HOW DO I FIND GOLD !!!! - Getting Started

[@kimgibbs3894]

Thank-you for taking the time to help us struggling beginners out. My friend and I have been prospecting since 2009, and no one has been willing to help us out , which has been discouraging. We don't fit the typical stereotype, as we are 2 middle aged women. Since childhood we have always had an adventurous spirit, and live the outdoors, and of corse the excitement of "treasure". So, Jeff thanks again!!!

[@arthurc1971]

Here I am watching all of Jeffs videos all over again. Jeff makes the greatest videos....the only thing I can’t figure out is how Jeff wears a buckskin shirt in the desert in summer time.

[@LEARNTOPLAYCRAPS]

Wow!!!! Tons of great information and references there, Jeff. Thanks for your dedication to your KZbin project and feeding information to those looking for knowledge and the Gold. Hope Arizona coughs up a big nugget for you this year.

[@tburd55]

Really enjoy your videos Jeff. You really put your heart into them. I had just picked up a couple of the books you suggest. I am glad to see I was already "tuned-in" to the right stuff. Keep them coming, they are very entertaining.

[@redneck048]

Jeff, I also wanted to mention that I was never really sure of the various minerals you mentioned in your videos. I recently purchased the book "Arizona Rocks and Minerals- A Field Guide to the Grand Canyon State" written by Bob Lynch and Dan R. Lynch. The book offers good color pictures and descriptions of the minerals you have referred to in your videos. For people like myself who do not know much about identifying various minerals, it is a great field guide. Jay

[@redneck048]

I have had more than a few trips that I have walked away with only memories and a sunburn. There is a lot of ground to cover down by Quartzsite, so don't give up and remember to check your quartz.

[@Liquidfer1]

I almost signed up to a panning club but I live in southern mo. I have been doing a fair amount of research on limonite. I am a new meteorite hunter and have loads of meteorwrongs. Which is commonly limonite or bog iron from what I've read. I've got access to some land that has a creek that washes out for miles around and concentrates it all in one area. I have yet to actually pan anything. I have found bog iron and white quartz. One with black sands in it. Keep postin and I'll keep watchin.

[@DavidMcDonaldmrboogie]

Another great video Jeff... Thanks as always, heading to Idaho for a few days next month hopefully it's not to cold to pan up in Idaho City... Found my first flake up there...

[@DizzoRoberts]

Going out to the GSSN outing in AZ this weekend. If you are a member, I hope to see you there. Thanks for all the vids.

[@lukesabia9902]

Can't believe u answer all my dumb questions! That's why ur the best KZbin guy!

[@darrylthehorntoadpiper]

Great vidio Jeff, the Minning Guides are great and so is book by Jim Straight. Couple books I have not read , but will go and get them now. Thanks again for the great vidios!!

[@SCOTTBULGRIN]

More great stuff. Thanks Jeff

[@Tahoe2U]

Thanks for making these videos. I just found my 1st nugget today on a GPAA claim

[@acexprt]

Wish you'd make more videos more often. You could probably get alot more subscribers. I personally dont hunt for gold myself but i enjoy the info and entertainment! Keep up the good work!

[@stevemazzara8178]

Great information again. I need another bookcase now. Thanks Jeff for sharing.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Hi Steve it was our pleasure. Thanks for watching. Jeff

[@stanleystalvey6185]

This video I can share on my FaceBook because you're showing all of the greatest books for mining and prospecting.. Thanks, Jeff.!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Stanley Stalvey our pleasure. I always encourage sharing the info. Jeff and Slim

[@Jheskin67]

Great information and very entertaining video. I laughed a lot and learned a lot!

[@larrysylvester6795]

Thank u Jeff for sharing that info

[@shakes39]

@ghosttownhunter I'm up north so rye patch is close I think I'll grab a gold bug II and start there. Thanks for the info! Chris

[@jameswright2488]

Love this guy, informative and funny

[@dschrivYT]

I would enjoy seeing you guys in a load mine pulling ore and running through your rock crusher.... really curious to see if the volume of gold would be higher than same amount of work via placer?

[@stanleystalvey6185]

Do the Dance, Jeff.! We love it when you do the dance.!

