How to Read Rivers for Maximum Gold Recovery!

[@TalRohan]

Honestly the fact that your channel is so much more interesting than the "entertainment look what I did" channels is what has held my attention for about 6 years ...considering I have ADHD thats a pretty bloody impressive record. I once played around with an aquarium full of water trying to work out the best way to place decorations. I put some poopy muck in it from an active fish tank (like your turtles) then directing the power filter head to circulate around I moved rocks about to see what happened to the dirt. I was surprised to find dirt in front of rocks as well as behind them and in certain areas just sitting in the middle of the tank bottom. It was a fascinating experience that could give a good idea of how gold settles Thanks for sharing Mr Chris ..another fascinating look into how creeks work.

[@insolentstickleback3266]

Awesome Possom TalRohan! I have been keeping fish most of the time since 1990, I have noticed the same thing many times and have used this process to make the mulmy muck settle in a fashion that makes it efficient to vacuum out Most recently in my 125 gal tank, that has a fine black substrate I have been having " Zen Focus Clinics," playing with powerheads and river rocks.

[@TalRohan]

@@insolentstickleback3266 the Zen stuff sounds like fun. I dont keep fish anymore unfortunately but I once built a tank with a silver sand substrate, that would literally grow small dunes when the water flow was too high. My experiments were with the Dennerle system seeing if there was an efficient way to set up for mulm removal. I worked for the guy that first imported the system to the UK back in the 80's and made quite a lot of advances with him and the system through feedback with Ludwig Dennerle. I miss the fish and the plants to be honest.

[@CornishCousinJack]

Informational gold! Thank you Chris, great vid.

[@insolentstickleback3266]

That is a good looking shovel, it looks sturdy and quite determined to please!

[@davidhandyman7571]

Fascinating and informative again. I always enjoy going along with you and your entertaining and informative commentary.

[@VoGusProspecting]

@@davidhandyman7571 appreciate it 🙏

[@TheMisterspanky]

Love these newer eps with more info for us noobs. Particularly from an Aussie point of view.

[@VoGusProspecting]

@@TheMisterspanky pleasure mate 👍

[@frenchys_prospecting]

I'm not even a noob but love watching Chris' vids because he's entertaining and educational. 10x better than whatever is on TV. Heavy pans, brother

[@VoGusProspecting]

Appreciate that man

[@MrMalcolmbrown]

Potato Jacket 😂 mate love your videos and I'm nearly ready to head off on my 1st proper trip to prospect. Thanks for all the knowledge you are passing along on the videos you make.

[@jdl.1234]

Anyway, like I was sayin', crystals is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. Dey's uh, Sapphire, Smokey Quartz, Zircon, Citrine gumbo..... Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. Lol. Thanks for the video Chris....

[@micahmann6967]

Why are there only two likes on this 😂😂 thank you

[@aego2341]

Thanks for the informative video Chris! Now I'm tempted to go back to Reedy again haha

[@VoGusProspecting]

Reedy's a good spot, you might find something!

[@frenchys_prospecting]

Just an FYI Chris: those factoids that pop up could do with another 3-5 seconds to be able to read and absorb. Cheers bro. Keep the good stuff coming.

[@VoGusProspecting]

I understand, luckily for this one there is a pause button!

[@frenchys_prospecting]

@VoGusProspecting haha. I get that I honestly do but that extra 3-5 seconds allows the info to be read and absorbed without missing a beat. Time is money, bro and I can't keep pushing puase while making my kids work in the antimony mines. It's just not kosher

[@insolentstickleback3266]

@@frenchys_prospecting LOL, give your little antimony goblins an extra ration of frog legs and grog! I need the 3-5 seconds just to react fast enough to pause!

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

@@frenchys_prospectingantimony is good for the eyes bro 😎 forget about it just pause take all the time ya need bra

[@ardusesonnier3304]

Mine are making shoes, so I can relate

[@bradleyslightom6313]

Love the use of the Bedea and the simplistic motions to concentrate the Au and discharge the lighter material! Thanks for adventure, and slowly viewing back episodes, as well as the new releases, so it's gonna be a long while! 😂

[@RexFrost-p6l]

watch these when I need a laugh. almost as good as British TV comedy.

[@trevdyer173]

@RexFrost-p6l I'm glad you found it entertaining enough to leave a comment and keep the algorithm going👍🏻

[@nickitoff9629]

Love your videos bro! Really enjoy you content and personality. I'm a crazy rock hound and prospector, so that river sounds like a dream! Cant wait to try that kinda pan. Looking forward to your next video!

[@VoGusProspecting]

Appreciate the love, More coming soon!

[@kellywest1485]

Thanks for the upload hope you and the boys have a great week

[@VoGusProspecting]

Cheers mate, you too!

