ROCKHOUNDING with ROOKIE: Hunting for Montana Agates with Rookie Rockhounding and Theo Kellison

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Kate and Jim THANK YOUUUUUUUUU so so much for taking us out for my first ever Yellowstone hunt. It’s a memory I’m gonna always remember. Give Kava a big cuddle from her Australian friend and thank her for her encouragement on the river 😊 Sending big big love over to you guys and it was amazing actually meeting you guys in real life! 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🇦🇺

[@KatyDidRocks]

Jesse, you are THE BEST!

[@gcegubbels4734]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@brianholcomb940]

So cool to see you all together rockhounding. It's awesome that Jesse came over to America for Theo and Alexis 's wedding! Glad you all had a fun day! Thanks for sharing!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks for coming along!

[@MichiganRocks]

So many rockhounds! I was going to say "So many beautiful rockhounds!" but that seemed a bit too much. It's so much fun to see three of my favorite rockhounds (and Jim) together in one video. Congratulations, Theo! Welcome to the USA, Jesse! I can't wait to get out there again! That's a lot of exclamation points! I'm so excited!

[@KatyDidRocks]

LOL, Rob, you coulda said it!

[@saralynn518]

Oh Rob, you're such a card!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Dude Rob I wish I had more time cause to meet you in real life would be genuinely mind blowing as well

[@Finefingers74]

Yay, our Jesse is in another American rockhounding video! Us Aussies are so loveable.😍 Also Mr Did finds some really cool rocks!

[@KatyDidRocks]

If most Aussies are like Jesse, "Down Under" is loveable indeed! :D

[@susanbrookman2133]

Omg I love the rookie. I couldn't stop smiling. Thank you for sharing Katie.❤❤❤

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks for joining us!

[@tinaanderson7283]

So cool seeing you 3 together.

[@KatyDidRocks]

It was awesome!

[@aydamercado6798]

WHAT A DREAM TEAM !!! ALL YOU MADE ME LOVE ROCK HOUNDING!!!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Fantastic! :)

[@deniseview4253]

Oh, what a surprise!! I’ve not seen Jesse in a long time. He seem to enjoy himself with you, Mr. Did & Theo. Such beautiful finds, thank you for sharing. Loads of love.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Jesse is amazing - and I suspect you'll be seeing more of him soon.

[@stephanierocks8503]

Oh! This was such a great guest appearance!!! Made my day.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Yep, definitely an awesome hunt.

[@raygay3375]

Welcome to the United States 🇺🇸 Jesse! So happy we to have you in our country, even for a little while. 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@KatyDidRocks]

He really enjoyed himself.

[@lizzymoore54]

Katy, thank you and Theo for hosting Jesse’s first visit to the Yellowstone. What beautiful and unusual finds for all. Loved the outro, by the way. It was nice to see a group photo-op and everyone looked great! 😊

[@KatyDidRocks]

Yeah, we were all cleaned up for a change. :)

[@YeahNa64]

Doin Rookie 🤙 Thanks for takin care of our boy 🇺🇲❤🇦🇺❤️

[@KatyDidRocks]

My pleasure!

[@RockhoundingLife]

It warms my heart to see rockhounds come together!

[@KatyDidRocks]

It was a great time!

[@jonnsgirl]

OMG what a fun video! Thanks so much for taking us along on your adventure! I love all of your channels ((and might have a little crush on Jesse lol)). I do rockhounding in Nova Scotia Canada 🥰

[@KatyDidRocks]

That sounds excellent! I think we ALL have a little crush on Jesse - even Theo. :D

[@janehelbert7551]

Congratulations Theo on your recent marriage!

[@KatyDidRocks]

The wedding was beautiful.

[@betojdesigns]

It’s always fun to see my favorite Rock hounders altogether in one video. Super cool. You all found some excellent goodies.

[@KatyDidRocks]

It was amazing!

[@patriciabock4299]

This was epic! showing Jesse the ropes of the Yellowstone rockhounding was great! Katy you always take us on amazing adventures!

[@kirsiselei8703]

Oh wow, what a gorgeous day u 4 had❤really awesome finds, and day with friends. There is nothing better❤and as allways ;just stunning scenery 😍. 👋🇫🇮

[@KatyDidRocks]

It was great - I feel very lucky.

