California Gold and Platinum Nuggets - Where They Were Found (Locations Given)

[@johnramirez5032]

My first time on your channel. Many years ago i got gold fever. I joined gpaa and went a few places. I became a family man and had very little time to look fo gold. Now im 64 and still dont look for gold! I find adventure and joy in seeing others find gold. Thank you for sharing your great times. I think you have understand what the real value of finding gold is. Its the icing on the cake. Best wishes.

[@jamesolson4420]

I just got started in gold prospecting and I'm 70 years old but love this hobby

[@OctagonOutcome]

That's awesome!

[@Tom_Hensley]

Nice Job, you narration is awesome u have a great story tellers voice and cadence. Thank You

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Wow, thank you!

[@Tom_Hensley]

@@californiamotherlodeprospect No, Thank You, its a nice treat instead of screaming etc...

[@Aco747lyte]

The reason I subscribed to your channel is because you're not boastful, or show off with eccentricity that 'some' others tend to, and my preteen Molly and I love the friendly way you are, and your pals. We prospect in the US although we're based in the UK, mostly go bushcrafting close to gold bearing old river, so we go crevicing. Our finds have been amazing. ...When Molly found her fist gold nugget she was hooked. I'm mighty proud of her. Many thanks to you ~Wendi

[@markthomas4083]

I love the maps included in this inspiring video.

[@okiedirtdiggersadventures481]

Beautiful finds. Congratulations. Those look awesome. I just scrolled across your channel, liked and subscribed. Great video.

[@aprilr4274]

*Extremely light weight It also **Bestfor.Garden** land for finding any things very easily. Walked out my door using this for the first time and within two feet of my stone driveway found 3 items. The complaints i see from others looks to be people who dont read instructions. Very informative directions.*

[@johnnya9001]

One of the best vids I have seen on this subject. Especially the locations. I have prospected this area for 12 years but quit 20 years ago as my life changed. Now I have time again to get back into it. Sounds like a metal detector is the way to go. I was doing some sniping but did not find anywhere near the size of gold you guys are. But my largest piece interestingly did come from an area out of Georgetown.

[@karlfonner7589]

I really enjoyed your video. I get a feeling you’re right, it’s not about the gold, it’s about the memories that go with it.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Glad you enjoyed it Karl, yes its about the experience and people met along the way!

[@pauljacobs8073]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I liked that reef piece, it couldnt have been too far from home. Have a great day!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks you too Paul, hope all is well!

[@phyllisparmenter818]

Jerry, Nice to hear you recap your early prospecting career. Also, when you warn people it is HARD WORK!!! I think from what I have heard in a lot of these videos, many prospectors want to glamorize finding gold and they just cruise to their favorite spot, grab their pan and find gold. You are being a lot more REAL AND I ADMIRE YOU FOR IT. YOU’RE THE BEST. Much ❤️ Love and keep on pick in’.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

I always enjoy your comments Phyllis they put a smile on my face!

[@donaldking8288]

Gold prospecting is the best hobby in the world 🌎 thanks for sharing 👍

[@susanbernardini8864]

Fun video. What detector are you using @11:30?

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks Susan, it's a whites tdi sl

[@rickreimer1050]

What a very cool video! I like those summary type ones every in a while. It helps put together all the videos and story. Thanks for that.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Glad you like them, I appreciate the comment and feedback!

[@kennyreedy1916]

Good video with great gold and calming voice and like always epic scenery

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks Kenny, glad you enjoyed it!

[@kennyreedy1916]

I enjoy all your adventures but need to include ladies so reach out on the world wide web or just find relatives to take panning with the guys. Maybe claim unemployment since covid 19 is causing problems and get enough supplies and spend next 8 months out on a remote river

[@jacobjohnson6649]

Great video Jerry! Keep up the good work!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks, you too!

[@thehelper24]

You're the best Gold Finding youtuber I've ever seen. My homie in chat hooked me up with your channel, and I've been addicted to watching your videos for the past hour or so. Keep em' coming man! Make it rich!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

I REALLY appreciate that, thank you so much!

[@davidd.wrightsr.9828]

It's a good day whenever I get a notification that you've turned out another new video, Jerry. Everyone of them is a friendly joy to watch and listen to. Thank you, and your gold gang. Happy hunting and heavy pans!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Really appreciate it David, thank you!

