I Found a Lost Gold Mine and There is Still GOLD in it!

[@getdownanddirtyprospecting]

Great video u can see why the old timers left that pay dirt as it was not rich enough for them but today with a high banker its not too bad lucky your in Vic lol cheers Glenno. 👍😎

[@VoGusProspecting]

Exactly. It didn't take long for us to do that and it was a lot of fun. But for those guys slogging it out in the gold rush it's not worth ot.

[@frankbyrd9345]

I frequintly work tailings piles over 150 yrs old all over my region ( Northwest United States ) The old timers lost substantial amounts of very fine gold over the end of the sluice while catching courser gold in amounts that would stagger our minds today ( really rock our minds ) they lost practally all the gold smaller than 30-40 mesh It is why the much more meticulous Chinese miners could come in behind them and recover paying quantities of gold

[@getdownanddirtyprospecting]

I have done old rocker piles and done really well in clay areas with little water 💦

[@au_gmentedreality]

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[@millsysmadhouse8501]

i love how mick far has come from an apprentice to the point im waiting for his own channel with his own angle on the adventures, thumbs up mick i admire you as much as i do chris. you are a team of legends and chris you have moved me within myself more than any "help" i could have found, youve given me new purpose and advntures to bring me out of well my own head

[@ndimond]

atta boy! So excited to see this... I love your camera work and in particular your opening shots. I will be going to Australia one day, simply because of your beautiful pictures, and my desire to see a place you have represented so beautifully.

[@frankbyrd9345]

I am not a subscriber of your channel , but see it come up and occasionally watch an episode ... This was one of your best . You have come a long ways as a miner and as a man . That super fine gold you are working is in a class all its own ... It is exactly the stuff I work with every day I work gold ... Actually , I am recovering gold down to 300 mesh ... There are rules and methods , very exacting . Modern materials and understanding of the dynamics involved is what makes paying recoveries possible . I work old high bench placers and occasionally old workings ( as you and your buddy did this episode ) I built my Highbanker and bought my finishing sluice , all the mats and got my methodology and understanding of dynamics largely from Doc's videos and trial and error ... Aussies of a long time ago figured out muddling and brought it to America where it was used here and there and then over about a hundred years was largely lost by us small hand miners . Keep working hard and keep studying methods old and new ... you are getting there !

[@frankbyrd9345]

Looking back after this long comment above , I see I am a subscriber ... Made me happy to see. congrats on hitting 100,000. Woo Hoo !

[@traciedwards6302]

Been watching prospecting clips for a few months now and have found yours to be the most informative and entertaining with comic relief. Well done Chris you deserve it... Buster says thank you for the scratch 🐕✌️

[@danrogers9945]

Congratulations Chris on 100,000 subs! You deserve it! Always looks like fun! P.S. i think Fern has a bigger stick in every video.she loves it as much as you guys!

[@ginger6178]

Congrats on the play button. You deserve it. Your videos are wholesome and very well put together. It's gonna take you places! Keep up the great videos

[@TheAl6244]

Been watching as much of your casts as possible going back 3 yrs in last six months, it has been an orsum ride. The thing I like the best is your growth. Personally your talk about your own challenges help me a great deal. Thanks mate all the beat. New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@Famo59]

Congratulations on reaching over 100000 thousand subscribers..Absolutely awesome that you received That KZbin plaque.. Well Merry Christmas 🎄 Cheers Famo59 🎄👍🍻🤓⛏

[@kevdimo6459]

Congratulations on your 100000 subscribers Chris. I’m so glad i found your channel a few years back. Keep up the good work mate. 👍🏻

[@petermoncrieff2578]

Bloody congratulations and great stuff getting your silver play button from KZbin Chris 👍 you always upload great videos of your gold adventures and inspire others such as myself to get off my ass and back out to reedy creek.

