
Nice lily by the creek. Maybe a Turks cap. Enjoyed the adventuring.
It was very beautiful!
don;t you use bug and mosquito repellants ?
and what about Poison Oak /Ivy lotions ?
yes I do use repellent but sometimes they don't care much lol.. possibly I need some better stuff..
Oh boy there is poison oak almost everywhere that is green at the edge of the river and bordering the trails. No poison ivy here just oak.
Hello, I pan and sluice around auburn and placerville and would love to find some new out of the way spots, any help would be appreciated and gas provided. direct message me if you would like to go!
Joe Ryan thanks for the support, were working on some ideas for outings in the near future, I will pm you.
California Mother Lode Prospectors 9164305984 I have some questions for you about claims etc if you could contact me and I'll delete this comment . Forgot UA-cam doesn't have messaging any more .
Thank you all for your support, There is much more to come in the near future I promise!
Looks like a blast brother. Good job. Can’t wait till next summer.
Thanks for the support! I cant wait its going to be epic!
Nice vid
So despite the trailer getting a bit bent outta shape, did it hold up? I had the same idea so im curious.
Thanks J
Yes I still have mine and its in great shape. I feel like it would hold up for a few more trips but there are weak points like the spring suspension and front pivot point but I feel like they could be repaired by a handy person.
Safety glasses jerry those rock chips will take your eyes out and you will see stars not gold.lol ..be safe and well.
You are right Micheal, I have almost lost an eye a few times..
Great vid
Thanks!
Really cool to see the progress you made with your vids. Nice work.
Thanks Sarah Jones!
As an avid backpacker i have been turned more towards gold mining due to your adventures. You have inspired me to combine both and eventually purchase a UTV and/or off road motorcycle. I took my wife to my newly purchased mining claim on Rock Creek/Plumas and she loved it. Thanks for the great videos and a whole new out look on adventures for my family. Take care and thanks again!
Thats amazing and thanks for sharing! This is why I do these videos, to inspire as I am inspired by other alike! Heavy pans to on your new claim!
I know that spot @ 54 minutes. I had similar results and was a little disappointed because it looks sooo good. I want to try further up river.
Yeah I have tried further up with little luck also, were you sniping?
@@californiamotherlodeprospect Yes, sniping only. The spot I'm looking at is 2-2.5 miles up stream(just past the creek). Look at all the bedrock. Beast of a hike, but I will make it up there.
Jerry and Casey I have one of those bike trailers that i purchased at an auction three years ago and never use for it if you would like it it's yours hit me up you can use it as a spare it comes free of charge just pay the shipping ... Peter
Thanks a ton Peter thats very kind of you! We went to the Sherpax trailers that are made for motorcycles and they have suited us well. My bike trailer is like new and ready to roll but just sits now. I appreciate the offer though brother!
Really well put together! Covers all the major food groups...beautiful nature, adventure, bike riding and GOLD!! Keep up the great work and thanks for having us along! Greetings from Norway!
Thanks for the support Peter!
nice spots, great views and good lots of bitty gold that add up ~ thanks
Thanks Lincoln, I love these spots, some of my favorite ever!
Great video......making memories and finding gold!!!! Nice.....
richard martarano thanks Richard! Many memories made for sure and many more to come!
Always paint all your tools yellow. You will lose them if you dont
Good tip, I do this often actually
Awesome video thanks for sharing Jerry. subbed. 👍
Thanks for the support Bornonfire !
dont you ever worry about the dogman around there in the moutains,ive heard there was some dogmans out in northern california
I haven't seen one yet!
i havent seen one yet either kinda hope i dont see one but if i do see one i hope i live to tell it/its gotten me pretty spooked about going into the valleys where our creeks run through,
your videos are really good the water looks so clean,
@@californiamotherlodeprospect I wouldn't worry about them Jerry... just keep an eye out for those Samsquanches... Bob in Germany
p.s. if you want to see what they look like, send me a note and I'll email you a couple pics ;)
Great job on the video man, looks like you put some time into it. Some nice gold too, I love Norcal!
Thank you! Yes this took me weeks of editing after work, im glad you enjoyed and noticed the hard work, stay tuned for further videos!
Excellent video Jerry. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Kezz, Much more to come!
Killer vid and adventures , a lot of that area looked familiar well for me lol ! I need a bike like you guys got!gold luck out there!
Dan zoller Right on Dan! yes the bikes make all the difference that’s for sure. Good gold to you, possibly we will run into each other one day!
hey man love the videos.. ya i watch some of dan hurds videos sometimes but he does ways to much talking and repeating himself..lol
but i also live in B.C not to far from him, hoping to meet and search with him some day.
but i must ask you- have you ever been here in B.C? have you heard of the lost slumacke mine? i have done so much research on it and think everyone has been looking in the wrong place, but its a place where i would wanna hire a helecopter to fly in just at least have a look. This is because the walk in would be not worth the risk of dying..
but let me know if you have and realy hope we get the chance to chat sometime about it and ideas..
cheers bud and keep up the awesome work and videos.
I have not been to BC yet, but I have watched a few documentaries on the lost Slumacke mine and find it very interesting!
water came back down in the creek, gonna hit the boulder in the middle, theres gold behind it since the flood washed down the creek.
One of these days Marko.. Will be back at it!
Well done cousin! I really enjoyed the whole thing from start to finish. Your narration comes across very natural. I also enjoyed your music selection.