[@cynthiafoss8086]

Had a great time watching you interactions and lovely finds. The outro was a perfect addition

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks, Cynthia!

[@BlindSquirrelRocks-dv9lc]

Fabulous day on the river with all you famous rockhounds!! Come back over soon, Jesse!!🤩

[@KatyDidRocks]

He said he was planning it sometime!

[@janettetippetts7942]

Looks like ya'll had a great time! What fun to go hounding with your hubby, new hounding friends, and a friendly hound! lol Fantastic Finds!

[@KatyDidRocks]

It was a great hunt!

[@charlesgreenland9008]

Fantastic to see you 3 together ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thank you! 😃

[@billielynn2000]

ROOKIE ROCKHOUND was here??? Omg we were JUST there.....I wish we would have run into you guys! 😢

[@soul_adventurist]

That was a great adventure! Sorry I had to leave the Premier, but happy I finally got watch it. Thanks for sharing your day out with the guys. They are a great group of people ❤

[@KatyDidRocks]

No problem - it was unusually long. ;)

[@soul_adventurist]

@@KatyDidRocks I appreciate the longer ones😊

[@cynergy4]

Woo-hoo! Great to see Jesse again, it's been awhile. Thanks for sharing the adventure!

[@KatyDidRocks]

I suspect you'll see more from Jesse soon. :)

[@paiger1811]

Rock friends!!! Love it. Seems like an awesome day :)

[@karengatz3022]

Aaaaaahhhhh I love watching both of you together!!! Welcome to America!!

[@stustanski3912]

Aussome collaboration!!🙂

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks so much - it was a blast!

[@janehelbert7551]

You guys are killing it there!

[@KatyDidRocks]

So many beautiful rocks. :)

[@fionabeale3245]

Another fantastic start to my week so happy to see beautiful rocks make my heart glad 😊 thank you Katy

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks, Fiona.

[@ginalanning5303]

Great fun Kate! It was so great seeing you guys have such fun...it wad almost as good as being there!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@KatyDidRocks]

It was a fantastic day.

[@janehelbert7551]

I really like Kate's jasper!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Me too!

[@kastah]

So nice to see Jesse from Australia in Yellowstone with Theo and Katy and Jim and Kava. I hope he had a good time searching for gemstones there and in the wedding. What a nice gang to watch. LOVE

[@KatyDidRocks]

I think he had a GREAT time!

[@bebecatanzaro9362]

So glad to catch a glimpse of Mr. Did!!!!!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Ha, he's around - he just doesn't always want to come along!

[@rvtravelingbeachbumsstevea4105]

Loved seeing you all together! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@KatyDidRocks]

It was such an amazing time!

[@trevalyng6414]

Great video Theo!

[@maryzefo3801]

This video is so fun I feel like I am there with you all❤ oh it feels so good to laugh with everyone....

[@KatyDidRocks]

Nice! That's what I want for people.

[@JnVrockhounding]

Great hunt Kate. You found some awesome stuff. Loved those colorful jaspers. So awesome seeing rookie out there.

[@KatyDidRocks]

It was really a great time!

[@johnnynephrite6147]

Aussie Agate Dude came to America welcome mate!

[@sheri3395]

Well this is fun. What a great trio. Not to forget Jim he was killing it. We’re going to be staying in Gardiner next week could you give a location for a good hunt close by? Can’t wait to get on the Yellowstone again.

[@grandparocky]

Good to see you all together!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks - it was a blast!

[@janehelbert7551]

13:57 is really nice!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks!

[@janehelbert7551]

Can't wait to see the tube agate cut!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Yeah, it's pretty unusual.

[@sandrahealey6385]

Thanks so much for sharing ❤️ was great to see you all together at the end 👍

[@KatyDidRocks]

That was very fun!

[@lisaevansthefam2425]

So cool to see 2 of my favorite rock hounds on this video!

[@KatyDidRocks]

LOL, now I have to try to figure out which one ISN'T your favorite!

[@lisaevansthefam2425]

@@KatyDidRocks 😂 I have more than 2 favorites you, Theo , and the other guy are my top 3 favorites along with agate dad.

[@Mike-br8vb]

Epic hound video! Lots of amazing finds and memories made.

[@KatyDidRocks]

It was a great time. :)

[@MsKindaSorta]

Jessie! I’m so happy you made it to the Yellowstone! Did you see a bear? You’re just as adorable in America too. 😂

[@KatyDidRocks]

Isn't he?!

