Finding $1000 Worth of Gold Every Day

I’m out here camped in the wild reaches of Tasmania’s West coast, searching for alluvial gold. In my last episode I found several cracks which were packed full of small nuggets.
Today I'll be heading downstream, to work some of the crevices that are otherwise unsnipable. The gold will be shiny, chunky, and plentiful, but will I be able to beat my last trips tally of over 22 grams?

[@insidebendprospecting]

Man even without the gold it's such a beautiful little creek, perfect bench for camping under the ferns. Thanks for sharing Rob!

[@johanv4668]

yes that i wanted to say,. i just found this channel. and the movie quality etc is very good. and the gold too. but the nature is amazing very nice for camping etc. all the best.

[@TheDogGoesWoof69]

What color are Australian women’s nipples?

[@shallnotbeinfringedupon202]

I'm so glad to see you are still making videos. Living vicariously through your adventures every time you post. Thank you.

[@chrisgolfer7528]

Well done Rob, pleased to see that you had a great reward for the hard work you put in. Your excitement on finding the shovel just shows your dedication to the history of Tasmania.

[@chrisclayton739]

Watching this is very therapeutic. I think the uplifting music at the end is a nice touch, I didn't mind the music in the previous videos but this feels like a nice compromise. Either way, keep up the good work, I always get a little burst of excitement when I see you have a new video out.

[@jonathanhodgkin6546]

Fantastic,nature, history and your good self obviously having a great time,no wonder you slept in such a peaceful place,thanks again for the adventure🎉❤😊

[@ETr4d3]

9:10 - my fav game as a kid playing in the stream - creating dams, 30 years old memories just surfaced :)

[@Crabby007]

I always wonder when they're painting they don't have a pan underneath the panto catch any that may have fallen while they were painting I don't understand why not have another pan underneath

[@user-ry6gt6ei7b]

I see how you use your pan; not just you but Levi & other young fellas. When I first started out with my steel pan all they had was an indented ring an inch from the top edge. The emphasis was put on the constant swirling action of the material in the pan & the gold would be difficult to lose. When plastic pans came out (I still have my original one) they had concave steps on one side like yours does. Rob, you can work the material harder in the pan if it's moving because the gold will always stay at the bottom, irrespective of heavy sands, after all, gold is 24 times heavier than water by volume. Try swirling Rob, truly really. Great shows btw, regards Paul BB FNQld

[@TheSharkGirls]

"Enough of that!". LOL agree. Taking living vicariously to a new degree. Thanks for sharing Rob.

[@TANJAT24]

Woow

[@andrewgroom1806]

Miners moss is good for small gold that gets trapped. Try dream mat or one of the others that have larger holes. A shower curtain works well to dam a small creek - weighs little and is quicker than rock walls. Your pan has riffles - use them. Learn to top tap and back wash the magnetite - you lose less gold. Hope that helps.

[@dahlonegaprospector7012]

I love the high quality zoom in camera you use, gives me the gold fever even more seeing the nuggs so clear

[@placercountyprospecting]

Right on, every time I watch your videos when you're sniping and seeing the gold you find. I always wondered what it would be like to run a sluice on those creeks . Now I know. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@rickymarino1208]

saying yes without saying yup.lol

[@BRUSHYSURFING]

good story Rob, thanks. next time you sluice block out underneath it and on the immediate sides of it- especially with your sieve throwaways. lots of flow loss was happening right around the sluice itself.love your work!

[@BRUSHYSURFING]

btw, i was a pond and waterfall builder for many years and right around and underneathe the top of the falls is generally where all the flow loss occurs.

[@TANJAT24]

Wooow

[@cheesynuts4291]

I love the videos brother. Thanks for sharing the adventures with us!

[@wayneberry8703]

Great work, Rob 👍🏼. That is hard work and dedication to bring home your bounty, mate.

