American River Treasure Hunting!

Scuba diving the river looking for fun and lost treasures/trash. Fighting the shifting currents, cruising on my Genesis 600 DPV...

[@LucaPieretto]

I love your video... thank you for sharing your experience!!!! 👍

[@mokpot]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@007tallguy]

great video! that necklace was a pretty cool find, i agree with another comment about it possibly being jade and gold. will be looking forward to seeing your next adventure. Pete

[@mokpot]

Hey Pete, I will need to take a closer look at the necklace, thanks for commenting!

[@spede77777]

I think that pendant is jade and might have a gold coin in the middle.. nice finds!

[@mokpot]

OK thanks, I will look into that! I appreciate your input.

[@seabasstian_5.119]

Another great video, nothing wrong with videoing same locations.👍 keep them coming!

[@mokpot]

Good to hear, thank you for tuning in!

[@ClaytonCountyHistoryHound]

Thanks for sharing the dive and finds. Got to be a nice workout with that current. Good luck, happy hunting and take care.

[@pietop55]

I've been swimming and rafting in the American more times than I can remember, but I've never done what you're doing. That was fun! Thanx!!

[@mokpot]

Great! I am glad you enjoyed!!!

[@diggumdetecting3369]

Great video! If my run had ended as planned, I might have met you in person. We were supposed to end up at your spot, but spent too much time up river. Of course, if my run had ended as planned, I would have found a lot more than I did! Great job out there! It's a lot of work, fighting the river.

[@mokpot]

It would have been cool to run into you, maybe next time! Are you wading while detecting?

[@teresaboucher9371]

Where ever your scuba ing at your passing gold nuggets...you know that right....I've noticed like 3...so I would go back ...😊

[@mokpot]

Hi Teresa… I don’t doubt that. Can you share the time stamps where you see them? It my help me learn to identify gold under water

[@venturedreams140]

I'm glad you found the American river spot. I was telling you about this spot a while back glad to see it in your picks of spots for a video I like to see what's down there. I use to swim there every weekend when I was younger working in the c.c.c

[@mokpot]

Cool.

[@DonFassbender]

Looks to me like you're doing just fine diving the American River, Mokpot!! Keep em coming, bud. We'll follow.

[@mokpot]

Thanks Don, always good to hear from you!

[@jackgilmore8383]

Hey man on your river dives I like it I really do finding the treasure is always just a guess what's next but I have never in my life since I subscribed to your channel seen so many sunglasses that is awful cool it is it is cool I am just maced a how close the necklace was that you thought was heavy in and unique next to the the other little jewel of that you found that's pretty cool don't have them that close together and that kind of current 1 stop 1 picked up so like a one stop store a like you show a like program keep it up keep diven don't forget to refill that tank charging batteries will what you next time take care

[@mokpot]

Hi Jack... Glad to have you tuning in. When I edit the video, i always leave it in the order it happened, funny sometimes the way things are found.

[@franknash7878]

Jade.....crowbar reminds me of a video game Halflife. I enjoy the adventure!

[@mokpot]

Good to hear Frank, glad to have you along.

[@chihuahuamom1500]

Enjoyed the video ❤️

[@mokpot]

Great... cute puppy!

[@jeanwilliams8072]

Thanks Mark...enjoyed the ride as always!

[@mokpot]

Glad to have you along!

[@Awakentoyou]

I enjoy your videos. Thank you! 😀

[@rethaverwey1537]

Hi, thanks for showing us this, it is unbelievable how strong the water can be!!

[@mokpot]

Yes, it helps me understand how many people get in trouble in river currents when I experience them. If people are not really strong swimmers they should stay out of rivers... THanks for taking time to comment.

[@JiriMiketaRINGS]

Nice hunt and relax.

[@mokpot]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@wandlbaker]

FINALLY. AN OFFICIAL VIDEO. YOU FOUND ONE. (at least. I posted the comment originally when you found the first one) YEAH.

[@mokpot]

Yeah... I am so relieved. Thanks for tuning in William.