[@respectanimals2]

Great the see the dogs having fun and helping , fern is adorable, loved the vid , peace ✌️ 😎🌴

[@ralphrotten1905]

Congratulations on 100k 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🍻

[@StuartReeve]

Well done on another awesome video Chris. Been watching since you began and I still love following and watching all your uploads 🤗🤗🤗

[@susantabor7874]

Wow! One of us is going to be lucky! Thanks for always sharing bits of what you find.

[@Irish-twins]

I really enjoy the quality of film and how well you all work together. Also enjoy the gold!

[@doylemccandless7160]

Chris you are such a good motivation to get out and find some gold. You keep convincing me to keep looking where others gave up. Thanks for sharing! Also, congratulations on the silver button!

[@thatdude8247]

100k🎉🎉🎉🎉 I didn't watch your videos for a few weeks and I missed so much! congratulations Chris

[@mandybrown7758]

Your videos are by far my favorite out of all I have seen you make it exciting and so much fun to watch not only that I could probably prospect one day thanks to your teachings so intelligent

[@TisButAScratch666]

Congrats on the milestone Chris. Well deserved

[@steven_ewen]

Great spot there Chris. It's fantastic that you are sharing your adventures with like minded people as well as all of us subscriber's. Thank you

[@mikeplant9163]

amazing news Chris. I think you were sub 2000 when I started to watch. still can't wait for your videos, enjoy your content as much if not more today.congratulations on a well earned reward mate.

[@rickreimer1050]

Congratulations on your new mark! That rock is cool. I collect neat ones for my 5 year old granddaughter. She loves rocks and is easy impress with all the pyrite around here lol

[@dv3rsion_495]

It’s so cool that you do this, I’ve wanted to get out prospecting for a while now, maybe someday soon!

[@derrikanderson2467]

Thank you. You have taught me so much about gold prospecting. Hopefully het to use that knowledge this summer

[@karlburden9044]

Videos always get better and better! End they started off really good. Well done Vogus Team!

[@kevinfranks9840]

congratulations on reaching 100,000 subscribers well done from the UK

[@jesseabney2195]

Love watching where you guys dig

[@bredesigns]

Congratulations on your KZbin award. I really enjoy your videos. You keep me smiling. 😉😁

[@paulabraden974]

Congrats on the 100k subscriber milestone Chris. Love all your videos both on and off the goldfields. P.S Don't forget to get some down time in over the Christmas/New year period 🙂

[@dragonfly8807]

Your doggies have such a great life! When I go I want to come back as one of your dogs.

[@zacjohnson1500]

Congrats Chris so happy for you mate love your content

[@jensoninterceptor1454]

I know him

[@ChasingGoldAustralia]

Congratulations on your 100k subs Chris, well deserved my friend ⛏️🤠🇦🇺

[@jyeoshaughnessy7659]

Vo-gus prospecting is the best stream to watch for Australia 🇦🇺 learning so much and collecting heaps colour I my area cause of it haha thanks Chris 😊

[@Daniel-vx6uj]

Congratulations man. You are by far one of the best on here.

[@ferdburphel2076]

Another good day🤝🍻. Congratulations on 100k....still enjoying the evolution of Vogus Prospecting!

[@goldpanr]

Awesome conglom! Quite Auriferous too. Keep at it Chris(!)

[@iananderson4159]

Thanks Chris for another great video, I have been expired to have a go at prospecting in my home land in Scotland many thanks and merry Christmas !!!!! Ian

[@markfryer9880]

Hi Chris and crew, congratulations on reaching 100,000 subscribers and being awarded the silver play button. It's a great achievement for any channel that produces real content that educates as well as entertains. Keep up the good work my fellow Victorians! Mark from Melbourne Australia

[@croatiansensation6062]

Looks like a great area to work and have a boat load of fun in the process! Keep up the good work mate!

[@happytimesprospecting5698]

Looks like a ton of fun! Minus the crazy hot temperatures out there! Congrats on the 100k Subs! Happy Times Chris!