[@aischaparker9471]

far out, Good On You Rob! awesome effort. thankyou for sharing

[@bellza6027]

Nice work Rob. I'm surprised you and Levi don't do more sluicing on your trips. There's plenty of nice inside bends on your journeys but you guys know the rivers better than us. Thanks for sharing your journey

[@SavageProspecting]

Unreal, it just keeps paying out🙌 Congratulations👌

[@craigparry5648]

👍well done ,love the description of the larger bits, could see everyone. Over two thirds of an ounce can't be laughed at.

[@rodneymiddleton1044]

Ripper weekend Rob well done mate yes, it is so cool coming across old time relics wherever they be. Stay safe.

[@kevincrain7499]

Gold fever will ruin this river once the word is out. I would keep location a total secret even if you're far from the west coast of Tasmania. There's almost 600,000 thousand people that live there that would want a piece of that action. Exciting video to watch.

[@MW-nOttawa]

You'd be surprised but there's more gold still to be found than has been mined in all of human history. In 1900 the entire world's supply was something ridiculously small like 500 million ounces. Since then I think we're probably up around 5 billion ounces but who knows. Also you'd be surprised how lazy people are these days and skeptical. They won't go do the work themselves and they certainly won't help you do it. I speak from experience.

[@kynan.bonnice]

just amazing storytelling and cinematography

[@SECRETCREEKPROSPECTING1776]

Magical filming Rob, the foliage and picturesque shots were phenomenal to see on the big screen. That amazing piece of history found of the old timers digging tool was epic. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and passion with us mate. Stay strong and golden my friend. Do you have any merchandise with your logo on them. 🫶👊💪🇺🇸⚒️⚒️⚒️⚒️

[@TANJAT24]

Woow

[@forbiddenground07]

Well done mate, I would have ran the sluice a little deeper and your looking for a V waterline to pull in evenly at the top end. It’s hard work and loads more equipment to drag around panning, sluicing, and highbanking. Saying that I have done for 15 years and now only less than a year I have found more Gold snipping in one year than 15 years with all the equipment. Much easier on the body too. Love your videos rob. 🙌🏻👍

[@guillermodelnoche]

Love the way you filmed the tally at the end! Great gold!

[@OpenSpaceWellness]

Great haul!! Thanks for sharing 🙏❤️🌲

[@jonrussell739]

He calculated this in Australian dollars as a disclaimer. Really cool haul. Thanks for sharing!

[@WelshmanAbroad]

Incredible, Mr. Rob! I swear, you should have 743k subscribers not 74,3k! The world needs to see your unique perspective on Tasmania - it is truly captivating. I love your gold trips and the recent film-style posts that you've shared with us are just breathtaking. Keep up the incredible work, young man! It's an honour to be able to live your adventures! Best wishes, always. ~~ Ray

[@jimmylarge1148]

For sure. Rob way way cooler/better/harder than pauly, Dan Hurd, and their gang. Rob definitely deserves all their subs.

[@mtlassen1992]

Gold is actually 3.7 times heavier than magnetite(black sand). I like to keep my water level at least half as deep as the sides of my sluice, and flowing at a rate of about 2 seconds in and out. If the black sand is getting washed out, then lift up the outflow end to slow it down a bit. I also like to use a glass jar as a way to view what is in the sluice clearly. Can't wait to get back at it in N. California.

[@InJusticeAustralia]

Wowzer! I learnt so much here! Thanks for sharing!❤

[@MrAllstar]

Thats an incredible video and really well shot well done dude 🤜🤘

[@ozziepete55]

What a fascinating trip. I think the scenery is just as eye watering as the gold. Well done on a great trip.

[@MrErik038]

Thank you for making the video! It was funn to watch. Greetings from holland

[@howardlowry6412]

Great episode! Reminded me of Tom Massie's old Gold Fever program!

[@jjmckay6man1]

gotta get that blueberry bounce going on lol.

[@bethbowers4655]

Rob, you’re an artist. i i live your videos for the way YOU make them. I love the artistry you bring that few others do. You make documentaries, not short 15 minute youtube videos. Use your music. Ignore the neadrathols who have never experienced the beauty of your artistry. Keep exploring, keep sharing what you find. Most of all keep sharing in Your own way. You are spectacular at it!

