Can You Make a Living Off Gold Prospecting? (Pt.1)

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[@IcanbePsycho]

I was a sub-contractor to Telstra & NBN, the network is held together with Grey duct tape & cable ties. 😅 seriously.

[@arkiegold]

I saw that "I make a living on KZbin"! You are essentially doing what the old time merchants did, providing the slew of gold miners with what they need to get it done. Well done mate.

[@Miciaih]

I love the 16:48 colorblind joke. I wonder how many people got it.

[@NorbuckNZ]

You might have missed it , but it was also previously blue and yellow :)🌈

[@Miciaih]

I heard those too, I realized my comment was wrong. I thought it was a witty colorblind comment, and it turns out it was just a wrong color bucket running gag

[@DTGTDetectingTheGoldenTriangle]

I do but its not easy. Theres highs lows and stressful times . To be honest its harder work than a normal job but i love it .thanks for the video 👍

[@nhragold1922]

Indeed.

[@JasperKlijndijk]

I would have to travel at least a continent to find a place where I can pan for a few specs of gold

[@cindydifatta9012]

Great project Chris and Gadzee! Awesome day, I do love when you are upfront with stats. Thank you for the shout out as a Patreon. Makes me feel like I matter in someone's life. Keep up the great work guys....and Fern of course!! ❤👍

[@joshuajackson6442]

Thank you Chris for another enjoyable and adventurous time out in the bush! It is great to know that when I am struggling with the CPTSD, I can come and watch one of your videos, and knowing that you struggled the same, I can sort of ride on your coattails as you’re out there, working that and get a sense of relief from you. I hope this makes sense.

[@allansgoldmining]

Yes you can ! My claim averages .7 grams/yard. Hard work, but with equipment and permits is possible to make $200-400/day. Love your channel mate ! Sometimes too busy to tune in. Keep up the amazing work and making it fun !! 🤠⛏️⚒️👍

[@dillydillyy]

Is that 200-400 in profit?

[@ericalthoff45]

I absolutely love watching your videos!! Keep up the great work!!! Much respect..

[@tranquilvortex]

You two are bloody hilarious! 🤣 What an amazing smoky quartz you found! Stunning!! And some nice gold too! Thanks for the vicarious adventure, prospectors and doggo! (Ps I loved doggo cam!) Cable ties and duct tape and homemade rocker boxes for the win.

[@andrewgivens5070]

It's so refreshing to see a prospector KZbinr. Have a good day and still remind everyone how special that is because a good day like that is very rare

[@JnVrockhounding]

Can’t wait to see the follow up. That jasper was awesome. You are down there with so many great minerals, jasper’s, agates! You really should do come rockhounding and videos finding some. Many people that watch the gold prospecting videos love rockhounding as well. Food for thought.

[@marksheldon7154]

Your teaching us every week is quite valuable to all of us, Thanks!!

[@dodgeit3014]

Hey man. I can’t wait for the next part. Awesome video. You guys make a great combo as always.

[@barbarabeagley6650]

Fantastic episode Chris and Gadzee! Very fun and entertaining. Loved the smoky quartz. Can't wait for a sequel to this video. I was supposed to get a puppy in June, but didn't get there in time. But I've decided when I do find one that I'm going to name him Sir Gadsden, and call him Gadzee. I lost my little puppers Brat in December, she was 13. And I really miss having a companion.

[@lynntaylor2804]

Just saw your video on Facebook regarding moving to KZbin to follow your content. Love watching your videos.

[@RustedPioneering]

Vo-Gus roasting a kangaroo 😂 that was hilarious content. I respect you so much and being from Vancouver Island like Pauly meeting you guys would be a dream!!!

[@nelsonminingandabandonedplaces]

Wonderful Video, I am looking forward to the entire series.

[@MyScreenNameIsTroubledOne]

If someone ever sticks two pieces of bread on my face and asks me what I am, like Ramsey did there… we’ll be fighting. That was just uncalled for. 😂😂😂

[@thenormanclan]

I have followed you for a long time mate. Love your work and your videos!..

[@danhodgins4015]

Chris, that is a lot of gold, rocker box or not! Nicely done. The ribbed carpet (aka indoor/outdoor carpet), in my experience, catches gold that other highbankers miss. So much so, that I use a highbanker 1.5M extension with nothing but ribbed black carpet from the Dollar Store. The extension is 2 extra long boot trays with ribbed carpet. There is always fine flour gold in it, and usually more than I expect. If anyone can't afford rubber sluice matting, I highly recommend using 2 layers of ribbed carpet. It catches gold, and gets rid of unecessary junk very well. The finished product is excellent.

[@keithhitchman1034]

Great video Chris. You and Gadzee make a great team. I can't wait to see the next episode.

