Elusive Gold! The Ultimate Gold Dredging Expedition with Family and Friends. Part 2, 2023

[@prospectingforadventure]

Welcome. I hope you enjoy this video. Please remember to like, subscribe and turn on that bell. Part 3 will be the conclusion for the trip. Here's the link to Part 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGOxXn-wZcd0kNE

[@kg-Whatthehelliseventhat]

Hey Chris, My name is David. Man, I tell you there is something about recovering precious metals that really intrigues me. After I got out of the hospital after a 996 day stay and most likely having ADHD, I find that having hobbies helps me tremendously. Right now I am reading CM Hoke. (I think that is the name of the author) and watching KZbin. Perhaps in the future you would not mind guiding me further? I would appreciate the advice more than you could imagine. I feel this work is in my blood. If you knew my last name you might agree. I live on the west side of Japan and have access to the Sea of Japan and many rivers. I also have a big workshop at my house and am not afraid of learning the chemistry and practicing proper lab techniques. I look forward to hearing from you and watching many more of your videos.

[@kyle-uu1ll]

Is part three going to be uploaded? I hope all is well and it's just a busy schedule

[@prospectingforadventure]

Everything is well. Hopefully I'll have it up pretty soon. Work is slowing down and I'll have time to edit. I have more trips to edit as well. If anything I'll have some fun content coming out all winter.

[@prospectingforadventure]

Sorry I missed your comment when you posted it. I've always wanted to visit Japan. I don't know anything about gold deposits there. I'd suggest starting with a pan and testing around. Check for local gold clubs. Facebook is really good for that. I would also check local regulations. Have you found anything yet?

[@LivingGoodAlaska]

Such a fun trip.

[@prospectingforadventure]

Going back down there very soon!

[@jeffersonstategold8349]

Cool! Great gold for sure!

[@prospectingforadventure]

Thank you!

[@shawnlane3264]

love the underwater footage

[@prospectingforadventure]

Thank you! I have quite a few videos underwater.

[@LOSTMINERSGOLD]

Nice work Chris. Thanks for sharing and Heavy Pans.

[@prospectingforadventure]

Thanks, man! Heavy pans to you as well.

[@GSProspecting]

I had a blast coming by fam. You're doing great work. Keep on having fun getting that au and living the dream. Gold Squad Out!!!😅

[@prospectingforadventure]

Thank for watching!

[@CavemanVanDweller]

I give you shit but it's because I love you

[@DanielHunterUSA]

Nice I love to dredge also

[@prospectingforadventure]

My favorite!

[@PVW1960]

Waiting patiently! I mean kinda patiently. Have to check back after church!

[@prospectingforadventure]

Hope it's worth the wait! Thanks for watching!

[@PVW1960]

@@prospectingforadventure It was worth the wait!

[@timberlinegoldprospecting2358]

A lot of hard work went into this trip! We sure appreciate the quality of editing that you produce. Looking forwards to next year already!

[@prospectingforadventure]

I think I finally found a decent export setting for 1080p. I've been struggling with quality. Lol I was rushed on this edit, I really wanted to get it out this morning. Part 3 will be the last site and clean up. About 3 weeks until our next trip! I have some work to do. Lol

[@pappyb9644]

Nice gold enjoyed the video nice looking creek all I find on the river I prospect on in Alabama is flour gold again good job ⚒️⛏️🇺🇸🕳️

[@prospectingforadventure]

Thanks for watching! Yeah that's a tough region for gold. Might have to travel.

[@TheDSP1970]

Great underwater dredging footage, I was having fun watching it!

[@prospectingforadventure]

I was hoping people would enjoy it. Would have been better with more gold bouncing along the bedrock! 🤣

[@CORNDODGER]

I was learning a ton

[@pnwprospecting]

Great video man! Looked like a lot of fun!

[@prospectingforadventure]

Thanks buddy, one more segment to go. I was rushed on this edit. It was tough, considering we didn't have a lot of clean outs or gold to look at.

[@a3skywarrior929]

Great trip and hard work 🍻

[@prospectingforadventure]

Still need to publish the 3rd part.

[@a3skywarrior929]

@prospectingforadventure hope to view soon...can't make it out on a creek for a while 😔

[@Amez209]

Hau Chris I just wanted to say that I'm a big fan of your wonderful channel and I was wondering if you have any free stickers to add to my collection?? Also keep up with the great videos.... Happy Panning 🤠

[@prospectingforadventure]

Thank you! I still need to print some. I'll probably make a post or something when I have them.

[@bimantaracommunity]

Effort will never betray results, I know that

[@prospectingforadventure]

We certainly put in the effort! Lol

[@thingsofdoing4507]

At 13:45 your picking crack underwater is seen gold popping out

[@prospectingforadventure]

Yes, that was a piece of gold. It's in the pan after that segment of dredging.