[@jbprospector3638]

Congrats on reaching 100K, always enjoy your videos and content 👍

[@Oklahomabackroadexplorer]

Congratulations on your 100k mate! Keep up the good work!

[@GunsHomebrew]

Very cool. Congrats on the milestone and play button!

[@Moomster]

Congrats on you 100 k Subs mate. Warmer weather is starting to kick in, watch out for the snakes and hope you all have a fantastic and safe Xmas.. As always, love your content..

[@paulglassner4457]

Congrats 🍾🎉 on 100K maybe one day I can visit Australia! Keep up the hard work and thank you for your videos.

[@Thumbernation]

Much love from Victoria British Columbia canada Thank you for all.the vids

[@paulconnell2385]

That's an awesome achievement dude!!! congrats!!!

[@MichaelJohnson-ux7pe]

Nice going Chris you and Mick and a nice team going after that yellow and making these videos keep up the good work. 👍

[@Reglabbe]

would LOVE a piece of that ore you showed brother, looks amazing!!!!

[@ProjectDIYOz]

Brilliant again mate, your videos are fantastic. Thank you.

[@lorrabrennan3579]

Loving watching you guys, learning and enjoying with each video :D

[@mandybrown7758]

Great video and I actually enjoy watching mick and you work together

[@dwbunloaf8245]

Great video as always and massive congrats 🥳 on reaching 100k 👏

[@shanedoyle3444]

Very entertaining and great camera work! you guys oughta make a feature film, there is nothing on telly these days and what would be better than watching Vo -Gus Prospecting on a Sunday Arvo !

[@cecilforbes3034]

Congratulations brother you earned it 👍and onya Mick too ,cheers from WA

[@ramsessilent]

nice chunk of collaborate. thanks for the share!

[@robertgilchrist1405]

That’s an awesome video. Thank you for sharing.

[@amillsy85]

I love how tich your fields are, every other episode your somewhere else, I have maybe 4 spots i know has tiny gold and hunting down couple more, next time I want to head up and detect the old mines

[@gregderksen1996]

Congrats on 100k Chris! love the time capsule idea.

[@lisaherrmann4795]

Lovin’ all these vids! Great info and great fun! Thanks for everything 😁

[@VoGusProspecting]

Glad you like them!

[@SonntagsamBach]

Hi Chris, lucky that you found water for the highbanker in one of the abandoned mines- or is there a creek, too? It is a very exciting and an interesting place. Great result, too! Thank you for showing! Greetings from Munich, Germany! best regards Jens, Sunday at the creek

[@jeremycanterohioprospecting]

I wish I could have that rock it would be an awesome piece for my collection would be something cool to show off ✌️

[@xxfuryshotxx]

Congrats on the play button mate, you're always a source of quality content for me.

[@lemonAID1998]

Absolutely love watching your videos!

[@sambuckler4002]

Great work Chris, no small feat making rock washin' cool. Keep going chap.

[@cewinkle]

Great job guys. Makes me wish I had made the trip down from Deniliquin to try those areas before I moved back to the states

[@michaeltedesco8626]

So close, I'm still supporting you. Here's my comment and my thumbs up. I stared gold panning. I live in Pennsylvania USA and not much gold here, but hopefully I'll find some one day

[@kengascoigne5946]

12:36 Good Job! You sir are inspiring.

[@martynclement6099]

Well done buddy.. congratulations..

[@grantscottwilson9515]

Great show brother, keep them coming.

[@1catfishuntermiller753]

Hiya Chris, awesome video mate, I know those pesky flies are a big pain in the places you go panning. That would drive me crazy nuts. 🤪 mate that was a lot of gold in your pan, also very beautiful too. Can't wait to see the next video. I hope you have a awesome blessed day, and a Merry Christmas. Cya! 😺🐟out!

[@lynnmaines7352]

Looks like you need to go back there again. Good stuff 💙

[@ancellsadventures]

Congratulations on the play button Chris! Always love the videos I’ve learned a lot!

[@diggindumbsht9525]

Congrats on the button thing! I appreciate your content!