[@janskypala7885]

You are making totaly different job than other gold hunters but excelent way how to show other people something about this magic hobby! I can hear many true thoughts in your telling... Thanks from Czech republic! Wish you and your friends all the best. Please keep on this way. John

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thank you so much 😀

[@3nuggeteers19]

Any flake that's 4.5 grams is a nugget in our book! Great video and just love the story for every piece. Keep up the great videos and we hope for record gold year for everyone. Much love from over here in lake county.

[@FlourgoldWizards]

3 Nuggeteers Every piece that weighs .045 is a nugget in my book!!!!!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Right on I appreciate it you guys rock!!

[@DaKurlz]

Where are you from in lake county?

[@3nuggeteers19]

@@DaKurlz we are from Eastern lake county near spring valley.

[@burkeleach3791]

One of your best videos yet!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Glad you think so!

[@dallassams6427]

Some awesome gold Jerry! Thanks for sharing!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks for the luv Dallas!

[@VoGusProspecting]

Dude!!!!! Great video!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Right on Chris, much appreciated mate!!

[@marktaft6467]

I'm a new subscriber as of approx 25 mins ago & I'm very glad that I chose your channel , very interesting show ! thank you very much ! Cheers from Southeastern Ontario Canada !

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Welcome aboard, thanks for the support!

[@howardpelletier5640]

Great video and gold. Hope you have just as much luck in 2020

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks, you too!

[@TwoToes]

Love that big flat reef piece. Great video!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

You got plenty that I like also lol.. hope all is well for you up there Gary!

[@tg9161]

Can we get a video like this from 2 toes? That’s would be awesome. This video really kicks that gold fever up!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

@@tg9161 I'm sure you will see gold like this very soon from his recent and upcoming outting.

[@chucklotro8749]

The unique piece at 6:32. Is that likely gold eroded from a lode deposit directly into the river?

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Very much so I'd imagine Chuck!

[@FlourgoldWizards]

By golly I really did enjoy it !! What a pile of memories.... ✅✅

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Dang straight Jason, so many good times that's for sure!

[@ivanstarkey5812]

Beautiful gold and really a great bunch of guys. Thanks for all the great adventures guys and may the bottom of your pans always come up yellow. I look forward to more great adventures.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

My pleasure Ivan!

[@jasondanielhuggins2219]

Awesome !! Made it back to Leadville , Colorado ! We still have a lot of snow . But it will be gone soon !!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Oh wow, take care out there Jason!

[@jasonosborne3939]

Spent a lot of time in and around Leadville...you'll still have that snow for another couple of weeks! I lived 2,000 feet lower than Leadville, and it reliably snowed until May 14th every year!

[@nhragold1922]

Awesome video man. Thanks for sharing

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks for watching!

[@markb9347]

Great finds Jerry! Even better, the times and friends spent on the adventure. Loved the vid!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Mark!

[@stevebroussard9030]

What a awesome video keep them coming. And remember to always stay golden!!!!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thank you! Will do!

[@shawnsparks1965]

Jerry, so many money shots I could hardly control myself from the excitement I know you felt!!!! Nothing like a great adventure in beautiful areas and the gold it a wonderful bonus!!! Keep the adventures coming... for me this is medicine, seeing i have the fever but dont live in a gold producing state! I only get to prospect on my off season and travel very far to do so!!! This keeps me going through the year and keeps me excited for my next adventure!!! One word explains this for me " awesome" keep the great content rolling

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks for the feedback and support Shawn!

[@m.b.3363]

Jerry, thank you! Appreciate all of your time and energy that you put into this.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

My pleasure Michael!

[@johnfrancis4407]

Hi thanks for another great video....What kind of GPS would you recommend for the coordinates ?

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks John, Ive only ever used Garmin products and my phone. Now a days your phone can do quite well with apps like backcountry navigator.

[@Eb_mdtect]

Nice videos, great adventures. What more could anyone want? Oh yeah, gold!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

You got that right!

[@mininhawaiian2911]

You got some amazing stuff there brother!! I’m grateful to have been along for these awesome adventures and I look forward to many more !! I can’t wait to be back in the California motherlode with one of my favorite prospectors and closest friend !! Ahuihou and aloha jerry!!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

I can't wait either bro by then it will be prime time for some real adventures! We miss you brother..

[@ilouse]

Nice haul! Mother loads of fun mate! 👍🏻

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Yes it was!

