Geology of Placer Deposits, Part 1 Reading a River

If you want to find your own placer gold, what you know about how placer deposits form is critical. The more you know, the more successful you are likely to be. This video will help you find more gold and be successful as a prospector.
This video is placer Deposit Geology, part 1.
You can find Part 2 here: • Geology of placer Gold...
You can find Part 3 here: • Geology of Placer Gold...
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[@johnrflinn]

Trout like to hang out at the same spots as gold deposits. They can feed from the quieter water behind a rock or a ledge and use less effort to swim against the current.

[@TeslaAtoms]

@SRV. 123 Ha, this just made my day:-D

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[@robertfritchey-zq1wn]

At least they know where all the good places are.

[@thatsilverfoxtherian]

Is this legit? Lol asking for a friend.... 😅😂

[@robertfritchey-zq1wn]

@@thatsilverfoxtherian yeah but like....... what?

[@DaleDuffy]

Working my way through your videos for the second (possibly third) time, such a wealth of information to absorb...thanks Chris..!

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@quickflight228]

Hands down the best prospecting video I have seen to date. Thank You Chris for laying the information out in a manor anyone can understand.

[@ChrisRalph]

I appreciate that! Thanks.

[@jeremygirtz3254]

Chris you are awesome!! If I would of skipped this video I would of kept digging in the wrong spots! Thank You so much for getting me back on the right track!

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad I could help! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@hosgs14]

These instructional videos are so awesome. Can't stop watching. Learning alot. Much love from Far Northern California.

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scottchaisson6311]

I too have also seen a lot of videos and this one stuck with me the most. Very entertaining as well as informative. Thanks Chris

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you enjoyed it! Lots more that I have done and more to come.

[@opinionsarelikebuttholes4458]

I`ve got two creeks running through then meet at a corner of my property and I am going to start at that point,and work all the spots that look good according to the advice you provided in this vid. You have reawakened and reinvigorated me to get out and get dirty!!

[@ChrisRalph]

Sounds like a good plan. Hope you are able to make a good strike. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@johngreen6421]

I like how you have it down to an actual science. Nice work. I like how you also make sense of it all. Very useful information to help me out getting on the right track. Glad to have found your tutorials Chris and to be a subscriber.

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tedlasalvia9668]

Hello Chris, thank you for the video as I'm learning the basics of prospecting and your information is very helpful and easy to understand. Living in San Diego, CA, there's some prospecting here, but once we are done with this virus, I hope to travel to other locations in the future! Keep those videos coming!

[@ChrisRalph]

The Julian area produced some good gold..... Good luck!

[@brocksterification]

One of my favorite books. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@ChrisRalph]

My pleasure, and glad you enjoyed it.

[@frenchys_prospecting]

I've watched a ton of videos but this one so far is a great explanation. I'll be subbing. Thanks, from Australia

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad it was helpful.

[@rt-ks2bh]

Very enjoyable Chris,,what you say in your vids are excellent and make alot of sense,,you are full of knowledge and you explain yourself with a no bull attitude,,,thankyou and will be following you for sure,,,rob from down under,,,cheers mate

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks 👍 I had a great time years ago when I prospected in WA.

[@andyamysarizonaadventures5450]

Very thorough great explanation,I'm sure these videos will help others.Your right,I have found little rich pockets panning loaded with Pickers about a foot down panning, then flew out there the next weekend with a highbanker or a dredge and punched a crater and hardly got anything they just petered out 🙄.can't wait to see lessons 2&3 cheers😁

[@ChrisRalph]

I may be mis-=interpreting your comment, but Nos. 2 and 3 are already done and published. Any way, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the video. Many more are coming.

[@exec1085]

Thank you for making this video Chris!

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jaywiktorski2615]

Thank you so much for the gold rich knowledge and exploring future lands.

[@ChrisRalph]

My pleasure!

[@DaleDuffy]

Excellent video, thanks again Chris...!