[@MaderaBeats]

Pretty interesting! Found you just clicking through random videos..I grew up about a mile from there and still live nearby! I wonder if you've ever found any of the stuff I've lost over the years haha I'll be sure to keep you in mind if I ever lose anything expensive 😋

[@mokpot]

Hey Joshua, cool to chat with a local. Thanks for tuning in!

[@leannkennedy6568]

Enjoyed the video. What is a fire rock?

[@mokpot]

A fire rock is a rock with a hole in it that Native Americans used to start fires. I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@belvalew]

The round piece of jewelry is jade and gold on a not so valuable chain. The jade is beautiful.

[@mokpot]

Thank you Belva!

[@janjohannessmith7033]

Exciting hunt mark thank you have you ever found visible Placer gold in the strong current areas of the Channel deposits?

[@mokpot]

I found a nugget once upstream from this area, but I did not recognize it as gold. I was uneducated on how placer gold appears deep underwater. I did not secure it properly and it fell through my mesh bag. Next time!!!

[@gollbach-cardenas5605]

What a beautiful jade piece!

[@ggsmith099]

You could make a giveaway of the dive mask I would like to find a mask like that! I found your videos couple weeks ago and have been watching a lot of them! When I was a kid I watched sea hunt loved that show keep making more video's!!!

[@mokpot]

Hello Greg, unfortunately a good friend has already taken ownership of that very nice mask. But I think I still have a few others... I will check the inventory. Thanks for the idea!

[@pacediver2594]

Another great dive

[@mokpot]

Good to hear from you!

[@robertordewald8678]

I'm pretty sure that is Percy not Thomas.. is there any way to quiet the power drive down? The water sounds are much better to listen to. If you use a remote mic maybe you could move it. Thanks!

[@mokpot]

Thanks for the name correction. A remote mic underwater is not an option as far as I know... I have tried to attenuate the sound during editing but the process is labor intensive... Volume button? But I agree, water and bubbles are much better. Thanks for watching.

[@offwithhishead5038]

Thomas the Tank Engine! I think not!!!! I'm no expert, but I'm pretty sure that's Henry the Green Engine!

[@mokpot]

I will not disagree...

[@jerebigler7520]

Could the jewelry be Jade? It appeared to be Oriental which makes Jade a good guess...

[@mokpot]

Hi Jere, I believe you are correct.

[@TeeVeeZed123]

The jewellery is probably jade and the gold either real or plated.

[@mokpot]

Awesome!

[@Lutzboater]

The sunglasses with the bottle opener ear piece are on Amazon for around $15.00

[@mokpot]

YES! I am rich!

[@breakingh2o311]

Mark, I'm taking ScUber the dive boat up the American river tomorrow to look for good treasure. You're invited.

[@susantaylor5584]

That necklace is Jade. I have one like it.

[@mokpot]

Hi Susan, thank you for taking time to comment. It is a pretty necklace!

[@Kim-dq7ff]

That’s jade on necklace, it could be expensive? SF thing is a big hole mens/boys earring I think? Check and see if marks on the necklace (stamped). Hope the jack/crow bar isn’t a murder weapon?? (Mystery reader here). 💯😎

[@mokpot]

Murder weapon! lol... I wondered the same thing, but did not want to voice it. There is no reason for it to be anywhere near this spot as it is a fairly isolated area. Not sure what it says about me but, I am more squimish about the SF thing. As always, it is a pleasure to see your heart.

[@hilariomartinez8220]

Cool dive I'll have to visit your channel a little more

[@mokpot]

Thank you! I look forward to hearing from you.

[@SaltyNationalist]

Hit me up if you want to get rid of those blue camo glasses.. They were kinda cool.

[@mokpot]

will do...

[@Nina-twinkle]

The necklace looks like jade and gold

[@mokpot]

Hi Nina, Thank you for the info, I obviously don't know jewelery very well. I appreciate you taking time to comment.

[@SONDELN-GOLDWASCHEN-BASTELN]

Very Nice!

[@mokpot]

Thank you ITH

[@rogerhockemier9904]

Glad to see you back . What do you do with all those sun glasses ? Do you give them away ? You would run out of room in your house if you kept them all.

[@mokpot]

I give away some, throw away others. Right now I have 100 plus pairs in boxes in the garage. A viewer suggested donating them... I was thinking about doing a giveaway of the nicer brands to subscribers. Any thoughts on that idea?