[@csb6772]

This's one of the best videos that I've ever seen pertaining to prospecting, very well put together. The realism is outstanding. I've been looking for mining partners, but to no prevail. My last partner got hooked on some not so nice stuff, so you know how that ended up. People that say that they really want t on learn just have the drive, let alone them asking every 5 seconds of this or that is gold, it gets on a person's nerves if you know what I mean, plus they dont like the hard work. Anyways I'd like to meet up with you guys sometime, it looks like you guys have an awesome time. Take care l, and good job on the video

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks Chris I really appreciate the kind words brother, I may be hosting a group dig when it gets nice out so possibly we can dig together in the near future!

[@edwardwhynott1139]

You are living the dream, great stuff Jerry.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks Edward!

[@markopittman2833]

nice video jerry , thanks for sharing the shiney times.

[@GramCanyonSam]

Another classic Jerry! 📹 what else can I say but dang and great work bud

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks Adam, hope all is well for you and the family back there.. Take care man, heavy pans!

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

I loved this video. Most refreshing to date. And you really ave the petfect tone in your voice for story telling. I'm in my late fiftys and I still metal detect and search for crystalls which is one of my many hobbies. Coming across a colonial coin or a silver Spanish coin still gives me a great thrill. My uncle and I were very close growing up and he would take me on all kinds of adventures. We prospected on his claim ( also in California), where I found many pickers and one nugget weighing over an ounce. I sold back when gold prices were at an all time high. The rest I have kept as a piece of my childhood. The largest nugget he had found on that property weighed in at 4 ounces! He never found anything that size again in that area and suspects it may have been a drop by past prospectors, as the area was heavily mined back in the early 1900s. It continued to produce flake and picker size gold during his lifetime which he panned into his mid 80's. We also found a small pocket of crystals on his land when I was 12. That search is something I still do two weeks every year. I travel to Arkansas, Carolina or New York crystal hunting for amethysts and Herkimere diamonds. My uncle once took me to Australia for my 14th birthday to stay with a friend of his who had over 600 acres of land in an area that was known for opals and gold. He and his family worked the different parts of land that produced some of the prettiest fire-opals I ever seen. That trip for 3 weeks was when I caught the bug for metal detecting too. Back then in the mid 70s, metal detectors were much different than today's. This friend had some of the highest quality equipment that was available at that time. My AT MAX is much easier to use. We detected for a week in the hill country of that land and looked for opals the other two weeks. We found both gold and opals on that trip and I still have the neckless my uncle had made out the quarter size piece of fire opal that I had found on that trip. I know and completely understand the thrill of the find you talk about. Theres nothing like it when the last of the sand is washed from your pan and the gold is revealed. We travelled all over the world seeking adventure and my uncle gave me some of best memories of my childhood. I continued to visit and pan with him in California until his death in 2008. I miss him still.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Sounds like you have lived quite the life, I hope to have some stories of big gold like you. I'm working towards it that's for sure, thank you for sharing!

[@1catfishuntermiller753]

Hiya Jerry, great video! I remember all those finds and great content. As always your one of the luckiest guys I know for finding nice gold. I hope you and your family, and your friends stay safe and healthy, and have a great and blessed time of this pandemic that's going around. Cya my friend.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks for the support it is much appreciated!

[@pauly51]

Great recap on adventures. I've also saved my first picker. Love that large piece, wow on texture!!!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Awesome pieces for sure, thank you Paul!

[@amihan99]

Beautiful big nugget. I wanna start looking for big nuggets. I don't know how to start.

[@bradknowles3100]

Enjoyed it Jerry, stay safe and hope to see you next time.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks 👍

[@michealklonowski5267]

thank you for sharing great gold and the adventure.

[@markdemucha8848]

This was a good video. I love prospecting Northern California!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks Mark 👍

[@OctagonOutcome]

Great video fun stuff and how beautiful is California

[@Musabe009]

Jerry that’s awesome brother! I remember most of those finds from the videos you’ve posted lols. Thanks for taking us along on your journeys

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks bro, I can see you are watching and supporting and I really do appreciate it !

[@benbrockett7394]

I've been watching two toes for quite awhile, just came across your channel. So excited to watch your videos. I'm in Murphys so I love the local connection. I recognize some of the names and faces in your video and comments. Keep up the great work.

[@7chillywilly7]

This is awesome and gets me excited for when thing warm up here in idaho. Keep up the good work

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks! Will do!

