How to Read Rivers for Maximum Gold Recovery!

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  • @TalRohan
    @TalRohan Місяць тому +10

    Honestly the fact that your channel is so much more interesting than the "entertainment look what I did" channels is what has held my attention for about 6 years ...considering I have ADHD thats a pretty bloody impressive record.
    I once played around with an aquarium full of water trying to work out the best way to place decorations. I put some poopy muck in it from an active fish tank (like your turtles) then directing the power filter head to circulate around I moved rocks about to see what happened to the dirt. I was surprised to find dirt in front of rocks as well as behind them and in certain areas just sitting in the middle of the tank bottom. It was a fascinating experience that could give a good idea of how gold settles
    Thanks for sharing Mr Chris ..another fascinating look into how creeks work.

    • @insolentstickleback3266
      @insolentstickleback3266 Місяць тому +2

      Awesome Possom TalRohan! I have been keeping fish most of the time since 1990, I have noticed the same thing many times and have used this process to make the mulmy muck settle in a fashion that makes it efficient to vacuum out Most recently in my 125 gal tank, that has a fine black substrate I have been having " Zen Focus Clinics," playing with powerheads and river rocks.

    • @TalRohan
      @TalRohan Місяць тому

      @@insolentstickleback3266 the Zen stuff sounds like fun. I dont keep fish anymore unfortunately but I once built a tank with a silver sand substrate, that would literally grow small dunes when the water flow was too high. My experiments were with the Dennerle system seeing if there was an efficient way to set up for mulm removal. I worked for the guy that first imported the system to the UK back in the 80's and made quite a lot of advances with him and the system through feedback with Ludwig Dennerle. I miss the fish and the plants to be honest.

  • @CornishCousinJack
    @CornishCousinJack Місяць тому +8

    Informational gold! Thank you Chris, great vid.

  • @davidhandyman7571
    @davidhandyman7571 Місяць тому +4

    Fascinating and informative again. I always enjoy going along with you and your entertaining and informative commentary.

  • @TheMisterspanky
    @TheMisterspanky Місяць тому +8

    Love these newer eps with more info for us noobs. Particularly from an Aussie point of view.

    • @VoGusProspecting
      @VoGusProspecting  Місяць тому +5

      @@TheMisterspanky pleasure mate 👍

    • @frenchys_prospecting
      @frenchys_prospecting Місяць тому +4

      I'm not even a noob but love watching Chris' vids because he's entertaining and educational. 10x better than whatever is on TV. Heavy pans, brother

    • @VoGusProspecting
      @VoGusProspecting  Місяць тому +4

      Appreciate that man

    • @MrMalcolmbrown
      @MrMalcolmbrown Місяць тому +2

      Potato Jacket 😂 mate love your videos and I'm nearly ready to head off on my 1st proper trip to prospect. Thanks for all the knowledge you are passing along on the videos you make.

  • @nickitoff9629
    @nickitoff9629 Місяць тому +2

    Love your videos bro! Really enjoy you content and personality. I'm a crazy rock hound and prospector, so that river sounds like a dream! Cant wait to try that kinda pan. Looking forward to your next video!

  • @bradleyslightom6313
    @bradleyslightom6313 19 днів тому

    Love the use of the Bedea and the simplistic motions to concentrate the Au and discharge the lighter material!
    Thanks for adventure, and slowly viewing back episodes, as well as the new releases, so it's gonna be a long while! 😂

  • @insolentstickleback3266
    @insolentstickleback3266 Місяць тому +2

    That is a good looking shovel, it looks sturdy and quite determined to please!

  • @jdl.1234
    @jdl.1234 Місяць тому +3

    Anyway, like I was sayin', crystals is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. Dey's uh, Sapphire, Smokey Quartz, Zircon, Citrine gumbo..... Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. Lol. Thanks for the video Chris....

    • @micahmann6967
      @micahmann6967 Місяць тому

      Why are there only two likes on this 😂😂 thank you

  • @kellywest1485
    @kellywest1485 Місяць тому +3

    Thanks for the upload hope you and the boys have a great week

  • @frenchys_prospecting
    @frenchys_prospecting Місяць тому +13

    Just an FYI Chris: those factoids that pop up could do with another 3-5 seconds to be able to read and absorb. Cheers bro. Keep the good stuff coming.

    • @VoGusProspecting
      @VoGusProspecting  Місяць тому +12

      I understand, luckily for this one there is a pause button!