[@ChrisRalph]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@loitubiera2634]

Chris ! You are awesome buddy ! Thanks for the videos .⚒🍺!

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks, Glad you like the videos!

[@deandee8082]

so much to remember, sure helps to be a good geologist, man I sure wish I had taken that in college even as an elective

[@ChrisRalph]

Much can be learned from books...

[@BrettHoustonTube]

Thanks for the wealth of knowledge. I'll check out the other clips and the book as well.

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks - sounds great.

[@catherinepoloynis]

Really interesting! You have a good approach to teaching.

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you think so!

[@adventuresunknown1013]

Hello Chris 👋, great information for me to check out the next time I go to the creek. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences.

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@SandhillCrane42]

Thank you very much for sharing your hard earned knowledge sir. It is much appreciated, especially considering the rarity of comprehensive and accessible information on this rare mineral.

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks and welcome, glad to hear you enjoyed the video.

[@SandhillCrane42]

@@ChrisRalph And thank you for your personal engagement with viewers. I will try to purchase your book when I can. Good luck with the shiny shiny! (not that you'll need it😉)

[@FlashInYourPan]

Very good video Chris, I am looking forward to the next to parts and I really enjoyed reading your book as well... Thank you, Chris, and may you always have a Flash In Your Pan.

[@ChrisRalph]

We need to do another Flash in your Pan show one of these days.

[@FlashInYourPan]

@@ChrisRalph Yes we do, I would be honored to have you join us again Chris, we'll have to chat on FB messenger and get you on the schedule when it suits you.

[@ChrisRalph]

@@FlashInYourPan We changed the night of our bible study, so it would likely be easier this time to schedule.

[@davevan1928]

Don't know how I missed this one but it a great video and solid gold info !!! Jeff Williams made a great video that shows how a creek works and where the heavies drop out.

[@ChrisRalph]

Its one of my older videos. I saw Jeff's video and it was good.

[@Salerno1947]

Great Video, Chris! Thank you!

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you liked it!

[@edtherockhound9944]

This video was so interesting and informative. The last time I seen a river like the raging one you posted a pic of and it was in 2011 or 2012 I think it was tropical storm sandy and I was living in the white mountains in nh and I never seen a river like that before just incredible

[@ChrisRalph]

Its amazing what a big storm can do.

[@papayork1907]

Thanks man. I prospect in Maine. lots of bedrock. I appreciate your knowledge and the clarity of your explanation. I could have used a few arrows in some of the pics of actual streams, however, I find your info extremely helpful. Thanks again.

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad to help. I'll take the suggestion, but this is one of my first videos, and I've gotten a bit better since.

[@j.b.8767]

Thank you so much for this excellent video! You do an awesome job of presenting the info in a logical, understandable and useful manner, which I am very appreciative of! Merry Christmas! God bless. : )

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad it was helpful! And Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@insolentstickleback3266]

Great video I will be watching more of your content! Thank you.

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Bluebtfly]

Finally 😍 LOVE YOUR CONTENT 🌞🦋🇨🇦

[@choochmarin3646]

Great video, thanks Chris.

[@ChrisRalph]

I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@bobc.5698]

I just ordered your book. Looking forward to studying it.

[@ChrisRalph]

I think you will enjoy it. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@seandallas2089]

amazing job !!!! Love the unit.

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you like it!

[@janefromcanada6943]

Thank you for the video Chris. Your teachings were clear, concise and very informative. You are a gifted teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge :)

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks for the kind words. Glad it was helpful!

[@HDshovelEd]

Great show last night on Flash in your Pans show, Time to do some binge watching of your stuff and catch up... Thanks for the Book too Chris, Much appreciated.

[@ChrisRalph]

Will get it into the mail in the next couple of days. Out on a prospecting trip myself at the moment.

