Part 2 - Prospecting an Ancient Gold Bearing Creek Bed? New 3rd Deeper Hole + More Gold! ✨⛏️🤞🏻

Please join me as I prospect a potential ancient creek bed that’s on my property!
In this video I go deeper and find more gold! This new hole has potential and will be my starting point as I dive deeper into this mysterious creek bed.
This is the second video in a multi-part series where I’ll document my research and testing of an ancient creek bed. Help me decide if I’m on to something or just wasting my time.
I hope you enjoy the video and hopefully you can learn something like I did during the process. And lastly… let’s just have some fun!
#goldpanning #gold #sluice #sluicebox #goldprospecting #metaldetecting #outdoors #creeklife #icegold #rockhounding

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Looks like a fun time

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Thanks Dave! Happy Easter brother!

[@DaveCollierCamping]

@@StoneyCreekSparkchaser Happy Easter

[@AMProspecting]

Great video Stoney! Test Test Test

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Thanks A&M! That’s all we can do right?!?! Happy Easter my friend! I hope you have a great day!

[@AMProspecting]

@@StoneyCreekSparkchaser Happy Easter to you as well my friend!!!

[@FishermanMike253]

Some good looking gravels

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

They are Mike! Happy Easter brother!

[@FishermanMike253]

@@StoneyCreekSparkchaser happy Easter to you too buddy! Can't wait for the snow in blewett pass to be gone so I can get better gold than what swan creek has... Lol

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Yea that’s awesome! Excited to see what you find. That place has always intrigued me.

[@FishermanMike253]

@@StoneyCreekSparkchaser I've been going to swan for around 8 years.. always leave with gold. It's bigger than cape d gold but not much. It's only a mile from my house too. If you ever want to go check it out hit me up

[@FishermanMike253]

@@StoneyCreekSparkchaser Michael millerlee

[@Pa.PatriotProspecting]

Nice work brother! Glad you got some deposits... keep lookin ✨️⛏️

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Thanks man! Sorry we couldn’t hook up. I got too busy with family and birthdays which made doing anything impossible. I need to take more time on my next trip. Did you dip those new sluices in the water yet? Happy Easter man!

[@supabiscuit]

Dropping by to show some love.... Let's roll the video and see what you find

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Thanks brother! Happy Easter to you and the family! I hope you all have a great day brother!

[@supabiscuit]

Productive sample / prospecting video. Looking forward to see where this goes

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

@@supabiscuit I hope it pans out as well! If not, I have myself a nice swimming hole

[@supabiscuit]

@@StoneyCreekSparkchaser seems like a good future spot / catch to check for any lost tailings if you wash upstream

[@supabiscuit]

@@StoneyCreekSparkchaser oh, and Happy Easter to you as well.

[@B29p]

He has risen🙌

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Brother B! Happy Easter to you as well brother 🙏 I wish you and your family the very best!

[@pnwgoldrushers8443]

I really am enjoying your hunt. Thank you for sharing. I will look forward to your next test.

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Thanks PNW! Appreciate you coming by and the support! I’m hoping this pans out :)

[@GSProspecting]

Keep on digging fam. Great test work. You'll find that gold line. I believe in you fam. Gold Squad Out!!!

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Thanks man! We’ll find it and I’ll call on you guys for help in the future when I really open this up! Happy Easter brother!

[@B29p]

Rocks and sand. Amazing what you can find digging into the ground.

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

The layers are awesome. Still trying to figure out what I’m dealing with. I need to make a hole way up on the bank and see if I get the same gravels. If I do, then Im just on glacial till, but if I don’t, then it’s definitely a creek bed :)

[@bkgold9968]

Happy Easter brother. Always great to see your videos

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Happy Easter! Thanks for watching. Always appreciate the kind words! I hope you have a fantastic day!

[@Ltn.Immelmann]

Just keep going Stoney. The gold is fooling us. It just doesn't want to be found. Your experiences and explanations are very good. happy easter. Cheers Peter ⚒👍🤠

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Happy Easter Peter! Thanks again and yea, it likes being difficult! I’m not going to stop. You may find me digging from the center of the earth to your front door step in Germany here soon! Hahaha. Take care my friend!