    • @frenchys_prospecting
      @frenchys_prospecting Місяць тому +8

      @VoGusProspecting haha. I get that I honestly do but that extra 3-5 seconds allows the info to be read and absorbed without missing a beat. Time is money, bro and I can't keep pushing puase while making my kids work in the antimony mines. It's just not kosher

    • @insolentstickleback3266
      @insolentstickleback3266 Місяць тому +1

      @@frenchys_prospecting LOL, give your little antimony goblins an extra ration of frog legs and grog! I need the 3-5 seconds just to react fast enough to pause!

    • @i.c.c.c.i.abdullahibnloren
      @i.c.c.c.i.abdullahibnloren Місяць тому

      @@frenchys_prospectingantimony is good for the eyes bro 😎 forget about it just pause take all the time ya need bra

    • @ardusesonnier3304
      @ardusesonnier3304 Місяць тому +1

      Mine are making shoes, so I can relate

  • @susanturcotte3176
    @susanturcotte3176 Місяць тому +1

    I really appreciate that you did this video, Chris. It is another opportunity for those who are interested in prospecting along with the history and knowledge necessary to do it properly. Like you said many times before, there is so much more work and education into prospecting, than just walking out into a creek and finding gold everywhere. Blessings from Alabama ❤️

  • @RexFrost-p6l
    @RexFrost-p6l Місяць тому +2

    watch these when I need a laugh. almost as good as British TV comedy.

    • @trevdyer173
      @trevdyer173 Місяць тому +1

      @RexFrost-p6l I'm glad you found it entertaining enough to leave a comment and keep the algorithm going👍🏻

  • @allanfahrenhorst-jones6118
    @allanfahrenhorst-jones6118 Місяць тому +2

    Doing a great job. Excellent channel with good information.

  • @gabivalla6279
    @gabivalla6279 Місяць тому

    Excellent back-to-basics on reading waterways, Chris. Add to this comment that we'd rewound to the start after reading and liking numerous comments and replies, it's a good on you, and the audience that interacts with you, and decorously with each other from all over the world. Fair dinkum bonza vibes all round. Cheers, you.

  • @aego2341
    @aego2341 Місяць тому +2

    Thanks for the informative video Chris! Now I'm tempted to go back to Reedy again haha

    • @VoGusProspecting
      @VoGusProspecting  Місяць тому +2

      Reedy's a good spot, you might find something!

  • @jeffcoll1377
    @jeffcoll1377 Місяць тому +1

    Watching you use the wooden pan is very mesmerizing.

  • @marcdlomas
    @marcdlomas Місяць тому

    As someone who started prospecting for the first time this summer, I appreciate these videos so much. Some of the other channels definitely make it seem like if you look literally anywhere you’ll find gold. This is more what I want.

  • @sapperfire
    @sapperfire Місяць тому +1

    I really enjoy seeing POV style. Its always good because I like hearing the thought process. Since I have some troubles located good areas in my state.

  • @TheCoffeeBushKid
    @TheCoffeeBushKid Місяць тому

    Thanks for the walking talks Chris. Good to hear the thought process. Take care mate 😁👍

  • @robtathome
    @robtathome Місяць тому +1

    Love the fast facts!

  • @trevdyer173
    @trevdyer173 Місяць тому +1

    This vid gave an interesting insite to your thought patterns and how you rationalise (boaderline ague with yourself 🤣) while you are on the creek to work out where you going to dig next. Awsome vid thanks

  • @mandybrown7758
    @mandybrown7758 Місяць тому +1

    I love when you use that Batea pan i wanna try one myself

  • @glennwmurphy1
    @glennwmurphy1 Місяць тому

    THANKS FOR THE CREEK-READING TIPS. YOUR "MARKET" HAS QUICKLY BECOME PEOPLE WHO DO, NOT WISH. YOUR TIMING IS PERFECT AS HUMANITY IS RISING ABOVE THE CONSTRICTED PAST...

  • @paulroberts665
    @paulroberts665 Місяць тому +2

    Best pan shot i've ever seen😅

  • @johnno.1985
    @johnno.1985 Місяць тому +1

    Definitely need to look up, learn and understand the basics of the difference between gemstones as you call them and minerals

    • @RICDirector
      @RICDirector Місяць тому

      Some gemstones are pure minerals, others are more mixed up. The definition of 'gem' , though, is something humans value or find attractive, so....

  • @fmixthings
    @fmixthings Місяць тому +3

    How deep into clay should someone dig if they find a layer? Just scrape off the top couple inches or centimeters? Or more dig in a good solid chunk?