[@rodneymiddleton1044]

I love being a patreon member and get to see everything before here on y.t . I loved this so much as I laughed so hard I just had to watch this again 😁😆😅🤣😂

[@hasmeadali7316]

Thank you for taking me along. Please stay safe everyone

[@48thstateprospecting]

First off I enjoyed the rainbow bucket… secondly you did quite well for having the paystreak underwater. Third I also liked you showed gadzee before the snail was CG added lol 4thly I really like the extended episodes and to see my name and the shoutout is much appreciated. Looking forward to the next episode thanks for sharing see you on the next one 👍🏼👊🏼

[@idigdaytona4478]

Enjoyed the show ! Looking forward to the next !

[@brushitoff503]

Did you end up making a part two to this? I can't remember seeing it. Just had to watch it again as it was really enjoyable. Cheers.

[@user-hp2um3jb3i]

Thank you for the video, I truly enjoyed them.

[@nathaninoz82]

Great vid Chris ! Look forward to the next instalment

[@monkgyats0oo]

I love all of your videos and find it all really impressive. But I am always most impressed by how your long sleeves always seem dry when you’ve got your hands in the creek and in water filled pans and buckets. I can’t wash my hands without rolling sleeves up. True talent

[@goldpan12345]

That rocker box put a nice smile in your pan. Awesome!

[@brodrick3164]

I would enjoy the live stream posted on KZbin. I think this video is one of the most enjoyable videos on gold I have seen on KZbin. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@trevdyer173]

It's on fb mate it was a bit of fun

[@brodrick3164]

@@trevdyer173 yea never using that program. I did say I would enjoy it posted on KZbin because of where he said it was available.

[@geneboone43]

Keep up the good work... Love watching you.

[@jamescarney6883]

the only problem with the vid is it ends, can't wait for part 2

[@Heck1er]

And still no part 2!

[@biglittleguy007]

same 2 months from original video date@@Heck1er

[@toddrodgers5108]

Fun stuff. I built a rocker box in 1987. I used it once. I'm going to dig it out. Sir you rock . Skake Gadzys hand form Wyoming. Blessings men

[@justathought3587]

The joy you got from using the mega shovel to put dirt into your neon pink bucket gives me life.

[@judeefitch5751]

I love the drastic difference between shovels. 😂

[@KLAUSKARES]

😂 One of the funniest KZbinr .A joy to watch

[@hobopete3325]

"Bright Green Bucket!" Love the inside joke! That should be the title of this video.

[@benjamincooper5266]

Awesome video Chris, always a pleasure to see you doing what we all love and/or wish we could do full time 😄 respectfully however, I feel obligated to tell you that your bucket is bright red, not bright green (given your aforementioned colorblindness, I wasn't sure if you knew or not for real so I just wanted to be sure I mentioned it)

[@jameshatton4405]

This is exactly the episode I wanted to watch! Cheers boys

[@chrisvansyoc5589]

Great video Chris. Can't wait for the next installment.

[@markcahill2200]

Gold always looking g good. That Smokey quarts boulder you found is bad ass. Lol. Thanks for sharing Chris and Mr Sweat pants

[@kurtisshirts5960]

Leaving Facebook so I had to subscribe over here, thank you for your videos

[@asjamuir5534]

Just saw the noti and hoped its a longer vlog and yip 30mins of joy ahead

[@maximumeffort3225]

Thats a very colorful bucket you've got there Chris.

[@bozzagoodsell310]

Love that ashtro turf Chris but it always works. Good job mate

[@emilmanyarski536]

Rocker box rocks! I love those long videos man!

[@JacobsBrand]

Great project! 👍 Living modestly, making modest gold, I think it can be done :-)

[@steven_ewen]

Thanks for sharing your adventures Chris. This is a very interesting series. The smokey quartz crystal is huge. Maybe that is why the snail's and wombat's are so large there. Nearly at 200,000 subscribers. Well done. Cheers

[@robertdonnelly7758]

I love how you call your bucket a different color. I’m up to two 🤣

[@herschelgross5187]

also loved the color blind joke and the low budget dyi Shaker box!

[@LarrySrock]

Gadzee is my favorite of your companion ! lol He's cool ! You guys are crazy but fun !

[@matthewstackpole5609]

It's more about the thrill of the hunt here in Maine USA! you're in an area with really rich gold history as with my area can produce a stray nugget but mostly specs and flakes, like all day for a gram

[@scottymac69420]

Nice cameo from Damo and Darren! Awesome stuff 😂

[@shyPandemonium]

I would buy an old man back T-shirt 😂. I loved this video, I always like your videos with the rocker box ❤

[@michealklonowski5267]

nice thank you for shareing the adventure.😊

[@billcherry2510]

Another great episode!😊

[@Aquamarin36]

Chrissy and Gadzee = my Dreamteam ^^ Information and fun! Thanks, guys!

[@morgan1719]

22:59 "you do all this work, all this digging, and you don't know if you're getting any" I feel that way every time I go down to a new garden.

[@samorcharmainegirgenti7029]

I think this was the best. Thank you.

