How to Find Gold Today (Prospecting Secrets!)

[@RichardRoger1966]

Are you going to be covering the differences between a rocker box, a standard sluice, and a fluid bed sluice? Does this include the set up and running of them? I know you use all three devices... Sticking the pressure to ya when you least expect it. haha ... (Just suggesting other video topics really) ... Understood why the break. Take Care Of You... That is most important. Cheers Brother ... Thoughts are with you whilst you're processing. I know this is a rough go (season).

[@VoGusProspecting]

Next two videos will cover river sluices. First one is the differences between types of sluice and second is about running them. I may put the rocker box in it.

[@VoGusProspecting]

@Jo Jo I did a casting interview with them. Its 100% real gold, they find massive stuff over there. The filming is done in a way to make it more exciting and often means reshooting scene's. This is what creates the unrealistic feel

[@joeryerson9295]

I love how you take the time to give out some knowledge and teach people. This is the one of only two channels I've seen that tries to teach its viewers. Keep up the good work.

[@mamakat4308]

Jeff William's and slim are also very informative...

[@VoGusProspecting]

Its what builds a community. Shared knowledge is empowerment

[@joeryerson9295]

Jeff Williams was the other one of the two I was thinking of. There is a Canadian guy that is a high school science teacher I think that I watch once in a while too, but he doesn't always explain why he's doing what he's doing. Sorry I can't remember his name right now, but he always where's a wide brim hat, has a big red beard and says geopolitical at the beginning of his videos.

[@TheBizzerk2001]

@@joeryerson9295 That would be Dan Hurd with his bleeding Hellllooooo intro

[@TheBizzerk2001]

@@joeryerson9295 KleshGuitars is also good to watch on the lube toob

[@pulesjet]

Good information on Stratification and layers. Here in cuts like that we seek the Black Sand Layers .

[@williamcummings6562]

Thanks Chris for being an honest guy, and giving us great info. Take care of yourself . I've been taking cbd tincture for depression and angsiaty

[@cathywalde1273]

God bless you Chris. Take care of yourself, get what you need taken care of and thanks for letting us know. I am enjoying your tutorials and appreciate your taking us through the fundamentals. Looking forward to your return, but don't come back until you are ready.

[@VoGusProspecting]

I can't wait to be back making more videos, just got to sort this stuff out a bit.

[@johntaylor4638]

Chris - great video as always, and I like the instructional bent as it really helps me in my own prospecting. Enjoy your downtime, and looking forward to your next posting here.

[@VoGusProspecting]

I'll be back soon man, 2-3 weeks

[@2Qwk2C]

Great education Chris. Thank you. Look forward to your offerings after your break. Have a good one :)

[@Giannis_Sarafis]

Thank you very much, Chris. Take your time, my friend. Your videos are awesome, but the most important of all is to be and look well. I fully understand you, fighting from childhood with depression. Little relax time, without a lot of distraction. Little favorite music, a bottle of wine with close friends in a silent place, a few km of biking, etc. It's a good opportunity for us, not only watch your marvelous videos of prospecting and mining, but also an opportunity to go outside and have fun trying all your advises in finding gold on the field! Be safe and happy, keep smiling and throw away all that anxiety that sometimes make our life look not so good. The best are yet to come!!!

[@VoGusProspecting]

Its important to have goals, but its importan-ter to look after yourself so you can reach those goals

[@Giannis_Sarafis]

@@VoGusProspecting so true.

[@MyKingduck]

The next time you use a sluice you should bring sand bags or small burlap sacks. Fill em up with dirt and they can make amazing sluice setups.

[@VoGusProspecting]

I have a portable dam, watch the vide called 'dam this sluice'

[@navagatingthroughthebeasts2908]

Thats a good idea thbough

[@lostbear442]

Thank you for your service, my BROTHER

[@VoGusProspecting]

I didn't serve man

[@Stan_L]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@lyndixon-australia9089]

Great Vid Chris, take care of yourself and have a good break. xx

[@VoGusProspecting]

Thanks I will!

[@HouseholdDog]

Best prospecting channel on KZbin.

[@VoGusProspecting]

Cheers man.

[@stevepunter3704]

Right you are 🍻🇳🇿.

