Dream Mats vs Gold Owl Mat. * Which one is better?

[@dncook1955]

Being a newbie, this kind of research and experimental testing is priceless. There are tons of videos showing sluicing, panning and weigh out, but not to many like this. Thanks for doing this Dan.

[@surfinsilver]

I COMPLETELY agree!!!

[@rhondasisco-cleveland2665]

Dream Mat vs Owl was pure gold, without the bonus gifts. You’re such a nice man to bother helping us out.

[@andie_pants]

I'll sit out of both giveaways, but leave a friendly _well hullo!_ for everyone regardless. 🙂

[@zlatansmithlord]

“Don’t forget to bring a tOWL!” - Towlie

[@LeviR.]

Well I can't believe how well both mats caught all that pretty shiny....it was a hootin of a owl good time!!! Thanks Dan!

[@LeviR.]

Thanks Dan!!! You made my day knowing my comment made the highlights!!!! Love it, gold prospecting!!! Sorry it took so long to respond I don't have much time with work during the summer months in AL because of my job because we build highway barrier's to save people on the highways and its our busiest time of the year unfortunately and I don't have time to get out and search for that shiny which is super fine in my state! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!

[@unclehootie6374]

There was a gold owl, who thought he smelled fowl, and knew he was wrong when a rodent hopped along.With a high pitched wail, grabbed the rabbit by the tail, which quickly emptied it`s bowel. The only thing needed now was a towel for the owl.

[@greggjones7471]

The Gold Owl prize sounds like something you would win at Hogwarts.

[@StratoSwitch]

Dan you earned my sub months ago but I love hearing you say that!

[@johnslugger]

*Dan, I'll offer you $2200.00 for that sluice (with engine and pump). Let me know when it's for sale.*

[@jamesschank3833]

Gold Owl, LOL. I musta found some majic mushrooms on my outing today...good sh¡ T...thanks for the vid, Dan

[@RickDinkle]

Every episode is like being my favourite teacher’s classroom in high school

[@RalphReagan]

Have you seen his videos teaching high school?

[@RickDinkle]

@@RalphReagan no! Are they here on KZbin?

[@daynahart3236]

@@RickDinkle Yes they are.

[@jakerichards6509]

This comment is gold! Couldn’t agree more that he is naturally talented at teaching about owls.

[@WatchMoviesNow]

I love the GOLD ;)

[@ryancourtemanche9239]

I enjoy gold panning in the mission creek would like to learning more from dan I like what he doze

[@charme88]

The Owl says "There's gold in them there mats

[@kckstyles9914]

And funny enough I'm actually right between Helen and Dahlonega. The birthplace of that phrase. And yes, there's still gold in these here hills.

[@treasurehunting5606]

I'm a new subscriber and I love watching your gold prospecting video I pray your recovery is going well thanks 😊

[@jayecurry1369]

I really like your videos. This one is very informative. And, gold is my favourite colour.

[@matthewwhelan2101]

I wish I could use one of those mats but our OWL' Queen won't allow Gold panning in England!!

[@profsakharov1191]

As long as you have the permission of the landowner there is nothing to prevent you. Public beaches have been open-permission for decades. Just don't try it in the local park - even if there is no by-law prohibiting it any local council will write one specially for you, considering you might be having fun and they must put a stop to that sort of thing. .

[@tesscameron3699]

Really? That's crazy

[@matthewwhelan2101]

@@profsakharov1191 www.gov.uk/gold-and-silver-agreement-for-lease .... Unless the government is wrong, it seems the Crown won't let you!

[@profsakharov1191]

@@matthewwhelan2101 That would appear to be related only to commercial endeavours. There is open permission on all crown beaches to metal detect. I don't see how panning on a beach could be seen as any different other than in the shape of the tools and the lack of a need for batteries. Even so, it seems to be applicable only to crown properties. Even her maj can't just up and claim something found on someone else's land. .

[@whadayaatmeolcock6071]

Hey Dan I'm driving through BC with my son, if you want some free labour we'd love to meet ya!

[@aaronpreston47]

I live in the same town as him, wouldn’t want to do any labour in this heat!

[@whadayaatmeolcock6071]

@@aaronpreston47 yea no kidding! Calls for rain in some parts of bc Thursday 🤞

[@rayfabris2512]

that $hit is crazy,I visited the island once in July and it rained the 2 weeks i was there.118 is just hot and hard to breathe.yuk

[@aaronpreston47]

@@whadayaatmeolcock6071 with a chance of thunderstorms, already had two fires near me this weekend.

