Cold Gold - Winter California Gold Prospecting Documentary

[@Askjeffwilliams]

very nice....love the skewers too....making me and Slim hungry....what a great adventure ....huh

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Ha ha was some of the best river food I’ve ever tasted, Topcat takes good care of us out there that’s for sure! Word round camp is Slim thinking bout goin out west Californi way for a vacation one day.. Might get to try some of chef Todd’s river creations while he’s out here!

[@MericaAdventures]

Nice Jerry. TopCat will feed slim. But I don’t know about Jeff lol

[@GramCanyonSam]

Always a great time with the #localscrew 👊

[@rastamanralph6670]

What was on the skewers?😋 never mind the gold it's just a mint place for a barby and a few nutrients👍

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

You said it Ralph! an awesome location for a cookout!

[@sigdog365]

Loved to see the kayakers enjoying the river. Crazy whitewater.

[@sigdog365]

I love the abandoned relics of the past, such as the old bridge, and the foundation. Good gold, great video.

[@ADR.1993]

Wow man... even if you don't find any gold just the secnery... jesus.. what a view. 👌 especially the ones in October the fall fogs over the creek is awesome👍⛰🏞🏕🧭

[@cjsoutdoors4412]

That was one of the best videos I've seen. Great job documenting your trips for the year Jerry, I enjoyed seeing you all together! 🤠⚒🇺🇸

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thank you Chris that means a lot, we need to see more of the Wanz Man in the next videos!

[@virginiarocks]

Nom. Good looking food on the river! Oh yeah. And gold. 🥳

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

That was some good food and times for sure!

[@rickeverett9993]

This was awesome! Great job, its great to see you all getting gold, and put together really well.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks Rick! We had a blast out there that's for sure

[@kurtknas496]

Love everything about this vlog, the music, food, nature, Gold prospecting...

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks Kurt!

[@jsteelsadventureandvariety]

definitely a cool series of adventures ther☺ thanks very much for bringing us along, and a real good bunch of characters in your crew☺

[@mininhawaiian2911]

Dude that was a damn good video!! You really know how to capture the adventure on tape :) thanks for taking the time to make such a great video ! Good Gold all year round :D

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Yes sir brotha! We really did have an awesome year when you think about it. Im glad we could all be a part of it, and hopefully next year Adam will be with us to!

[@mayasolis7494]

This is fantastic!! You guys did great! Thanks for showing videos!! I am so needing to go up there and get my feet wet! I've only went two times and one of those times I almost had to be search and rescued!! lol! Not many girls doing this sort of thing but it would be awesome to see more of them! After all they don't call us gold diggers for nothing!!! I recognize where you are at! I'm so excited to see you getting gold! There is enough out there for whoever is brave enough and the best part is that the earth puts the gold here and you don't have to participate in the corporate chaos to get it! Be safe out there fellas!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks Maya! Im glad you enjoy the videos and getting that yellow stuff! Yes not many women out there digging but the gold don't care who finds it! Take care and thanks for the support!

[@MericaAdventures]

Awesome jerry. !! You do great videos. We had some great cold gold adventures this winter so far. More to come buddy ! Thanks for sharing 👍🇺🇸🍀

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Right on Todd, you guys are great I'm really glad we all got together this year, much more gold to be found!

[@genofromrenoprospector6940]

I can't say enough, how much I enjoy your videos Jerry. I hope to run into you guys this year.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Geno Thanks a TON brother! I hope to run into you out there as well, you ever come this far west or you play in Nevada? Ive been wanting to check out NV some time..

[@FlashInYourPan]

Nice, Jerry. Cool music, good friends and gold, couldn't get any better than that! Looking forward to my next trip back to the Motherlode... Great video Brother 👍#LBPA4Life

[@JAKEWJONES]

Kevin Kostner narrated the intro? Sounds like lines from Dances with Wolves.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Sometimes I channel Kostner...lol

[@JAKEWJONES]

@@californiamotherlodeprospect I was dead serious. lol. Spot on.

[@debbiehenson227]

Hi jerry thank you for answering me back about a girl going gold panning with you I looked at joining your patreon club but it was not the kind of gold adventure I was wanting to go on I wanted to go with you and pizza guy Mike were the real gold is found but I will still watch your adventure videos were you go were no one else has been thanks

[@allansgoldmining]

Now that's a fun video ! Love the flyover drone views. Keep up the good work and good luck finding that gold !

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks Allan! I enjoy your videos as well, good gold to you brother!

