Scuba Diving in the American River, Recovering lost Treasures

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  • Опубліковано 15 гру 2024

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  • @exploringwithamission
    @exploringwithamission 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for bringing us along I’m addicted to the water as well and I love I can explore in a river on the other side of the world through your footage
    👍

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      Love to watch your stuff Dan

  • @oifiismith
    @oifiismith 5 років тому +6

    👍🏽, On the camera advise. Never thought of that. Nice dive, bruddah🤙🏽

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому

      Thank you

  • @NorCalSucculentShop
    @NorCalSucculentShop 5 років тому +2

    Good find on the GoPro. Glad you like the Mokpot Drinking Glass.

  • @ClaytonCountyHistoryHound
    @ClaytonCountyHistoryHound 5 років тому +1

    Another great episode. Two thumbs up on the Gopro. Thanks for taking us along. Take care.

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      Thank you

  • @vmorrow8310
    @vmorrow8310 4 роки тому +1

    I don’t know if it helps you or not but I find myself banking my phone and my head every time you make a turn! Ive triad and can’t stop much to the chagrin of my wife. Haha! Love the videos, thank you so much for letting us have a view into this world.

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  4 роки тому +1

      Hi VM, I guess you really are along for the ride! Thanks for tuning in

  • @greghartman6660
    @greghartman6660 4 роки тому +2

    Love the captions

  • @shadesofidaho
    @shadesofidaho 5 років тому +1

    Goodmorning Mokpot. Your dive today was in my old stomping grounds. Used to ride my horse along the American river in Carmichael and Fair Oaks. Thanks for the video. Enjoyed it.

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому

      I would love to ride that area...

    • @shadesofidaho
      @shadesofidaho 5 років тому

      @@mokpot Been so many years since I have been back there. At least 33 years. Believe me I really enjoy riding the mountains of Idaho so much better. No more horses , mules or cows to ride now. I am sure if I asked the right people I could get in on a cattle drive though. They are always looking for outriders. Heading up past my house to summer patures in the forest. www.flickr.com/photos/50185661@N03/41662275572/in/dateposted/

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      LOL, Cow riding, not Bull riding in the rodeo? Absolutely loved the cow video, thank you, I entertained my friend in the office across the hall with all the bawling cows, so much fun! Beautiful artwork Chris!, Stones, beads, and glass?

  • @MericaAdventures
    @MericaAdventures 5 років тому +1

    Awesome dive buddy ! To cool to see the fish underwater 👍🇺🇸🍀⚒😎

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      Good to have you watching

  • @RiverBound
    @RiverBound 5 років тому +2

    I think it's funny that it's not an official dive until you find a golfball. I find them regularly here too. One outing I found three golfballs, a 4 Iron Golf Club and to really make me scratch my head.........I picked up a pool cue. Enjoyed the outing. Thanks for taking me with.

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      It is interesting the stull you can find.

  • @nanachick05
    @nanachick05 5 років тому

    Love the glass with your logo, I'd love it if you'd decide to start selling your logo on stuff. At the beginning you said you like being under water, me too. I don't scuba but I love to snorkel and there is something magical being under water...just love it. Thanks for sharing your dive.

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      Good to hear from you Nana

  • @jamesmagmer8929
    @jamesmagmer8929 5 років тому +1

    Well done! Some nice finds!

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому

      Thanks for tuning in.

  • @Smithsgold
    @Smithsgold 5 років тому +2

    Nice dive with some cool finds, congrats on the gopro !!!!!! Cool glass

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      Thank you!

  • @itsjoyfulone8690
    @itsjoyfulone8690 5 років тому

    Fun dive! More friendly fish. I don't know why, but I always though of Bass as lurking around not doing very "fishie things". Those were bright and healthy looking. Hood River Oregon is in my neck of the woods! Thanks for taking us diving!

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      Yes, I love seeing Bass, they are curious and always come around to see what all the fuss is.

  • @kellyhoulton2998
    @kellyhoulton2998 5 років тому +2

    Whoa, looks like somebody lost their balls! Another fascinating vid!

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +2

      High praise, thank you.

  • @wandlbaker
    @wandlbaker 5 років тому +1

    Nice dive. Keep doing what you WANT to do. I will watch. Thanks

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      Will do

  • @cliffandrews
    @cliffandrews 5 років тому

    I can remember as a kid getting my first mask and snorkel (fins came later). Couldn't go too far out in the ocean but I was amazed at what I saw. Take care........

    • @cliffandrews
      @cliffandrews 5 років тому

      P.S. the Yuba River is about 300 feet from my house. I'm old now and afraid to dive it. Oh well.