[@jeffbravo9600]

Thank you so much Chris! I've learned so much from your videos for my own adventures. Getting out there and applying them is as much the reward of finding the gold. It's the adventure that keeps me going.

[@VoGusProspecting]

My pleasure!

[@larrykasiah8852]

Great information you are an awesome teacher going to miss the videos,but is important for you to have you time and get the head right. Till then take care and prospect on.

[@VoGusProspecting]

Luckily I'll be back.

[@williamcummings6562]

Thanks for being an honest guy, and giving us great gold info. Take care of yourself . I use cbd tincture for depression and it calms me down so I can get some sleep. See you soon.

[@Goldwaschenid]

Great video Chris and very informative 👍👍👍

[@VoGusProspecting]

Thank you

[@insolentstickleback3266]

Absence makes the heart grow fonder...Will be waiting for more Vo-Gus with some Grizz, take care Chris.

[@VoGusProspecting]

Few weeks and your going to be rigt back in the hot seat

[@insolentstickleback3266]

I am a seasoned Vo-Gus veteran, I will use my time wisely to prepare myself for the future!

[@craigparry5648]

Great video,hope you have a good break 😊

[@VoGusProspecting]

I will man!

[@kevinsteve9453]

Watched and learned, you pause and heal, thanks

[@rareaussie6960]

Take care Chris thank you for everything

[@VoGusProspecting]

I will, I have much more planned for the next two episodes so sit tight.

[@trinescape]

great vid enjoy your break !

[@VoGusProspecting]

I will man!

[@markward139]

Thanks Chris. I'm in dry outback qld. Not much water. The red stuff is called. "Mallow". If you hit that. Follow it. That's where the gold is. Mark

[@VoGusProspecting]

Did a video on that, here we call it pug

[@markward139]

Which video. Love watch it

[@VoGusProspecting]

@@markward139 just search my video for dry panning and you'll see it.

[@markward139]

Watching all the videos from the start. Love the brown snake one. Thanks. Mark

[@markward139]

Thank you , thank you. True blue. Only half way watching all the videos. I have issues with living but keep going forward each day , one day at a time Thanks Chris.

[@ellyoz1]

Great info Chris stay well look forward to your next video when your ready

[@VoGusProspecting]

ive got so much free time, im a bit lost

[@kevinwilliams563]

Take care of yourself Chris. We will be here when you get back.

[@VoGusProspecting]

Will be back soon enough, im actually very excited

[@mamakat4308]

Chris, I am always waiting for your videos. I have to say I won one of his books and it is awsome!. It stays with me when I am walking a creek.. THANK YOU CHRIS!!!

[@VoGusProspecting]

Hope its helped you out a bit

[@mamakat4308]

@@VoGusProspecting more than you know..

[@bingsballyhoo711]

Take care! Good video.

[@danhodgins4015]

Great idea to take a break from YT for a bit Chris. LOVE your videos, keep up the good work! -Dan

[@VoGusProspecting]

Will keep it up

[@PsychoTB48]

Thanks for sharing Chris that was a great video im also taking a bit of time off making videos my PTSD has been very bad the last few weeks

[@MrTrecutter1]

Love the Henschel hat, Outrider! Just bought mine today

[@joeljeffery8704]

Very informative video. I'll inplament your advice when I adventure out after the snow melts . Take your time and get your head right. I do know that it's difficult. I live it every day. See you soon, thanks.

[@VoGusProspecting]

I hope it helps you out man!

[@danielcaradonna7432]

Your information is priceless!

[@seanpreston3653]

Very good and well edited video bro ! I think a newbie just ordering gear online and hitting a home Depot could actually find specs with info you provided. Although I would first by a sample of paydirts online to hone panning skills that is the key good panning takes a bit of time especially for nanospecks tapping is important. But I digress great video and Pan on All

[@VoGusProspecting]

You're not wrong

[@Winzor722]

Another wicked vid Chris! Keep em coming mate, best channel on KZbin. Stick more ads in your vids mate, we don’t mind watching em and you get more cash!!!

[@VoGusProspecting]

some people mind ;-)

[@stevepunter3704]

For me this has been the best explanation of gravel/pay layers, I have watched heeeaaaps of your vids but this one seemed very well done 👍. Maybe it was great ground visually with your tutorial combined that made it easier for me to understand 🍻🇳🇿🎖. Take care my friend, thanks for sharing .