[@granddaddyota6779]

Draining the swamp 4:01. Got to love it!!!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Make GOLD great again!! lolol

[@OGProspecting]

Great Documentary! Nice work putting all of that together, al lot of work for sure. Nice gold haul too! thanks for sharing!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks for the support OG prospector it's much appreciated!

[@sweetprospectingmining6187]

Excellent production brother. Love it!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thank you! Really appreciate the support!

[@sweetprospectingmining6187]

Just stopping by for a second view. Wish there was a second like button

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

@@sweetprospectingmining6187 Your the man! thanks for the appreciation brother it means a lot!

[@cookiegaming1013]

Y know wat the most important from this adventure.is the memories y are making together . enjoy your time california it is a beautiful place to find gold.wish u good luck🙏

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Aint that the truth, well said! thanks for the support Yusrah!

[@johnhughes9978]

I used to prospect the Yuba back in the 80's. Fun times.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

We love the Yuba, such a beautiful and rich river!

[@janjohannessmith7033]

great job, Jerry. thanx

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Jan! Thanks brotha! We gotta get you out there next season!

[@dumpbear0]

Good times,good gold, and good video! Hope to see more!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks Paul!

[@GramCanyonSam]

I've been saving a certain spot there for when I'm back

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Well, you know we will be here ready to get at it, I think Todd went out today solo, I'm stuck at work atm.. hopefully everything still goes to plan and the date sticks, its not too far away at all!

[@toledojess]

Very cool video

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Right on Jess! West coast branch of the LBPA is getting that yella!

[@GrotyGold]

Great vid and cheers for sharing your adventure. Awesome gold as well. Happy hunting, Alicia & Steve

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thank you Gorty Gold, I enjoy your videos as well, thanks for the support!

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

SWEEEET California Gold.!! While rafting on the American River I found lots of nuggets after a huge snow melt in the 1980s. The Yuba looks beautiful and very rich..!! You folks ever try the east side of the Sierras??

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks for sharing brotha!

[@eka_1963]

that's some quality production right there... i bet you guys had fun while doing this haha

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thank you so much! We have some fun for sure, I cant wait to get back out there..

[@advenzures]

Great video! Happy Hunting!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Same to you brotha! thanks for the support!

[@DKW-Biker]

Awesome video - thx man. Have a nice day. CR

[@Smithsgold]

Great job on the video and some good gold too !!!!!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks Jeff! Not quite Gary's takes but i'll take it lol

[@planetprospector5872]

Nice looking, Thanks.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Appreciate it Planet Prospector!

[@planetprospector5872]

TY

[@gorillagoldhunters]

Your voice reminds me of Kevin Costner “ dances with wolves” as he reads his journals!

[@AstronautKitty-w5y]

Hey , dig your video’s. Keep up the good work.

[@bodge6886]

Great video guys, I am jealous.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks for watching and the support!

[@highenergyog]

Gives a whole new meaning to the phrase- Butt Nugget.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Lol I loved that part, forgot all about it until editing and had to leave it in..

[@highenergyog]

@@californiamotherlodeprospect I've subscribed because I like the fact that your just a bunch of down to earth normal guys and that works for me , plus your videos are well done and entertaining. Have a great day and I'll be watching for more.

[@bigfootingermany]

Just as an FYI, I'm a recent subscriber, love your stuff by the way, and I hadn't heard any new notifications so thought I would come see what was going on. Noticed the bell unclicked. Don't know if you're dealing with the same issues that many of us are having or not. But just thought I would let you know. I can't wait to get back home... Bob stuck in Germany

[@danzoller7397]

Killer adventures! And good vid !

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Right On Dan! Hope you have been running into that yellow stuff yourself!

[@danzoller7397]

California Mother Lode Prospectors i havent been workin x mas tree farm almost over then out for the yeller

[@deanoren2265]

Love the Irish traditional music intro. Up the Irish!!!!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

This one is one of if not my favorite sound I've used, even taught myself some of it on the guitar!

[@brockp59]

Think tune is Angelina Baker, a traditional old-time song.

[@bo49685]

I just stumbled on to your channel so I thought I would subscribe so I can take a look at your other videos. I use to do a lot of prospecting similar to how you guys are doing it in this video. But I moved to Michigan and haven’t done anything in years. But moving back to California in 2020 to the Fresno/Clovis area so I will be back prospecting up hwy 49.....I CAN NOT WAIT!! Keep doing your thing and I’ll check out your other videos and comment👍😊

[@bostonjack333]

good times , i like the music to ladd

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks a ton Jack!