[@kellyharper367]

Old Disabled House Bound Dusty Rusty Rockhound here: Look! It's a rockhunting party! Yeah!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@KatyDidRocks]

It was a party all right!

[@carolhiler4690]

Love that agatized wood.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Me too!

[@marilynholthaus4380]

I like it when you give us time to pick them out first

[@KatyDidRocks]

I try - but sometimes I get too excited. :D

[@janehelbert7551]

Nice agate Jim!

[@KatyDidRocks]

He says thanks. :D

[@joane.landers9151]

Hi there, KatyDid, from Southern New England, Connecticut. I'd really ❤ to be there huntimng those agates, etc., with you. We have Nothing like those along the CT public beaches, facing the whole of Long Island Sound. Our southern length (East to West) only faces the Sound, not the Atlantic Ocean. Probably the only time LIS gets the Atlantic Ocean waters' is when the massive/destructive hurricanes hit the CT shoreline, 'driving' LIS further westward, with no 'escape route' into New York City. Almost all of the CT shoreline areas are Privately owned/or occasionally Town/City/State Parks. Most of the stones that do end up along the beach areas are milky-white quartz; orange granite with feldspar, biotite, mica & other minerals; non-descriptive brown & black stones. It's been many years since I've walked on the main public beach down there. Nothing very exciting.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Sounds like you need to look into some of the pay-to-dig sites - I understand that the east coast has quite a lot of lovely minerals. Bummer to not have rivers to hunt. :(

[@joane.landers9151]

@@KatyDidRocks Over many years, late-1960's--2010, I have traveled throughout many parts of the U.S., including Alaska & Hawaii, eastern Canada: Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia (Bay of Fundy area 2 different years, 1968 & 1973, collecting beach stones along its' North shore as the tide receded into the Atlantic Ocean. The Bay has some of the Highest tides in the world, with some 45+ Ft.), Cape Breton. In many of these areas, I have picked up stones along the way. Over the years, latter 1990's - 2010, got to 2 fee-collecting sites in Herkimer County, NY (now total of 3 counties: Fulton & Montgomery), to dig for & collect Herkimer "Diamond" Quartz crystals, some of which are Micros found in subsoil/sandy mixture as small as 1mm in length, perfect crystals, some larger to 1/4 in., in length, perfect crystals, found by sifting s/s mixture through a tea-leaf strainer or 150 mesh screen, from s/s brought home in a 5-gallon bucket. My days of rockhounding got cut short due to neurological disorder affecting my Right Ankle (driving foot), which hasn't been able to flex/bend (as if locked in a vise) for over the past 12+ years with NO driving possible. Actually, I don't need any more quantity of rocks/stones. I occasionally pick up Landscaping rocks/stones if I see something that looks interesting. Life has a way of gettimg Into our lives & Changing what we Thought we were going to be doing, as it has mine over the past 30 years. Don't regret any of those changes. So now I suscribe to your YT channel and others on: Rockhounding/Mineral hunting, Jewelry-making (which I did for years, sometimes using stones [rough/slabs; or stones I picked along the way] which I cut-polished into cabachons, setting them into original handcrafted jewelry); Recipes, Travel, etc.

[@janehelbert7551]

Nice agate Rookie!

[@KatyDidRocks]

He would say thanks if he were here. :D

[@gracewashburn8276]

Oh boy Jessie awesome pal yeah I would Mr. and Mrs. Katee did add Theo. I hope the owes enjoying married life. I just can’t get over how tall that young man is OMG he is a tall drink of water and I know Jesse you’re gonna have a blast Rock hunting with those two they are the most absolute wonderful people. Katies son doesn’t live that far from me and that always here in Massachusetts. Great people great people now my dream is to meet Theo and I have Lexus.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@KatyDidRocks]

LOL, Theo doesn't give the impression of being tall - I'm always shocked at how tall he is.

[@savagesquirrel9828]

I gotta wait ten whole minutes! Arg.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Only three now! :D

[@PouleSolidaire]

Super cool find. Nice. Thanks for sharing that. Josée from Québec 🎉

[@KatyDidRocks]

Merci for watching!