Thanks Matt! I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching! I hope all is well with you and the family, take care brotha!
I know where I've seen you before your a drywall taper fill all the boxes with mud too.lol long long time ago in Rubidoux
Naw never drywall but did to finish carpentry for a long time!
Awesome video man. I am from Sweden. Wish I was there with you guys.
Hello Trummpojken kingriver, im sure it is beautiful there in Sweden, I have ancestors from nearby Norway myself, I bet there is good gold there! Take care thanks for the support!
Where can I get a trailer for my dirt bike like that ?
Background music ???
Can't her you bus
Thanks for the heads up!
Great movie man, fun times. Im down in tuolumne, just getting into the gold hunt!
Good luck out there.
Thanks Matt! Tuolumne is a very rich area both in gold and history, I want to make it down there some day and poke around..
Nice work on the video and looks like you had a good gold year as well.
Jonathan Thiede Thank you Jonathan, yes good gold indeed for panning. Take care and good gold to you!
I use a 1/2" screen ! works great !
Awesome video, beautiful, beautiful footage, where in Cali is this? I'd love to plan a trip with my kid out to Cali, but I want to come here!
This is on the American river, thank for the kind words!
@@californiamotherlodeprospect hey man thanks for the reply, I've been watching you non-stop for the past week, I wish I would've found your channel sooner brotha! I've just began my journey in looking and hunting for this beautiful specimen. Keep up the awesome videos, I especially like the one you just uploaded a couple days ago , you were parked on a river bank with your camper.. awesome video!
Fell in love with the gas station cup...
Thanks Brandon, when I first was showed that trick or was really an eye opener and really helps tremendously put in the field.
Classic video bro.
Thanks Adam! Good gold to you to my friend get out there and kill it!
What's up Prospector look up stinging nettle could be what got ya. It's got me many times and it hurts like a mother..
Yes it felt like nettle Ive gotten hit by that bad up along the coast.. I actually did see something black retreat back into a crack I thought, it happened so fast!
if there's deer fern around, rub it on the affected area and the sting will go away.
Thanks for the great tip Norm!
Great adventures all year, that's the go!👍⛏🤘
The Go Go yeah buddy! Thanks Nuggs!
Beautiful scenery, Great adventure, and Good Gold. All in all a great production, season edit and story.
Thanks Brother! We gotta get you up to paradise next season..
Paradise up by chico?
77QQQQQQQ Naw, this is on the American river, “paradise” is an alias we use, I didn’t really explain that in the video. Thanks for watching!
ah, ok. this is your cousin by the way.
77QQQQQQQ Ahh which one?!
Yes.
Good
Just Wondering, know any public areas up on the American that has some nice gold that I could work
Hello Jake, mineral bar is a good spot, ive done well just down stream from the campground, at the first bend after the long straight. Hopefully thus helps, good gold to you!
Man i would love to go with. I would have a blast. That looks like so much fun. My gosh
Love the videos. Was wondering why you all wear gloves and what kind they are?
why do you tuck your ears under your cap.
I don't really know lol, just have with certain hats and how that fit, I only buy new era hats and wear them like that, most everything else I don't tuck them. never really though about it, a lot of people do it as well ive seen, at least out here lol
It's a darn shame.
THIEF'S EVERY WERE.
KARMA WILL GET THEM.
Yes true that, thanks for watching!
sub., great video
Thank you Nebraskagoldhunter! keep an eye out for future content!
Thanks Thomas!
I live in redding and was thunking about prospecting up around french gulch area anyone know if there is good gold there?
Not sure of that exact area but lots of gold around you for sure
You guys are so lucky to live somewhere where you can see such beauty and gold prospect close to you. And get gold. Great Video.
Thanks for the support, yes we are blessed it that way for sure, but California is slowly trying to take it all away unfortunately..
Pretty cool. Noticed a lot of great bench gravel in a couple spots. Ever try detecting for nuggets? Looked promising.
Thanks William, we do detect quite a bit but havnt had much luck yet unfortunately
I need to be part of the OKIE crew
You are Bashmaster, part of the satellite crew haha
this is a little off subject but if you don't mind me asking how's the fishing right there
I have yet to fish at the huge swimming hole area, I assume thats where your talking about. I see fish but they are mostly Sacramento pikeminnow and not trout. The trout are there but surprisingly I have seen very few underwater.
Awesome video bro
Thanks brotha!
Good video. It's easier to make shorter videos between 2 & 20 minutes long. Leaning towards the shorter when possible for the viewer. You said this was your first and my first was about the same, but now I go for shorter if possible :)Reed
Reed Lukens I enjoy both short and long. It's cool to see his whole season in one video. For instance, I watch Gooses' videos every week as I am scrolling through UA-cam. With this one, I sat down with some food last night and watches it like I would a movie or other doc.
Thanks Reed, I love your videos I watched a lot of them, started with some of your dowsing videos, good stuff got me into it. I had intentions to do 20 min episodes and my have a few in the future, I just started off on the wrong foot as far as production goes I gradually took it more seriously and put forth more effort so for it all to make more sense I decide to do this one this way and I think it turned out ok after all.
At 42:20, you were looking at how the rocks were laying, those were hand tossed from the dredging days. That was another 20 minutes, hopefully I can watch the rest tomorrow because even being retired has some limitations :)
loads of nice pointers on handy and favorite tools, thanks ~
Thanks brotha!
Good stuff Jerry!!
Of skittles where art thou?!