Exploring a Hidden Gully for Gold! (Turton's Creek, Victoria)

I made a pit-stop on a recent road trip to try my luck gold panning at Turton's Creek in Victoria, Australia - the site of a short-lived gold rush in the late 1800's. Come bushwalking with me as I explore a hidden gully, drink some coffee and work on my gold panning skills.
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Hi, I’m Mish and I’m a metal detectorist, treasure hunter and underwater diving enthusiast from the southern coastline of Australia! My KZbin channel covers beach, land and underwater metal detecting with occasional camping and diving adventures. I like to clean up the environment as I go and always remove trash while looking for treasures.
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[@DirtFishMish]

This is a very different adventure to my usual - I hope you enjoyed the amazing sounds of nature in this one! Let me know if you'd like to see more exploration videos here and there - Australia has some amazing destinations off the beaten track, and while not all of them allow detecting, we can certainly go on an adventure. 😊

[@dennissamuels69]

Variety sounds wonderful! Personally, I’d love to see more of the wonders of Australia. 😎👍🏻😁

[@raydovey4576]

🤔❤❤👍🤠 love outlook, yes !

[@DirtFishMish]

@@dennissamuels69 thanks for the feedback! I'll try to keep the bulk of my videos on the core topic of detecting, but an occasional hike or camp would be nice to throw in the mix. :)

[@DirtFishMish]

@@raydovey4576 thanks Ray!

[@steveandermatt5668]

Thank you for the bird info. That place looks primordial I love it. You can find a lot of flood gold behind trees above the normal river line as they create whirlpools that gold will drop out in behind them. It is a spot that most people won't look because it is above normal waterline.Also any boulders above waterline.

[@DirtFishMish]

You're welcome! The black cockatoos are gorgeous. Thanks so much for the tip, I will remember that. Next panning location will probably be in more popular gold territory, once the water warms up a little again. Cheers mate.

[@jessetadlock4818]

Please don't fall Mish! We need many more videos like this!! I have missed you and the giggles for the last couple of days but this place you're at, is absolutely beautiful!! I do wish I could see it for myself!!! Thanks Mish!!

[@DirtFishMish]

I'm glad you enjoyed coming along, it was so nice to take my community to such a beautiful place! Cheers Jesse.

[@welshgoldferret5107]

This Lady is an absolutely gorgeous soul! I love you Mish and your adventures x :)

[@shanetorney]

I lived at turtons creek for 3 years as a teenager,some wonderful memories there ,

[@relicrat]

Great example of why I would rather be holding a detector rather than a pan. But you still made it a beautiful relaxing day in the rain. Thanks for sharing!!! Those ferns are amazing.

[@DirtFishMish]

Yeah, I definitely couldn't pan as my primary activity, but the change of pace was nice for a day. I did get some yellow in the pan when I went over to the goldfields recently, but of course it was a moment where I hadn't thought to bring the camera lol. Cheers!!

[@waynearmstrong5233]

That was great Mish! and definitely a beautiful area, Not the warmest time of the year to be dipping your hands in mountain water! its a wonder your fingers didn't snap off, 10 out of 10 for tenacity!.. Not much chance of staying dry, leaches draining your blood supply , a slippery slope back to the top, is there anything that will make you stop! Yep! A nice cup of hot coffee!.. enjoyed that very much Mish, Thank you! Cheers!

[@DirtFishMish]

It was a cold one for sure, but I thoroughly enjoyed the solitude for the day! Coffee will make me stop every time. Cheers Wayne :)

[@justaeryn]

man, nature in Australia... keep it coming! all looks a bit scary🤤 but if you uploaded... you got out... phew. Nice one Mish👍😉

[@DirtFishMish]

Out of the gully, safe and sound, with only one extra leech after the camera stopped rolling - lol! We are so lucky to have so many different environments here. Cheers :)

[@toddrodgers5108]

I enjoyed the rain forest. Not everyday has gold in it . Mine did because you where in it. Thank you. Blessings

[@DirtFishMish]

Glad you enjoyed this diversion from the usual adventures. Cheers Todd 😄

[@cliffw6031]

What great scenery! Looked so much like Tasssie (including the Leaches). My wife and I used to carry salt to get the leaches to release and drop off when we lived there. If we done it only to get gold then it wouldn't be enjoyable. Looking for the gold is the fun part.

