Locating Bedrock Crevices under Boulders for Gold Nuggets

[@MericaAdventures]

You don’t know when banana day is ? OMG !! 😂. Nice gold fellas were all off to a good start. Let’s stay skunk free. 👍🇺🇸⚒🍀🍻

[@Smithsgold]

I missed the Memo !!!!! LOL Bennett is killing it already with that Monker piece LBPA4LIFE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bedrockbennett1827]

Hell yeah Jeff got to love that first piece of gold for the year

[@Smithsgold]

Thanks and congrats on that Nugget !!!!

[@TomBrucker-GoldenYears]

Good morning! Breaking ice in the troughs,and moving boulders to stay warm. Good time’s 🥶⚒️🇺🇸🍦

[@Smithsgold]

Good Morning Tom hope you have a Great day and may your pockets be filled with Nuggets !!!!

[@TomBrucker-GoldenYears]

@@Smithsgold Thank you, I keep trying !! Glad to see you are back and finding bigger nuggets than Gary. Lol 😂

[@Smithsgold]

As long as I can get a bigger one here and there I'm good !!!! Thanks Tom@@TomBrucker-GoldenYears

[@WestCoastGoldProspecting]

Great job Jeff, congrats on the first gold this year. That’s a nice chunk.

[@Smithsgold]

Thanks Brother I was thinking .5 but it ended up being .71 a bit heavier than I thought !!!! LBPA4LIFE

[@markopittman2833]

gee jeff , you found that nugget and man you sure were a grinnin. never seen you so happy. a smile from ear to ear. good for you i said as i laffed.heavy pans bud.

[@Smithsgold]

I didn't think it was Gold so I was a bit surprised by it and with it being the first one of the year made it even more special !!! Hope 2024 is treating you well hope to see you sooner than July at the dig

[@TwoToes]

One glove was good enough to beat the skunk, just think what I would have got if I had two!

[@danlonganecker]

One more warm hand. Lol

[@Smithsgold]

and it was Banana day of all days to mix up your gloves !!!! LOL

[@Smithsgold]

Winner winner Banana Pie dinner !!!!!

[@natureman0074]

Good morning, hope everyone who sees this has a very blessed day! Heavy Pans of SHINY ✨

[@Smithsgold]

Good Morning !!!!

[@janjohannessmith7033]

Thank you

[@billcrockett200]

Oranga glad you got the biggest piece? Way to start the year.

[@Smithsgold]

LOL !!!!! Yes I am and don't you know I'm not going to let him forget it either !!!!!! LOL !!!!!

[@yesitsme6851]

😂 I understand that! I don't even want to get the squirts at home.

[@Smithsgold]

LOL Me either !!!!!!!

[@FlourgoldWizards]

2 right handed gloves doesn’t stop the dynamic duo but that rooster sure had your number….😃✌️🍻

[@Smithsgold]

You got that right !!!! Hope the fridge of wonder is fully stocked with your drink of choice !!!!! Happy New Year

[@C0017A]

Nice little nugget!!! Good Luck for the rest of 2024... :)

[@Smithsgold]

Thanks you I hope 2024 is good to you as well !!!!

[@Smithsgold]

haven't seen a video from you in awhile ??

[@mattyarbrough71]

Nice work Jeff on the nugget it was screaming on the SDC I was thinking iron glad it was a nugg! Gary always gets his!🇺🇸🤙🏾⛏️

[@Smithsgold]

First I thought Hot rock as there have been a few I've found pretty close to that area then I thought Nail but I'm glad it was Gold !!!!! I need to get you up here with us for a trip out

[@mattyarbrough71]

@@Smithsgold I’m glad it was gold also makes for an even better video 😂. You’ve gotten your share of lead and nails that’s for sure. I would love to get out with you guys anytime you don’t mind an extra around. Only time I can’t go is when it’s snowing cause I’m clearing driveways any other time I’ll be there. Only about an hr drive from Truckee to Downieville so not to bad. Thxs🇺🇸🤙🏾⛏️

[@Smithsgold]

I will keep you updated enjoy that Snow @@mattyarbrough71

[@mattyarbrough71]

@@Smithsgold Sounds great Thxs and I wish it would just rain😂

[@Smithsgold]

I bet !!!!!!!! @@mattyarbrough71

[@ChrisRalph]

Good job on that nugget.