[@Ltn.Immelmann]

@@StoneyCreekSparkchaser But please knock first. Beer is always in the house. You are welcome. Pal👋🍻

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Same for you over here! Always welcomed here 😎🇺🇸

[@BiggestKevGold]

I'm so interested in ancient River beds, as I'm working one at the moment. Thank you for your tips, great video👍 Cheers Kev

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Biggest Kev! Hey man! Thanks for coming by! I keep hearing your name come up when I watch the gold sluice fiddler! More the real deal and I love his videos. I’ll head over to your channel and see what you’re finding with your ancient creek bed. Appreciate you stopping by Kev! Let’s get the gold!

[@BiggestKevGold]

@@StoneyCreekSparkchaser You're welcome buddy, yeah check out my vids, you will see what I've been up to. Cheers Kev

[@ramsessilent]

tip from us flower gold guys keep a small bottle of jet dry on you. also since you are so close to your house get a post hole digger for sample holes we let you get much deeper fairly easy. thanks for the share! stay awesome.

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Thanks brother and Happy Easter! 2 great points! Jet dry and the post hole digger is a great idea! Dang. I should of thought of that!

[@ramsessilent]

@@StoneyCreekSparkchaser you have fairly big gold compared to the flie poop size we got so unless you're dealing with clay it normally does not matter. but the clay makes the water more dense and the the gold floats a lot easier. as for the post hole there big and bulky so a pain to drag around but since you right below your house make them a great tool . Still neither thing you would normally think about. hope the tips help. P.S. also i dont know how much the creek floods but you might want to try running the overburden to it can act as miners moss . for float gold.

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Yea Im Pretty lucky being where I’m at. Definitely makes working the creek easy, and yes you’re right about the railing and overburden from floods. It floods fairly often and all we get is flood gold so yea, it’s replenished often.

[@B29p]

Damn, was watching this and got distracted. I did enjoy this. Looking forward to what you find.

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

What up B Killer! No worries man. It’s all good. Glad you’re enjoying this. I am as well! Keep up the good fight brother!

[@B29p]

@@StoneyCreekSparkchaser till we die!

[@B29p]

Get deep down in that!

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

I’m trying. Hahaha, I have one more video (next Sunday) and then I plan on really going bigger. I want to make a huge hole! Gold or not. I’ll even hit some good gold, or have a nice little swimming hole!

[@B29p]

@@StoneyCreekSparkchaser escavate that mfer

[@davidcanham]

Very noice stoney happy Easter boss get that gold

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Thanks David! Happy Easter to you as well! The gold will come! This will be my spring my project for sure.

[@davidcanham]

@@StoneyCreekSparkchaser Heck yea u have a great spot hope u find that honey hole

[@lesterleporesr5228]

Funny thing about clay, Bro'.... If it's "Gritty", it's not shitty😋😆God Bless and Happy Easter to you and yours ‼️✝️🙏🇺🇸🎯😎👍

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Happy Easter to you and your family as well! I never heard that saying, but I like it! 🤣🤣🤣 I’ll need to give that clay layer more work. Could just be the area I’m in as well :)

[@GoldChump]

If there is gold look for it on top of the clay layers in the upper gravel part ( flood gold) of which there may be a few of those layers. That will be the smaller gold redistributed during flooding events where the clay acts like a false bedrock created from previous flooding season after season. To compare to a creek here locally in Oregon if there is big gold as part of that creek system those will be below the big boulders. A friend here in Southern Oregon who owns a claim on a creek got decent gold in his upper part ( on the clay layers), but soon as the boulders started getting basket ball size and bigger the real gold showed up - first on a caliche layer then on bedrock. Understand too on the section you started digging, below those big boulders, it may have been and outside turn, a slow spot, or some other layout not conducive for collecting what gold was potentially coming down river. One hole makes a prospect not. To thoroughly prospect that will take multiple holes around that area and multiple holes up stream and downstream. Thing is the hole your in now might show a flake or two but 5-10 feet left or right show ounces. If finding gold was easy none of us would have day jobs...