[@susanturcotte3176]

I really appreciate that you did this video, Chris. It is another opportunity for those who are interested in prospecting along with the history and knowledge necessary to do it properly. Like you said many times before, there is so much more work and education into prospecting, than just walking out into a creek and finding gold everywhere. Blessings from Alabama ❤️

[@jeffcoll1377]

Watching you use the wooden pan is very mesmerizing.

[@dontsaymynameimeanit]

Can you please leave the information on the screen longer for slower readers?

[@matthewoconnor4557]

Just pause it

[@RejectHumanityReturn2Monke]

🤦 You know you can pause it, right?

[@garriemchale5788]

Get a slower book

[@asjamuir5534]

Why press the pause ⏸️ that way even dyslexic people can read

[@RICDirector]

Pausing is an absolute pain in the arse!!

[@allanfahrenhorst-jones6118]

Doing a great job. Excellent channel with good information.

[@trevdyer173]

This vid gave an interesting insite to your thought patterns and how you rationalise (boaderline ague with yourself 🤣) while you are on the creek to work out where you going to dig next. Awsome vid thanks

[@paulroberts665]

Best pan shot i've ever seen😅

[@fmixthings]

How deep into clay should someone dig if they find a layer? Just scrape off the top couple inches or centimeters? Or more dig in a good solid chunk?

[@VoGusProspecting]

Usually the top, test into it and see what's there. Make a choice off that

[@fmixthings]

@VoGusProspecting thank you

[@nonoddingdog4682]

Awesome info mate. Have you panned up on the Clarence?

[@VoGusProspecting]

Not yet!

[@robtathome]

Love the fast facts!

[@mandybrown7758]

I love when you use that Batea pan i wanna try one myself

[@gabivalla6279]

Excellent back-to-basics on reading waterways, Chris. Add to this comment that we'd rewound to the start after reading and liking numerous comments and replies, it's a good on you, and the audience that interacts with you, and decorously with each other from all over the world. Fair dinkum bonza vibes all round. Cheers, you.

[@marcdlomas]

As someone who started prospecting for the first time this summer, I appreciate these videos so much. Some of the other channels definitely make it seem like if you look literally anywhere you’ll find gold. This is more what I want.

[@sapperfire]

I really enjoy seeing POV style. Its always good because I like hearing the thought process. Since I have some troubles located good areas in my state.

[@VoGusProspecting]

It's all about that flow!

[@johnno.1985]

Definitely need to look up, learn and understand the basics of the difference between gemstones as you call them and minerals

[@RICDirector]

Some gemstones are pure minerals, others are more mixed up. The definition of 'gem' , though, is something humans value or find attractive, so....

[@TheCoffeeBushKid]

Thanks for the walking talks Chris. Good to hear the thought process. Take care mate 😁👍

[@glennwmurphy1]

THANKS FOR THE CREEK-READING TIPS. YOUR "MARKET" HAS QUICKLY BECOME PEOPLE WHO DO, NOT WISH. YOUR TIMING IS PERFECT AS HUMANITY IS RISING ABOVE THE CONSTRICTED PAST...

[@asjamuir5534]

Bloody KZbin took 2hrs to notify me of your video chris just incase you keep note of irregularities the buggers are getting worse

[@TheMadness51]

Ya inspired me to pick up a batea pan. Curious how I'll do using it vs my modern pans.

[@VoGusProspecting]

Get out there and try it!

[@jonathannorthup5705]

Rocks at 1:50 look like an arrow saying look here bud 😂

[@scruggsbuster9458]

Finding all that gold having fun that's what it's all about

[@joeryerson9295]

Just a thought, it may be more complicated than, but if you kept all of you concentrates after you removed the gold; you could potential have an income of $35k per year just from the tin. Could you make a video on that? Maybe an average of how much tin you get on a day of prospecting and how long it would take to get a ton of it.

[@VoGusProspecting]

I've considered it. The main problem is concentrating it down to mostly tin, there are a lot of other things in the black sand.

[@fliesbylonk]

Panafcorte for hayfever, like you i spend a bit of time in the bush and over the counter hayfever relief doesn’t cut it. Have a chat with your GP

[@faydwerfreepress1]

Does the betea pan need to be wood or can you have as much success with a plastic betea pan?

[@VoGusProspecting]

Wood, plastic and steel they are all made from.

[@faydwerfreepress1]

@@VoGusProspecting Awesome!

[@48thstateprospecting]

Your due to find a bonanza city soon it’s been to long…. Thanks for sharing see you on the next one 👍🏼👊🏼

[@VoGusProspecting]

Oh I'm currently working it. Over 1/2 ounce in 4 sessions. But not releasing it till it's finished.