[@stephenwarren6539]

I enjoy all your shows Mish thank you for keep changing it up and taking us to beautifully interesting places

[@DirtFishMish]

It's always so nerve-wracking for me to put up something different to the usual videos, so I'm very glad you enjoyed this little side adventure. Lovely to have you along. :)

[@TheCoffeeBushKid]

Nice spot to go there Mish. Did look at it from here and thought “Leechville”. Shame you didn’t get any colour but wow, it was beautiful. Well done 👍😁

[@DirtFishMish]

Isn't it a pretty little spot. As soon as I noticed the lack of bedrock I figured it was going to be an uphill battle, still a pretty good excuse to get out and about for the day. I guess the Bex bottle'll have to go on another journey sometime. Cheers mate!

[@GSProspecting]

What a blast coming by fam. Keep on having fun getting that au and living the dream. Gold Squad Out!!!

[@susancousins8766]

This was a stunning display of nature, I love waterfalls. Glad to see such a beautiful area with you. I don’t have the patience for panning for gold lol 😂 always nice watching but even then not much patience. You are a brave woman to go out there on your own, Mish! Please be careful. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💜

[@DirtFishMish]

Thanks, Susan! I'm glad you enjoyed the location as well. It was so peaceful. Admittedly I'm still learning the patience for panning but I think it's something I could get used to, though perhaps in a luckier spot. Cheers! :)

[@MichaelaC531]

Another one of my fave places, yes well there are many. I hate leeches, salt or a match will get them off, or wait until they drop off. It hard to find gold, but I'm glad you gave this beautiful place a try. You've inspired me to go out alone to fossick some areas you may well know of. Always great to see where you take us all next. Love it!

[@DirtFishMish]

Such a lovely spot, I'm glad I could detour there for the day! Thanks for the tips on leech removal. Oooh happy adventuring mate, sounds fun. Cheers.

[@ChrisR2517]

I'm from Outback NSW desert region. I love that country with trees & ferns.

[@DirtFishMish]

Isn't it just divine? Leeches aside, of course. 😂

[@johnmartin5957]

Great Scenery Mish. Loved it. A leader I had in a bushwalking club, a big burly ex Army Sergeant, used to wear ladies stockings to stop leeches getting onto his legs at least. Not joking. Apparently the little suckers, pun intended, can't attach through the nylon. John

[@DirtFishMish]

Smart man! I had a similar solution in play on the day - my hiking pants were layered over some diving thermals that have a stirrup base, making it very difficult for critters to get to my feet or ankles. That'll be a great tip for warmer months though, thank you!

[@patjacques5391]

Beautiful video Mish! Reminded me when I was a kid exploring in the woods and streams ❤

[@DirtFishMish]

Exactly the way I grew up! Plenty of bushwalking and exploring. I did feel oh so young again.. until the muscles told me otherwise at the end of the day, lol. Cheers!

[@davidwright5347]

Great area had a farm there for over 20 years. Done alot of prospecting with some amounts found. They never found the source. It's there somewhere waiting. Miners pulled 60 tho ounces out of turtons creek in the 1870s. Hope you enjoyed your day.

[@DirtFishMish]

It was a top day out, I thoroughly enjoyed the exploration aspect of the journey! Thanks David.

[@jody1skinobe314]

Hi Mish, if it’s a brand new pan, it needs scratching up a bit. When new, they have a coating on them, from manufacture, and they’re silky smooth. Don’t make deep scratches, but give the whole thing a light scuff. 👍🏼

[@DirtFishMish]

Thanks mate, this one was seasoned prior to my journey, was pleased to add some 'real' scuffs while I was there as well :)

[@anthonykendrick1418]

Awesome adventure Mish. Thoroughly enjoyed this one. I definitely would enjoy seeing more like this.

[@DirtFishMish]

Thank you for the feedback! I'll keep it mostly detecting on here, but it'll be nice to throw the occasional side adventure in the mix. :)

[@lehmannfabrice5867]

Hello dear Mish, good aventure 👍⛏⚒🤠

[@barbarahinge7098]

What a beautiful place to pan. Thanks for that Mish

[@DirtFishMish]

You're most welcome, I'm happy you enjoyed it!

[@craigosgold5940]

Hey Mish nice to see you dabbling in a bit of gold prospecting , if you and hubby and kids ever come to NewZealand, come on a family prospecting trip to the westcoast south island and I can show ya's some good gold creeks have a bit of a play in the sluice watch the mats light up shiny

[@DirtFishMish]

Thanks for the offer! I bought a sluice earlier this year, got one with a 6" dream mat which I hope to break in up in the golden triangle later in the year. I got some yellow in the pan recently up there but forgot to video, lol. Cheers!!