[@Biglukedozerlife70]

Thanks Andy been doing it hard lately, separated from my wife august and lost my best friend 3 months later. Good of you to put it out there,thanks for the ride

[@arthurgolddigger7336]

Woohoo been looking forward to this one Rob

[@Rob.Parsons]

Thanks mate enjoy

[@janetchang7219]

@@Rob.Parsons You calculated your find on 24K but native gold is not pure, range approximately 20-22K worth a bit less but still nice prospecting !

[@rumpig845]

Weigh-ins Rock, thanks 😊. Nice work again 👍. Cheers 🍻

[@TANJAT24]

You are indeed an expert when it comes to forests and looking for gold. I salute you, a profession from Indonesia, friend, warm greetings

[@scottowens1535]

As soon as you said coffee I hit pause 😊. Between interested and old I forgot 😂. Coffee ya,ya that's it coffee!🎉🎉🎉 Good morning and nice job Rob 👍 Such a beautiful place, it reeks of ancient...

[@ruffusdawes8203]

Rob, has anyone ever told you that you are a legend? Well... you are a legend mate.

[@Lancelot.666]

Well done my brother. That sure looks like alot cooler way of finding gold than swinging a detector over here in Western Australia's 40 plus heat at the moment..😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@williammccolpin5967]

Bro I'm sure you figured this out by now, but you can use the riffles on your Pan to help ensure you keep as much gold in your pan when washing away. The smooth parts are mainly finishing areas. If you did not know this I hope it helps😁

[@THEDRAGONBOOSTER8]

Great videos. All the best from Oatlands, Tassie..

[@adrianthered9876]

Bro love your vids so glad you hitting it big

[@LocknessRides]

Hope you’re all right! Waiting for another video! Love the channel

[@rodgeorge7244]

Awesome Rob not a bad haul in a magic place keep them coming.

[@davidhakes3884]

Excellent , so Happy for you. Hey Rob Look up Pocket hunting in the quartz I learned from an Old timer for almost 300K worth in one set of pockets.

[@lawrencehopkins5658]

I love how it's a survival video and gold hunting lol some of the most videos I watch lol

[@andypandyAU.6669]

Nice haul mate, I think you need to sharpen your scraper pick tip! Worn it out! Also you need to refine your panning technique, the riffles use them. Use a big stick or log to direct your water flow/dam wall. Cheers mate enjoy seeing you back out there. ❤it😊

[@Bumper1974]

Your Killin it mate well done!

[@johnnyboyce4914]

Great video, i feel like a skinny stainless wire brush would help to dislodge nuggies or clean out the crevices

[@bogachum]

Definitely woodboogers watching you out there in that forest !! Awesome stuff though wish I could find gold in Pennsylvania!! Be careful out there sir keep finding them nugs!!

[@danieldeanmasterfinisher4715]

Love the videos mate, drop the end of the sluice down for more flow , ideally you want a 9 to 11 degree drop. I’m a bit worried you’re going to cause a mad rush of people to crash that pristine forest. Never lets them know what your true take is , we won’t mind , keeping your personal safety first. There are too many crazy people in this world today. (Like Levi) lol😂 God bless , stay safe and keep it Shiny 🍻

[@user-ry6gt6ei7b]

Agree, drop the base of the sluice. It doesn't matter if the leading edge fins are slightly cutting the water because it's the water you need. Tip the bottom down. You are finding gold in a fast flowing creek, don't forget that it's the water that shows you the gold in the first place. I put more 'humps' in my sluice to create low pressure points. Good luck Paul BB FNQld

[@hunglo4u2]

Hey Rob, another great video. I think an old miner cached some of his gear in that spot and left the shovel that way to make it easy to find when he came back. Just a thought. Might be fun to metal detect around that spot and see if any thing else cool pops out. Cheers and thanks for sharing your adventures. Can't hunt for gold like that in Texas, I am jealous as hell! LOL

[@insolentstickleback3266]

Epic trip, as usual your filming and editing are so appreciated. 👍🏻💥🍔

[@stlrsmike]

At 19:22 that piece has a face on it. Nice to see you out there again Rob, keep up the good fight.