    • @VoGusProspecting
      @VoGusProspecting  Місяць тому +3

      Usually the top, test into it and see what's there. Make a choice off that

    • @fmixthings
      @fmixthings Місяць тому +2

      @VoGusProspecting thank you

  • @trevdyer173
    @trevdyer173 Місяць тому +4

    Wooo let's do it

  • @asjamuir5534
    @asjamuir5534 Місяць тому +2

    Bloody UA-cam took 2hrs to notify me of your video chris just incase you keep note of irregularities the buggers are getting worse

  • @dontsaymynameimeanit
    @dontsaymynameimeanit Місяць тому +20

    Can you please leave the information on the screen longer for slower readers?

  • @nonoddingdog4682
    @nonoddingdog4682 Місяць тому +2

    Awesome info mate.
    Have you panned up on the Clarence?

  • @jonathannorthup5705
    @jonathannorthup5705 Місяць тому +1

    Rocks at 1:50 look like an arrow saying look here bud 😂

  • @TheMadness51
    @TheMadness51 Місяць тому +2

    Ya inspired me to pick up a batea pan. Curious how I'll do using it vs my modern pans.

  • @48thstateprospecting
    @48thstateprospecting Місяць тому +1

    Your due to find a bonanza city soon it’s been to long…. Thanks for sharing see you on the next one 👍🏼👊🏼

    • @VoGusProspecting
      @VoGusProspecting  Місяць тому +1

      Oh I'm currently working it. Over 1/2 ounce in 4 sessions. But not releasing it till it's finished.

  • @joeryerson9295
    @joeryerson9295 Місяць тому +3

    Just a thought, it may be more complicated than, but if you kept all of you concentrates after you removed the gold; you could potential have an income of $35k per year just from the tin. Could you make a video on that? Maybe an average of how much tin you get on a day of prospecting and how long it would take to get a ton of it.

    • @VoGusProspecting
      @VoGusProspecting  Місяць тому +1

      I've considered it. The main problem is concentrating it down to mostly tin, there are a lot of other things in the black sand.

  • @fliesbylonk
    @fliesbylonk Місяць тому +1

    Panafcorte for hayfever, like you i spend a bit of time in the bush and over the counter hayfever relief doesn’t cut it. Have a chat with your GP

  • @scruggsbuster9458
    @scruggsbuster9458 Місяць тому +1

    Finding all that gold having fun that's what it's all about

  • @Silvereagledude
    @Silvereagledude Місяць тому

    Good stuff

  • @ericadler5749
    @ericadler5749 Місяць тому +1

    I think you’ve said before old timers did super sluice on hill side .. at the bottom of those would there be higher concentrations of gem stones or they be to smashed

  • @faydwerfreepress1
    @faydwerfreepress1 Місяць тому +1

    Does the betea pan need to be wood or can you have as much success with a plastic betea pan?

  • @Double_Jinx
    @Double_Jinx Місяць тому

    i watch all your videos Chris, even though i have no intentions to ever do this?!
    a teaspoon of the local honey a couple of times a day will help the hayfever.

  • @Bonamici
    @Bonamici Місяць тому

    💙Thank you Chris!!💛

  • @samshapiro9033
    @samshapiro9033 Місяць тому +1

    Another informative and fun video to watch, Chris. But it looks like a couple patches in your pan - Oh no! How did you crack it? Night dredging perhaps? 🤪

    • @VoGusProspecting
      @VoGusProspecting  Місяць тому +1

      Wood does what ot wants with head and moisture

  • @karlhuttenmeister
    @karlhuttenmeister Місяць тому

    Your work is great mate, and the reason I have travelled to Reedy many times, to try my luck. I had some success, and have also enjoyed purchasing your paydirt, and nuggets. I even became a patreon, because your work needs support!
    I'll be returning to Reedy very soon, but this time to shoot a short horror film. Out of interest, has there ever been anything out there that has freaked you out even a little bit?
    Love your work Sir!

    • @VoGusProspecting
      @VoGusProspecting  Місяць тому +1

      @@karlhuttenmeister not in Australia. Whilst in Canada and NZ I had some experiences that were less than desirable haha

    • @karlhuttenmeister
      @karlhuttenmeister Місяць тому

      @VoGusProspecting that'd make for a great episode sir. Explaining some of the creepy things that have happened in the past!