[@bedrockbennett1827]

Howdy Chris

[@Smithsgold]

open Invite to join us just let me know you can bring your snow shovel with you !!!! Thanks buddy hope all is well with you and the family

[@markb9347]

On the board for 24. Nice piece!

[@Smithsgold]

Yes and its bigger than Gary's !!!!!! LOL ( That's what she said ) LOL !!!!!!

[@kathleentucker1238]

Love the sunshine and views of the Yuba, and of course I love the gold!!! Great fun, and I laughed at the Gary quote! Glad you guys got to go prospecting again before the snow hits!

[@kenmorrill3774]

Mother Yuba??

[@Smithsgold]

mayyyyyybeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee LOL

[@Smithsgold]

Thanks Snow is here now just got to stay below the snow line which is about 2000 ft right now making it a bit harder

[@DeenanTheKemon1]

Went panning up here in Maine on January 6th. You wanna talk about cold 🥶. Good job guys. 👏 I'm probably done until May!

[@Smithsgold]

Stay Warm may will be here soon enough !!!! Thanks for watching

[@timothymacmaster7432]

The beginning of this video reminds me why I retreat to the subtropics for the winter. At least there was glorious sunshine and gold to glisten in it as the day went on. You have already beaten the skunk so the prognosis for the rest of the year is looking good. Keep those Motherlode pics and videos coming. Aloha

[@Smithsgold]

I'm looking at my baseball schedule for a break to maybe come and enjoy some of your sunshine again this year and I'm needing a fresh Dole whip form the Dole Plantation and a Shave Ice from Haleiwa !!!! and I can;t forget another Shark dive !!!!!! I'll let you know early so you can dive with us this time !!!!! LBPA4LIFE

[@hoborobprospecting]

Good to see Ya'll this cold morning

[@Smithsgold]

Rather have the Cold than the Fog !!!!!! Good Morning

[@bansheemining]

Oh dang!! Get it!! Always a great day out Prospecting!💜⛏️

[@Smithsgold]

Thanks for watching !!!!

[@GrooberNedJardine]

Nicely done Gentlemen . First gold for 2024 . Excellent stuff !!!! Keep it coming. Stay warm Jeff . 👍👍

[@Smithsgold]

Thanks! Will do!

[@janjohannessmith7033]

What a fun day on the Freezin Yuba

[@bedrockbennett1827]

Howdy howdy

[@Smithsgold]

any day with Gold is Good !!!!!

[@Smithsgold]

Howdy Howdy Howdy !!!!!!

[@HZaP]

Nice Gold both of You! What away to start 2024. Thanks!

[@Smithsgold]

It was a good day for sure !!!!!! Thanks

[@OGRocker1]

Good morning Jeff.... good morning all... Heavy pans to Y'all⛏⚒⛏ Edit; We got 2" the other day, ... but as usual in the Valley, it's already gone. Stay warm Y'all

[@Smithsgold]

Good Morning !!!!!

[@mattison607]

FIRE ASS BEDROCK!!!

[@Smithsgold]

Fire ass something !!!!! LOL

[@stevenhigby3512]

You know Gary cannot let you walk away with the biggest piece. He is going to get you next time.

[@Smithsgold]

I'm afraid your right !!!!! I now have a Target on my back and he's in hunting mode !!!!!! LOL Thanks for watching

[@diggersdentysonu.k.m.d8813]

What a brilliant start to the new year hope your week is goingwell all the family are all well 👍 from your brother tezza 😊

[@Smithsgold]

Thanks and same to you !!!!!!!

[@HolmesProspecting]

Gary taught me that the ice on the ground helps the bobulator compress the sound rays better getting you 18.5% more ground clearance. I've seen him use this trick to find a 18 gram piece with his eyes closed.

[@TwoToes]

Several times!