[@hasmeadali7316]

Awesome adventure Mate Thank you

[@boyceroper9055]

Such fun to watch your happy place

[@insidebendprospecting]

I'm looking forward to getting some Reedy Creek conglomerate in the mail! Congrats on 100k mate, keep the videos comin!

[@johnjacobs1625]

Very Nice Chris and Mick!! Merry Christmas Gang!! Cheers JJ

[@1313nate]

Our winter has hit hard in California. Tons of snow in the mountains so it's back to staying warm and processing material indoors again 😁

[@johndye5133]

Congratulations on reaching 100K proud of 👍👍👍👍

[@thomascooley2749]

Two videos in a day your spoiling us good sir Congrats again on the silver

[@Iziireal]

Congrats Brother! Don't know how it happened But I had to re-subscribe. Keep em coming!

[@kenmcnabb6279]

I love these old timer piles

[@artkeyes]

there is a product called "SWAT", for wounded horses it also helps with hives put it on before mining.

[@debhester8665]

That was some nice looking dirt going into the wheelbarrow!

[@jasonmatlock8822]

Sweet can't wait to see who gets the it!

[@billflint3369]

Thanks for the video's for our education and entertainment.

[@robertlayng1429]

Great job Mr. Vo-Gus.

[@rogerlane474]

Congrats on your youtube milestone!

[@bluesbonsai6718]

Awesome videos! I wish I could find that much gold where I live but it’s still fun!

[@justinroberts779]

Congrats Chris! Keep up the awesomeness!

[@chrisfrench2130]

Woo hoo again for the plaque. Can't wait for the celebration.

[@shanepetersen2884]

hey chris good to know you are still out in the bush doing what ya love and hopefully with out any jerks saying you cant cause yall cant go anywhere.......... waching your vids during our winter here in nevada keeps me mostly motivated for the spring and summer heavy pans mate and take care of all

[@VoGusProspecting]

I'm being inundated with similar comments and messages from America. I'll say this very clearly; Your media is pushing an agenda, almost 100% of the things they are saying are factually incorrect. For perspective, LA and New Yourk have harder lockdown laws than anywhere in Australia.

[@shanepetersen2884]

@@VoGusProspecting thank you for the update i know our media sucks however i had heard of it on other types of media shall we say..... glad to know that things are not as bad as reported now go get some shiney lol

[@markfryer9880]

Currently no lockdowns and state borders are slowly reopening. In Victoria, from the 15th of December, the only places that we will be required to wear masks is at hospitals and on public transport.

[@markfryer9880]

@@VoGusProspecting Chris is absolutely right about sections of the US media are busy pushing their own agenda and half-truths at the expense of real facts and logical reasoning. The people of the USA need to start demanding a better and more honest and professional news and public discussion from their media.

[@gadzee506]

even if its not mainstream media who ever is saying this rubbish is incorrect.

[@tedott1553]

Interesting as always. Thank you.

[@shanejensen8866]

I would love to be able to do this someday. Always love the videos very informative.

[@johnusas2870]

Gotta give the old timers credit for all the back breaking work for the shiny

[@inthedirtprospecting1144]

Always love your videos mate keep up the good work

[@ITechcompulock]

" More Gold" Wiser and more ambitious words have never been said.

[@edwardmcbain5730]

Hi.Chris.I know this will make sense to you .Afreind of mine has the original HIlls bar Claim on the Fraser river in B.C. his test pans were showing mega fine gold but he was not getting good results highbanking.He was only getting 2-3 grams a day.I convinced him to clean out his mats every 1/2 hour instead of running for long periods.It paid off he is now averaging 18g a day.Even though the mats look good they get way to much black sand and fine garnet and the fine gold goes over top..It only takes a few minutes to Too wash out gold hog which we all use over here.Easy to rerun at the end of the dayThrew many different clean up systems.The trick is if you know you are getting gold.Do not waste time panning your clean outs.