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Great advice GoldChump! Thanks for that. Yea I haven’t been back since I did my part 3 but like what you said. It’s definitely hit or miss and I do plan on checking more holes and going much deeper. I think below that big clay layer there is another layer of gravels and larger stones which may hide what I’m looking for. The hunt is on and I’ll report how it turns out. Thanks again!

[@graveyardprospecting]

You found some good pieces. My guess is it’ll be in pockets much like the rest of the creek. How cool though that you can pick a spot and just find gold! Very cool!

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Thanks brother. And yea, definitely in pockets. Evergreen is gonna come up one of these days to help me excavate the crap out of that hole. We’re gonna go big. I also thought about just digging in other places to see what there is to offer. I’m beginning to think it’s everywhere.

[@DoggoneGold]

Gotta wonder how deep you might have to go to hit a definite hardpan or bedrock? Beings it close to home how cool would it be to build an actual panning station (something you could add a little jet dry or soap to) possibly semi mobile? That in itself would make a cool video seeing what design you come up with and how you built it. That seemed like some decent gold from one bucket in the upper layers with the possibility to hit a nice pocket. Hitting the water table could sure make it more difficult to get good scoops. How fun, though, just learning the ground.

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Happy Easter! And that panning station is a great idea! Wow! That would save time having to crawl down to the creek each time with a pan! I tell you what… I need to hire you for more ideas. Thanks for being awesome and a great supporter! You don’t even know how much I appreciate it. I have one more video in the works (next Sunday) and then I go big. I just need to get digging. Gold or not… still having a blast!

[@DoggoneGold]

@Stoney Creek Sparkchaser Hahahaha, I've been saying for years I'm going to build a panning table. (Got to get dirt first lol) All ideas help! 💡 Happy Easter!!

[@sonnyrico]

In your area ive noticed good gold in the grey layer, but had to run volume

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Hey brother! Yea, that’s the layer I’m having the most difficult time getting too. This is where I’ll need help :) hey I got your message, was busy being back home so didn’t respond. I may be able to make the meeting. Depends if I have a birthday party on that Saturday. I should know later today, early next week.

[@insidebendprospecting]

It's backhoe time!

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

🤣🤣🤣 I thought about it! I think my wife would disown me if I showed with a backhoe and started tearing up the creek! Hahaha.

[@pappyb9644]

Try a post hole digger to dig your hole nice gold my prospecting is on hold right now I caught the Covid virus good luck to you🇺🇸🕳️⛏️

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

PappyB! First off I hope you feel better my friend. I’ve been there, had it and it wasn’t fun. I expect a full recovery from you and you’ll be back to digging in no time! And yes, others have said the same thing and I’ll use it for the next next video :) I appreciate your support and again, I hope you feel better soon.

[@pappyb9644]

@@StoneyCreekSparkchaser thank you sir

[@mohammednovalija]

Interesting following your journey to the centre of the earth. I myself would have quit when the pans revealed zero gold. But it may well be gold early , then a layer of zero gold , then monster gold further down. If this was my backyard , and I had the time , ( which I do have ) , I'ld be going deep as well. But that would be happening AFTER I had turned the creek into a desert of barren sand.