[@DugMcClure]

That’s a lot of get up and go, Mish!

[@AmcPopcornlover]

Another Great adventure from Mish 😁

[@mokpot]

What a beautiful place!

[@bradwelch7425]

It is a start Mish, you got out and you gave it a go, well done. It takes practice just like everything else. And when you do find your first piece you will be hooked. Try finding some bedrock and work the crevices. You go girl Cheers Brad

[@DirtFishMish]

I've found some pieces between then and now... but not in this spot! hehe. I've got an idea for an adventure next time I'm over in the GT. Cheers Brad. :)

[@bradwelch7425]

@@DirtFishMish Looking towards the vid 😁

[@DirtFishMish]

@@bradwelch7425 I may have forgotten to film. 😂 next time though!!

[@wood_d9840]

Hi Mish! We really enjoyed this video and the beautiful scenery! Too bad the panning didn't work out this time. Thanks for sharing!

[@DirtFishMish]

Thanks for the feedback!! It's a shame on the panning results, but I definitely don't regret stopping here for the day. Cheers mate.

[@terryosz8458]

That is an awesome adventure so beautiful there thanks for sharing the adventure God bless and stay safe

[@DirtFishMish]

I'm happy you enjoyed it. Cheers Terry.

[@SaltwaterSean]

Love how you mixed this up! Very cool

[@DirtFishMish]

Something different, hey! A bit like a bottle diver trying out detecting! ;) Cheers mate.

[@65bugnut]

Hi Mish, nice little adventure you had there. Too bad about not finding any nuggets. It was a nice change of pace. I've never ran into any leaches before. I hope that you didn't find any more on you. We mostly have trouble with ticks. They carry some nasty diseases. Take care, John

[@DirtFishMish]

I'm glad you liked it John, something a little different but no less fun. There was one bonus leech on my pants when I got to the car but it was easily removed, lol. Cheers!

[@buckshotprospector]

thats such a nice place Mish its looking like ya in Levis turf. Its never about the gold its about the adventure, great video Mish

[@DirtFishMish]

Cheers Gadzee, yeah this area has a very Tassie feel to it! You are so right, and I really did have an awesome adventure for the day. Have a great weekend mate.

[@susanbdusan2785]

Ooh, I’ve just gone bushwalking in Australia with Mish! Thank you!

[@DirtFishMish]

I'm glad you came along for the journey, Susan! I'd like to showcase some more natural wonders here and there, not everywhere allows panning or detecting but there's some absolutely stunning locations in my state. :)

[@susanbdusan2785]

@@DirtFishMish Go for it! I know that we’d love that.

[@tubedinoz]

What a wonderful place for an Adventure Mish! The bush, stream and ferns remind me very much of the bush areas around where I live in Auckland. Except there is no chance of finding any gold here 😅. Cheers

[@DirtFishMish]

Well it seems we'll come out with the same amount of gold, then! At least you could still have a coffee out there! hehe.

[@tubedinoz]

@@DirtFishMish Haha. Very true! Good luck for your next gold prospecting adventure! 😊

[@jeffholmes1362]

Yep, I panned leaches there too…😂😂😂😂. I spray with aero guard higher the deet the better. I also carry salt to pour on leaches if they latch on to me. It almost instantly pull away.

[@DirtFishMish]

Ahaha, glad to know I'm not the only one who suffered that fate (not that I'd wish it on anyone!). Good to know the repellent works, I carry Bushman's in the car. And thanks for the salt tip too - maybe next time I'll bring a cooked lunch with the condiments. 😁 Cheers Jeff!

[@brianpetkovic4579]

Great Vid Mish.

[@PetesGoldAdventures]

Good one Mish, next time your in Central Vic try around Castlemaine, I'm sure Andrew would be able to put you on a creek, they pretty much all have gold. Panning is a great way to find gold, just about every pan around here will have a few nano dots up to some good pickers. Nice work and keep at it. Cheers Pete

[@DirtFishMish]

I actually did have a little luck panning in the GT on my last trip - but silly me didn't think to record the moment! 😂 Next time, for sure. Cheers Pete.

[@PetesGoldAdventures]

@@DirtFishMish it's good fun and quite exciting when you swoosh it back to reveal what you may have found, especially when you have a little .2g nugget sitting there.

[@robertferguson64]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@martaminder2716]

Looks like a great hike, some days you win some you lose. I would call this a win without the gold for the quiet and scenery. Salt is good for the leeches, just carry a small shaker.