[@HDshovelEd]

@@ChrisRalph ,no worries and no Hurry at all. Best of luck on the prospecting trip. Getting to stay at the GA LDMA Loud mine this coming weekend myself. May our pans be heavy with gold

[@pjstreasureadventures929]

Thank you for this knowledge! I probably would’ve been digging in the wrong spots!I’m new to prospecting and excited to start hunting! Need to find some friends now!

[@ChrisRalph]

Best of luck to you.

[@wilfriedvomacka1783]

Absolutely superb video! Thank you very much for sharing you knowledge. You have new subscriber.

[@ChrisRalph]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for the kind words.

[@coincollectingfun]

Liked and subscribed! Excellent video and thank you so much for sharing!

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks for the kind words and welcome to the channel.

[@erichmaki4779]

Much good information. Thanks

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sisyphus8870]

Book arrived via Amazon last month, More than happy.

[@ChrisRalph]

Excellent! Best of luck to you.

[@danschafer4347]

Very informative I'm new to the prospecting world. I'm in Wisconsin and I go to upper Michigan a little. Just love the video.

[@ChrisRalph]

Welcome aboard! There are small amounts of gold scattered all across the midwest.

[@blingkingmetaldetecting]

Thanks for the tips.

[@ChrisRalph]

Happy to help!

[@davidvilla3243]

So well done and easy to comprehend.Great learning but my problem is memory retention.LOVED IT ALL ,DAVID OUT

[@ChrisRalph]

Watch again until it sinks in.

[@davidvilla3243]

By-golly I'll do just that Chris

[@cashrainbow]

Good info and will keep coming back

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks. I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@geodeaholicm4889]

excellent, accurate, useful info.

[@ChrisRalph]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@singingforchrist]

Thanks Chris, I got your book!!

[@ChrisRalph]

Excellent, I am sure you will like it.

[@JohnathanLee8702]

Great info thank you!

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheRealRyebred]

Thanks for the info!😎👍🏻

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@frederickbierweiler8020]

another informative video!

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@MichaelMandis]

Great video!

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gromageindustries6745]

Thankyou, great video 🙏

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jayshields9919]

Cheers Chris👍👍👍

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad that you are enjoying these videos.

[@shanelocke237]

Excellent Chris BLOODY EXCELLENT.THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS INFORMATION.I NOW WATCH EVERY UPLOAD OVER & OVER & OVER BECAUSE I SEE YOU AS A PROFESSOR IN FINDING GOLD.LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT.CHRIS HAS TAUGHT ME A HELL OF A LOT & HAS HELPED ME FIND "FISTS FULL OF GOLD"HE TRUELY HAS,ALSO BUY HIS BOOK ITS THE BEST MONEY YOU WOULD OF EVER SPENT SINCE LEARNING THE ART OF PROSPECTING."ONYA CHRIS KEEP UP THE FANTASTIC WORK.FROM BATHURST AUSTRALIA

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad they were helpful and you enjoyed the videos

[@guillermodvl]

Thanks for the info.

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@FishNShips]

Great information thank you

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marymorris8756]

Great video , will be moving to Montana, before October.. Geology, is my passion all my life, stone Carver for 36 years...Paned for Gold in Arizona, found quit a lot...More knowledge, drive, can not Waite to pan, those beautiful rivers, streams, dry beds, just so excited..****

[@ChrisRalph]

My wife and I are headed to Montana for a visit in a few weeks. Glads you enjoyed the video.

[@jamierae4123]

@@ChrisRalph I live in MT. Do you have any suggestions for good spots? I've seen a lot of specs in a creek but not sure if it's actual gold or if I'm the fool 😒

[@chuckp3131]

Great video thanks

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@peterb9962]

Hello Chris thanks for the 1st part I'm in Australia just starting out, assuming that the info your sharing is applicable everywhere looking forward to getting more to help me on the way

[@ChrisRalph]

Yep, the info is applicable everywhere. I've been to Western Australia and found gold there.