[@Smithsgold]

was he asleep also ? LOL

[@Smithsgold]

more than I'd like to admit !!!!

[@robbergstrom943]

The early 2024 gold Maraca bodes well for a great year. Happy New Year!

[@Smithsgold]

we need way more Rain and Snow to get things moving !!!!!

[@brentehrhardt8208]

Good morning! I'm glad to see that the skunk left you guys alone! Have a great new year!

[@Smithsgold]

Good Morning and Happy New Year hoping for a Skunk free 2024 !!!!!! LOL

[@bertbckrs3524]

Your lucky to have a good buddy to go have adventures with. I enjoy all of you guy's videos.

[@Smithsgold]

Yes I am and thanks for watching our adventures !!!!

[@onemansthought]

Jeff great job on the first gold!! Oh and tell Gary to lefts don't make a right.....

[@Smithsgold]

Thanks !!!! LOL

[@robinjeffryes2575]

Looks like you and Gary might want to put on your long John's that morning good luckto you both hope you guy's find enough to fill the back of that jeep.

[@Smithsgold]

I like your ideas !!!!!!!!

[@yesitsme6851]

Nice piece of Gold to find on banana day Jeff. So you took a big drink of water which you always do and it got me thinking. Watching Gary pan a little bit in that crystal clear water, is any creek up in the mountains there safe to drink from? It's a do not do here in WV partly because of old coal mine run off.

[@Smithsgold]

some people do it here and get away with it but you never know what's just upstream from you so I don't I'd rather not get the squirts up in the Mountains !!!!! LOL

[@johnsaucerhunter]

First GOLD.. WooHoo! And a good looking piece to start the year off too. Thanks for letting us tag along.

[@Smithsgold]

Thanks for coming along with us on another Gold Adventure !!!!

[@yosemitecrystals6327]

We got a dusting yesterday!

[@Smithsgold]

Cool !!!! we need it

[@Oldminerdon]

Good job on finding the first gold Jeff. Cold 🥶❄️ gold!

[@Smithsgold]

Thanks it sure was cold till the sun got around to us on the creek then it was pretty nice !!!!

[@diggindeland3421]

Good Show Brother Jeff!!!! Great Lookin Metal :) Hope to make it down n do some minin with you Cali boys soon. Cheers and Happy 2024

[@Smithsgold]

Thanks Hope to see you soon !!!!!

[@danbrent4618]

Beautiful Gold harvest Jeff! Dedication and persistence equals luck! Dan Brent

[@Smithsgold]

I need the luck too !!!!!! LOL

[@hasmeadali7316]

There's no cure for Cold Gold fever. Please stay safe out there bro

[@Smithsgold]

will do and thanks for watching !!!!

[@phylxguy5547]

Congratulations on 1st nug of the new year Sir 👏

[@Smithsgold]

Thank you it ended up a bit bigger than I thought which was nice also but know big enough to beat Gary !!!!!! LOL

[@tdiron5277]

Morn’n gentlemen. 😎

[@Smithsgold]

Good Morning and Happy New Year !!!!!!!

[@AMProspecting]

Great show guys and some gold...Woop Woop!

[@Smithsgold]

it was a good day !!!

[@ryanglidden2051]

Enjoy the videos Jeff, thank you for posting

[@Smithsgold]

Glad you like them !!! Thanks

[@lankywhiteguy]

Nice peice Jeff! Can't wait to start getting out in 2024

[@Smithsgold]

Thanks and Best of luck to you this year !!!!! Stay warm !!!!

[@heavymeadowdetective192]

Way to go yall. That's a strong start on the gold.

[@Smithsgold]

I was happy with it !!!!!!

[@Ltn.Immelmann]

The new year is off to a good start. Take care of yourselves 👋💪

[@Smithsgold]

will do LTN !!!!!!! you too

[@georgezink8256]

Just think, how water throws those rock’s around like nothing

[@Smithsgold]

the sound of the water moving boulders is super cool I need to get out and film it the next big storm we get !!!! Fingers crossed

[@ScubaDaver]

This looks like way more fun that working!