[@DirtFishMish]

Noted for my next trip to a place like this, thank you so much! I think it was a win as well. :)

[@silvermad1]

Thanks for the vid I really enjoyed it👍👍👍

[@DirtFishMish]

Thanks for the feedback! It was a lovely little spot.

[@kevincarther]

Very interesting Mish , you certainly have tons of patience and stamana..cheers

[@DirtFishMish]

Less patience than the camera would have you believe, lol, but it was a top day out. Thanks Kevin!

[@jasonjones5213]

Beautiful spot, and great video.

[@oges74]

No yellow stuff, but as you said it got your mind off things and a pretty nice location too

[@DirtFishMish]

Yeah, it worked wonders for clearing the mind. So many awesome sounds of nature in a place like that. Cheers :)

[@silvermad1]

Looks like an awesome place

[@getdownanddirtyprospecting]

Great try Mish I find that most creeks and gullies u need to get on bedrock or scrape the clay to get any colour as there might not have flood gold in the gravel cheers Glenno.

[@DirtFishMish]

I must admit Glenno, soon as I got to the bottom of the hill and saw all the leaf litter and light gravels I knew I was in for a battle! The bush was too dense to go looking for bedrock, especially given the poor phone reception (emergency contact just had GPS for this particular entry point). There was some blue clay about, I tried to shovel the top layer of it here and there just in case without luck :) cheers mate.

[@ronsdigginthemidwest5502]

Looks like a perfect way to spend a day! Gorgeous spot!

[@DirtFishMish]

I felt so very relaxed after this day, it was good for the soul! Thanks Ron!

[@scottconsidine8303]

Great video Mish it is a great spot there you just need to find that lost gold seem that is there somewhere 👍👍🍺🍺

[@DirtFishMish]

I reckon it's deeper down - this area was pretty piled up with gravel and leaf litter! Still made for a great day out. Cheers mate.

[@geddesjimmy]

Beautiful scenery Mish, have you thought about using your metal detector before panning? You never know you might find a nugget or two that way.

[@DirtFishMish]

This area was too inaccessible to take both sets of kit 😊 but it would absolutely be a consideration in easier terrain!

[@peterb3772]

Thanks for showing the spectacular scenery, Mish. Sorry you didn't find any of the yellow stuff. Many years ago, on a camping trip to Lake Tali Karng I just used a lit match to get rid of those annoying leeches. They soon quickly fall off.

[@DirtFishMish]

Win some, lose some, but boy I felt so calm after a day out in this spot. So very peaceful. Thanks for the tip!!

[@rodwilson2114]

well done finding the place l have explored that place over several years, only ever found tiny spects don't go there in the wet its australian bush and comes with leeches by the dozen. just a tip if you go please take your rubbish home with you, the locals with love you

[@jimmymalone3494]

Awesome video Mish I enjoyed your video.Good luck to you.

[@DirtFishMish]

Thanks mate!

[@ShadesofGrAy-at-50]

Hi Mish :) Wow what an amazing environment you was in :) Sometimes you only get one chance to get part of your journey stored on the device you are using, which can be a bit like roulette if your walking uneven and sketchy ground. Glad you made it out of the gully, as was wondering if the damp foliage, may have acted like walking on ice when going up in that amount of rain, also i hope you had enough coffee left for a cuppa before heading off to find some more coffee tokens as you deffo looked exhausted :) Safe travels Mish :)

[@DirtFishMish]

There was enough solid terrain and tree roots under the leaf litter to provide texture for climbing back up, and I made sure I had boots with very good tread for the conditions. I slept very, VERY well that night, lol. Cheers!

[@markdaniels4099]

Hey Mish keep looking, it will happen. I’ve followed your for years now, beach detecting ect. I’ve done a lot of gold prospecting. Both detecting and panning. I live in Nth Eastern Vic and have done a lot of panning around Gaffneys Creek, Woods Point ect with great results. Would love to show you a few places and most of pointers. Cheers 😊Mark

[@DirtFishMish]

Thanks Mark! If I ever make an extended trip to a region and don't already have a full itinerary I will definitely do some sort of shout-out to see who's around. Definitely hoping to pan a little more here and there when the opportunities present themselves. Cheers mate :)

[@lisar8347]

Great work Mish - I enjoyed this video - hope there is more

[@DirtFishMish]

Thanks mate - my lil' community has been so wonderful about it, so I'm sure I can go on another random adventure at some stage!!