  • @flinty7949
    @flinty7949 Місяць тому

    Just wondering, what is the green matting called that you use in your sluice? I recently brought one and would like to change the matting

  • @MadmanJnr
    @MadmanJnr Місяць тому

    I have a question (love these video's by the way) How do you pick the creek? Any creek ok? Ones that start at X Mountain range? Etc

  • @WHAMaTRON
    @WHAMaTRON Місяць тому +1

    Iv always thought you said potato 🥔 pan lol 😂

  • @MadMarlin1964
    @MadMarlin1964 Місяць тому +2

    I knew when I woke up early there had to be a reason for me to stay up, other than having to pee.
    Great way to start the week.

  • @gavinhogg6552
    @gavinhogg6552 Місяць тому

    I recently found a fist sized Black Jasper near Reedy Creek , are they common in the area ??

  • @ProspectOz2023
    @ProspectOz2023 Місяць тому

    Absolutely learning a bunch from your work, you inspire me mate🫡 keep it up!

  • @robertjackson2051
    @robertjackson2051 Місяць тому

    Chris for your next video can you you show us how to season a batea pan plz sir

  • @samanthalovejoy3235
    @samanthalovejoy3235 Місяць тому +1

    Diamonds,, yes please

  • @josephknowlton7246
    @josephknowlton7246 Місяць тому

    Liked, shared and commented 🍻🤴🏻🗽 31:59

  • @dartmart9263
    @dartmart9263 Місяць тому +4

    The Fun Facts kept disappearing about half a second too soon!

  • @ma_deuce0081
    @ma_deuce0081 Місяць тому

    Where can I get my hands on one of these pans in the United States?

  • @pileofstuff
    @pileofstuff Місяць тому +1

    Oh, it's *batea pan*. All these years I thought you were saying "potato pan"...🙃

  • @bradleyjohnenright7017
    @bradleyjohnenright7017 24 дні тому

    How do you know your not throwing any big nuggets out .?.

  • @joecolosi1795
    @joecolosi1795 Місяць тому +2

    Chris… the teacher of river rats everywhere

  • @rosiebear3101
    @rosiebear3101 Місяць тому

    Those first 2 pans were the dirtiest dirt I've ever seen lol.

  • @PowRKord
    @PowRKord Місяць тому

    ^5!

  • @BobbyLuke-f9o
    @BobbyLuke-f9o 26 днів тому

    THAT PAN HAS TO GO😊

  • @alzaidgaming1781
    @alzaidgaming1781 Місяць тому

    kira-kira berapa jauh anda masuk ke hutan untuk potensi terbaik mendapatkan emas saudara

  • @frickdom
    @frickdom Місяць тому

    Here I thought it was a “Potato Pan”

  • @josephgosselin1808
    @josephgosselin1808 Місяць тому

    If you’re going to add text, please leave it up long enough to be read!

  • @hatcherhollerhoodlum4418
    @hatcherhollerhoodlum4418 Місяць тому

    DUDE, pan those nose dribbles,apply your best hypothesis and find us sum gold!!!😊😅😂

  • @DaveMcAdam
    @DaveMcAdam Місяць тому

    Wash you'r shovel into your pan , when digging clay, fine gold will stick to it!

  • @trevdyer173
    @trevdyer173 Місяць тому

    Another way its spelt is P-O-T-A-T-O 😂

  • @uwillnevahno6837
    @uwillnevahno6837 Місяць тому

    Geology is a religion?

  • @clowe73
    @clowe73 Місяць тому

    Like your videos…..I really don’t wanna see another read the creak video.
    Everyone knows how how a creak flows……turns and twists. Slow moving…..fast moving. Gravel banks…..sand bars.
    I dunno……I guess you gotta put content out. Not hating. Just need to something else.

    • @VoGusProspecting
      @VoGusProspecting  Місяць тому

      They are not for everyone. That's OK. Most of my videos are not this.

  • @bray2012den
    @bray2012den Місяць тому

    Where did you get the hard wood beta pan ? That is Au-some Chris ⛏️🏔️

    • @VoGusProspecting
      @VoGusProspecting  Місяць тому +1

      @@bray2012den it's custom made mate

    • @bray2012den
      @bray2012den Місяць тому

      @ is he making more for public use ? You got me onto the beta pan , I have the xp blue beta and I’m still getting the hang of it . Your videos have taught me a lot on tips and tricks with it . Keep up the hard work and heavy pans from bc Canada 🇨🇦 ⛏️🏔️

  • @michaelrobinson8915
    @michaelrobinson8915 Місяць тому

    I read tĥat tin is valuable?