Find Better Gold! - Look right there!

[@thirstfast1025]

I understand how people might get antsy when you're not seeing much in your pan only a few meters away from where you were getting good gold, but it's valuable to show people how big the difference between being in the "right" spot and being not quite in the "right" spot can be. Plus, it never hurts to explore. That's how you find the "right" spots! Cheers!

[@FiveStringCommando]

At 1352, you lost an ordinary rock. 😂

[@bobsch-gd6ze]

I saw that too ;)

[@Livnin5D]

😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ferdburphel2076]

Nawww......It was definitely gold👍

[@edwardlangdon9256]

Black diamonds for sure.

[@littlejonathorn6860]

The Heard Squad is here Dan!!!!!! Awesome video!!!! Love learning about different rocks and minerals!!!

[@Mike-br8vb]

Great video 💎Dan! I'm glad you tried the other side, just to see. If you don't try, you'll never know. 🙌🏻🇨🇦

[@dannysulyma6273]

Nice seeing you in nice warm sunshine as we dry out from the weeks rain on the coast.

[@4streegrrrl601]

and days of cold and snow in Prince George! lol

[@daveg-Vancouver_Island]

Think he said this was filmed at the end of September but it’s been nasty on the coast, mountains are getting lots of snow!

[@justinn2621]

Thanks for finding Black Sands... As I know you found the Gold$... 💛💟

[@1983zoe]

Oh wow those views! I always wonder if people like Dan realise how lucky they are to live somewhere like that, just beautiful.

[@buckaroomanreh]

Water looks perfect for a sniping vid with Pauly. You to work great together and both put out great videos thanks Dan.

[@Danhurd]

No snipable bedrock here.

[@toddrodgers5108]

It is always a good time watching you. Blessings

[@georgeearls3338]

If your going to throw rocks, you should not forget to let go. Or in my case moving a stack of steel blanks, don't for get to move them out from under them. I learned the hard way too.

[@krystinnahardin3641]

Love your videos. As you know, there are people out there who just love to complain. Keep being you! Your positivity glows,!

[@Sticks017]

Your gold panning videos are the best!

[@BeardOperator]

I live down here in the mountains in Western North Carolina. Hurricane Helene destroyed our entire region. All the creeks and rivers look like rotorooters bored them out and made most of the rivers and creeks make completely new paths. I’ve wondered if after events like this, does the massive amounts of water expose more gold to find? I’ve been thinking about trying my luck here and trying to do a little panning.

[@TheSilverSphincter69]

You can do research online to see if that area is a gold producing area. If it is walk up the creeks and look for quartz veins

[@WhytePip]

Big storms called Gully Rakers can move a lot of material. Grab your pan. 🍀

[@kerrihansen2413]

Caring so much, as recovery is still ongoing and people are still in tents! Here's to heavy pans for all WNC folks! 💙💙💙

[@rayt8980]

Really enjoy your videos, Dan. Every pan is an adventure, whether you find a little or a lot. Keeping it real. Thanks for sharing.

[@PeterSmith-qb1sj]

Happy Thanksgiving Dan

[@kevinpranger440]

If nothing else, it looks like a great spot to cast a fly or two, in case the pan keeps coming up empty!

[@sirdudeness1386]

Thanks for the vlog Dan! At my local river I’ve been rockhounding since 2021 I always find the agates in abundance in the inside curve.

[@m8s4lif]

I don't think that I have ever seen {Thought I saw, or is it seen.} any gold lost out of your pan, but I have thought that I have seen gold during sniping videos that was left behind. That has usually been done by one of those other fellers. You are right about seeing yellow rocks that just look like gold that just wouldn't be very valuable. Sometimes it doesn't even need to be fool's gold to fool me. Anyway Dan, you have some cool videos. Cool? I was raised in the 60's and 70's. Stay warm and safe this winter.

[@asjamuir5534]

Doing some panning on a river your right Dan the gold doesn't move much once you strat all the material so not a chance of a nug rolling out the pan but it's from a place of love they comment ... Most of the time lol another excellent video checking every spot will narrow down where it's not

[@johncasebeer179]

Fun video, Dan. Thanks for sharing.

[@CatCrazyFamily]

One of my most fav spots, Bromley Rock. Awesome when the ice builds up on the highway side right at the rock. I’ve seen what almost look like icebergs in there lol.. water sure looks low. Thanks for sharing !