[@1uptospeed]

thanks jeff informative& comical great post.

[@johnhooper1492]

Great video! I was looking for some solid info on finding placer gold. Glad I found your video

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrBuyitagain]

once again great information.....thank you

[@wakeboardwillie]

Very good information. I just started gold prospecting and this video was a lot of help. Thanks Jeff

[@Askjeffwilliams]

You betcha Terry it was our pleasure. Jeff

[@Kenny-oy5zi]

Thanks for this video. Now I have a lot of sources to get me started.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thomasalexander5936]

Thanks to my handy dandy pocket "askjeffwilliams" book, now I can and have been studying USGS, FS, USFS, Laws pertaining to miners and their prospects. Im learning about the igneous rock formations close to home...Big finds in the ways of "lode" & "placer" mining in Southern California. Though, I forsee much difficultys ahead with restrictions and the new Laws governing the mining community at large. Even for the small time weekend prospector there are new laws and sanctions and of course, miles upon mile of red tape.

[@thomasalexander5936]

You're backyard setup is awesome! I applaud your neighbors for putting up with the rock grinder noise. A healthy neighborhood watches over one another

[@Askjeffwilliams]

+thomas alexander I know.....can't do anything about the new laws except say keep fighting. Jeff and Slim

[@GoldGunsandGolf]

Hey Jeff... super disappointed this weekend. Went to second GPAA claim (this time near Quartzite) and found NOTHING! found a spot with tons of quartz...there were many previous drywashing spots so I figure it was a good spot... ran drywasher...then to my horror in the spiral machine..almost NO BLACK SAND.. I sort of knew I was in trouble...I'm about ready to give up on GPAA claims in AZ..

[@shakes39]

Sweet video would u recommend getting a drywasher before a metal detector? I'm in Nevada mostly...

[@lukesabia9902]

Thanks again Jeff u r amazing! I love the vids!

[@ManyFaces2011]

wow man you're great at this you taught me a lot

[@johnruckman2320]

AAARG! I was hopeing to find a list of what you covered in this video. Guess I'll have to wait till I get hold of a computer.

[@bridgettebrown6689]

This was a great and information packed vid. Thank you for sharing.

[@scottgillispie4395]

Thank you for the liteture references Jeff. Keep up the great videos!

[@coptechgold]

Good info Jeff.

[@TheGeohart]

Very informative of you, when one needs info to find the ol' AU!

[@scottadams3586]

I'd like to see and know where your mines are on the map. I am mostly interested in your drift mine.

[@fencerider1492]

The part with Captain Kirk was hilarious

[@TheLarry1222]

GREAT reference on reference material

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Larry Cole Thanks Larry. Jeff and Slim

[@sailingsolar]

Good stuff thanks jeff. SS

[@beremizbelo8038]

Great. Very helpful.

[@RESISTCONTROL2]

I wish i knew half of what you know, this is why ask jeff .com is a good thing . thanks man

[@paulwarren6005]

Keep up the good work!

[@hunterhayward1122]

Holy carp, younger you is so much less excited! Just as informative :) would be nice to find all those books in a one stop box set.

[@DizzoRoberts]

Well I look forward to it then.

[@CAMO-hb8wc]

Cool suggestions on the books!! Just bought 2 books, Principle gold producing districts of the United States and Gold locations of the US, Muhahaha \m/

[@decostebrandon]

awesome!

[@tinytattoomike7943]

Thanks for the info dude! Getting that Arizona Gold!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

you betcha Michael..

[@tinytattoomike7943]

Ask Jeff Williams I just picked up a used 1 time Tesoro lobo this morning for 400 and last week I picked up a nice gold buddy high banker complete for 100 bucks I've been up in Cleator area having a great time thanks for getting me back out there. See ya soon at one of the 3 day retreats

[@KylesYTU]

oh sorry for asking so many question Jeff but this is kind of off topic from finding gold but what is that back round music that starts at 3:15 its very catchy. your friend Kyle

[@livinglikarockstar]

Hey Jeff, love the video's!!! Would a towel possibly placed in the screen classifier help filter sediment when reclaiming water?