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Hey Moe! Happy Sunday (Monday) to you! You’re right, but I don’t want to get discouraged. I’m really hopeful this will pan out. I’m in too deep at this point and have to keep going. We’re having a pretty good rainstorm come through this week which keeps me inside. I want to get down there and do some more exploring. As for digging in my creek, yea I’m crazy. I’m still digging in there and filming it, but just waiting to put it all together. I’m on good gold and I know where it is which is awesome. I’m lucky that it’s just me here so no one can take it and I’d love to dig that whole creek out and capture all of the gold but I know that’s unrealistic. I’ve often thought how much gold there is in the area that I own. I’ve been to parts where it’s nothing (where I thought some would be) then tried some parts where it shouldn’t be and was surprised to find some. I think with the 300 feet I own and what I’ve been finding, if I got all of it, it would probably be an oz if not 2. I could be way off, but it seems right. You’ll see more gold. I hope this hole proves fruitful and not a waste. Only time will tell. That’s prospecting right? 🤣

[@mohammednovalija]

@@StoneyCreekSparkchaser Gold is where you find it. I drive an hour and a half to get to Slaty Creek for a most likely 0.3 grams to a rarely possible 1 gram. If someone said they would give me half a gram of Gold to drive to Slaty Creek and then immediately return home , I wouldn't do it - EVER. It's only partly about the gold. I'm still unsure and confused about what it is Mainly about. I'll try thinking hard about it during my next outing.

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

@@mohammednovalija that will be a great video! I think for those of us that enjoy prospecting as a hobby, it’s programmed in us. Just like you said. We have horrible days (most) and some really good days. I’d be the same with your .5 gram hypothetical story. If you knew what you’d get, you’d be less inclined to go. It’s the unknowing for me. I may find a flake, a few, or have another amazing day. That’s what gets me out there. And just like you, I just like going out by myself, doing what I love doing and filming it. Really can’t ask for more. I love doing this and that’ll never change. It’s what makes this hobby exciting because it’s all about what you put into it. I hope when I get older I find the joy that you have when going on, even if it is a bad day :)

[@mohammednovalija]

@@StoneyCreekSparkchaser I didn't mean I wouldn't go out if I knew I was gonna get exactly 0.5 grams. I mean that without the digging and running and filming and falling over and sore back , I would not bother. If it was only about driving an hour and a half , grabbing a bag from someone with half a gram in it , and then driving back home , then nope - maybe not even for a gram - Hmmm , yeah maybe for a gram. Perhaps it's because I live in the City and the day out in the Country is a HUGE part of it. Stoney Creek SparkChaser , when you get older , I cannot possibly imagine you not finding joy in ANY activity you choose to pursue - it's in your DNA bro. God Bless You during this religious occasion.

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Thank you Moe! Same for you! I hope Ramadan is going well abs you are continuing to find joy! God Bless you too :)

[@durtyt4770]

possibly a mudslide layer.

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Hey DurtyT! I never even thought of that but it’s definitely a possibility. I let the hole go this spring but really want to get back in there and keep going. Life just always seems to get in the way… thank for coming by and I hope you have a good one :)

[@garrettmillsap]

Oh what you could do out there with a trommel and highbanker

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

You’re telling me Garrett! My whole creek would look like a sandbox by the time I would be done with it 🤣🤣🤣 Hey Garrett, I appreciate you taking the time to watch this and commenting. Super excellent of you and I appreciate the support! Keep rockin my friend!

[@Deepwoodsjoe]

This might be time for a hi-banker. I'm new let us know.

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Hey Joe! I unfortunately can’t use a high banker here in Washington state. I mean I can, but it has to be non powered so buckets would have to be used which would be a real pain. Thanks for coming by again. Glad you enjoy this :)

[@WestCoastGoldProspecting]

You will find a pay streak sooner or later.

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

I better! You still on the gold on that little creek? You guys are slaughtering that! Great stuff! Happy Easter Damon!

[@HDshovelEd]

Definitely go and trench it out. Work it down to the clay layer. The Grey may be old slate that is decomposed now and breaking down. It be worth checking at a later date, but definitely would not be a main focus

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

Hey Ed! Sounds good brother. Yea I’m going to dig the heck out of that area next weekend I hope I think there’s a lot more to be discovered down there. I just need my back to cooperate! Happy Easter!

[@abrahamdelatorre3028]

Go down to bedrock

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

I definitely will Abraham! I’m just waiting for the creek levels to come back up so it’s easier to sluice the material. Hopefully in a few weeks or month I’ll be back at my hole. Appreciate the comment and support!