[@BH-rx3ue]

The fun you have while doing this is very infectious also, smashing a finger between two hard things? off. always happens to me this time of year sorting through frozen turkeys!

[@VOID_DEATH]

*Hey Dan, I just wanted to say I really enjoy your content! I find it really interesting funny and relaxing when I need a break from my day. Hope you keep making videos for a long time!.*

[@thomascanfield8571]

Feeling all that pain and we still get a laugh out of you! A rare quality to never be mad!

[@Goyahkla100]

Yeah, I would definitely have to fish this first before I did any panning!!! Thanks Dan...

[@OldmanWithaGoldPan-o2g]

100% .. 5:44 if you ever saw the yellow rocks in person… well they’re much different looking than gold.

[@thirstfast1025]

Hey Dan! I'm proud to say that just yesterday I was able to acquire in person a specimen of that _beautiful_ Blue Jay sapphire from Chris at the Silver Cove gem and mineral show here in Thunder Bay. I never would've known about it if it weren't for your video! CHEERS!

[@dshogan6174]

DAN DAN THE TINPAN MAN!!! I havent heard this much BELLYACHING since the last episode of TWO TOES 😂

[@johnhunt1725]

Finding more gold on the inside of a curve as opposed to the outside is more a lesson in fluid dynamics and physics than geology.

[@bobfoster687]

It’s called Geomorphology! The study of geologic landforms and their origin. Yes, fluid mechanics and physics are involved in shaping the Earth’s surface.

[@johnhunt1725]

@@bobfoster687 Actually, we are specifically talking about river morphology, which includes the study of sediment transport and deposition, which is specifically what we are talking about here.

[@Danhurd]

Yes most of my geology lessons are either Physics, Chemistry, geography, or just field experience. But if you think about it what is Geology, but how all those come together in the rock and mineral world.

[@kylegrace4718]

Geology or geography? even though one is not the other they have more in common than not

[@kylegrace4718]

@@johnhunt1725 thats what im talkimg about

[@johnmarino2583]

Fine gold .Wish you luck

[@gyvren]

Good morrow, Dandalf! I’m inquiring as to what the red/orange is across the river. Are those flowers? What kind? Always a pleasure watching you enjoy your favorite hobby. 😉👍💙

[@Spudz76]

Hard to tell but could be en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castilleja Or some blueberry type bushes turn that color in fall.

[@aethelwyrnblack4918]

Pan-dalf 😂

[@gyvren]

@@aethelwyrnblack4918 😂🤣😂🤣

[@brent5832]

This is like year 10 of Dan telling people they can’t see nuggets falling out of the pan. 😂

[@Danhurd]

Still get comments ALL the time

[@lucdaigle2394]

Hi Dan, exciting finding gold isn't it. Not trying to "tell you what to do" but....... I would add another classifier to your pan, I use a 10mm and then a 2mm. You can quickly view the plus 10mm fraction then jig the plus 2mm. It gets really exciting when you flip the screen and get a proper nugget sitting proud on the reject pile. The remaining -2mm is far easier and quicker to pan with less risk of losses.

[@Spudz76]

Covered before, there are literally no nuggets in most of the areas he goes, so that would be an enormous waste of time. Also if there were nuggets they would be on bedrock not in bar gravels.

[@waynequinn3576]

Lost part of my middle finger down to the first joint 50 years ago now, and if you think hitting your finger hurt, it’s nothing compared to the pain you feel if you knock your stumpy. Just a light bump brings more than a few tears.

[@Roborob-x1]

Never question the panning skills of Dan Hurd young ones.

[@robdidur11310]

Love your family friendly show, Dan...!! Don't let the bastards grind you down, brother... you have your health, your family and your passion... and I'm grateful for the glimpse into your truest wealth... 👊✝️🙂 God bless and keep you Dan...!!

[@Luciddreamer007]

“Break on thru to the other side” Dan ! 😂

[@kenfarmer4938]

love your personality and diversity in your different interest in other gems and claims. do you ever prospect in dredge tailing piles?

[@gigigigi4435]

Morning Everyone

[@johnslugger]

*In California we had 300,000 Chinese re-working the rivers over and over again from 1849 to 1933 and you can't find a flake of Gold by just panning in some of the best rivers. Canada is amazingly rich if your finding gold on top like that!*

[@AdamWest-h5z]

I like your videos, the way you educate and put things in laymens terms. Places you go to i have seen similar areas where i live. I live in Vermont where i live there is a map of the area online and it shows where gold has been found. 👍 When the hurricane ripped through Vermont some years back. It opened up new streams and people have been finding gold. Watching your videos gives ne insight on what to look for. Thank you.