[@trevdyer173]

Wooo let's do it

[@VoGusProspecting]

@@trevdyer173 first place trophy for you sir

[@ericadler5749]

I think you’ve said before old timers did super sluice on hill side .. at the bottom of those would there be higher concentrations of gem stones or they be to smashed

[@WHAMaTRON]

Iv always thought you said potato 🥔 pan lol 😂

[@Silvereagledude]

Good stuff

[@Double_Jinx]

i watch all your videos Chris, even though i have no intentions to ever do this?! a teaspoon of the local honey a couple of times a day will help the hayfever.

[@samanthalovejoy3235]

Diamonds,, yes please

[@Bonamici]

💙Thank you Chris!!💛

[@MadmanJnr]

I have a question (love these video's by the way) How do you pick the creek? Any creek ok? Ones that start at X Mountain range? Etc

[@karlhuttenmeister]

Your work is great mate, and the reason I have travelled to Reedy many times, to try my luck. I had some success, and have also enjoyed purchasing your paydirt, and nuggets. I even became a patreon, because your work needs support! I'll be returning to Reedy very soon, but this time to shoot a short horror film. Out of interest, has there ever been anything out there that has freaked you out even a little bit? Love your work Sir!

[@VoGusProspecting]

@@karlhuttenmeister not in Australia. Whilst in Canada and NZ I had some experiences that were less than desirable haha

[@karlhuttenmeister]

@VoGusProspecting that'd make for a great episode sir. Explaining some of the creepy things that have happened in the past!

[@flinty7949]

Just wondering, what is the green matting called that you use in your sluice? I recently brought one and would like to change the matting

[@samshapiro9033]

Another informative and fun video to watch, Chris. But it looks like a couple patches in your pan - Oh no! How did you crack it? Night dredging perhaps? 🤪

[@VoGusProspecting]

Wood does what ot wants with head and moisture

[@dartmart9263]

The Fun Facts kept disappearing about half a second too soon!

[@gavinhogg6552]

I recently found a fist sized Black Jasper near Reedy Creek , are they common in the area ??

[@VoGusProspecting]

Very common

[@robertjackson2051]

Chris for your next video can you you show us how to season a batea pan plz sir

[@VoGusProspecting]

Same as a normal one

[@robertjackson2051]

@VoGusProspecting okay thank you sir

[@MadMarlin1964]

I knew when I woke up early there had to be a reason for me to stay up, other than having to pee. Great way to start the week.

[@pileofstuff]

Oh, it's *batea pan*. All these years I thought you were saying "potato pan"...🙃

[@VoGusProspecting]

Potato pan? haha

[@josephknowlton7246]

Liked, shared and commented 🍻🤴🏻🗽 31:59

[@ma_deuce0081]

Where can I get my hands on one of these pans in the United States?

[@joecolosi1795]

Chris… the teacher of river rats everywhere

[@VoGusProspecting]

The river rat king?

[@RICDirector]

Yeah but watch out for those nutcracker blokes....

[@bradleyjohnenright7017]

How do you know your not throwing any big nuggets out .?.

[@rosiebear3101]

Those first 2 pans were the dirtiest dirt I've ever seen lol.

[@alzaidgaming1781]

kira-kira berapa jauh anda masuk ke hutan untuk potensi terbaik mendapatkan emas saudara

[@PowRKord]

^5!

[@BobbyLuke-f9o]

THAT PAN HAS TO GO😊

[@frickdom]

Here I thought it was a “Potato Pan”

[@hatcherhollerhoodlum4418]

DUDE, pan those nose dribbles,apply your best hypothesis and find us sum gold!!!😊😅😂

[@josephgosselin1808]

If you’re going to add text, please leave it up long enough to be read!

[@DaveMcAdam]

Wash you'r shovel into your pan , when digging clay, fine gold will stick to it!

[@trevdyer173]

Another way its spelt is P-O-T-A-T-O 😂

[@clowe73]

Like your videos…..I really don’t wanna see another read the creak video. Everyone knows how how a creak flows……turns and twists. Slow moving…..fast moving. Gravel banks…..sand bars. I dunno……I guess you gotta put content out. Not hating. Just need to something else.

[@VoGusProspecting]

They are not for everyone. That's OK. Most of my videos are not this.

[@uwillnevahno6837]

Geology is a religion?

[@VoGusProspecting]

So is science. You believe in it right?

[@ProspectOz2023]

Absolutely learning a bunch from your work, you inspire me mate🫡 keep it up!

[@bray2012den]

Where did you get the hard wood beta pan ? That is Au-some Chris ⛏️🏔️

[@VoGusProspecting]

@@bray2012den it's custom made mate

[@bray2012den]

@ is he making more for public use ? You got me onto the beta pan , I have the xp blue beta and I’m still getting the hang of it . Your videos have taught me a lot on tips and tricks with it . Keep up the hard work and heavy pans from bc Canada 🇨🇦 ⛏️🏔️

[@michaelrobinson8915]

I read tĥat tin is valuable?

[@VoGusProspecting]

@@michaelrobinson8915 it is