[@lindaleehulsey3167]

JIM'S 1st. find 👀 like OPAL😮😂❤

[@KatyDidRocks]

:)

[@silverback5033]

Hi Katy, as usual I am way behind with my videos, had to watch this one quickly as one of my fellow “Rock Emu” was with you. Looks like you all had a great day on the river with some good finds. I think Jim might have one of the best ones for the day along with a couple of the jaspers that were found. Say “Giday”to Jim for me. Great to see you all out on the river showing Jess some of those special Yellowstone pieces. Very nice finish with the big group of Rockhounds at the big event. Keep Safe & Keep Rockin

[@KatyDidRocks]

Hey, SB! We had such a great time! You Aussies are da bomb!

[@silverback5033]

@@KatyDidRocks I think Jess makes us Aussie Fossickers look good, he has that personality and infectious laugh as well as having times when he is a bit random. 😂😂.

[@shellyfahren1936]

I love the wedding out-tro!❤

[@SassyKat7895]

You are making me miss Montana; I am originally from Miles City and used walk the Yellowstone looking for agates. Now living in South Carolina (where it doesn’t snow as much)

[@KatyDidRocks]

Nice! I went to high school in Miles City, so I know it well.

[@SassyKat7895]

@@KatyDidRocks what years did you attend? I was there 1973-1977. How about that Bucking Horse Sale? Now that was a fun time for us “iole cowgirls”. I split my time between my mom’s ranch in Baker and my dad’s in Miles City. He owned the large motor cycle shop.

[@SassyKat7895]

@@KatyDidRocks do you sell your Montana agates?

[@chrishince8947]

Awesome vid! Rockhounding in Australia next year???

[@KatyDidRocks]

Not next year - but maybe sometime!

[@judymarkel8029]

That was a fun hunt. What happened to Montana rock moms forehead? Someday I would love to come along. So you can teach me how to find the rocks

[@KatyDidRocks]

:) Kim had some eye problems, so had to wear a pirate patch for the wedding.

[@saralynn518]

When you said Rookie_Rockhounding, I thought I read wrong. Wait...whoa...that's a long distance! I hope he brought you some great finds from Australia. He finds the coolest rocks.

[@laurieowen8696]

Love you all! "The Australian I ordered. "😂😂 I want one!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Yeah, Theo's pretty funny. :)

[@raystevens687]

Well Katie I think you ought to buy Mr Did a captain's hat that way everyone will say out of his way 😅hahahahaha 😂

[@KatyDidRocks]

That is an EXCELLENT idea!

[@samfulks4896]

Fun to rewatch.. thank you

[@chrissiejundt9867]

Nice finds.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks!

[@chrissiejundt9867]

@@KatyDidRocks your welcome

[@tamimcclain2459]

Hi Jesse. I'd love to go agate hunting with you, Katy!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Agate hunting is great fun!

[@debbieneel8344]

Hey Katy,you need a long handle screwdriver to help pry those rocks out

[@KatyDidRocks]

Yeah, I even have a special one a viewer made me - I just keep forgetting it. :)

[@debbieneel8344]

@@KatyDidRocks 🤣🤣🤣

[@dhogue01ify]

"How I wish that I was Jesse's girl!" ❤❤❤

[@KatyDidRocks]

:D Jesse is as awesome as he seems.

[@Mrjoshuasjourneyzzz10420]

Sweet video kate!!! I am like #420!!!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@saralynn518]

I just remembered what Montana Agates remind me of - Translucent grubs that are milky white and have yellow.

[@springyt75]

Katie & Theo, I will be in the Billings area October 3rd before I head home to Wisconsin. Are you willing to share a location with me to rockhound for a few hours in the afternoon? My hubby is going for work & I'm tagging along. Watching your videos, this is now a dream to find a few pieces of my own. Thank you in advance!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Hey there! Message me on Facebook, and I'll see what I can do. :)

[@angelabstractart6168]

21:50 👀 wow! Edit.. 21:54

[@KatyDidRocks]

:)

[@charlesgreenland9008]

When are you going to Australia Katie?

[@KatyDidRocks]

:D Maybe someday!