[@samsonian]

@Peter B another great channel to dig into is “Aussie Bloke Prospector,” especially since he is covering your home turf...also Oz has some AMAZING state-funded studies and companion YT videos about not just the geology but the history and what is being done today to manage those resources. Crazy, you’d think they want miners to be successful at mining (novel idea, eh?) as well as communicating with and getting along with other land stakeholders! Now I may be totally wet behind the ears regarding mining but it certainly seems to me that VA and NSW (as well as others I cannot remember at the mo) are doing a bang-up job at providing high-quality and data-rich mapping of the SE geology going quite deep into the continent! Good luck, maybe this info will help!

[@halalinvestment8639]

I'm also watching again and again all the time

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you enjoy them

[@bkblackmon1402]

Thank you! 👍

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@frederickbierweiler8020]

very informative!

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@francisborgiavengai1155]

Thank you most educative

[@ChrisRalph]

You are welcome.

[@deafdeadfishfloating]

Great information and delivery! You left out that the 'beach placers' (Black Sand) are deposited with the aid of the 'dissolved' gold species in fresh water meeting the 'saltwater' of the ocean. Thus San Francisco USE to dump about a mile down the beach, but now, with markedly less freshwater coming into the bay, the saltwater meets the 'fresh' several miles inland. (The freshwater being hugely tapped for the southern part of the State).

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you enjoyed the video. However, my friend, I will have to disagree and say that is not how beach gold is formed. The amount of gold in both fresh water and salt is infinitesimally small and mixing near zero with near zero does not cause the water that is functionally barren of gold to somehow drop gold out. If that were the case, then all beaches near rivers everywhere would have gold - because all of these waters - salt and fresh - have tiny, tiny traces of gold. But most river mouths do not have any gold. Instead, beaches near rivers with gold deposits upstream are the only ones with gold.

[@brrrrr_1]

Thanks, Gold Guru.

[@ChrisRalph]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@anthonyrenaud5783]

I am just starting out. This weekend will be my first prospecting panning experience here in Denver, Colorado. Thank you for this valuable information Chris.

[@ChrisRalph]

Good luck!

[@anthonyrenaud5783]

@@ChrisRalph Thanks Brother.

[@coloradostrong]

I found nothing. Then I went to Cali and joined the smash-and-grab fellas. No "panning" needed. Nicely polished already.

[@adventureinventors]

​@@coloradostrongwhat's a good area to start in Cali?

[@jaym5938]

Wish people would spend this kind of time and effort finding humanity.

[@ChrisRalph]

How about you? What are you doing for humanity? We all should be doing more.

[@jaym5938]

@@ChrisRalph On hiatus atm. Mostly volunteer work, Women's transit, charity, etc. But I'd prefer we all band together and knock-out 'houselessness' by demanding new legislation based on eminent domain - expropriate from those who have profited obscenely to fund such projects. Compensation is the privilege they've enjoyed and baseed in the word 'obscene'.

[@Smithsgold]

Nice !!!!!

[@TheFrog767]

Very interesting and informative guide to what we have to know and thanks for the 5 cent coin for comparison.I 👏👏🥂🍾🎯

[@ChrisRalph]

I spent 6 weeks in Australia some years back.

[@VictaoBR]

Thanks a lot, Master!!

[@ChrisRalph]

I am master to no one, I am a bond servant to the Most High.

[@VictaoBR]

@@ChrisRalph A blessing to many lives! Happy new year! Keep spreading wisdom and The Word!

[@Smithsgold]

watching again !!!!!!!

[@ChrisRalph]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Finally getting back to my channel.

[@Smithsgold]

@@ChrisRalph Nice !!!

[@quickflight228]

And to Mr Flynn.. So true about the trout!! If you're a fisherman and your looking to catch a trout or two... The rock your standing on is likely a good spot to test pan for gold 👍🏻.

[@ChrisRalph]

Not really sure on this one....

[@truthministries77]

​@@ChrisRalph🤣

[@michaelcasey3543]

Aman , bother Big thx and great presentation

[@ChrisRalph]

glad you enjoyed it.