  • @DonFassbender
    @DonFassbender 5 років тому +2

    Back to taping the 'ol gloves, huh Mark 😬 Another good video! Thanks for sharing! DD

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +2

      Well, you shouldn't be seeing that pair anymore unless I forget my good pair, the palm section is falling apart so I retired them. As always Don, great to hear from you.

  • @drewmcvicker1445
    @drewmcvicker1445 5 років тому +1

    Very interesting rock formations... and...faces!

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      I know ...kinda strange

  • @SYM29
    @SYM29 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for this vidéo !! Good finds !

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому

      Thank you

  • @aldoroelofs8507
    @aldoroelofs8507 5 років тому

    Heavy dive
    Exiting !
    With all those different balls you could do the all olympics
    Thanks for the vid
    Greetings

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому

      Thank you

  • @seabasstian_5.119
    @seabasstian_5.119 5 років тому +1

    Congrats on the GoPro find! 👍👍👍😎

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +2

      Thanks

  • @macgyver2417
    @macgyver2417 5 років тому

    Nice dive. Thanks for inviting us.

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому

      Thanks for tuning in.

  • @wingrovedl
    @wingrovedl 5 років тому +2

    I always enjoy watching your vid's. Thanks for sharing. GL&HH

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for tuning in.

  • @ЛеонидХ-ч5д
    @ЛеонидХ-ч5д 5 років тому

    Very cool dive. Super video!

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому

      Thanks for tuning in.

  • @chuckclark9464
    @chuckclark9464 5 років тому +6

    I have a question for you sir? Do you pick up the trash when you're diving down there for stuff? Sincerely Chuck

    • @Jane_Dow
      @Jane_Dow 5 років тому +2

      You can't pick up every thing, If you did you'd never get anywhere ! :)

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +3

      Hi Chuck, everything I pick up is trash. I am limited in what I can safely carry, especially in really high current like these.Thanks for the question and for tuning in.

    • @seabasstian_5.119
      @seabasstian_5.119 5 років тому +1

      I am not the river janitor -aqua chigger
      It would be nice if It just wasn’t there, but ....

    • @Jane_Dow
      @Jane_Dow 5 років тому

      @@seabasstian_5.119 : Hold your breath... Aqua Chigger

  • @davidshaw7454
    @davidshaw7454 5 років тому

    So cool ! I liked when you came up to the surface, gives us an idea of the area you’re diving in !
    Good advise about folks recording their contact info .
    Looking forward to your next video 👍

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому

      Thank you David

  • @joshortiz1576
    @joshortiz1576 5 років тому +1

    I live in sac near the American river. I see people on here diving all the time and I am really interested in learning. I however have to save up to do so lol.

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      See you in the water one day

    • @joshortiz1576
      @joshortiz1576 5 років тому

      @@mokpot I hope to =)

  • @darrelljacobjr2120
    @darrelljacobjr2120 4 роки тому +2

    6:00 Perhaps take a roll of cheap 13 gallon kitchen trash bags with you, put a bunch of bottles n trash in a walmart bag, clip on a new bag from the roll, fill it with exhaust, send it to the surface. Maybe with a note that says, "Please throw me in a trash can".

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for tuning in

  • @kayesdigginit1519
    @kayesdigginit1519 5 років тому +2

    I was thinking of of I ever have a go-pro; the first thing said on my videos would be who I was and how to contact me if every I should lose it 👍
    I've seen so many be found by various river and lake treasure hunters now that I'd be crazy not to have it prepared ahead of time.
    I knew when I saw the golfball that the dive had been classified as official ☺ Finally some sunglasses, that first black necklace is a prayer necklace used by Catholics 🙏
    Man that current was knocking you around different times 😳 great video 😀

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      Hiya Yetta. Happy to have you watching

  • @Psychiatrick
    @Psychiatrick 4 роки тому +2

    Mokpot ... here's a hack for you ... "Mokpot" sunglasses straps ... so you don't have to retrieve them ... end of one business, start of a new one!

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  4 роки тому +1

      LOL, i should do merch!

  • @Thecdnsurvivor
    @Thecdnsurvivor 5 років тому +2

    On the GoPro tip I have a file on my all my SDs that has my contact info just in case I lose a camera

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому

      When I find yours you will get them back

    • @Thecdnsurvivor
      @Thecdnsurvivor 5 років тому

      @@mokpot lol if I ever get out to the lakes you dive

  • @CENCAL491
    @CENCAL491 5 років тому

    Croc lures are one of the best all time lures .Around 20 bucks plus depending on size . Retired from fishing but really enjoy the fish /strippers ...thanks much

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому

      THank you!