[@matthewblack987]

Great video, excellent explanation. Take your time, from an old soldier.

[@renepaz4208]

Good stuff man, see you in a few weeks.

[@VoGusProspecting]

Sea ooo den

[@JusPenner69]

thanks for the video! as always :) happy panning my friend!

[@VoGusProspecting]

Cheers mate

[@josephkolodziej3748]

Hey Chris. No worries. You take care of you first. We'll be here waiting for your return. Huge fan of your channel. Every river and climate is different. Techniques can be applied anywhere but you have to understand the indicators for YOUR area. In Massachusetts...its quartz and garnetts. Great info as always buddy😜👍👍

[@VoGusProspecting]

Exactly right, I've got two creeks here only 5km apart. One you're looking for black sand and iron stone covered in yellow clay. The other your looking for shale and pitted quartz. All about learning the spot.

[@dualadumbration1309]

Always good viewing pal, love the educational videos, always looking for new and different ways to find that retirement pocket 😂, I’ll be in the local creek tomorrow, collecting that Ballarat gold. Look after yourself mate, everything has an end, you’ll be back before you know it, I’ll be here when you are 👍🏻👍🏻

[@VoGusProspecting]

Hope you have some luck man!

[@i.c.c.c.i.abdullahibnloren]

And great video live all the videos you make brother take care

[@fibromyalgiaawareness193]

Chris, thank you for sharing your tips and knowledge with us. Here in Indiana we have lots of flour gold and it's hard to find. This video was the video that changed everything for me , my gold finding process. First timers should see this video before going out so they have knowledge behind them. Thanks again.

[@VoGusProspecting]

Super glad to hear that mate! Maybe I should remake it.

[@fibromyalgiaawareness193]

@@VoGusProspecting I also deal with PTSD, the whole fight or flight issues. There's nothing like being on the creek, my fortress of solitude..

[@stevepratley]

Good day, new Vogus and Adventure Gold vids...

[@VoGusProspecting]

Double trouble

[@colleenstewart1343]

Great video full of good info. 😁

[@VoGusProspecting]

Thank you Colleen

[@Freespiritangel61]

I love your videos Chris and we all need to take time out for ourselves. Enjoy your break you sure have earned it. Take a day and throw a stick for Grizzly he will love it and so will you.

[@VoGusProspecting]

I'll do just that!

[@thebestiezzz3494]

Amazing video I put this in to practice today and got great results!! Can't wait for your next video take care of your self mate

[@VoGusProspecting]

Stoked to hear that! Its something I've never seen taught in any other video on KZbin so I hope it helps many prospectors out.

[@thebestiezzz3494]

Absolutely did test panned each layer found the best one next step is to continue sideways in a trench

[@VoGusProspecting]

Youll clean up, send a pic to my Facebook when your done

[@thebestiezzz3494]

Will do might take a while I have young kids and don't get out as much as I would like... haha! You make sure to look after your self while you are having your break!! Can't wait to see your next video

[@ferdburphel2076]

Hats off to you Chris. You've come a long way since 2016. I've enjoyed watching you go from interested in panning to full blown gold fever! When was the last time you picked up a bow? I guessing it's about the last time I fished! Take care😁

[@VoGusProspecting]

Haha, I must apologize. Didn't mean to infect you. I can't shoot any more due to my shoulder.

[@Gerard6235]

Really enjoyed that great info As always take the time for yourself as i have heard said you are your greatest asset. Take care mate GM

[@VoGusProspecting]

Thanks mate, you too.

[@GoldenpaydirtReviews]

Your the best an hope your feeling better 👍 another great insightful day an we can’t wait till the next one! I’ll tell you this with all the info an trade secrets you share you’ll make us great 👍 prospectors when it’s are chance to go out an find those locations thanks

[@VoGusProspecting]

You need to go scratch out some sidewalks in NY and tell me what you find.