[@LOSTMINERSGOLD]

Good times!

[@jonathanmarklee10]

I grew up on the American River near Coloma. I have never seen that old footbridge before. Where is that? how old do you think it is?

[@GramCanyonSam]

Watching again!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

I like just listening to the music lol.

[@joenavarro8290]

I wish I could get down there and get some gold. I don't know where the yuba is. I know everything from Auburn to placerville.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Yuba is just north of Auburn!

[@joenavarro8290]

@@californiamotherlodeprospect off 50

[@joenavarro8290]

I was by cool and Georgetown and hell hole

[@Goldwaschen-mit-Tom]

Hello, nice area for gold panning.Learned something. Greetings from Germany / Bavaria Goldjunge Tom

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Hello for the US! Thanks for dropping in and watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it, take care and stay tunned for more!

[@Goldwaschen-mit-Tom]

@@californiamotherlodeprospect a pleasure watching your videos. Greetings Goldjunge Tom

[@mariodelmercado3420]

Man that looks like fun I will love to gold pan

[@jacobendriss6]

Cool your only about 2:30 hours from me. I gotta make a trip up there sometime!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

I'll be doing a 5k sub community dig so keep an eye out!

[@edwinstaakman6710]

Really beatifull there wow

[@GramCanyonSam]

Going to share this on community post on my channel

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thank you as always brother!

[@RedmanOutdoors366]

Sup Jerry Great Video Bud nice Production I like the Old Timer presentation Sweet 😎👍

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Right on brother! I appreciate it a lot, I hope the gold gods have been good to you!

[@RedmanOutdoors366]

Unfortunately The Gold Gods Don't Shine on Oklahoma lmao 😂😆😁 But I been doing some cool Video in Paranormal they are Fruitful when I find a more favorable mining location I will do some prospecting videos just building the channel ATM

[@bayoubilly6971]

Looks like fun

[@peternoway5126]

Now I know who dug out my holes , thanks boys, I'll be sure and return the favor

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

A hole on no claimable ground is open to all, common sense Peter, thanks for the view!

[@peternoway5126]

@@californiamotherlodeprospect It was a great video, the entire river is unclaimable, I do appreciate you guys moving more rock for me, I see you found it all turned to sand more than a few inches there. See ya out there .

[@wildantics74]

Amazing bro

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks brotha!

[@bo49685]

I’m impressed that you are out there in November😊 How does that shorter sluice box do for you normally? Are you like East of Yuba City area?

[@juliaurzik5584]

Great cold gold. Have you ever sluiced on the Mokelumne? I’ve had some luck there. The forty-miners didn’t get it all!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks Julia, naw haven't tried that river yet, its on my to do list!

[@CandSMINING]

Thanks for a really well done video. Looks like a great area with great food. I subbed to you.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks for the support Chuck, it is much appreciated!

[@aydnkarabakan4842]

Very,very nice👍🏻💫

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

I appreciate the support Aydin!

[@GramCanyonSam]

Bro I'm only 2 min in and I'm gonna say it already. Fucking mint job.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Haha right on bro! I guess it pays to get burnt out, just dived you harder once you get back to it. Plus it doesn't hurt to be surrounded by such great people..

[@blueleadgoldproductions133]

I'm nominating this this video for this year's, and the first ever, "Golden Nugget" award. The Golden Nugget award recognizes the recreational prospecting and mining video that most creatively captures the gold seeking experience. Jerry aka "Prospector Jerry" had some serious national competition this year from Gary aka "Two Toes"; Todd aka Top Cat; Jeff Williams "So. C'mon. Let's Go!" and Adam and Petey aka "California Gold Rush." There are also some worthy international contenders like Chris aka "Vo-Gus" and Pioneer Pauly. However, I vote for this one for this year's "Golden Nugget" award based on its content, production values, scenery and overall spirit of adventure and camaraderie. Anyone have a nice nugget to put on top of a "Golden Nugget" trophy for Prospector Jerry? P.S. Petey wins the award for best male actor. Shaneoz wins the award for most badass introductory sequence.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Wow! Thank you so much! That is the best comment Ive ever received I'm pretty sure.. I nominate it for the best comment of the year award!! Seriously thank you so much, you truly understand and enjoy the ride which is my videos! So many other amazing creators out there creating great content and possibly the adventure and or something else is lacking while other factors shine.. The gold is the star of the show with us, we are all just lucky enough to get together to search for it together and share the experience together and with people like you who can truly appreciate the experience as we do. Much love and gold to you my friend, take care and thanks again!