[@navagatingthroughthebeasts2908]

Outstanding information. I live smack dab in gold country have all the gear & get out but rarely successful, actually never , leads me to believe I need to listen to those who are ..... thank you

[@ChrisRalph]

knowledge is the key to success.

[@navagatingthroughthebeasts2908]

@@ChrisRalph indeed.

[@jbowerman50]

Chris, Im looking at the boulder at about 25:03 on the video, found myself thinking (cause i have been known to Flyfish) that theres probably a big ol Trout in the slack water behind that boulder. they tend to hang there because they dont have to fight the current to feed on the stuff rolling by in the current. So now ill be looking for paystreaks where the fish hang.

[@ChrisRalph]

Not sure that will always work, but maybe worth a try......

[@jbowerman50]

@@ChrisRalph I'm sure it wouldn't be a hard and fast rule, but could probably lead to some good finds. In fishing it's called Edges, anyplace that conditions change, current lines have edges, dropoffs have edges, obstructions have edges, anything that breaks up the norm

[@BlindDude]

If there is a part 2 and 3 could you please put the links in your description?. Thanks for the vids.

[@ChrisRalph]

Its placer Deposit Geology, parts 1, 2 and 3. You can find Part 2 at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hImakJpqj7KIn5Y You can find Part 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqLHYYmIoqekj80

[@WayneRiesterer]

I bought your book today in Western Australia 😁

[@ChrisRalph]

Great. A guy imported a large number of copies to Australia about 18 months ago.

[@his18v2000]

Helpful tips 👌👌👌

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you liked it

[@yourservice67]

Good day Chris, few questions. . I have claim. on the oyster River. I might have found the Source.. there quartz veins about 80 feet above the creek. You see at the creek where the water cuts into bedrock and quartz. I haven't gone down the gully.ill walk down when water.

[@ChrisRalph]

Only way to know for sure it to test it and see... Best of luck to you.

[@yourservice67]

@@ChrisRalph thank you. Is there any way I can share photos with you. And maby I can get your say on what I'll show you.

[@jayadar59]

Hi Chris, the local area I come from is subjected to exploration in the coming months by and Australian company. Id like to have some ideas so I could pan some before mining gets everything. The area has a big river, creeks and very rocky.

[@ChrisRalph]

Got to explore the river and test different spots. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@josephshaff5194]

Thanks for the vid. So lets model a River, flip on the fluid flow see where it goes. Okay how steep a grade ? I'm taking that at 8%-20% as moderate would that be correct ? How do they get the velocity of the river.

[@ChrisRalph]

I've seen it done already. But 8 to 10 percent is too steep, lots steeper than nearly all gold bearing streams. That steep in a real stream blows the gold out and it needs to be flatter to drop out and deposit.

[@watermain48]

Great lesson Chris, thanks for posting it. Looking forward to the upcoming sessions.

[@chrisdeason4904]

Informative

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks.

[@bozkurt9457]

Thanks Chris for so informative video! May Allah bless you!

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.

[@KissingEmbers]

Ask Allah to bless me im asking Jesus to intercede and bless you..... were gonna put a end to this debate lol. Nah just joking my friend.... we ain't gotta Elijah it... your people are less of sinners than us lol. I'm disgusted by my people. But I still love em. Hope u catch a blessing man.

[@iamshredder3587]

Hi mate. Great video. I wonder is there anywhere I could buy your book from in Australia? Alternatively if not paperback is there a ebook type version available? Thankyou.

[@ChrisRalph]

Branden Johns of BJK Imports imported a bunch of them. They have distributed them to some prospecting stores. They should be in stock with: Lucky Strike Golding Prospecting - VIC, Geelong. Pilbara Prospecting and Camping Supplies - W.A, Karratha. Top End Prospecting - N.T, Darwin. The Prospector's Pick - W.A, Bunbury. Nugget Ned's Prospecting Supplies - Online website: www.nuggetned.com.au/ If none of these places are near to you, contact Branden Johns at [e-mail] for other places that might have them. - Chris

[@joanip.7739]

What about lakes especially the Great Lakes up north when they have flooded? Look in the boulders?