[@stevegood3621]

In the video I notice from 12:18 to 12:41 there is a metal detector behind you, just set the sensitivity to high place it in all metal and look for iron stone or hematite streaks, Gold will be with in. Or is this what you do

[@VoGusProspecting]

This is what I do

[@Duppavich]

Great video mate, thanks. Does this apply to any old creek? Or has to be in known gold bearing ground? Cheers

[@VoGusProspecting]

Short answer is you'll never know until you take your pan.

[@Famo59]

Fantastic information. Well done. Cheers Tony.👍🤓⛏🍺

[@VoGusProspecting]

Thanks man

[@seanL-1-808]

Aloha Chris... Awesome info. Very informative. Hope that you found more gold. Stay safe Sir. Wishing you all the best🤙🏼🙏 Aloha

[@VoGusProspecting]

Cheers bro, I did find a spot eventually, got a 0.07 picker

[@makemoneyhowto3238]

Thank you

[@dobos420]

Good video Chris!!! Your a great teacher and know what your talking about. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Stay well and safe. Peace ✌ p.s. I love the music in your videos

[@VoGusProspecting]

Thanks man, I wasn't sure about the selection for this video but its nice to hear it from someone else.

[@czarrineh]

You are a very good teacher.

[@VoGusProspecting]

Thank you

[@Gippslandgolddigga]

Gotta love a Friday arvo watching vo-gus 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@VoGusProspecting]

Cheers man

[@papabear5866]

Like your videos..... lots of great info

[@VoGusProspecting]

Cheers man, im trying to make this season about the little things that I wish someone would have told me when I first started

[@doncross2666]

Enjoy a well earned rest Chris and Look after yourself mate 👍🇦🇺

[@VoGusProspecting]

Will do!

[@jarodphillips1249]

I would like to compliment you on this presentation, I don't think I've seen this approach to a sampling video before and I like it. This is easily one of the best nuts and bolts presentations on how to sample with a pan... ...there are lots of videos on where, but few on how. Most of this information is out there in book format (and on the internet), but that's not the same as seeing it modeled. Thanks for taking the time to go through the motions with an explanation attached to how and why. Your learny bits are good content, and they keep getting better. It's obvious that you put time, effort, and passion into this. In addition to being therapy, I think teaching this seems like a bit of a calling for you. You're good at it! I'm glad you're taking the time. I always learn something, and I enjoy being able to occasionally add to the conversation... ...many don't take the time to respond. I think your editing and cinematography are good too. There are "professional" shows that do worse camera work. I'd like to second the request for a video covering differences between setup and operation of the various sluice types, and some rocker box content too. I have a mat and expanded metal based sluice, a traditional carpet/moss/riffle sluice, and a fluid bed (bazooka sniper). I have my opinion on when to use each, but I've never heard anyone else's. I want to build a rocker box too... ...but I'm not sure if it's worth it, or if I should just use more hose for my highbanker (a small sample unit, battery powered pump, great for fine gold). I'm thinking about making a beach box to work some placer sands... ...ever used one, or any interest? I do have to admit that I loved your comment about never taking a metal pan and a rocker box to the creek at the same time ('cause you'd never leave). I feel the same way about the traditional stuff... ...it's very zen. I'm sorry for the ramble, and I hope that your time off is productive and conducive to healing. Good luck, and take your time. You will be missed while you're taking a break, but getting you right is more important than specks and film. Thanks again.

[@VoGusProspecting]

Thanks mate, this has to be one of the best messages ive got in a while. I was in a former life an archery coach so teaching skills are something I developed through 6,000+ studends of that sport over many years. I like to teach, it makes me feel good that I can pass something on. In the next two episodes I will be showing everything I can about river sluices, from application and set up to pros and cons of each type. The whole point of this season is to show the things I wish I knew and that I know are not out there to read when I first started. Hence creating a video on how to sample, evry man and his dog knows about inside bends and low pressure, no one however mentions layers and gravels.