[@blueleadgoldproductions133]

@@californiamotherlodeprospect That comment wasn't just given, it was earned. I just watched Top Cat's video from this weekend. Great to see that you guys are still getting some pickers and pokers in the middle of the winter.

[@nhragold1922]

That's Nancy's gold on mosquito ridge rd! Chunky gold in the benches

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Actually it's about 2 claims below Nancy's, blazing guns, then another then this claim. It's currently for sale!

[@nhragold1922]

@@californiamotherlodeprospect oh no way! That's awesome. How far up the hill does the claim go?

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

@@nhragold1922 im not actually sure but i below it's a 20 acher claim

[@nhragold1922]

@@californiamotherlodeprospect I know for a fact there is great gold there. I actually found a monster chunk of electrum up there also. How much is the asking price?

[@nhragold1922]

@@californiamotherlodeprospect better yet, [e-mail]

[@flexicone1913]

With Centrifugal concentrator Flexicone you can get twice more gold

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Send me one to try out, I'll make a video on it !

[@derrickjohnson9692]

Awesome video I grew up in the small town you video taped at the beginning not gonna name drop though hate having the river over run with disrespectful outta towners

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

For sure I love it up there, one of my favorite little towns!

[@derrickjohnson9692]

@@californiamotherlodeprospect absolutely!!! I love that it feels like a secret every time you go out never hard to find a spot to be alone! Let me know when or if you guys ever do a group trip I'm still local and somewhat new to it but for sure an awesome hobby

[@enlightenCA]

Big 👍

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Enlighten! Thanks brotha! I appreciate the support!

[@seahunter5972]

Good music 👍

[@larrycockerham2525]

great vid, nice gold. who is playing the music? I really like it.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks Larry, I wish I was lol. All the music I use is actually available to anyone free from the youtube creators license free library. you would be amazed at some of the high quality music found there!

[@TheCOMICCOMMANDER]

I live about 15 to 20 minutes south of Lytle Creek. Herd of it? Have you prospected there before. The gold mines map show over a dozen gold mines in the area. I haven't tried it out yet but am interested.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

It doesn't ring a bell but if there were gold mines nearby and it on the motherlode side of california especially there probably gold in it. only one way to find out!

[@todamoon9187]

Awesome video mate,now I like to try it

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thank you Da Moon! Just grab a pan and some crevice tools and get out there!

[@stevehunter523]

You can put the kitchen sink in that back pack lol

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Dang right! lol

[@lesterleporesr5228]

Noice! Box is Beautiful!

[@oneandatwo]

What you had was a Bigfoot whistling.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Hopefully a good bigfoot and we weren't taking his gold! lol

[@natespics8276]

That a public area to sluice/pan?

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Some of it is public land open to all, some is private claim

[@jaywillow9927]

Tooo much water going thru that river sluice. You need Clarkson Riffles with that powerful of waterflow.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

jay its a fluid trap sluice, it doesn't work like a conventional sluice. It has trap at the end and uses the water pressure to fuidize the trap. Google grizzly gold trap and you will see more.

[@nawfsidetrio9892]

What do y’all do with all the gold y’all find ?

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Hoard it!

[@bashmaster9392]

love it bro know xacty where in middle please do a vid on what u carry cause I carry almost same

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Right on, yeah I'm planning on a gear video soon I'm thinking

[@Jamesfancy12]

Awesome video! Just curious, what river is this? Been watching alot of Jeff William's and stumbled upon this great video! Thank you for inspiring me to try and get out there on a trip! Also any tips for a beginner?

[@Jamesfancy12]

Also, anyone ever tell you, you sound like Jeff Bridges?! Lol you have a great speaking voice!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks James! I love the DUDE! Appreciate the comment brother!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Its a few different rivers the American and Yuba in this video.

[@ahmedsgallery3507]

Which GOLD metal detector under $250 do you guys recommends?? maybe an under water one too? thanks a lot.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Garret Ace!

[@cleflouvern4508]

I what to do things like that but I can't find those mining pan you have😢 do you know for alternatives?

[@curtiskrauss6057]

You guys have any problem with Bigfoot

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Not yet!

[@curtiskrauss6057]

@@californiamotherlodeprospect I'm sure they're round keep an eye out for him they don't like cameras or video equipment so that'll probably help you

[@curtiskrauss6057]

@@californiamotherlodeprospect your channel is great to you I just found it I used to be in the Air Force at Beale up there by Marysville and Yuba City

[@anthonyrenaud5783]

I wish I could join you guys.