[@Retired-e8b]

Love watching you, hello from Norway.😊

[@donaldfitzgerald8950]

Dan, that's why you've got a Prospectors Beard! Lol! ⚒️⛏️⚖️👍🤠

[@Spudz76]

The other "Miner's Moss"

[@harrison4687]

Thanks Dan. I appreciate your videos and learn lots. Keep it up.

[@coyoteaus7378]

Thankyou

[@justinhall6422]

Thanks for point out that it was a drop of water!!! Started wondering what was being censored out...

[@jaxntax5509]

I personally think that if a river or creek is known for gold you can find gold but someone had to do the first pan. Some places along that river or creek will be more likely to have more gold.

[@KittyGonzalez-bc8ee]

Are you sure this isn't a case of .... the grass is always greener????

[@tonysmith5924]

Yeah the couch miners can give you expert advice!🤣🤣🤣

[@kevinreno8436]

Seems like you need to be running a high banker on the other side of the river. Love the video!

[@Brad-x8x4i]

Absolutely great knowledge you share with us Dan . Stuff you just can't learn from a book , only in the field 👍✌️

[@Rick-go2de]

Looking forward to the video from the other side.

[@henrystrickland1256]

Dan, your finger will feel better once it quits hurting!

[@mattrozzz]

Hey dan im curious. Have you ever had your classifier catch a big piece of gold? What is the biggest piece you have found?

[@Mike-br8vb]

Great question!

[@jon2679]

Best gold i find is near roads and bridges my theory is all the digging from the construction brings old gold up to the surface

[@fatbackmiddlebrooks3122]

Thanks Uncle Dan you're the coolest from Loganville Georgia

[@stlrsmike]

My panning buddy smashed her finger exactly how you did. I always tell people to watch out for those rocks, they bite. lol

[@Mrjoshuasjourneyzzz10420]

Sweet Dan!!!

[@jamieflame01]

It's cold here in Denmark too. And it's evening but anyways Good morning Dan❤️

[@lhender]

There’s gold in them there hills!! (I always wanted to say that)

[@StartLivingNow1963]

Thank You Dan Great Video Watching from The East Coast of Canada NB🙂💙👍

[@jeffdelan5124]

When Dan Hurd says its not much, but you pan in the northeastern US and thats bigger than any pan you'll ever see😊 As always another great episode!

[@Alondro77]

I've been panning material out of an ancient and heavily weathered glacial moraine in Bordentown, near the Delaware River. I've finally found the true core material... and my last bucket of material had.... 60 PIECES OF GOLD IN IT!!! .... ... All about the size of dandruff flakes. :P But at least there were 60 of them! ;D

[@barto6577]

@@Alondro77 Time for a highbanker.

[@OldmanWithaGoldPan-o2g]

Yeah here in Ohio those pans that Dan did are pretty darn good.

[@Alondro77]

@@barto6577 I'd have to bring in a tanker truck for the water! There's no natural water source nearby. Closest is a muddy little stream 1/2 a mile away.

[@garydhaese7318]

Thanks again Dan for another great video!

[@joeolson9763]

Here in Wisconsin we would be THRILLED to find what you got in each pan!

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

Telling Dan he needs to “work on his panning skills” is like telling Picasso he needs to work on his painting!!

[@josephcormier5974]

Thanks Dan for sharing this great video with us six stars

[@ADHDVLOGS]

Could you take one of those cheap inflatable Kayaks along, then you could go from side to side, the river didn't look so wide where you were?

[@Danhurd]

would be quicker to drive arround

[@barrypreston7724]

GOLD is GOLD. no matter the bits. They all eventually had up to a fun Time, and money of course 😊

[@TrustJesus100]

Like always, another great video Dan!! We're down in Vegas till the 27th, than heading down to the phoenix area, hoping to spend some time in the desert Metal detecting for nuggets...wish me luck! Byeee 😂 Ps...could use your expertise down here. Lol

[@watchvideos9104]

Dan real question! Since it’s started to get cold out, what type of socks do you wear??? Cotten,wool,etc.

[@SpecialDeFX]

@ 3:18 comes the 'Dan Hurd look" Where out of context, it looks like he is claim jumping and scouting around for the real owners of the claim! lol J/k Dan Great video as always, thanks you for all the great videos!