[@jarodphillips1249]

@@VoGusProspecting I'm glad it was well received. Your experience coaching shows in the consistent drive back to the basics... ...in this, as in so many other things, it's the fundamentals that will make or break you... ...it's easy to watch and like things, but not enough people take time to give feedback. I just wanted to make sure you got some, so you knew that the approach was appreciated. :)

[@VoGusProspecting]

We are if nothing else a set of fundamental guidelines we lay out for ourselves. Both in life and hobbies. I say guidelines because everyone will adapt these 'rules' to themselves, sometimes it takes a different approach to get someone to have an 'Ah HA' moment. I asked myself, with the tens of thousands of gold videos out there, books, digital media etc why cant people find it? Well this season is about redressing that. I showed what's possible with basic gear to take away peoples blinkers when it comes to buying 'the best' and most expensive, or as I call it 'new gear syndrome. I showed the fundamentals of HOW to find the gold in a low pressure spot, this will stop people from walking away from great gold and set them up for future episodes where I talk sluicing, mining and crevicing.

[@CandSMINING]

Thanks for sharing this educational video.It should be a help to all of us.

[@VoGusProspecting]

No worries mate

[@illeodavinci]

I love your prospecting videos💪

[@frederickbierweiler8020]

really informative learned a lot

[@estarszak]

Nice video. It lasted about as long as my bowl of Popcorn! cheers

[@bradwatkins1894]

Another awsome educational one, love these. Take all the time you need too 👍 P.S Good shot landing the classifier in the pan at the 7:30 mark 😎

[@VoGusProspecting]

All of the accuracy man

[@tasdgoldprospecting2979]

Great video mate and see you when you get back 🌾👀🌾

[@VoGusProspecting]

I won't see you bushes boy

[@adams13f]

Hahaha grizzly cracking me up jumping over you.

[@jasonhawes5096]

Thank you for all that you do for us! Now go take care of yourself!

[@Lukewarm160]

Great video but I live on Long Island does your area matter if your prospecting & mining for gold?

[@micktonks1828]

Love the scenery in these vids

[@VoGusProspecting]

You have gone on quite the binge watch!

[@micktonks1828]

@@VoGusProspecting have watched loads of your vids mate but only subsribed recently honestly great info you give it has helped me loads as a beginner

[@johnboardman5852]

THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS

[@thesurfingprospector6345]

That was really good tips mate cheers for that Hope you are feeling better soon bro Try to turn it off Crouch

[@dcmprospecting5429]

Awesome video mate once again mate ⛏👍⛏⛏⛏🌱🌱

[@matthewmierzwik8684]

I really like you your honest about yours illness mine is different but your honesty is cool. I love your gold prospecting just awesome enjoy it.

[@soaponarope8995]

Awesome video man

[@VoGusProspecting]

Thank you

[@pkgoldopalhunting]

take care mate i got out today my self but dident last long same prob as u had to return home must be the weather

[@VoGusProspecting]

Bloody depression clouds

[@touristiqueducanada346]

Keep the head , u got this . PTS Survivor as well here .

[@VoGusProspecting]

I got it.

[@jasonspeers1455]

Great video

[@VoGusProspecting]

Thank you

[@tdiron5277]

I have watched many videos on land slides or sides of hills/mountains breaking down and rumbling down into rivers , that being said how would slides effect gold deposits in rivers ? It may be a stretch for Gold prospecting however , here in California gold / earthquake state it is a reality .... any thoughts or videos would be interesting. Thank You for sharing and a high five to you and your ever present mate Grizzly.

[@VoGusProspecting]

Ah you bring up an amazing point. Forget how it affects the creek, you only have to think about this. In gold country, especially in areas of massive ground movement like landslides and earthquakes, these events sheer and uncover string reefs and shift soil that has gravels in it to the open light of day. If you see a slip go sample it.

[@realaussiemale567]

Is there a particular time of the year, such as late autumn, when we’re likely to come across dry creek/river beds?

[@VoGusProspecting]

Basically any time out of winter.

[@johnpravednikov3389]

I appreciate your info, one day too use it, hopefully this Mentoring Knowledge I get from Dan Hurd, Adventure Gold & Vo-gus. I understand your really your issues, I had a bad Stroke, that was not caused by natural causes,. Keep getting people that with Have Empathy, and they have courage too ignore your complaint(in a Good way), when you say""You Do! Not! Understand what I'm going Through"" be Understanding and you well be a Much happier person.

[@VoGusProspecting]

I hope you find some colour soon man

[@washingtonbeachmining7736]

Your videos are awesome to watch, but we all want you to take of yourself first and foremost! See you in a few weeks.