[@modelb9332]

Congratulations! Looks like a good time!

[@Chemiolis]

Ohh yeahh been waiting for you to get to using that sluice box, this is my therapy

[@jimnorthland2903]

Great trip, fine chunky gold bits! I thought those orchids were only on Flinders.

[@MetallyCorrupted]

Wow, that is some very Very nice gold! Nice haul!

[@christ510]

I love your office, watching from sunny california,

[@jjrrloveschichi]

I enjoy watching your video. Great!

[@cptlooney]

I remember my River prospecting days. The wetsuit wasn't due to temperature, but stopping march flies from stinging my arse and back. Do you run a 3mm or 5mm suit? Some suits can really cut in depending how you sit and lean over.

[@ChrisFrench-NWAwithchris]

Great gold mate. For as much as I am in to gold I definitely live in the wrong area lol. Again great gold. Totally Epic for sure.

[@699hazard]

Great Haul Rob! Youd be able to stop working and rely on gold prospecting 2 days a week if you could reliably find that much

[@somone1437]

he will until people come or maybe after months or years

[@lousypirate]

My compliments on the underwater camera work, looks clearer than the air!

[@jamessparks1625]

Faster flow for sluice id say its also about angle and water flow helps it not get clogged so flakes dont flutter out

[@BlackshacksBushcraft]

Awesome haul mate. Well done.

[@suzanneburkle4302]

So I come home from work and this is so relaxing.

[@WestCoastGoldProspecting]

I would definitely do a weigh in on each video. Stay tuned for part two is really annoying to most viewers. You did great and got some beautiful gold to boot.

[@scottk1525]

Blows my mind that you can spend all day working on such little food.

[@brendaschade9932]

Another awesome 31 minutes 💯 Thank you The only downside for me is when the music plays louder than your voice. I love the nature sounds. The music does tend to drown out your voice.

[@jimgriffiths9071]

Really interesting footage. Curious if you brought the old shovel home for your collection.

[@lckhai9623]

Shovel’s the number 1 cruel piece of evidence in a crime. During a confession, tells em EXACTLY where it is for deal…. NO DEAL! 😳

[@richardraby6266]

If that shovel really is 100 yrs old then it is a great find and souvenir for you. I'm amazed at the preservation as I'm assuming it's a temperate rain-forest climate? A minor miracle for iron/steel to survive that long outdoors? Please publish your research / dating results on this lovely piece of history. And keep living the dream!

[@barthanes1]

That shovel looks useful. You could tune it back up and find some more gold with it.

[@cyberhype5495]

Gold prices are Sky-Rocketing 💰

[@secretstreamsandfeverdreams]

Awesome vid as usual mate.

[@mikewhittemorejr]

this is some awesome footage

[@susanturcotte3176]

I love watching your videos, Rob. They are calming and relaxing whether you're prospecting in or out of the water. The unique beauty of nature runs through all of us to a certain extent. I imagine myself listening to the birds, while watching the water for hours. Thanks for sharing this with all of us. As far as the gold you find, it's impressive every time you 'name' the nuggets and weigh them. I guessed over the biggest nugget's weight at 1.5 grams. It is very difficult for me to guess a weight based on a view through a camera's lens and the colors of the water. Which actually is the basis for my question (no one can call it a stupid question because I am asking it 🤔). Why is the waters of Tazmania so clear, yet so yellow? I'm screaming at my phone for you to see a piece of gold, when it wasn't, and vice versa. So, why is the water stained? Iron? I would love to know. In the meantime, I send blessings from Alabama ❤️

[@thomaskilla2210]

I would guess tannins from leaves branches etc

[@harveypaterson15]

It was an enjoyable watch as per usual. I keep meaning to ask you. Over here in the uk we call the small stones Gravel. And I keep hearing you say Gravels. Is this a local dialect thing or just all over Taz

[@traday123]

My fave moment has got to be your reaction as you dropped that speckled egg.