[@johnlawrence9957]

@@mokpot Giveaway! Nice video! Thanks!

[@darcyparks3435]

That necklace you found is jade and gold

[@mokpot]

Thank you!!

[@countryboylife6776]

Why not bring a trash net bag when you go to get all the other bottles and junk and such to help clean down below the water?

[@Bob-fz7pd]

Below the San Juan rapids might be a good place to hunt. Lots of people take a tumble there. Up stream from Ancil Hoffman park.

[@mokpot]

Hi Anita, great minds think alike. This is one of the ones I posted from the area below the San Juan Rapids, I hope you enjoy it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXLRhnx6YqZrbKs

[@danielmccurry4745]

Is this the American river that runs into the Sacramento River just northwest of the city, close to old town? Speaking of old town, if you want to see a fairly large early California gold town, it is a state park and a great place to visit. Many events are held here annually!

[@mokpot]

Yes , this is the same river... I have been to OLD Sac. many times, diving the Sacramento River near old town is interesting...

[@jujusmom1508]

Nice hunt.

[@chrisjohnson1440]

Did you happen to see if there was any salmon running up the river yet

[@mokpot]

I saw no Salmon on this dive or several dives since...

[@r44-z4i]

Suncloud are Smith sunglasses and are guaranteed for life!

[@mokpot]

Thanks for the info!

[@randallkelley3599]

Have you dived the Watt Ave bridge? That has been a hot spot since the 70's. Bet there is a ton of coins, rings, etc.

[@mokpot]

I looked at it 4 or 5 years ago. I think I will take another look, thanks

[@maxsands3861]

Going back to the same place doesn't bother me. Diving season is over for me in Michigan so please keep the videos coming. More metal detecting if you like.

[@mokpot]

The diving season never really ends here, but the treasure hunting does slow down.

[@mentalbob8205]

Crowbar was use for a bottle opener

[@mokpot]

Bottle opener?!! I am aware they sell pocket sized openers for less than a dollar... sheesh. I appreciate you tuning in.

[@shannac6339]

Hey at3:32 when you picked up the white cap it looked like a knife right next to it

[@mokpot]

looking!

[@jasonsnyder1482]

It was a Black Sharpie pen.

[@PinkPowerAllyTreasureHunter]

What’s a fire rock? Need more vids!!! Have withdrawals here in the north 🇨🇦 counting down the months to get back in the water!!! Cheers!

[@mokpot]

Hi Allison, it is always good to hear from you! A fire rock is a rock used by Native Americans to start friction fires with. They have a small hole worn into them by the repeated spinning of a stick to start the fire. If you web search you should see many examples. I have not been in the water much this winter either : ( It is cold here also but that is not usually an excuse, I have been busy doing other things and, honestly a little lazy at times... Break out the Walkers.

[@PinkPowerAllyTreasureHunter]

mokpot Great to know and look forward to googling it and you finding one!! Walker’s have saved some of our crazy polar vortex days!! Lol -36C windchill with 18” fresh powdery dumping of shedders white gold (snow) I’m having withdrawals and researching vids from my fave 8 underwater searchers! You’re in top 3!! Cheers and get the heck back in the water!!! Lol cheers 🥃🥃

[@mokpot]

WOW! top 3! High praise considering some of the awesome channels out there... Thanks.

[@PinkPowerAllyTreasureHunter]

mokpot liking scotch helps!! Lol ok!! Luv the content!

[@mokpot]

Allison, should I ever make up your way, or you make it to California the scotch is on me...

[@venturedreams140]

Try this river but where the auburn meets American river section is 300 ft from the big green bridge where the old bridge use to be. 😁😁

[@mokpot]

I have looked at this section... not easy access if remember well, and it was running hard.

[@venturedreams140]

@@mokpot ya please safety first brother

[@jimlepeu577]

Lotta booze bottles there - should have started at the other end and gone with the current🤣😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@mokpot]

Yes, it is a popular party spot...

[@copper-tc6un]

The jewelry is pale jade, worth a few bucks .

[@mokpot]

Thank you!

[@thomasthorn1011]

looks like it was Jade on the necklace ?