[@reanukeevesfan]

Did you hear about the OWL party???!! It was a Hoot!!! GOLD, GOLD, GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (to qualify) My wife and I love you channel. We have just started exploring with some basic pans. So far the adventure has been the only treasure found. I found a spot where there is a large amount of pyrite flakes covering the sands on the river bank, does that mean that gold is more likely to be near it? Also we don't have any real equipment so thanks for your advice, we will be investing into some more stuff based on your channel. Keep up the great work!

[@ACoupleOfGamerSforever]

I love a good pun! hahah

[@Jaydu998]

LOL give them the prize! hahaha

[@coupleofgamerss8590]

Where is the River?

[@reanukeevesfan]

@@Jaydu998 We don't even have a sluice box so I don't need the prize lol We just enjoy watching the channel

[@reanukeevesfan]

@@coupleofgamerss8590 Near Chilliwack....it's a bit hard to get to

[@davidl.howser9707]

Dan I want a Owl with Gold Eyes. Do you have one flying around the woods of B.C. ?

[@donaldsavage3699]

Hey Dan I really enjoyed your program, you're as wise as an owl with golden eyes 🦉

[@bcprs1246]

Love how you called out the guy who said you were losing 40% of your Gold. Always great to prove people wrong.

[@shinykazzadragon]

“Owl”-ways look in the nooks and crannies for gold. You don’t want to miss even a little flake.

[@Miciaih]

Wow, a give away for some mats. Oh and gold too. Winning either one of these would be a hoot! Bad joke, my ap - owl - ogies.

[@zophielm2362]

Getting to watch Dan's epic beard grow back is pure internet gold! w0000!

[@lonewolf1401]

Great video I thought I just heard an owl but it turned out to be a gold eagle

[@valiantgold442]

Love that the owls have been flying from Europe to America, normaly its the other way around 😄😅

[@c.l.vanhorne117]

MiNe's a-GeTTiN' it's GoLDeN RouGe CoLouR-bacK, siNCe I'M usiN X2 from infowarsstore...FeeLiN PePPeY & wise too!! CLeaRs heaRT N' heaD aLso.

[@c.l.vanhorne117]

@@lonewolf1401 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Trail_of_the_Golden_Owl

[@Guffy1990]

Owl know exactly what to do with those mats... Fill 'em up! :D

[@ridwaandean4206]

I will owl weez enjoy watching your videos.

[@montanawardog]

I like how the sun mad Dan's beard shine like the gold he was testing!

[@ACOGSforever]

I want the GOLD so I don't have to be OWL by myself :(

[@ACoupleOfGamerSforever]

AWWWWWWWW sad and funny lol

[@Jaydu998]

@@ACoupleOfGamerSforever lol

[@Jaydu998]

Don't feel so OWLone

[@coupleofgamerss8590]

:)

[@reanukeevesfan]

I wanted the gold...but you sound like you need it more brother hahahah

[@jonjessen]

My eyes gets as big as an owls, every time I see Dan's gold.

[@andyroe2121]

Wish I had owl eyes so I could prospect for gold all night. Thanks for the great gold education.

[@craigosgold5940]

Gold and Gravel are like night to an Owl and a Branch a Matt to his claws

[@progold.]

Привет из России, удачи в поиске!

[@phoenixdark9382]

A wise owl told me that Dan Hurd has the greatest prospecting channel of all time. Then Pauly killed it with a spoon.

[@cklspencer]

Me: Did you here about the guy with all the gold and sounded like an owl? Dan: who?

[@buckfiden7553]

Owl really don’t need those mats. Owl could sure use that gram of gold thou!

[@germanjesus]

Your looking extremely healthy Good to see your fully recovered My kids and I love your content Thanks

[@robertredlich4658]

That mat catches gold like an owl hunting at night!

[@terrielb1944]

The Owl says "There's gold in them there mats." Keep On Sleuthin" ⛏⛏

[@Brian_DadBod2.0]

Best test I've seen yet. I'm glad to see the mats switching places. I have dream mats and have serious doubts, so this helps

[@gregmyers1220]

This was a very informative video! Being a raw newbie who just got his sluice couple of days ago, the comparison of these mats was an eye opener. I can't wait to get out n road test it. I had an owl land on top of my clothes line pole two weeks ago at sunset, just can't figure out how to add the pic I took of it, good hunting everyone!

[@robertcathcart1088]

I don't have good gold in sc and I don't have a sluice yet but owl be buying one soon. Which is better a 50 in or a 30 in. Heavy pans. Thanks

[@52Shy]

I like seeing the performance of the Owl in recovering Gold

[@GG-ud1ib]

I love the gold eyes of owls, they are majestic.