[@lisar8347]

@@DirtFishMish hope so ! Good to see - everyone needs to start somewhere and I hope you encourage people to have a go.

[@skyedancer3106]

Hi Mish, what an awesome adventure for you and us. I loved it, would love to see more, just not the leeches. They creep me out.😂 How's the hsnd? Sorry you struck out. Maybe another time. I wonder what you might of found, if you detected down there? Take care and stay safe till next time. ❤

[@DirtFishMish]

Hand was fine as it didn't latch on properly, thank goodness! I'm not fussed that I didn't find anything because it was SUCH a peaceful day out and I felt so relaxed afterwards too. Maybe the detector might've had a chance - I'd probably take one in there if I had a gear assistant with me, hehe. Cheers!

[@Goldandtravel]

You go girl yay well done 👌👌

[@DirtFishMish]

Thanks buddy! Might be better luck over your way though, lol!

[@Goldandtravel]

@@DirtFishMish absolutely

[@shaunstratton8717]

Cool mish😊😊😊😊😊 I use bushman's down in Tassie it also helps reduce the itchyness 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@DirtFishMish]

I had Bushman's in the car and forgot to apply it, so I definitely won't forget next time!! Thanks Shaun!

[@shaunstratton8717]

You can also spray it into the leeches even if they are sucking and it will make them let go

[@southpaw13100]

Really enjoyed this video such a diverse climate than Northern California. We don’t have leeches but will probably be checking for them next time I’m out after this video 😂

[@DirtFishMish]

I was so very paranoid for the rest of the day, there was even one on my pants when I sat back down in the car! I've gotten some great tips from viewers about dealing with them on the next trip. Cheers!

[@arthurgolddigger7336]

Nice one M, I have a photo of myself and family on those falls, as for gold it's very deep but when you hit a good spot you can pull up some nice chunks and wire gold. All the best cheers A 🙂

[@DirtFishMish]

Mmmm that confirms my suspicion that the spot was far too loaded with surface stuff to get down to any decent heavies, not a piece of bedrock in sight but there were very few access points to the creek as everything is massively overgrown right now. Was still a fun spot to hide for the day. Cheers A!!

[@PAPOLE1]

Hi Mish yes finally looking for that nugget I really hope you find that gold nugget goodluck to you. Wow nature is beautiful thier thankyou for the video while watch I noticed you could have took your pinpointer to check the dirt you pulled out to check for metal just a thought

[@DirtFishMish]

Thanks Papole, I doubt the pinpointer would pick up the very small bits of gold that I would expect in this location. It is not an area known for large nuggets anymore. Cheers!

[@aurangzebkhan6007]

V love ❤❤❤❤❤ all vedios of of u

[@5EMSVERIGE]

❤️❤️

[@talcadetector4018]

Hola amiga, lindo lugar para detectar y para la aventura, saludos cordiales desde chile 🙋‍♂️🇨🇱👍👏🤝💍⛏️🗝️💞💞

[@gavinhogg6552]

Some rubber gloves and some "bushman's" bug spray.... Certainly something different for you, thanks for the video Mish

[@DirtFishMish]

The Bushman's was in the car - I'll remember to apply next time! Cheers!

[@frackcenturion]

always have a ciggie lighter on you 👍 great adventure by the way cheerz from Bendigo 👍

[@DirtFishMish]

Good tip!! Thanks mate.

[@clintonr9804]

I was hoping for at least one sinker!

[@DirtFishMish]

lol... if I found a sinker here I would be seriously impressed, and a little bit confused!!

[@afailedsystem]

I live near there, try Waratah Bay Area.

[@DirtFishMish]

Thanks for the tip!

[@aurangzebkhan6007]

Hey Mish good morning

[@ArmChair_Operator]

Is that the minelab pan set?! I bought that same one not too long ago

[@DirtFishMish]

Well spotted! I picked up their kit when travelling home from interstate some months ago, I've got those and also both sizes of the Turbopan which I'm sure I'll use in a future adventure. Cheers!

[@i_dig_it_melbourne]

What an amazing site. So lush and green. Watching was giving me a little anxiety though, that was a steep gully. 😳 Do you ever feel affraid or uncomfortable going to places on your own? Especially from a safety point or do you feel safe knowing your emergencies have your co-ordinates?

[@DirtFishMish]

I'm glad you enjoyed the trek! 😄 I used to wander off like this as a little kid while camping and Dad would go off and fish, so it's very much in the DNA. The adult me, however, is smart enough to use GPS technology and pack appropriate emergency kits. 😂 I'll generally designate a time that I need to report in by, and if my contact for the day hasn't heard from me by that time then further action will be taken. Cheers!!