[@mokpot]

Yes it is Jade

[@khalidazam117]

great videos

[@mokpot]

Thanks Khalid, I am glad you are enjoying them.

[@sn1524]

Nice! Good video! :)

[@mokpot]

Thanks!

[@bonesstones6584]

Hello Mokpot, what is a fire rock? Thanks for posting, I'm getting my dive cert now and really like your videos. Sub'd!

[@mokpot]

Getting certified! COOL... see you in the water! A fire rock is what the Native Americans used to start fires on... they would use sticks to create friction fires the feed kindling and dry grass to feed it into a fire. I have seen rocks with holes and reddish hues indicating fire contact... the hole is what catches my eye!

[@merrileerothan7846]

I've noticed that you only show yourself picking up the items, but do you help pick up the litter?

[@mokpot]

I always leave the water with my bags full... I dump the trash at the first place available, most people tune in for the treasure, not the trash. Thanks for watching.

[@suetv7084]

The number of glasses you recover is amazing. Are they in usable condition? You have one for each day of the year. :)

[@mokpot]

Many of them are in usable condition many more are not.

[@Morti883]

How about going to beer can beach its a popular spot in Sacramento!

[@mokpot]

I have never heard of it. Does it have another name?

[@Morti883]

@@mokpot One of the beaches known as "Beer Can Beach" is located on the east side of the Feather River in Lee. The beach is located just west of the intersection of Garden Highway and Lee Road, next to River Oaks Golf Club and slightly downstream of the Highway 99 Bridge. The Sutter Bypass adjoins the river directly across from Beer Can Beach.

[@Archimark1]

Man I'd have a hard time NOT scooping a couple pounds worth of that sand from the bottoms of those deep holes to take home and pan. Those are natural gold traps and that river is THE river that the California Gold Rush started on...

[@mokpot]

I think about that from time to time...

[@nicco484]

Any tips on getting started with river treasure hunting

[@mokpot]

Tips... I will assume you mean hunting like I do, on SCUBA. I will start with warnings. Be a strong swimmer, DO NOT enter the water if you are not a strong swimmer. Currents can get you in trouble very quickly and kill you by pinning you against rock or trees. Be capable of Self Rescue, you can not rely on a buddy in the water with you or on shore to "save" you. If you are in a bad situation they will be also if they come to your aid, and will likely share your fate. DO NOT enter the water if you are not 100% familiar with your equipment, practice finding and using every piece of your gear and every tool you carry, repeatedly, until you can do it without struggle. Configure your gear where you can reach it without needing to unclip it, or retrieve it with any struggle. Example: have your regulator on a necklace so it will always be just under your chin.Have exit plans: ask yourself, "what if", if this happens what will I do? What if I get swept past this point? Where will I exit? Where will I attempt to swim to? What if I miss that point? What if I have an equipment failure? Think about everything that CAN go wrong, and every piece of equipment that can fail, because it most likely WILL go wrong. Choose your dive sites carefully, not every place is able to be dived. Be ready and willing to call off every dive at any time, even before you enter the water. Listen to that inner voice that is telling you "I should not do this". Take a Rescue Diver course at your local dive shop. Get at least 100 dives in safer waters, do this within a 2 year period. This is to familiarize yourself with your equipment. Have at twice that many dives logged, there is no substitution for experience. Dive only in currents you can swim against and at least be able maintain your position in the water. Be healthy, have very good cardio ability (you will need it) do not be overweight.This is a dangerous activity. Swimming or diving in currents can kill you, just look at how many people die each year in river activities. Watching my videos or other KZbinrs who dive in rivers either on scuba or free diving (example: POLISHMAFIA928) may give you a false impression that it is a simple, easy, activity. It is not. If I leave you feeling uneasy about this, good, that was my goal. If you feel challenged and still want to give it a try, then do so with caution. Explore the easiest of sites to gain experience and comfort first. The good news is places where most people swim are often in these areas, and are where you will have lots of stuff to find. Finally, dive with an experienced river diver, they have lots of tips and experience to share.

[@sn1524]

Wy is so many sunglasses in the river? :D

[@mokpot]

People keep losing them...