[@billcoley8520]

I have a question, why is it I never see anyone use a hoist to pull large rocks okay from the area they are searching.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

I actually will be doing some more of this soon, it all depends on where we are as the terrain really determines what we can bring.

[@jonathanmosher72]

I've seen some places backpacking at high altitudes that are sure to have tons of gold. But how can you pack in equipment when it's hard enough with high tech lightweight gear just to survive?

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

When you find the answer let me know lol.. That is one of the biggest factors with doing this, the further away you get usually the better the gold is, but you would be surprised what is found right near the road also.

[@MrWaco63]

Anyone else notice the backwards expanded metal at 3:33

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

HA I didnt notice it until now! that was his first day out with that sluice and even flipped around he was still killing it!

[@MrWaco63]

I can just imagine when it's in right LOL enjoyed the video thx.

[@zekeisme1]

someone tell me how this channel doesn't have well over 100k

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

You are the man fritz, made my day!

[@reddogsgoldadventures.1301]

Cool channel

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

I appreciate it Reddog!

[@TheBalijaba]

It is this your job or hobby

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Just a hobby for now

[@aufildelor5537]

superbe vidéo ;) +& abonné et bonjour de France ;)

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks!

[@GOWIN8109837]

1,973rd 👍 Always a good watch. I Love My Ez Sluice. 👈

[@GramCanyonSam]

AND YOU SAID YOU WERENT GOING TO GET VIEWS!!!! lmao told you my man you make great content and now that there's the "local" vibe it makes it that much more fun! Cheers my man. And congrats on the Jeff Williams comment!!!! I know how I felt after seeing his name in mine. SO IF YOU TELL ME YOUR NOT FILMING ANYMORE PICKER PETEY HAS SOME WORDS FOR YOU!!! BBBAAAHHHH. 😁😁 CHEERS MY MAN . PS I've already watched this 3 times but I think I mite keep watching just to mess with ya. LOCALS4LIFE : LBPA4LIFE : AND MF SONS OF THE MOTHERLODE!!!!!!!!!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

HAHA, right on Adam yeah I sure is building steam it seems, really glad Im able to share this stuff and have it appreciated buy others.We have some great times out there, we see some really interesting things and get some gold while were at it, I can't wait for this next year when we can all get together!

[@eclecticadventurer]

Do you guys ever take people with you? I live in Yuba county and would REALLY REALLY like to go with you guys. I have my own gear so I wouldn't have to borrow anything from anyone.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

We are planning a group dig soon, keep an eye out, it should happen this early spring/summer!

[@eclecticadventurer]

@@californiamotherlodeprospect I'm so down. I'll definitely keep an eye out.

[@_zebracakez_4249]

The intro commentary made me want to watch dances with wolves o.O

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thats awesome! I love the song at the beginning I have it stuck in my head when im on the river most days..

[@rastamanralph6670]

I really like that place.gold or no gold😁✌

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks Ralph! Yes it sure was neat, I would love to see it in the summer time!

[@spagsketti]

I don't know why you use the EZ Sluice I used it one time and when I got home I hit eBay and got a new one, that wasn't an EZ sluice. The best flour gold and everything on up I ever used was a wooden sluice I made with flat expanded steel I took a screwdriver and bent up the slots random. I gave it to a guy who was at the river panning in the sand bar with a old iron pan. I said let me see your pan. I swirled it a few times and said nothing is in it. The sand is too soft, come with me let me show you were to look. After I showed him how to use it, areas to prospect and how to pan, I said "well, I will see you later go ahead and keep my sluice I got a few more". I left. Some things don't belong to you even if you make it for yourself.

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

I love the EZ sluice mostly because of how light weight it is :D

[@spagsketti]

@@californiamotherlodeprospect Thats what makes it great we all get to like love or hate stuff. I agree it is light.

[@TOTALLYGR33D]

I’m a young gold planner only ten

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

That great! So much fun and reward just being out in Nature, heavy pans to you in your adventures!

[@veiodeouro-variedades3716]

Very good, your vídeo. Super like. I'm selling Cassiterite. what is the Eletronic Equipment Industry that buys this ore?

[@csabi72]

what river is that ?

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

chaba72 a few in this video, Yuba and American rivers.

[@lesterleporesr5228]

Drain that swamp,TC!

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

HAHA one crevice at a time!

[@AdventuresLife]

I just SUBSCRIBE to your channel, A little bit of gold is definitely better than NO GOLD 😎👍👍

[@blastonstudio9993]

Ur lucky man thats all I can say

[@californiamotherlodeprospect]

Thanks brother!