[@dregano7499]

I can’t imagine how much your luggage is going to cost to get back home Jesse. 😊

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

😂 I ended up getting two extra suitcases 😅 but it was well well worth it! A dream come true to be honest. I’m so dang lucky 😁🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@dregano7499]

@@Rookie_Rockounding so cool, what a trip! Only two extra? I was expecting more! 😂

[@KatyDidRocks]

I suspect he left behind quite a bit. :)

[@lindaleehulsey3167]

GREAT 👍 GROUP OF 👦 👬 KAVA 🔥 🥵 lots of💧 NO WORRIES WOW, 2 me a NAVY BLUE BIG AGATE, U found KATY.. Like the SLAB.......

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thank you, Lindalee!

[@lindaleehulsey3167]

@KatyDidRocks yep happy labor day!😋

[@diann546]

Did you keep the septarian nodule? I have a buffalo carved out of one. It is about 10"x2"x5". It has a geode opening in the middle that is filled with crystals radiating toward the center. If you kept it, it would be interesting to see what was inside.

[@KatyDidRocks]

That sounds really awesome. No, I didn't keep it - the calcite in those tends to be pretty crumbly.

[@MamtaDhotre-ct5dx]

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[@KatyDidRocks]

That’s a beautiful thought - thank you!

[@chrissiejundt9867]

Hi to hello everyone.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Hello!

[@gcegubbels4734]

Nice he is in USA ice i am from Holland do jou remenergie mr kitten?ooo i am in love aboud USA roks ❤

[@rvtravelingbeachbumsstevea4105]

What happened to Montana Rock Mom? Haven’t seen her in forever.

[@KatyDidRocks]

She's been busy - but she's doing ok. :)

[@sherrysproul8454]

It's important to know for non-locals, that would like to hunt agates; there is very little access to the Yellowstone. Where there is access, frequently there are no gravel bars, for hunters with no motor boat. There are no businesses I found along the river that rent anything but inflatable floats; and you can't kayak upstream only downstream. So you need a plan to get picked up at a place that is public where you can exit the river and and get a ride back to your vehicle. There are a ton of calculations to make when tyring to look for agates. Katy says they are "up and down the Yellowstone", but gives no help to actually be able to go up and down the riverl

[@KatyDidRocks]

Hey there! Thanks for your feedback. There are actually 23 fishing access and bridge sites on the Yellowstone River, almost all of which have some beach access. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has an excellent guide to the lower Yellowstone: issuu.com/montanaoutdoors/docs/lower_yellowstone_guide_web. I also have written a book on the topic: www.etsy.com/listing/1089523180/so-many-beautiful-rocks-a-memoir-and?click_key=9848fbec6611c0ac14ea980d26bad5f145dde8b3%3A1089523180&click_sum=01d44d21&ref=shop_home_feat_1&frs=1

[@KatyDidRocks]

There are amazing rocks up and down the Yellowstone, whether you find agates or not. I hope you have a great visit to Montana. 😊

[@gracewashburn8276]

Wow, Katee all is found a Lotta nice stuff. I really haven’t been out because one it has been to blast deadly hot this summer for me. I don’t do well in the heat with the medication‘s I take, and now that the weather is finally changing I think I could get out now, I’m going to start at the beach first then go from there now that the kids are back in school in Massachusetts and they can’t complain about a dog on the beaches even though they can’t complain about my dog he’s my medical service animal so he is with me at all timesbut they have no need to complain so I think they after Labor Day when everybody’s back in school I’m hitting the rivers and beaches because there won’t be anybody there but me and my Freddy😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

[@KatyDidRocks]

That sounds lovely!

[@RobertHarrison-br5iz]

Nice to see Rookie oit again.

[@KatyDidRocks]

It sure was!

[@markboyen1118]

What happened to Jesse back here in Australia, just disappeared off youtube

[@KatyDidRocks]

He just took a break - I expect he'll be back soon.

[@gcegubbels4734]

I like kitty to go jout place and stay near to jour hauxe sorry for my english

[@raystevens687]

Wow what happened to Montana Rock mom. Hope she is alright.

[@KatyDidRocks]

She scratched her eye - she's ok. :)

[@Gregory47342]

👍🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘

[@KatyDidRocks]

:D

[@billywhitehorn6397]

kate...bring your rock hammer

[@KatyDidRocks]

Ha, or at least a screwdriver.

[@janehelbert7551]

That's burnt wood!

[@KatyDidRocks]

:D

[@lindaleehulsey3167]

JIM'S 1st. find 👀 like OPAL😮😂❤

[@KatyDidRocks]

We do HAVE opal here in Montana - just not precious opal. :)_