[@Smithsgold]

it is way more fun than working !!!!!

[@insidebendprospecting]

Woohoo nice nugget Jeff! Sorry you didn't get the word on the banana day...

[@Smithsgold]

I need better planning !!!! LOL

[@davidallen5320]

Geeze Carefull! Gary

[@Smithsgold]

he needs a stunt double !!!!

[@bradhile5031]

Looks abit cold over there great vid vastly different to where I was digging last wensday it was 109degs Barrington tops nsw australia 🍻

[@Smithsgold]

The Cold and the heat seem to like the Gold country !!!! Good Luck try to stay cool

[@kenmorrill3774]

Congratulations on your first piece and the biggest one of the day by far! Did it qualify for a chicken dinner? if you want more lead come on down to the beaches.

[@Smithsgold]

I hear the King Tides are coming back again soon !!!! Good luck get those Rings !!!!

[@danlonganecker]

The smile said it all brother you guys always have a good time. 🇺🇸 🤙LBPA4EVA🤙

[@bedrockbennett1827]

Morning LBPA4LIFE

[@Smithsgold]

First Rule and I forget it sometimes ( Have Fun ) ! Second Rule ( NO Skunks ) !! Third Rule ( Ice Cream fixes both Rule 1 and 2 ) & ( I like It ) !!! Forth Rule ( we all come home safe and with Gold ) rule 2 and 4 are most likely backwards but its early and all this thinking is giving me a head ache !!!! LOL LBPA4LIFE !!!!!!

[@Smithsgold]

It's a Great Morning for you my friend enjoy that Nugget its a nice one !!!!!!

[@bedrockbennett1827]

@@Smithsgold 🍦 is great 👍

[@Smithsgold]

YES !!!!!!!@@bedrockbennett1827

[@MRGOLD99.999]

Good Morning 👍🇺🇸⚒️🪨⚒️🏴‍☠️👍

[@Smithsgold]

Good Morning Brother I thought we might see you last week I would have called but we didn't know where we were going till we got there !!!! and then I'm not sure we knew !!! LOL Talk to you soon

[@edvidson7]

Awesome video guys!....👍

[@Smithsgold]

Good Morning and Thanks for stopping by and watching !!!!

[@scottpetersen6869]

Nice nugget Jeff.

[@Smithsgold]

Thanks !!!!!

[@chrisp2614]

New years nugget. ⛏️⛏️⛏️

[@Smithsgold]

First Gold of 2024 not bad !!!!!!

[@outdoorwally8430]

Good day of diggin👍⛏️

[@Smithsgold]

yes it was thanks Wally !!!!!!

[@-fishingvideos-liorben-hai2447]

Great job ❤

[@Smithsgold]

Thank You

[@kevinreno8436]

Great first video of the year. Keep it up.

[@Smithsgold]

Thanks Kevin

[@richardmayell1175]

Is Jeff holding biggest nugget so far 2024? Nice start and a nice nugget there. Best of luck to both of you this year! Be safe and don’t pinch the fingers on large rocks, ouch!

[@Smithsgold]

I was until yesterday when Bedrock Bennett found a Monker but I'll let him tell everyone the weight !!!! Its a Nice Nugget !!!!! But I'm still beating Gary and don't you think he knows it !!!!! LOL

[@Goldenstateprospectors]

Love that near years good 🎉🎉

[@Smithsgold]

Happy New Years !!!!!

[@bedrockbennett1827]

Gary for the win

[@Smithsgold]

I tried to get him !!!!!

[@tdiron5277]

Gary playing Tetris with boulders ???

[@Smithsgold]

Yep and trying to not get another Nick name like Two Fingers !!!!!! Wait that sounded funny !!!! LOL

[@tdiron5277]

I guess for him wrestling with boulders is like wrestling with his machines at work , couple of screws and pins he’ll be fine …jk 🍦

[@kenmorrill3774]

@@Smithsgold Might have to rename him FLAT TOES!