[@CavemanVanDweller]

I've had a lot of luck with a sizer Jack and a root bar

[@prospectingforadventure]

I don't think I'm familiar with those names of tools. 🤔

[@jonmorgan1913]

Where did you get that 6 foot silver pry bar? The ones I use from Lowes bend real easy. Cheap steel.

[@prospectingforadventure]

My dad gave it to me. He probably got it at Home Depot or something 20 plus years ago. I painted it for visibility.

[@DanielHunterUSA]

Show us next video how you use a predator engine on that high pressure water pump

[@prospectingforadventure]

The impeller takes a keyway shaft. The predator motor has a keyway shaft. Mounts up just like a Honda. Some of the older pumps need a threaded shaft.

[@yonu5983]

Just a suggestion, if you have the time go over the rocks you split, and you may find a fossil or two.

[@prospectingforadventure]

Wrong geology in this spot. I'm always looking for cool rocks.

[@wesleyturverey]

So sick!! I just started watching your channel and I’ve been wondering if there’s any legality in your specific state to use jackhammers while gold hunting. I’ve noticed watching a handful of vids that it seems to take up a chunk of time to break apart and remove the boulders. Even an electric one would save a bunch of time yielding, better efficiency. Just a thought I don’t know much about mining, keep it up!! 🤝 🤝

[@prospectingforadventure]

That's a good question. Jack hammers aren't really made to break boulders. It would work on hard packed gravels. I'm sure it would fall under motor operated equipment. Many places that's not allowed.

[@RyanScheie-ep9rv]

Super neat dredging video. What's the model of your dredge or cost for similar?

[@prospectingforadventure]

Thank you! This is a late 80's keene 4" dredge. It was originally a floating dredge on two floats. I modified it so I could also use it on legs. You can get a similar dredge for a range of prices. Brand new they are expensive, $2k plus. You can find used gear for much less. I've seen some go for around $1,500 that are ready to go. Some as low as $600 or so that are mostly complete. You'll likely need new hoses if they've been sitting around for a while.

[@thingsofdoing4507]

How do you go about finding were you can run gas an battery operated tools on the river ?

[@prospectingforadventure]

You'll have to look up your local/state laws. Study them and research where to go and how those laws will affect you.

[@Patrick-xn1hn]

I have never used a sluice before but to me it looks like the water is moving too fast and you may be losing some fine or flour pieces. Or is the water movement and volume optimum for the operation?

[@prospectingforadventure]

It could be too fast. This was my first trip with the dream mat. I was testing the angle. I ran it at different angles until I found a workable exchange rate for my situation. Some of those video angles we're moving overburden, which I tend to run faster. This creek doesn't have a lot of fine gold to worry about.

[@CORNDODGER]

Did you use miners moss before and do you really see a difference????

[@prospectingforadventure]

Yes. My other configuration as a section of moss in it. I haven't used the dream mat long enough to have a clear opinion yet. One significant plus with DM is the small amount of cons. Makes for a quick clean out. Also why I might go back to my last setup. I like having more cons because I'm dredging near the source. I capture more rock that might have a little gold stuck in it. I'm not convinced yet that DM does a better job yet.

[@markallen8434]

You need a plastic hand guard for your chisel....

[@prospectingforadventure]

Lol I saw him move his hand, so I chose to abort my swing. Yes, ideally, that would be the way to go.

[@CORNDODGER]

CANT WAIT FOR THE snow TO MELT OFF THE WATER TO COME DOWN!!!!

[@prospectingforadventure]

I'm waiting for the water to warm so I can do some sniping. I only have a few dredge trips a year.

[@Hydra.1005]

한국은 DC빌지펌프로 작업한다. 보기좋다.

[@prospectingforadventure]

Thanks for watching!

[@brocojack]

Band name?

[@SparksGFX]

you should have a bucket at the end of ur sluice to catch excess material GOLD xD

[@prospectingforadventure]

Care to clarify?

[@waynelacroix8870]

What state are you in if you don't mind me asking?

[@prospectingforadventure]

Sorry, I don't generally disclose anything about locations. I don't want to contribute to area's being overwhelmed or opening myself up to unnecessary scrutiny.

[@shenanigans8apeach]

😂 was curious as well simply outa curiosity. Never even done anything like this. But some ppl be like that I guess lol. Acting like he asked for exact GPS coordinates lmao

[@prospectingforadventure]

Dredging is under scrutiny right now. I would rather not discuss even what state I'm in. I assure you it's legal where this video was produced. Some people straight up just want a road map laid out for them. Others just want a little help to get started. If someone wants to try dredging, it's pretty easy to look up the regulations in each state. I'd recommend joining state specific gold prospecting clubs on Facebook. There's also gold clubs scattered across the U.S.. Many of them have their own claims. Some of them even have prospecting gear to check out. I'm willing to have a conversation and help. I don't typically respond to people blatantly fishing for info.