[@ChrisRalph]

The lakes are a lot different from Rivers.

[@FlourgoldWizards]

Joani P. Perhaps my channel could be of service....... regarding the great lakes

[@dutchy5752]

excellent video. I am in the Ardennes, Belgium and story goes a lot of gold has een found in pre Roman times, people tripping over pea sized nuggets. In the rivers there still are small specks to be found. I have been looking a bit with a Minelab Equinox 800, in hopes to find some larger gold, but realise I need a plan because just random searching did not do it for me. In this area also the geological maps are not free and about half are not even disclosed. But to me it is not clear yet what and where the source of the gold is so looking forward to the next parts of this series and maybe I will find some clues.

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@dutchy5752]

@@ChrisRalph yes I especially liked this sketch on where the river bed used to be. The Ardennes last mountain building phase was I believe in the area of 300 million years ago. The area is basically weathered down. Only in the valleys where the rivers run you get the impression you are in a mountainous area. Officially we can not even look for gold in the rivers. No where you can search for archeological objects but you can look for gold as long as you stay away from the rivers. But finding fossil riverbeds is not easy. I find it hard to visualize it. But if there ever was gold in this area there should be more in fossil riverbeds

[@martybear2995]

Can anyone send me a few nuggets so I know what to look for?

[@ChrisRalph]

Not hard to buy nuggets on line....Glad you liked the video.

[@harrisoncastrikum29]

😂

[@kathlenesims767]

That's a good one why didn't I think of that

[@iamshredder3587]

Well that's one way to hunt for nuggets. 😂

[@billyuba2900]

Hey Chris just bought your book and let me say wow extensive information found nowhere else! So let me ask you a question : i live in Yuba county California and was wondering your thoughts on an old gold stamp mill that I know of ,which was abandoned and most of the inner workings of it is still there in fact the bench coming off of the crusher and even the crusher pistons are still in place,but quick question : have you ever(I’m sure you have) been prospecting here in YUBA? And if so, have you heard of “lost creek”? Furthermore, do you have any suggestions or information that might be useful for someone looking for gold around this county? Ok so I’m asking where I might definitely find some gold😏maybe even some platinum? Thanks again for authoring such a major resource for even mildly experienced prospectors and/or geologists and “stay Gold, ponyboy”😁

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks for the kind words... I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@MichaelFazio]

Hi Chris. I'm new to this, my question is how would you pan out the tertiary rivers if there's no water nearby? Do you just haul home the buckets? Thanks.

[@ChrisRalph]

It just depends on the situation at the tertiary river workings at the time you are there. Many of the old pits have ponds, especially in the spring like now. Some have ponds that last year round. For places with ponds you can pan using that water. If there is no water then you can dry wash if it is dry enough (I have dry washed in old tertiary pits in California). Or you can, as you mentioned, haul gravel in buckets to the nearest water source or to your home.

[@MichaelFazio]

@@ChrisRalph Thank you so much!! Headed out to a spot I found using these videos tomorrow. Looking in the Ancient Yuba River area. Again, thank you.

[@ChrisRalph]

@@MichaelFazio Years ago I dug some gravel on bedrock right along Highway 49 as it cuts through the old tertiary channel of the Yuba at the east end of the Joubert diggings. I hauled the gravel down a mile or two to Indian Creek and ran it through my sluice box there. I got some decent color, but I've not been over there for years.

[@jerrettfeatherston7530]

I bought it but I like listening.

[@ChrisRalph]

OK, its up to you.

[@lisat9707]

That steep section i would prospect those bushes on the sides. Those can still trap gold even at high speed

[@ChrisRalph]

The bushes would be worth investigating.