[@mikewinings4120]

I wish so much to hang with you guys,even just for a day,you guys make my day,evrytime😅😂

[@catherine999]

Awesome videos Chris

[@chrisdore6387]

The three things that any man needs in their tool kit are duct tape, zip ties (cable ties) and WD-40. If it moves but shouldn't, use duct tape, if it's not moving but it should, use the WD. If it needs to be joined, use the zip ties. Great video as usual. I look forward to seeing part 2.

[@jesuswantsyoutopayme]

Great things to have in your tool bag. Also, baby wipes.

[@chrisdore6387]

@@jesuswantsyoutopayme that sounds like a traffic control toolbox, just need the hand warmers for Winter, for when you have to put your hands in water after chipping away an inch of ice from any source of water.

[@stevemacdonald2303]

Nice piece

[@timbopaki542]

Love the Parker Schnabel parades hilarious 😂

[@aaronharvey6991]

OK Chris you have me sold. I'm buying a pan and making some sluicing contraption. Wish me luck.🎉

[@VoGusProspecting]

Good luck!

[@lookronjon]

Good job men. Cheers from Morrison Colorado

[@freebitcoingiveaway119]

17:08 thats an epic bright green bucket

[@sirkriskringle]

WOW that Golden Smile got to Love it 😁. SKK .

[@ScotlandsGold]

27:11 for magic gold hands👌 great vidleage

[@danieldeanmasterfinisher4715]

Great work gentleman. Would be interesting to see what’s coming off the end of that box , if there was any loss or if the box was catching it all ?🤔 Maybe you can get Freddy Dodge and Juan’s mine rescue to come out and upgrade your system 😱🥩🥃🍻

[@TarnishedViking.]

Awesome & Thank you!👍

[@ancellsadventures]

The rocker box sounds like a steam locomotive lol.

[@paraplegicbradleyschubert1328]

Have you done pt 2 yet? I can’t seem to find it.

[@Heshhion]

That rainbow bucket, haha..

[@chrisblizzard6532]

We use a 44 gallon drum cut in 3rd long ways, and a spud bag. Back in Tassie.

[@shawnwolfenbarker3327]

I love that bright "green" "yellow" bucket. That's orange/red in color

[@mickme8914]

The magnificent GAZTON!, and his magical SWEAT PANTS!

[@jameswillis1788]

Gadsy good thing your there to keep him in line lol 😂

[@djbillye4943]

when he held the quartz egg up to the sky,i remembered KALI MA,,,,KALI MA SHAKTI DE.

[@zak-a-roo264]

Vision of you rythmicly washing away on the rocker, flatly singing Waltzing Matilda to Sr Sweaty droning away on a 1880's squeeze box.....

[@699hazard]

Don't know about earning a living wage but can definitely compliment your income if you're retired or on the dole/pension

[@axdwy]

The one with the bright green bucket cracked me 😂, made me remember you are color blind.

[@Lonely_Goat]

Hi love gold hunting TV shows. Parker and crew. I'm in UK and wondering if Any river or stream with gravel like this place will be worth checking?

[@derrickdutka3691]

1.8 million, sounds about the same as the prices of crap up for sale in Vancouver 😂

[@davidmcnutt9104]

Keep goin mate. As long as your happy❤

[@chrrmin1979]

15:10 with that kind of knife you can actually buy hook blades for more precise cutting

[@geralddyck1592]

I am new to prospecting it is my future retirement hobby the day I have to do this for an income it becomes a job and I will quit...hopefully that never happens as I enjoy it.

[@jeffholmes1362]

You’re not colour blind, you just have a really cool colour changing bucket. 😂😂😂😂. Nice job by the way, the rocker box actually looks like fun.

[@georgedobrovsky3800]

Hello Chris, I know it's all fun y/t makes money,but if you classify on the excavation spot using you know what , it would be so much easier and faster. I am looking forward to seeing your results in a week's time, regards George

[@unknownglitch8080]

That smoky quartz is worth some money too

[@emeinc7224]

That smokey quartz is better than gold that day for sure!

[@markroper9269]

Efficiency would double using a gold colored bucket! Even I know that!! Cool video!

[@brandonjackson1434]

That rocker box is awesome

[@Anashadk]

I think when people ask "what do you earn prospecting?" they are mostly thinking "what would I make prospecting?", it´s not personal. As in many things in life, the decision to "scratch with the chickens" or "soar with the eagles" is up to the individual, and you show (in your different videos) both potential ways to get a living.

[@danhammon2521]

I’ve been giving you shit about your shirt but I’m pretty sure you know it’s probably not good . But I’ve been watching for probably 5- years or so “every vid “. Thank you for the badass info brother

[@pauly51]

Money. Nah it’s beautiful nature of love and life your sharing Chris!

[@evildogbilly]

I lost at punching the tin plate with your ……..pick

[@user-px3qn4ho5z]

Happy birthday Lisa, love your work,🍻🍻🍻😡😡

[@skildude]

I see Red Green has made it to Aussie land. Add one more use for Duct tape.

[@nelsonminingandabandonedplaces]

I love the comment. Red green is the best.