    • @CENCAL491
      @CENCAL491 5 років тому

      Is altitude a factor in your dives

  • @djalexrocket3844
    @djalexrocket3844 5 років тому

    Hey, congratulations, hero 6 banger find, take care there

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      Thank you

  • @richread6550
    @richread6550 5 років тому +1

    Awesome video that current must have been strong

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому

      Very strong

  • @randallkelley3599
    @randallkelley3599 5 років тому +1

    When I was young, 1970, we would jump off the Watt Ave bridge into the American River, until I hit a rock hard with my shoulder. Could have been my head, so stopped that. It is a 70' drop into the river. But kids, well they live forever.

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      We are often unwise in our youth

  • @meganagorastos8759
    @meganagorastos8759 3 роки тому +2

    Do you ever do any gold sniping in that river ?

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  3 роки тому +1

      Not yet as it is very difficult to do submerged in a swift current, but... but I would like to try!

  • @saintsinner7565
    @saintsinner7565 5 років тому +1

    Yay!

  • @PinkPowerAllyTreasureHunter
    @PinkPowerAllyTreasureHunter 5 років тому

    Well done!! Nice LoGo glass!!

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      Thanks Ally

  • @jwrappuhn71
    @jwrappuhn71 5 років тому +1

    Good vid Sir.

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +2

      Thank you

  • @BersekerSpirit
    @BersekerSpirit 4 роки тому +2

    04:32 is it just me or it is a thing like a small notebook on the bottom of the screen?

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  4 роки тому +1

      Huh, I never noticed that before!

  • @emilymcculloch8719
    @emilymcculloch8719 5 років тому

    Should show the trash you clear out the water as well. Great video, enjoyed watching.

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому

      I could and on occasion do, but the channel is not about that. Also I do my wrap up videos at home for the most part and I dump the trashy trash as soon as possible if there are trash cans available. Everything I remove is trash.

  • @davidharrison6695
    @davidharrison6695 5 років тому

    Do you ever come to Redding and dive the Sacramento River ?

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому

      Funny you should ask that, I was looking to do that. Any good spots where people hang out?

    • @davidharrison6695
      @davidharrison6695 5 років тому

      mokpot The boat ramp behind Redding rodeo grounds, which is just north of Sundial bridge. Downstream to the Cypress bridge. Lots of boaters (fishing,canoes, kayaks, SUP, tubers and rafts) in that stretch. There is also a company that does rafting from Redding to Anderson river park.

  • @christopherhernandez3239
    @christopherhernandez3239 5 років тому +1

    Do you ever see sturgeon in the American river?

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      I have not

  • @jamesecho
    @jamesecho 5 років тому +1

    i know exactly where this is, always wanted to dive here, i was recently right down the river a few days ago free diving.

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      Hi James... the currents are very unpredictable here, and there are a ton of snags. I would not be diving here without my dpv. It 4 years ago it was a different site, now every year it becomes more unpredictable and dangerous.

    • @jamesecho
      @jamesecho 5 років тому +1

      @@mokpot yeah the section I was at down the way was strong alone and I was able to stand up in it

  • @rickdearmont9950
    @rickdearmont9950 5 років тому

    You had quite a ride there.

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому

      It was so much fun

  • @kiethhubbard27
    @kiethhubbard27 Рік тому +1

    Did you miss a wallet at the 4:32 mark?

  • @mhunter1462
    @mhunter1462 5 років тому +1

    Hey bro if you find any sunglasses that are are cheap polarized and fit a big head please send them. To me instead of throwing them away. Thanks bro and I enjoy the watching your dives

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому

      Thanks for tuning in.

  • @Jane_Dow
    @Jane_Dow 5 років тому

    Ever see those Big Fish & think DINNER !!! ;)

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      No, to much work in the prep. lol

  • @mikeotter67
    @mikeotter67 5 років тому +1

    Hold on, you're cruising around with a $6,000 DPV, but cant get some new gloves? C'mon man! Lol just giving you a hard time Mokpot! Thanks for sharing the video, I look forward to seeing your latest dive every week on my day off!

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому

      Thanks for the chuckle.

    • @rogerroger7734
      @rogerroger7734 5 років тому

      Mike, buying new gloves ain’t his issue. You ever broke in a pair? It SUCKS

  • @findingadventures5431
    @findingadventures5431 5 років тому

    Where was this River at and the name?Looks amazing great dive love the videos!

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому

      The American river near Sacramento, secret spot 6

  • @breakingh2o311
    @breakingh2o311 5 років тому

    Hi Mokpot, great idea about putting a file on the gopro. Never thought of that.
    Hey was it my imagination or was the current a lot stronger than past dives? Our club is doing a drift dive from the prison. I'm wondering if maybe we should only have experienced river divers make the dive this year?
    Gordon

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      The current is MUCH stronger and shifts around more. I saw two other divers at this location yesterday, When I began my dive I decided that if I did not have my DPV I would abort the dive. 3 years ago and each year since this spot has changed, getting more dangerous

    • @breakingh2o311
      @breakingh2o311 5 років тому

      @@mokpot I thought so. Thanks!