[@444slowitdown]

heading should be , How too find gold placer deposits and you would be on half a million views by now... tnx for the vid excellent stuff

[@FlourgoldWizards]

Ilija Stojanovski ill have to try that!!!!!

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks for the tip, Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@secrettreasure1388]

''' THANKS YOU ,,,,,,,,,,

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you enjoyed it. More videos to come!

[@michaelstafford2258]

What can you tell me about rivers with man made damns like the Androscoggin river ?? Im in maine and would like to search the river near me

[@ChrisRalph]

It depends on many factors, unique to each locations. Go to your river and try, that way you will know.

[@waynenoel9728]

Try the feather river canyon in Northern California good gold diggings

[@ChrisRalph]

ok.

[@pangulotuyo6568]

Thank you lord 💝💖🙏

[@ChrisRalph]

Thank the Lord...

[@jennifercoy6628]

What are your thought on gold in western Wyoming. Particularly salt river , snake river, swift creek. Mc coy creek i understand use to hv a gold mine?

[@ChrisRalph]

There is gold in Wyoming and some areas with placer gravels, but Wyoming is not among the richer gold bearing western states. If you are interested in specific areas, do some research on google. I know a little of Wyoming, but not loads.

[@jennifercoy6628]

Thanks so much.

[@TheFox2450]

Great info, but at 20:00 we are seeing deposits on inside bends, yet next diagram shows deposits on outside bends. Why the difference?

[@ChrisRalph]

all are inside bends. you are not seeing it correctly.

[@Dylabong420]

Great info! the only issue i had was with the volume being really low. But Other than that loved it!!!

[@ChrisRalph]

Its one of my first videos and there are technical issues.

[@TeslaAtoms]

Hallo Chris, i dont know if you will read this, but here is a question on the methodology of sampling. So i have a 30km long river nearby that is historically known to produce good gold, though almost exclusively flour gold (100 mesh average). Small scale mining was abandoned in the 1850s. The current stream is 30 m wide. Studying old maps, satellite images and elevation maps, i have worked out the course of the old riverbed and where it intersects with the current flow of water (stream was straightened). I have started systematically sampling the river 2 yrs ago, placing my sample points (taking one sample pan each point, spaced 20m apart) on two main points of interest: standing-out features of the river (sharp corners, rapids, any irregularities visible on satellite), and on the places where old streambed intersects current waterway. I sample material within the river (along the banks) as well as material high above the bank (in case of interesting bench deposits). Until now, i failed to locate a deposit, though i have sampled a few hundred points. Still i know those places are there to be found (heard 'those' stories from people i know pretty well). How exactly would you go forward and place your points? Slowly i think i am getting somewhere (some segments of river, say 1 mile stretches are systematically richer then other 1 mile stretches, counting specks per pan), but how does structural geology play into this? I am kinda lost, on a river this size, what kind of sizes of patches are there to be expected? How is the general distribution of gold to be assessed, how should sample points be placed? Is gold distribution on fine gold as much dependant on elevation changes in the terrain as it is with coarse gold? Hope you could chime in on this!

[@ChrisRalph]

Great question. There are a number of rivers in the US like this, the Snake, the Columbia, etc. I know guys who have done really well in these places too. There is a whole art to finding gold in these rivers.The problem is that 99.9% of the gravel is poor, with just a little gold. You are not looking for stretches of river that are good, you are looking for little hot spots where the heavy minerals (including black sands) will concentrate. Finding those spots, like on inside river bends, is the art you need to learn. Google "skim bar placers" and read all the articles. The first one on the list is an article I wrote. The information you read will help you learn to see the concentration spots. Black sand is a great indicator and the placer accumulations are often very thin on the surface, hence the name "Skim" bar.

[@urban9361]

Loved the info thanks😀. Hated the huge amount of ads☹️

[@ChrisRalph]

Google controls the number of ads, and they have been adding a lot of them lately to all videos.

[@2partys1tyranny]

I bet you nobody ever failed your classes when you were teaching