[@jsl5570]

Nice gold. Is it legal to use a small suction dredge? You could really clean up wilh a 3" or even 2" backpacker dredge.

[@Mr.Monster1313]

You ever think of going to NZ and doing the same thing? Would be a cool adventure..i enjoyed the video...😀👍

[@user-jo7ux6mf9x]

Peter and Donna from Corrina love your videos keep up the good work,

[@tthabane3]

woow, so much gold man, i will join you there soon

[@ontariocbclub]

Ok, you convinced me... Now I have to buy a plane ticket, from Toronto...

[@BlackwellManagement]

perfect place to have a pin point metal detector good job!

[@MrG77]

Rob great video mate. I have a question for you. Will there be gold in Scottish rivers.???

[@4ninesfinesilver315]

Aussie Rob, giving Pioneer Pauly a for his money . Awesome to see another Aussie kicking goals.🤠👍

[@rfbftp123]

Dont speak too soon, Pauly has been in New Zealand the past few weeks, and I'm sure he has found quite a bit 😉

[@jimmylarge1148]

@@rfbftp123pauly is kind of a douche. Why he give himself vampire teeth like that? To be super cool? Rob is immensely better/cooler than pauly. Pauly would never work this hard to do anything.

[@rfbftp123]

@@jimmylarge1148 you gay bro? I never even thought about the 2 like that, thats weird man. I was talking about gold.

[@jimmylarge1148]

@@rfbftp123 yep super gay. Ur so good at figuring everything out! I was talking abt how Rob should have way more subs than those other guys. Sorry I wasn’t taking abt what YOU wanted me to talk abt killer, I’ll do better in the future! In the meantime stay super cool, and way better than everyone else. It’s a good look for u! Much gay love to you ❤️ friend.

[@jimmyjones2426]

Rob, I have an amateur question: When panning, why do you use the smooth side of the pan and not the side with the coarse steps?

[@dangeroustoman]

The corse side is mainly used for finer gold. Nuggets you don't need to trap in the grooves. But at the same time it's just how you like doing it. There are plenty of vids on how to pan.

[@209turtleboy]

On your sluice box, aim at one inch drop per foot of sluice. If you run a 4 ft or 1.2 meters you would have 4" or 10.16 cm drop.

[@larrylongprong5219]

Smashed it mate.

[@cacogenicist]

Looks like coastal Pacific Northwest of the USA to me -- until I see the tree ferns and the podocarps, and other remnants of Gondwana. 😊 ... bet there are some interesting _Psilocybe_ species up in there. Wish we still had some streams like that here in Oregon, gold-wise. Much larger population = hammered streams. Closest drainage like that to me would probably be in some very remote part of B.C.

[@johnberry1107]

WOW. That's $375,000 per year. Keep it up there fella. Stay safe

[@48thstateprospecting]

29:27 I’ll guess 1.12 g back to the vid…well I got lucky on that one lol I’m never that close great couple of days in the beautiful tassie wilderness not enough flow in the sluice for sure and I reckon you realized it’s a lot more work than sniping lol (different muscle set anyway) thanks for sharing see you on the next one 👍🏼👊🏼

[@briananderson8733]

Nice job. Good filming. Golden video.

[@nopelindoputraperkasa5869]

Best gold discovery, friend Very useful and inspiring ...Good luck Greeting from Indonesian traditional gold prospecting 🇮🇩⚒️⛏️💎😍😍💗👍👍

[@JorgeRodriguez-iq7vb]

You should metal detect that whole area. I would. If I ever get to Tasmania, I'll get in touch with you to see if we can explore together.

[@LuciferMorningstar-wk8qu]

Just caught yourself a subscriber. Wandered over to your channel after a Dan Hurd video.

[@hundun5604]

Why am I watching this? We don't have gold in the rivers here in The Netherlands. 😄 Anyway, I must say it's quite relaxing, watching this video. 👍🏻 I think it's the sound of the water.