[@RAWoutdoor]

Takes me a whole year to find as much gold as these guys find in one day..

[@AlvinUselton]

I wish one day to have the pleasure of spending time with you panning for gold and enjoying the beauty of nature your blessed with. Best wishes and warm regards from FT WORTH TEXAS.

[@GREEKEXPLORERS]

Amazing video!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@williamvandenberg2295]

Hey! You were there on my birthday, happy 66th to me

[@Silvereagledude]

Good stuff, Daniel!

[@ratdetecting4780]

Getting my "Dan Hurd panning fix"😎

[@kmagnussen1052]

Could you do a demonstration with glass ware how the gold is so much denser that anything else? Simulate panning.

[@mcchuggernaut9378]

Well, I am SURE you have considered this, but... Do you have a pair of trout fishing waders? There are waterproof pairs that come up all the way to your armpits, and you could maybe have waded that river and stayed dry. I don't know how deep it was, but it looked like there were enough rocks in narrow places to cross it with good waders. I've crossed similar rivers fishing for trout in W.V. in the U.S. - I know, I know, you don't always have the right equipment with you at all times. But keeping a pair of high waders in your truck might be a good idea.

[@Danhurd]

I wear them all the time, this river is up to 6 feet dep in the middle

[@M3bully]

My dog was very concerned when you hurt your finger. 😊

[@clasvirhodes4969]

I wish my favorite gold panners (HIP BEE EXPLORERS) would meet up with my second place favorite… the great Dan Hurd

[@steven_ewen]

I wonder if there were better deposits up higher on the bank. When you prospected the other bank, the river was higher . Thanks for sharing Dan. Cheers from Australia

[@Danhurd]

Higher up was all road fill

[@steven_ewen]

@Danhurd ahh yes! You did mention the road fill push in the video. Thanks for your reply.

[@monadiloka]

Probably a dumb question, and is explained in another video, but is that black sand you are washing away is iron sand, or just some black rocks grinded down by water?

[@TheSilverSphincter69]

It's magnetic iron filled rock

[@monadiloka]

@@TheSilverSphincter69 Thank you!

[@markpashia7067]

In Dan's area it is usually iron based so magnetic, but other areas can be other heavy sands like tin which are not magnetic. Vogus down under has this issue. The tin ore in his area cannot be cleaned with a magnet so other means are required..

[@monadiloka]

@@markpashia7067 Thank you. I didnt know black sand can be tin too.

[@Spudz76]

Likely magnetite.

[@bobweiss9138]

Morning all

[@GrubbyPaddler]

Love your work… have to say put a camera mount on your shovel… add to the b roll footage

[@vbtbmrt4394]

Lol, Dan sitting there getting a sun tan. Silly boy you know you only burn in the sun, no tan for you. Lol 😂

[@billwilliams1842]

The cold water should help dull the ouchy!

[@JarettKubli]

maybe save some time and bring a small inflateable to get across to the other side. =-) could be done with your high banker and equip with some forethought =-) cheers

[@Danhurd]

Would be quicker to drive the 30 min

[@robinhood4441]

Hey Dan love your videos man. I was wondering if you knew any places in arkansas to find gold? I also learned alot from watching your videos

[@MelissaMcgouirk]

Can you find gold in crystal and amethyst im asking because my husband has found something here in Texas and we think it's gold really need some help thank you for your videos help from anyone would be appreciated 🙏

[@bigbang7897]

Never mind the gold is there any good fishing in the river🎣

[@TheMadness51]

As a Michigan gold grubber, fly poop for the win!

[@davidjones1393]

thks

[@Baroque_Back_Mountain]

🤷‍♂️ at 6:19, you literally threw a nugget away, while narrating 😳 🤣🤣🤣

[@mdelles]

do you ever consider using some neoprene scuba gloves while youre panning in that cold water? There are some really dexterous brand and they stay warm even with water inside!

[@Danhurd]

Yes I use them when it gets cold, and also long rubber gloves with cotton under.

[@1944chevytruck]

good job!

[@cfox39]

The fishing there looks like it might be decent.

[@BeyondAverageLife]

Ouch! I've crushed my finger between a 200 pound motor and the motor mount and it hurt for a few weeks. I think I fractured my finger but never went to the doctor about it.

[@clasvirhodes4969]

Where does this channel get all these cool jingles and riffs ?

[@joecolosi1795]

Good morning folks