[@johnjacobs1625]

Great video Jerry!! Good luck in all your endeavors! Stay safe and god bless!!!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks, you too John!

[@lilbankaccount757]

I like how you give the location so thanks for that

[@highcountryoutdoors4929]

Awesome Jerry. I've loved watching your adventures. Im looking forward to more in the future. Stay safe!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

More to come, Thanks!

[@ryankersey590]

Very awesome. Looks like a fun place to go exploring with nature away from the everyday rat race Plus gold. 🕳🧞‍♂️

[@budinfield9064]

That was really cool 😎! I like that we could put a general location to the type of gold found. I have hiked most all of those locations as a kid, just for swimming, camping, and backpacking. I used to locate mining dumps and carry out old bottles and artifacts. Some of it is pretty rough country. Thanks for the fun videos and your always positive attitude. It's a pleasure to watch and it's funny because you make people feel that they have known you forever. Gold luck this year and as always, stay safe!

[@mininhawaiian2911]

Bud Infield I wish I could have grown up hiking those trail and fishing bottles at old mine dumps!! Too cool

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Bud, thanks for the kind words and the awesome comment, much luv brother!

[@auguys9131]

I love the way you do you videos. Wishing you much success I. The future. Thanks for all the info and content to binge on while this whole world is upside down right now. 😊

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

I really appreciate the support, thank you!

[@KubotaManDan]

Excellent video. Your a really good story teller, I really enjoyed this.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thank you very much Dan!

[@monroviawildcats12]

Thanks for sharing. My brother and I just retired and are planning a day long trip. We bought metal detectors hand , pans , buckets etc The area is going to be in our backyards known for gold. 🤐 Mountains

[@terrywindle2904]

You keep me updated with your plans

[@leeduncan1705]

bro great vid as always thanks for sharing

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks for watching!

[@13mjunky]

What a beautiful video! A wonderful and varied family you have accumulated! This has gotta be a life made with dreams! Heads filled with clouds pans filled with gold sounds like a life I'd never leave on hold!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

You are so kind, yes I've been blessed to meet such great people for sure!

[@upperpeninsulabeautiful]

Just found your channel. Awesome video! I recently started watching KZbin. I'm very new...just started a Lake Superior agate hunting family channel. As you probably know...starting a channel is pretty tough. I'm only a month old. But I love gold panning...made my wedding band set out of gold I panned. I look forward to watching more of your recent videos.

[@danlonganecker]

Frickin awesome brother can’t wait to get back there and work for a possible memory of my own.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

I hope to be a part of it bro!

[@sergeyminchuk8932]

I live in Sacramento California was just up in grass valley I see close to your first find was always super interested about the history of the gold around here would love to turn it into a hobby someday myself great video

[@rancorrevolution2374]

Pretty excited hearing the good amount of gold on the south fork.

[@tasdgoldprospecting2979]

Great video Jerry keep up the good work brother and stay safe👊🏻🤠👍🏻

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks you to, heavy pans mate!

[@RobertDejong-b8k]

Hey Jerry what type a metal detector that you use???

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Whites TDI

[@lesterleporesr5228]

Nice show, Jerry! Keep them coming!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks, will do!

[@Sutterjack]

Fun videos -In the prospecting I've done in California, including panning, sluicing and even dredging with a 6" dredge (when it was legal), I've gotten many frustrating reality checks that the earth gives up the gold grudgingly- especially placer gold! There's a reason it's so valuable - it's rare!

[@amihan99]

Very nice video

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks!

[@goldennuggs5608]

Wicked gold from insane areas, I love every adventure you guys hit, thanks very much for the awesome footage 👍⛏🤘

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the support!

[@wer159able]

Nice gold and great video. I’m just waiting for the snow to melt so I can get up to the claim

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

You and me both Wes!

[@auguys]

God I cant wait to get back out to the hills! Keeping me inspired Jerr, thank you!

[@auguys]

On a side note...when are you doin another group outing w/ patreon members? Or guided tour!!? Headin that way in a few weeks...you can msg me at instagram @1incognitoguido

[@dennish1037]

Hey Jerry, really enjoying your videos! I especially like that everything is real, and the events are not staged. Keep up the great work! If you are every in Colorado area let me know, can get you out for some Colorado gold. Not as good as CA gold, but always fun to get out.