[@bigchief2331]

Can you teach me gold panning some time , love to give it a go

[@DirtFishMish]

I'm a relative newbie myself, Chief - used to pan some 30+ years ago when on holiday with my Dad, but I'm learning it all over again. I only get to the goldfields every 3mths or so, but I'll try to give it a decent go on my next trip! 😊 I definitely recommend Vo-Gus Prospecting if you want to watch someone who really knows his craft. Cheers mate.

[@leeclyma]

Can’t see my comment from last night! Hopefully they aren’t all visible as I’ll write another.. 😜 Great Video Mish! Nature is awesome! The surrounding views were amazing! Gold next time 😃😃

[@DirtFishMish]

I think YT ate it because it's not even in my 'held for review' section! Did you cause controversy?? lol. It's such a pretty spot here, I'm keen to check out more places like this for sure. Cheers Lee :)

[@leeclyma]

@@DirtFishMish ha, no controversy at all 😳 Just the same as I wrote here virtually! YT ate the other 2 aswell 😂 I went and cleared my cookies and this comment stayed! 😃😃

[@leeclyma]

I just have to tell you my tshirt story 😫 So because our tshirts must be a smaller size compared to the USA! I didn’t need the chunky size I ordered 😂 But.. it is a nice warm nightie 😂😂

[@leeclyma]

I will buy a smaller size sometime in the future so I can actually wear it while detecting 😃

[@DirtFishMish]

@@leeclyma oh my 😂 well if it makes you feel any better, I use a minelab top as PJ’s! 🤣

[@aurangzebkhan6007]

Hey Mishi

[@susanbdusan2785]

Also, did you find any other leeches on you?

[@DirtFishMish]

Just one more that I found on my pants leg when I sat in the car! None on me personally, thank goodness.

[@sierraneblina1388]

How did you manage to get the leach off your wrist!?😅

[@DirtFishMish]

It hadn't fully latched on, so I was able to flick it off with a stick after a few attempts. :)

[@downunderdandiving3357]

💙🤿🇦🇺

[@bryanolier6775]

Looks like rain forest . Gold panning never did that .

[@DirtFishMish]

It has a tropical feel, just a whole lot colder!! lol. The gold rush here was very short, less than a year in the 1870's, a couple of rich pockets but they dried up fast. Some locals still find specks here and there but they'd be a lot more attuned with the right spots to look. Cheers Bryan :)

[@bryanolier6775]

@@DirtFishMish what is the temperature there ? High 90s here .

[@DirtFishMish]

@@bryanolier6775 in Fahrenheit, this day would’ve been in the mid-50’s - quite cold. I’m on the southern edge of mainland Australia. 😊

[@aurangzebkhan6007]

How are you Mishi

[@acs6007]

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[@metindalga9421]

Türkiye'den selamlar kolay gelsin

[@robertshappenings5481]

Maybe it was there, but it was too small to see it with your naked Eye.

[@davidraines1380]

If everyone tells the truth they spend more days like this than they do finding gold.

[@DirtFishMish]

Well, this is very true, so showcasing the other benefits of a day out (the peace and beauty of the environment - maybe not the leeches) is super important. I had a little luck with panning recently, but it wasn't a filming session unfortunately. I'll try to show a photo in a related video sometime. :)

[@markstevenson3880]

Agree with (jeffholmes 1362) below Aerogard Tropical spray for the clothes and roll-on for exposed skin. $12 to $9 respectively. Used it across 3 continents during sport competitions. PS never try and pull a leech off, the old aero /salt , some ladies even use perfume (alcohol base) but I wouldn't. LOL

[@DirtFishMish]

Awesome, I'll make sure I apply it liberally next time! Thanks mate.

[@aurangzebkhan6007]

Mish who is the man of beard He is looking very beautiful Because i have beard on my face. Because i am a muslim We are apprecitation of beard

[@Doc314]

Your on the wrong forum sunshine

[@keithdrower9120]

You are awesome. So positive. !

[@DirtFishMish]

I try to be :) Thank you.

[@marcshea8921]

Well the leaches always make memories you don't forget! 🏞️🌧️ (I'm sure the real hunt was for more leaches when you got home 😂)

[@DirtFishMish]

I actually cut some footage from the very end of the hunt, when I sat back down in my car there was another one on my pants leg. 😳 Straight to a rinse as soon as I got home, lol!!