[@Smithsgold]

LOL@@kenmorrill3774

[@Smithsgold]

yep !!!!!! Robo Honan !!!!!!@@tdiron5277

[@oak699]

Tell Gary he can buy himself a banana with that gold :D

[@Smithsgold]

but only on Banana day !!!!!! LOL

[@johnpan7352]

You guys are au some wish I could have you both up here in canada with me

[@Smithsgold]

you never know might have to take a road trip !!!! Thanks

[@johnpan7352]

@Smithsgold I have been trying to find away to get ahold of two toes and you and have you up here...going to new claim this coming spring that has some good gold...I am just north of idaho

[@Smithsgold]

leave a message on his channel he reads most of them

[@hangtownnewsnetwork4089]

I’m in hangtown California eldorado county. I’m the owner of a 35 acre placer gold mine here in hangtown Mines name is Republic of Jefferson

[@Smithsgold]

Very Cool hope your doing good on the Gold !!!!!

[@jamescason7783]

Nice

[@Smithsgold]

Thanks James

[@jamescason7783]

@@Smithsgold yes sir, can’t wait to get out and start hunting with my family. Hopefully we will see y’all out there some time🫡

[@Smithsgold]

Good Luck and I'll keep an Eye out for ya !!!!!@@jamescason7783

[@danrogers9945]

Orange you glad it wasn't banana day?lol

[@Smithsgold]

LOL !!!!!!

[@larryheckethorne7794]

Nice video Jeff, you guys still haunting the Yuba?

[@Smithsgold]

of and on just depends on the weather and the snow

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

dont know what i'm gonna find on the 1/13/24 but be out looking for gold. probably bullets and bs like when i was out by perris ca. (pinacate district). go back there soon. have a good day. 3%🇺🇸.

[@Smithsgold]

Good Luck

[@davehaddock1843]

Oh crap I just had an apple on banana day up here in Washington

[@TwoToes]

Does no one read the memo's. lol

[@Smithsgold]

see I'm not the only one who doesn't know these things !!!! LOL

[@Smithsgold]

NO !!! we went to school in California

[@davehaddock1843]

@@Smithsgold yeah and I was born there. I probably didn’t help any either. Lol.

[@Smithsgold]

LOL@@davehaddock1843

[@kevingriffith4036]

Turn gloves or mittens wrong side out they will now fit the other hand an old cowboy trick.

[@Smithsgold]

that's what he did !!!! He's an Old Cowboy in my book used to ride his Horse to school

[@alesp6552]

Nice gold, is that the north yuba

[@Smithsgold]

Thanks for watching ,Nope not the North Yuba

[@alesp6552]

@@Smithsgold maybe south yuba ,I'm new to metal detecting any chance to join u guys metal detecting

[@Smithsgold]

we don't plan very far out as we are all pretty busy with stuff but there's always The North Yuba River Nugget Hunt in July we will all be there !!!!!@@alesp6552

[@alesp6552]

@@Smithsgold I'll be there for sure

[@pinoymetaldetecting9179]

👍👍👍

[@Smithsgold]

Thanks !!!!!!

[@the1spen]

I have to ask if anyone else ever tells you that you look a lot like Jake The Snake Roberts?

[@Smithsgold]

a couple times I've heard that !!!!

[@rapiddog1491]

Could have called you guys The Rolling Stones if the name wasn't already taken.

[@Smithsgold]

Funny thing there older than Gary !!!!!! LOL

[@ggsocal4511]

A Great Day on the Yuba GL&HH Greg

[@Smithsgold]

Yes it was thanks for watching its always appreciated !!!!!!

[@GilgoldProspecting]

Greetings Jeff...Gilgold Prospecting San Antonio Tx where every day is a Gold'n Day.. my first gold will be in Feb after total relocation in Downievile... wooo hooo!!! Looks like Tim missing out on early yrs pickns. -skycloud-

[@timothymacmaster7432]

I’m in Hawaii until April. However, I will see you at the 2024 Nugget Hunt. Aloha

[@Smithsgold]

nothing easy but yes he's missing out on both the Gold and the Cold !!!!!!

[@Smithsgold]

4 more months !!!!!!