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      Hey Gordon, I reread your first comment.My advice is to not drift dive on scuba in anything approaching a current that you can not swim against and win. You can end up pinned against rocks or submerged trees very easily. A buddy in these circumstances is a risk rather than an asset, and there is really nothing you can do to help if this occurs, as you will be swept passed them. As a free diver you are on the surface most of the time and can see what is coming, bends in the river, rocks, etc. On SCUBA you see it just feet away and coming on fast. I did a drift dive down a portion of the American, once, never again! When you see me in the currents, seeming to drift, it is only after motoring up stream exploring for hazards first, and this only after walking the route first. I hope this helps. Mark

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому

      One more thing, you have done this drift before?

    • @breakingh2o311
      @breakingh2o311 5 років тому

      @@mokpot yes, we went as a group last year. About 15 of us (dolphin divers) launched by boat from negro bar and entered the water up by the prison. It was a great dive. My concerns for this year is the current and new members with less experience. That's why I asked about the current.
      Most of us have been doing this type of activity for years. But this year seems to be different.
      So I'm doing my due diligence and asking around.

  • @KopperstonedKidd
    @KopperstonedKidd 5 років тому

    Was the fish dead

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому

      Which one?

    • @KopperstonedKidd
      @KopperstonedKidd 5 років тому

      The first fish under some rocks or sticks....looked like he was on his side?

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      Oh...yes he was dead

  • @freddiemosley1059
    @freddiemosley1059 5 років тому +1

    Where is the American river

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому

      Northern California it ends near Sacramento

  • @KopperstonedKidd
    @KopperstonedKidd 5 років тому

    On the go pro...whomever pic is on there the most of the first set of photos...upload a photo of them Dallmyd has had alot of luck w just uploadn a face pic of the friends or person..and even just by the friends sometimes a owner is found.... Social media works better than police dept hahaha

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      good idea

  • @johnnycat7546
    @johnnycat7546 5 років тому

    Have u ever saved any of the unopened cans of soda and beer in the river??

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      yes

    • @johnnycat7546
      @johnnycat7546 5 років тому

      Ok good I hate to see them go to waste 👍😌👍

    • @johnnycat7546
      @johnnycat7546 5 років тому

      How often do you upload a video?

  • @Jneach
    @Jneach 4 роки тому +1

    Me to ilike being under water 💦👏🏻👍🏼❤️

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks for watching Jane

    • @Jneach
      @Jneach 4 роки тому +1

      mokpot you are welcome ❤️👍🏼

  • @diannesandenfebles2774
    @diannesandenfebles2774 5 років тому

    Nice

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому

      Thanks for tuning in.

  • @jamesalexander27
    @jamesalexander27 5 років тому

    I found a gopro on the side of the highway where i live

  • @michaelrania1985
    @michaelrania1985 5 років тому +1

    Seems like you aren’t finding as much treasure this year, maybe you have gotten too popular on UA-cam and now there are a bunch of treasure hunters in the area now. Lol Still love your vids though! Keep em coming!

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому

      There are a lot more people out there Many I know who watch

    • @kayesdigginit1519
      @kayesdigginit1519 5 років тому

      That's what I was thinking. People encroaching as it were.

  • @АлександрСмагин-ф2м

    Всем ролики́ хороши , ещё бы русские субтитры - было бы супер 👍

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  4 роки тому +1

      thanks for tuning in!

  • @americanallthewayredneck3917
    @americanallthewayredneck3917 5 років тому

    Id love to do that here but the gators would chomp my ass...

  • @KurtElliott
    @KurtElliott 5 років тому

    Its a good thing I do not dive, everyone would wonder why my bubbles smell so bad! =8^o

  • @barbponcia4686
    @barbponcia4686 5 років тому +1

    How in the heck could you forget that Cherri was sure big enough should’ve been your main concern for that moment. First time I watched you

    • @barbponcia4686
      @barbponcia4686 5 років тому +1

      You need to carry a bag and put everything in the bag. Don’t think I’m watching you anymore

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      OK Barb, Thanks for watching once FYI, I do carry a bag or two on every dive.

    • @barbaraponcia7437
      @barbaraponcia7437 5 років тому +1

      So sorry I have absolutely no idea how this posting got put out. And who in the heck is Cherri? And I have no idea what the big enough stuff even means.

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      @@barbaraponcia7437 no problem, I am glad to have you tuning in! I look forward to hearing from you again

  • @Lutzboater
    @Lutzboater 5 років тому

    Sumtime wee awl mspell a wurd or to.

    • @mokpot
      @mokpot  5 років тому +1

      LOL... I no mi proof reeder is knot very carful