[@stephencrowther524]

Magyar Mapper Manci Seems to be some sort of American ritual !

[@marccozza2863]

How many pairs of glasses do you think you have found??

[@คเณศวรพลอยสี-ศ2ฏ]

You are great. I like Bada Nam You are the best.

[@mokpot]

I have not seen Bada Nam, Yet! I see you are Thai, do you live in Thailand? I love Thailand!

[@sushisusi5994]

Wow good luck brother

[@mokpot]

Thanks DR!

[@sushisusi5994]

We are Welcome..!

[@williamjamesrapp7356]

What was your max depth on this dive and how long were you under ? What size & type tanks do you use? Whats the average water temp? What type dry suit do you wear? Your scooter is really cool -- how well does it work?

[@mokpot]

Hey William, a lot of questions... from the top. About 35 feet, around 30 minutes, High pressure 80 and 100 CF cylinders, in summer in the low 60's F, 5 MM wetsuit this dive., the DPV works very well logicdivegear.com/?page_id=1228

[@macgyver2417]

Nice pry bar.how did it get there?

[@zaya.916]

Is this el manto clay banks? Looks like it. Great video !

[@mokpot]

Yes it is

[@exploringwithnug]

Cool video. I bet it’s nice to not have all that river scum on everything

[@mokpot]

Yes, I look forward to the summer season so I can dive the lakes!

[@jasonsnyder1482]

By the golf balls I would have to say you are below Auburn.I live near Shaver Lake above Fresno.If you want to get together sometime I could show you the ropes of nugget shooting and reading a river.

[@mokpot]

Hey Jason... I would be open to that...

[@jasonsnyder1482]

@@mokpot got some great spots on the San Joaquin.Do you use Facebook? Send me a request.my pic is of me and my son on our jet skis.

[@mokpot]

Hey Jason, thanks for tuning in... no I do not use Facebook

[@Ржавыеликивойны]

handsomely

[@mokpot]

Thank you!

[@richardgreaves9610]

hi little chain pendent is jaded looks like

[@mokpot]

yes, several folks share that opinion, Thanks!!!

[@lisatraxler7256]

The necklace is Jade with gold.

[@mokpot]

@@lisatraxler7256 yes

[@ravenwolf0047]

I'm not familiar with the area, why don't I see more fish? Was the current too fast?

[@mokpot]

The fish are around, they do not show up on video well due to the silty water. I edit these videos and trim them out sometimes. Also the current has little effect on the fish.

[@carlosanizio2074]

Eu gosto muito dos seus vídeos, vc encontra muitas coisas, logo vc vai achar ouro $$$$

[@mokpot]

Obrigado, estou feliz que você goste dos vídeos

[@turdbglr]

Was that a crayfish at 11:43? It seemed to be rather large.

[@mokpot]

It was...

[@jasonsnyder1482]

It is a signal crayfish.They get the size of small lobsters in the Sierra.And delicious as well.

[@venturedreams140]

@@mokpot have you tried whiskeytown yet? Just curious Sandy Beach is a spot everyone goes to swim and boat and what not. Also the lake has some good history to it. Had a town under it from the 1800s. North end, thanks for showing the American river. I sent you a couple message up top as well about those spots. Love your channel I watch all your videos

[@mokpot]

Hi Venture, Whiskey town has been on my radar for years, I just never made it happen. That for the info.

[@venturedreams140]

@@mokpot anytime, ya whiskeytown from what I hear during end of summer to late spring is a clear water dive and warmer waters there always. Go put 80 yards from oak bottom beach into the water. Tons of people swim and boat there I'm sure lots of good finds also old history under the North end of the lake where the town resides just passed the visitor center if you look over the ledge concrete at the parking lot. You'll see it's blocked by booies but legal to dive down to it's a town from 1800s if you get video I'd love to see it. 😊

[@StanSummers]

A gold prospector probably lost the crowbar. That would kind of irk me to lose a nice tool like that.

[@mokpot]

I am ok with retrieving them : )

[@StevenSchoolAlchemy]

Treasure!

[@АлександрСмагин-ф2м]

Ролик интересный ,жаль говорит не по Русски.👍👍👍

[@mokpot]

Thanks for watching.