[@VoGusProspecting]

See you then

[@jeffreyrobinson3782]

Yeah gday mate I've watched a couple of your vids great stuff you say the nth east could you be more specific please at 72 yrs I've done a bit of detecting lately but would love to try panning

[@VoGusProspecting]

Literally from Alexander to Albury almost every Creek has gold.

[@respectanimals2]

You do a excellent video dude, fantastic, I’m so much wiser now from that , 👍⛏🌵

[@VoGusProspecting]

May your head expand ever more.

[@rastamanralph6670]

Vogus withdrawal!!! No 😱 keep on keeping on brother👍😉

[@VoGusProspecting]

Worse than crack

[@rastamanralph6670]

@@VoGusProspecting duno bout crack depends on what kind but no bongs defo✌👍😉

[@MyName-nx5il]

Cool owl

[@joshuaw6357]

I hope everything is okay

[@VoGusProspecting]

Yer man, think of this as my annual leave

[@theasylumwithmarkmiller575]

hey chris..,what does Vo- Gus actually stand for ..??? Just Wondering.

[@VoGusProspecting]

Its the phonetic pronunciation of my last name in Latvia

[@DirtTherapyDownUnder]

Mate you and Pioneer Pauly need to get together in both countries for some prospecting

[@VoGusProspecting]

Once I get a spare $5k it'll happen lol

[@dwp5jr894]

Where do you get a yabbie pump? I cant find it anywhere online.

[@VoGusProspecting]

Fishing shops under bait pump

[@dwp5jr894]

@@VoGusProspecting ok thx. btw love the vids.

[@paulao7022]

wouldn't a geiger counter be a lot less troublesome?

[@VoGusProspecting]

Why would in want one of them? I'm not chasing radioactive stuff.

[@mainemagic2351]

Chris, Get rested up my friend; catch you later alligator; Hugs to you and Mr. GRizzly from KENNEBUNK Maine

[@VoGusProspecting]

Same goes snot nose :-)

[@stevenz1396]

Thank you Chris for another great video you have the best channel on KZbin we will be praying for you that all is well say hi to Grizzly for us see you soon 🇺🇸🇺🇸✝️

[@VoGusProspecting]

Said hi to Grizzly for you. Gave me side eyes.

[@ow2750]

love ur vids

[@Reaper4367]

Brilliant video digger :) . Educational and entertaining. Loved it.. Wont be long till i am able to get out there and put it into practice. Taking care of your number one personal resource.. you. take care. Hooroo for now. Respect, from Queensland.

[@VoGusProspecting]

See you soon man

[@lladylobo1]

We'll look forward to your return. In the meantime, give yourself a chance to rest and get that nasty PTSD under better control. We'll be here.

[@VoGusProspecting]

As Arnie says 'I'll be back' sooner rather than later

[@morganlin3117]

nuce trip

[@BlackarrowMr]

Im learning all the time from your vids. just have to be able to get out there and do it . Night shifts all the time make it hard . But in saying that Myself and a couple mates went out about 4 weeks ago to where there is supposed to be gold in the river, strangest rivers I have ever seen as in the make up. All a medium fine quartz gravel , no bedrock no real obstructions, dug down and no end to the quartz gravel, 3 ft in places . did come across some rocky out crops later as we were about to go which looked promising but thats for the next trip. By the way no gold .

[@VoGusProspecting]

Yer it can be tricky, just got to keep looking

[@jarvijarvjarv4377]

✊

[@i.c.c.c.i.abdullahibnloren]

I notice bro your constantly wearing a khafiah and I understand that some folks do realize the outdoor benefits of them and wear them these reasons but I'm seeing what looks like a beautiful Sunnah beard and thinking you might be a part of our Umah and if so please let me know I would love to give you proper greetings take care and may God the one and only guide you and keep you safe my brother in humanity. May there always be color in your pans.

[@VoGusProspecting]

I wear it because of the harsh sun here in Australia. Thank you for your observation though, I know that certain things like these hold special significance for different cultures.

[@i.c.c.c.i.abdullahibnloren]

@@VoGusProspecting I live that you wear it don't stop it's very good you can get it and beard wet and it cools the jugular vein and instantly dropping your internal temp

[@VoGusProspecting]

Keeps the flys off too