[@dennish1037]

Just watched another of your videos - saw a couple of Grizzly Gold Trap sluices! Did not make the connection that you had bought those sluices...

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

I really appreciate the support Dennis!

[@danzoller7397]

Fantastic finds jerry , yerhaww ! Ive only got half gramers but thats nice too! Yeah hopefully we can all get out soon !

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Sounds good to me Dan!

[@aufamilyadventures]

That's a lot of really nice looking shiny gold Brother. You are finding some really Awesome gold. One day I would like to do some Prospecting in the wild one day. Right now I'm purchasing paydirt online but I'm learning so much watching everyone's videos. Thank you so much for sharing. You and your family stay safe and healthy Brother. Keep doing what you are doing and have a great and blessed day Brother.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

I hope you and yours stay healthy and safe as well, and I wish you heavy pans!

[@Smithsgold]

Very nice finds !!!!! look at all that Gold makes me want to get out and find some today !!!!

[@jsteelsadventureandvariety]

Video was excellent ☺awesome finds and thanks for sharing Jerry!

[@mikegallup5695]

Loved the video! Thank you so much!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

You are so welcome!

[@MericaAdventures]

Awesome Jerry ! You just told some gold history there buddy someday we will be the oldtimers that they will look back on ! Enjoy prospecting with you brother 👍. Hope there’s many more adventures for us !! 👍🇺🇸⚒😊🍀 3% America

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

You got that right Todd, Huckleberry Jerry telling them tales of gold lolol

[@MericaAdventures]

You go huck 👍

[@jacobjohnson6649]

Top cat your already an old timer 😉 love Ya buddy stuff of legend.

[@maximusmeridius6610]

Great scenery, love nature.

[@nickkaiser5783]

Great video jerry!

[@goldenstateminer5681]

I appreciate you sharing some spots could really help out some guys that don’t know where to go!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

No problem glad to help!

[@dantheman5640]

Another great video Jerry. I look forward to talks videos probably more than anyone else's because of the wonderful scenery. Do you ever sell any of your findings or does it go back into making more videos. Anyways keep panning my brother!!!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

I may one day sell some gold Dan you never know, thanks for the support!

[@savagestacker]

Absolutely amazing brother . I’ve been out fighting wild fires for most of the 2020 fire season which has just ended I meet a good brother on these fires and told him when the season is over I’m headed out to go prospecting for a vacation He told me I should come find him in Georgetown . So naturally I excepted the invite me and the family are headed up there today to relax and do some panning. So I’m doing me (research) and found your channel! Thank you for sharing this was an amazing video and one could only hope to have enough time in life to get out and make this an amazing hobby . I’m originally a stacker and have a small channel in an amazing community on KZbin. But prospecting is in my blood and my passion today will be my first major prospecting outing . Subbed like and commented. Thank you bro

[@jeffvirgil8714]

Thanks for the share gives a person hope

[@bradknowles3100]

Hope you realize your voice is very smooth and calming. !! Nebraska watching and sleepy.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks, I've been hearing that lol

[@AdamMoser-v6n]

I want to go prospect so bad new to California living in Sacramento area I wish I knew a couple people to go with.. awesome video

[@josephpecoul6532]

Awesome video and best of friends make it epic.

[@genofromrenoprospector6940]

Dang Jerry, awesome video. Don't know how I missed this one. Look forward to seeing you again. 🇺🇸👍😎⛏

[@bushpilotexplorer1920]

This video was well done and very inspiring for newbies

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thank you very much!

[@ADR.1993]

This was a good video awesome time wit the buds 💪👌🤙

[@Kris-cl5nl]

Great video! I live in auburn/placerville area and just got into prospecting! I also backpack the western states trail and pct. I used to backpack with the Goal of covering a lot of distance. Now I want to backpack to remote places for prospecting! Maybe I’ll run into you!

[@SayHeyToShea]

Cool stuff! I live in Coloma and am just getting into panning. Did it a few times as a kid and figured since I lived here it would be fun since I already explore remote areas. Would be cool to meet up with you guys sometime

[@hardog22]

I’ve never done this before. Going out this weekend. Where should I head ? Tahoe area? Any tips would help.

[@billdrake1425]

Nice video Jerry. I hope one day to get out there for a little prospecting vacation. Being from Maine, I would be spoiled with the gold out there. There's gold here but extremely sparse. You get more in a average test pan than most here get in a wknd of hard labor. I enjoy your videos and hope you keep making them.