[@shannac6339]

At closer inspection I think it might be a pen

[@mokpot]

Yes, I see it! Now. lol, it is so easy to see things AFTER the dive! Thank you for commenting, you win the coveted MOKPOT VIDEO's oven mitt, for finding what i missed... expect it in the mail any day now!

[@joycegibson3855]

do you pick up literr and take it out of water???

[@mokpot]

Hi Joyce, thanks for tuning in. Everything I remove from the water is trash/litter, so yes I do. I do not feature picking up cans , bottles, and candy wrappers because I do not enjoy watching that, so I choose to not make it a part of my channel. If you watch a few more videos you can see me pick some up, if that’s what you enjoy. I made a video not to long ago where trash was featured, just look for the one with only a few views.

[@sothianjung3359]

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[@sothianjung3359]

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[@sothianjung3359]

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[@marlajones488]

I hope you back tracked and picked up the trash you looked over. Please tell me you did!

[@mokpot]

I left the river with as much as could safely carry, as I always do. But I stand by my assertion that I am not the janitor of the waterways. I am here for fun, like everyone else, I just leave the area better than I found it.

[@richsanders7673]

Send her a map she can go pick it up

[@mokpot]

lol

[@akamano5]

..the neckless is Jade...

[@mokpot]

art n thanks Art

[@akamano5]

...my mom had one like it...

[@samwestoby140]

The water is mercky

[@mokpot]

Yes it is, but not to bad. Thanks for watching!

[@geoufo]

You should have left Thomas the Train and concentrate on the gold nugget you swam over at 11:35 time stop

[@misfittoytower]

I couldn't find another comment telling the meaning of the Chinese character on the pendant, but anyway it means "life".

[@mokpot]

Hey MTT, Thank you very much for that!!!

[@richardgreaves9610]

your welcome

[@jajapocos]

壽

[@mokpot]

值得一住

[@denisomarferreyra6649]

TENDRIAS QUE LLEVAR UN DETECTOR DE METALES TE ESTAS PERDIENDO ANILLOS DE ORO PLATA Y DEMAS COSAS QUE NO SE VEN POR ESTAR TAPADAS UN SALUDO DESDE ARGENTINA AMIGO,UN ABRAZO A LA DISTANCIA

[@mokpot]

Estoy buscando actualizar mi detectoe a una Excal de Minlab pronto ...

[@lionheartleo1236]

Why you dont Clean the Rover from trash?

[@ОльгаМережко-ж8ж]

Слышно,как галька шумит. Маска хорошая,мне как раз такая нужна)

[@mokpot]

Agreed it is a good mask. Thanks for tuning in!

[@lblue2247]

A rhetorical question, perhaps. The jewelry found makes me wonder why do people out for recreation wear valuable bling?

[@mokpot]

I wonder the same thing. I also ponder on why they bring their $1000 pocket computer/cell phones with them to play in the water...

[@plumiegirl47]

Ocd

[@jvidr]

I've seen only one fish?

[@ivorwm2291]

The necklace looks like jade

[@mokpot]

It is Jade Ivor!

[@mounalisa6886]

good luck

[@mokpot]

: )

[@Timelapse-mh9nx]

Any tricks on keeping diving masks from fogging up? I’ve tried everything from phlegm to baby shampoo to tooth paste nothing works!!

[@mokpot]

Spit is my go to... baby shampoo also works well. Do not rinse after application.

[@Timelapse-mh9nx]

mokpot ahhhh maybe that’s my issue. I would always rinse off :(. I’ll give it a go. Thanks! Love the content!

[@sherrizahand]

I heard shaving cream, rinsed off.

[@randallkelley3599]

The neighbor kid says they take several golf balls with them when rafting the American, in case somebody bothers them, they throw the golf balls at them!!! Hmmmm, that's one answer.

[@mokpot]

ouch.

[@ericsgreyhairwisdom5799]

Property owners hit golf balls into the water around the perimeter and they float or move in the current.

[@mircat28]

Don't you pick up the garbage bottles while you are down there and help keep waterways clean?

[@mokpot]

I pick up as much as I can safely carry...

[@thomastarter9904]

I notice no fish . Bad water or something