[@HiddenTreasureHunter]

I've got some reading to do lol

[@dlvmark]

Hi, I love the video but I am not able to locate, placer deposits by Maureen Johnson for California... What an u missing? I did find that mrs. Johnson mentions California in her Arizona book but the Arizona book has only one paragraph on the state of Calufornia. Please help. Mark

[@dirtywhiteboys420]

I live in South Dakota is there anywhere near here I could go to add more gold to the little bit I already have

[@bidenpeleg8084]

Copper mining tailings. Lot pf them. Can I pan tailings for gold?

[@Woffie70]

Well it took me a while to dig down to the bed rock but I found THIS Vid at last! Once again Thanks Jeff :) Now I got to share on a few friend's Facebook pages to get them hooked. :)

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks Roy, really appreciate that. Jeff

[@Woffie70]

***** It seems Maureen Johnson only did a few states...got any suggestions for Washington or Oregon?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

actually Roy those are very good states for Gold. I know there is a local chapter for the GPAA in those states that would be worth looking into but when we get back from filming I will leave you more specific info. Jeff

[@Woffie70]

***** Thanks Jeff! I have been scatter-shot looking all over the place and have the GPAA Brown book for the claims we can hit (when I ever get there). But I was hoping to find a nice area to buy some land that might include old forgotten sites. Would be nice to pan in the backyard ;)

[@lukesabia9902]

Jeff thanks for making this video. Do u know if there is any Gpaa claims in Pennsylvania . I searched on the web and couldn't find the answer. Thanks -Luke

[@itsmountainmike]

Books on mining Gold!??..!! !!Oh! Yeah!

[@marknauman52]

Hi Jeff Im coming over to the states (palm springs) where can i get hold of the nugget shooters bible. Also do you have any tips for this area whith regard to panning thanks. Mark

[@dschrivYT]

I wish the GPAA mining guide had better directions and used GPS more...

[@johnsonchadrick]

I went to geology.com and found these books and more

[@EddieSchirmer]

i was wondering what you know about gold in... Vermont lol

[@kadencaraway6694]

Great vid by the way

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Kaden Caraway Thanks Kaden. Jeff and Slim

[@danwallhan384]

How do I make the payment for premium patriot?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Just click the link and make a $10 pledge and you are in like Flynn www.patreon.com/askJeffWilliams

[@amymedley8273]

i found this very helpful . i an looking at a jr. gold finder. does it shound like this is a good way to start up ?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

+Amy Medley There not bad but if you can get a Fisher Gold Bug 2 we think you will like it a little more cause of what you can do with it. Jeff and Slim

[@kadencaraway6694]

Hey jeff I am 12 years old and I love gold panning in my creek I am building a trommel do you hAve any suggestions for parts

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Kaden Caraway that is a qood question and we are planning on a vid that talks about that but all you need is a rotating drum that classifies down to 1/4 inch and a sluice box with a water supply. Jeff and Slim

[@djack915]

LOL llllove the old guy doing a jig BBBaaaawwwwhahahahahah

[@petermccarthy8263]

walter huston ?

[@margaretsevere2892]

That's a lot of books. Nice for the rich people

[@stoutexpress8952]

Amazon has used copies, a lot cheaper

[@abdulelahshaibi8742]

Hi me name is abdulelah there any gold in New York

[@chrisburch9232]

Jeff, why do you use jet dry and when do you use?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Hi Chris it breaks the surface tension of the water so as to not allow the fine Gold to float, and when ever I mine an area that has fine Gold in it. Sampling will tell you . Jeff

[@chrisburch9232]

Thanks Jeff. I really like your KZbin channel. I have really learned quite a bit.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks Chris, Glad you like it. Jeff

[@kevinwallis2194]

***** ive also read that years ago they used boraxo. good bad or ? compared to jet dry?

[@fuzzydavis7000]

Thanks again for the invaluable, but wait at 1200 somethin' a Z come on ...

[@suzettegilbert770]

goto purple motelson

[@patrickjobling8676]

Fabbo ..😁

[@DasBus2002]

You seem a little sluggish in this video. Did Slim beat you up or something?

[@smiles12331]

:)))

[@DasBus2002]

You seem a little sluggish in this video. Did Slim beat you up or something?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

No coffee. Jeff

[@goriverman]

To much like a big comercial