[@jordanault7021]

Owl right owl right owl right

[@thecouchyeti]

I think if I was the winner of this mat, I might end my career as a Night Owl.

[@timmyfoltz1271]

That's some awesome statistics. Owl definitely be watching more of your videos.

[@rodofiron5957]

Just purchased a dream mat. Glad you produced this video! Gold owl may be in future, in addition to ribbed floor mats, moss, all together now! Ready for shipment of matting! Oh, and gold owls also.

[@jasonlipp585]

Hooting for Owls! Hahaha absolutely perfect comparison video. Excellent scientific process! Thank you Dan!

[@3Cosmic6Journey9]

The guy was talking about your bigger rocks on the first part some are falling off not being washed all the way… prolly closer to 50percent

[@BTR2018]

Gold for days:)

[@donnymcduff8345]

Its impressive that both Mats captured OWL of the gold. Including that beauty nugget

[@304Plumbing]

I really like the GOLD owl MATS thanks for comparing the 2 different. MATS

[@Matti_H_]

Would love to try the ‘owl’ mat to try in my 6’ recirculating sluice … here’s hoping 🤞

[@Skooty68]

I bet Him who commented that your're losing 40% doesn't comment again...if he does i'll hOWL with laughter

[@rickRN77]

Owl would love a free mat

[@joeecho2508]

Considering purchasing some matting, don't know which , thank you for this compairising, great info,,,gold owl looks great, catches great gold,,,,,,,thanks Dan !!!

[@stayawesomecards]

Gold owl Gold owl gold owl!!! Hahah I know I’m just a wee bit late. Dang it! I just bought a dream mat sluice at Cabelas so this videos helps my curiosity. Thanks for taking the time to do this video and now I’ll subscribe because, you’re awesome!

[@koltoncrane3099]

Really. That’s crazy gold hog wouldn’t want to do a comparison. Gold hog alone has like ten different mats or something. In my opinion what mat to use probably does vary based on some variables. Maybe they’re all about the same or maybe it’d be better to actually use a combo of different mats.

[@ancellsadventures]

Hey Dan I could really use some Gold Owl mats for my dredge!! Thanks for info good stuff!

[@lesliek3794]

It's really interesting how you use your channel to help others by giving them information that can save them money and help them capture as much gold as they can. Great job!

[@joshdye6530]

Always love watching a wise owl teach about the great gift of Gold.

[@LloydHaines-f4h]

I agree with your mat determination. There are so many more contributing factors. I screen down to 1/4 inch and metal detect my tailings and have found recovery is much better with smaller material going through the system. Who can't find a piece of gold that's 1/4 inch. This is especially true when you dry wash.

[@kmoorman2008]

Dan, I love your gold panning / prospecting video. Owl make sure I watch the next one too :)

[@Endorfen2011]

Great shovel... the shark works awesome on clay and roots. Thanks for the great videos and reviews.

[@ELONSTARSHIP]

Very helpful. Just bought 2 dream mats and 1 dream sluice. Fastest cleanup and best recovery rating.

[@AndrewONealBlackCloudMining]

OMGooodnes!! Love how both the Owl mat and dream mat are super great gold snatchers!!

[@ASimpleGuyDoingStuff]

Gold OWL- thanks for the video, nice job, you make some great videos! Learned panning watching your videos!

[@johnkreideweis4080]

Love your channel Dan! I don't think I have watched all of them yet. I'm just starting out. Learning a lot. John from Colorado.

[@AyouGuysProspectingTM]

The owl matts are awesome. And did anyone else notice the Pauly tag on the big rock in background 😳. That gold nugget is nice.

[@MikeMorgan-u1d]

Hay Dan good vid I liked what the owl mats can do that was a bunch of gold it got . I think it's the way to go .May you have good weather for prospecting .

[@zrichcoinsnau3770]

That would be awesome to get some GOLD OWL MATS!! You’ve earned my subscription🤙🤙 can’t wait to see the next one!

[@PsychoTB48]

I love the dream mat I was highly sceptical about it but once I tried it I replaced all my Mats with dream mat great GOLD there mate

[@diyoutdoorguy2374]

Thank you for doing this video. I have been looking into both the owl mats and dream mat. I guess they catch equal amounts of gold. Price I guess it is.

[@terrymac682]

New to prospecting I have an extra 5 yards of mason sand from a project. Love your demonstrational videos Going to make a sluice and give it a try out here on the farm with the chickens and the uncommon owl.

[@kentonmcleod6552]

Hi Dan, just subscribed. I'm definitely a newbie to all this. Love your videos on how to glean gold from ... well ... dirt❤

[@neilthehermit4655]

Gold, interesting that each of the mats appear to have such a good collection rate. Of course these are the industry leaders,so would be fairly close on quality collection rates. -Have you ever tried the ancient method with a sheepskin laid on the riverbed ? - An interesting experiement,but I image quiet difficult to do due the variation in waterlevels over a year on your claims.

[@skippythefossilfreak]

the only G old i have is in my mouth AND MY FREaky friend would love an owl mat his nick name is hooter lol

[@garimpowildtuga1721]

Find out, locking gold. The sound of silence. #garimpowildtuga. Congratulations from Porto city, Portugal.

[@thatguy9743]

OWL for the GOLD Y’all !!! Here in Sikeston Missouri off the Banks of Muddy Mississippi River!! Keep up the good work.

[@respectanimals2]

Owl 🦉, excellent comparison vid perfectly executed by the gold prospecting nutcase , muck love , peace 👍😎🌴💀

[@jacobtrotter2908]

Exactly! Trust and Experience with the equipment you operate 💪💯💯💪

[@richardcdickerson3667]

I'm geared up living in Vancouver Washington. I have a similar sluice box as what you were using but missing the owl mats for sure just miners moss with angled aluminum hold downs but I do have three gold flakes from a run of five gallon bucket dirt given to me. Probably.1 of a Gram total.

[@tysongronen6850]

Yes please gold owl mat,,,gold ,gold ,gold,,,would you consider a video on how to effectively stake a cell on the Fraser River on M.T.O, it used to be very strait forward,,now I seem to struggl😪

[@apadventure]

Dan, I just can't keep my OWL eyes from gazing at that rugged and wild GOLDen beard of yours! But honestly, I love the content you produce it's so inspiring to watch!

[@mveld34]

Thank you for the comparison. You can't go wrong with either the Gold Owl or Dream Mat. I've been needing to replace my old mat and this is what I like to see. Thank you Mr. Dan "Healthy Heart" Hurd. Triple H 😆

[@williamyates-d8o]

Thank you for the video. It was very informing. I appreciate it Wish I could have caught this video earlier 0wl mat Sounds pretty good.

[@jamesculver829]

Gold, Owl, give away? What!? First video I seen of your's. Thanks for the info.ill keep watching.

[@livelearn4974]

Well, this isn't very imaginative, but I enjoy playing. And, I would love to play with my new, "Gold" "Owl" mats. 🤣 Good luck to all....

[@chrismyers9273]

There's the heart of a night owl calling!

[@Airacon]

Long time watcher first time commenter. Haven't started any prospecting yet but I keep having dreams about panning for my own gold. Was a very interesting video about the Dream Mat vs Owl Mat, surprisingly the results were not what I anticipated. I enjoy your content, keep up the good work.

[@scottgraham8703]

Well…another good’n with the mat comparison. I’m up the air between the Owl and the Dream. Thanks for you filming what you do !

[@markbelanger5757]

I would like to have your setup. That would be as good as gold! But owl be back to watch more of your videos! Thanks Dan!

[@Doc_-]

..... owl? 😶 I really wish I caught this video earlier. 😞 I've recently become obsessed with GOLD prospecting/mining. Your prospecting course video series has been especially valuable to me, and I'd like to sincerely thank you for producing your youtube content... so THANK YOU, sir.

[@tiarealbering9630]

Hi Dan, when I'm not in the creeks I will go to various Goldwill stores and look through the jewelry and old cups and dishes for our favorite crystal!! Yes, plenty cool cheap treasures. I even found 22k glazed ceramics in the goodwill.

[@romi232]

Thanks for the comparison video. It was well done and informative. OWL!!!

[@jonathanmorgan459]

You wise owl you dan! My boys and I love watching your videos! They hold us over until we can hit the river again. We like GOLD!!!!!!!!!!

[@myathehappy_1]

Owl enjoy using those mats one day with my family hopefully soon to look for Gold if I win :D

[@trahmatputraubit8036]

Semoga Emas yang anda dapatkan Berlimpah ,Seuai dengan ilmu yang anda ajarkan pada Kami, Terimakasih.

[@speedys.6610]

I am learning between owl and dream mat pretty cool video thank for share!

[@martinward7239]

We don't have owls here in NZ. We have Morporks. We do have some gold. Unfortunately where I am, more Morporks than gold

[@Grafreiner1]

That OWL mat looks pretty good. I have 3D printed a version of the Dream/Vortex mat. Havent tried it yet in my sluice. I run small v(conveyor belt), carpet with expanded metal. Does a pretty good job at capturing the fines.

[@jeffdodge8506]

Just think in the old days a miner would BE SMOKING A WHITE OWL CIGAR WHILE PANING GOLD !!