Sluicing HORRIBLY wrong! - See what happened.

When something goes wrong while sluicing how much gold do you lose. Out of level sluice box? Too steep of high banker? Too much water over the sluice mats? Over loaded with paydirt? Backwards dream mats. All the things you might do wrong I test and see if you lose much gold. Check out the video to see the results of gold capture rates.
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[@mthiessen134]

Dan, your true gift is teaching. Accepting that failure is how we learn takes the fear of failure away. New golden rule

[@MrOkrick]

I agree with this..I think he does a great job of teaching

[@mtcoiner7994]

This brings me great comfort and confidence in my set up. I'm always afraid I'm a little off level or a little to steep or maybe to shallow. Now I just feel better. Gold prospecting is so fun

[@dougbrown2970]

That makes two of us..well said

[@meteoritemann992]

When the sun shines through your beard it makes it glow with a hint of gold 💛

[@williamdaniels2019]

Awesome job Dan. I taught electronics and computers for nearly ten years and I have to say that nothing in my personal experience taught me more than seeing all the types of mistakes that students made. Everyone sees something that is made to look interesting thinking, hey I could do that. They just fail to realize in most cases that the person doing what they think looks easy has a lot of experience and skill. I guess that's why you make searching for GOLD look easy. Excellent video showing common problems that might be encountered.

[@danielburgess7785]

To all the gold "experts," show us how you do. Don't tell, show.

[@dive2112]

The guy lost 100% credibility with his 40% armchair comment. Dan you’re GOLDen! I hope he Hurd that.

[@Babalon48]

“Did you know that 72% of all statistics are made-up on the spot.” GOLDen quote

[@dive2112]

I believe 83% of that statistic😁

[@CrazyRFGuy]

sluicing and gold panning is 50% skill and 62% black magic

[@chriscarley9951]

Thanks Dan, all your testing has helped me with a troubling memory of my son & I's 1st Father's day trip to Alabama Gold Camp in 2020 with our first homemade wooden sluice. I was certain that the angle was off & lost our Gold to the tailings pile. I believe now, we were in the wrong spot. We have be back to AGC numerous times & all ways enjoy the excursions. Thanks again for,... man, for those that haven't run a Highbanker & done a full clean-up and reset, that is load of work + filming & narration. I give you a true "Thank You".

[@nfhdagomofo]

Keep proving the “KZbin experts” wrong about sluicing gold!

[@MrMichaelAndrews]

Dan's heart is full of gold. Happy 4th everyone.

[@chrrmin1979]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA!

[@dipsomaniac124]

Dan is Canadian. I don’t believe he celebrates American independence from the British....unless he really hates the British

[@chrrmin1979]

@@dipsomaniac124 he lives in B.C. and not too far from the border, so its not out of the question that he celebrates it. I live in the next province over and fourth of july is pretty common to celebrate around here

[@michaelhyman3035]

I use a check list when setting sluces, pumps, and lines, keeps me from pulling a Hurd, and loosing miniscule amounts of GOLD.

[@f14fixer101]

@@dipsomaniac124 No, Dan Celebrates Canada Day on July 1

[@jerenable]

alternative title: Man with beard failing to loose gold for half an hour

[@chrrmin1979]

This title is better

[@mattnelson6319]

I love these “what if” scenarios. Love it Dan, makes you think about the set-up, before you start panning

[@Paul_Lane]

Your videos are such an uplifting change from the negative stuff many folks post on KZbin. Your content and personality are pure gold, you must be a great teacher to have!

[@ba43990]

Dan Hurd didn’t loose his GOLD even though he tried very hard. Your beard is sure coming back full.

[@nrmprice]

I LOVE how you call out the keyboard worriers. You have confidence in your knowledge and you have the now how of what is going to happen, since this is a learning experience in its own. You keep up what you do Dan! I've been around for a while and you know your stuff and you aren't afraid to show others how to get the GOLD and do it right, and to call others out who are being rude.

[@murmur3966]

Thank you so much for really going for it Dan. You were working so hard to make the gold go through that it was extra entertaining. No one can say you didn't try all the bad "possible" scenarios. I also hope that those people who think they are miners, stop rambling on at you about what they do not know. Keep up the great content.

[@Hawkeye2001]

I think this is one of your best videos. I learned a lot, seeing the errors, helped explain why things are set up and run like they are. I really was expecting to see a lot of gold in the bin with every run, and was amazed how little gold you were actually losing, doing everything wrong. Again, this was a great teaching video. Thanks

[@robertmiller2831]

It would be absolutely hilarious if you ended up with like 1.5 g of GOLD after all of that.

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

Been watching your videos and learning for a long time now. You have the best teaching videos I have seen so far. I am studying and getting ready for some family trips out in Michigan. Not GOLD capital but it will be fun.

[@williampeterson6355]

Plenty of gold here in the mitten! As long as you know what your looking for you can find it quite a bit of it. Good luck,pan on, and enjoy your time prospecting with the family!

[@Deebelle10]

What I appreciate most about your videos is the educational spin you put on videos. I’m not a prospector by any means...unless you count gold panning at Knott’s Berry Farm when I was a child, but I love you videos. Thanks for keeping it so entertaining, Dan.

[@mveld34]

Great experiment with the high banker. It's great to see you healthy and back at it! Stay heart healthy and keep collecting that gold!

[@Snacks50p]

"Dan Hurd never makes mistakes while sluicing." - Goldie Hawn

[@jeremygariepy7847]

No joke I was gonna put her name

[@michaelhargis7036]

Leave the "losing my Gold" to Pauly. 😁

[@chaielmaetheius7804]

Good advice on how to test your sluicing before doing the search for gold. Am glad that you are exaggerating the sluice usage, what to look for and how to fix it step by step, plus making it fun to learn something new. I am still learning how to use the panning technique so this video will be favorite filed so that when I start sluicing locally in Georgia, USA I know what to avoid… hopefully

[@crazymmajeeper]

I love the videos Dan. Thank you for all the tips and gold hunting, panning, and sluice set-up videos. Im finally going on my first prospecting journey in a couple weeks and can't wait to see what we find.

[@NarekGaming]

i love how he straight up just says "here's what trolls do!" it's pure gold.

[@rintintinification]

The one and only Dan Hurd. Love your stuff, can't wait for each new video.

[@davidl.howser9707]

Dan here is my public critical comment for all to read. You are a wonderful human being and VERY MUCH appreciated by me. Thank you for the gift of knowledge you constantly pass on to me and others. Your the type of person the World needs more of as an example of how to treat other people much different then others of a critical nature who are intimidated by your knowledge and need to self analyze critically themselves to see what kind of human being they truly are after deep, thoughtful and long, repeated and, daily self reflection.

[@mikereynolds7917]

Hey Dan, I love your videos. I'm a recent subscriber from about 2 months back, found you while looking for 'how to gold pan' videos. I love your friendly and matter of fact presentations. I'm really new to gold hunting, and you've really made me consider taking it on as a regular hobby. This video and others like it provide info on the practice that I just don't get elsewhere. Thank you for this one and your others. I look forward to your next video!

[@kevinwyckoff1904]

The gold you’re experimenting with, attempting to lose and “failing” to do so, is more gold than I’ve ever been able to find in my area in my entire life🤣.

[@jonsmile4279]

It’s crazy that despite trying to do things wrong, you still recover the gold. Hopefully this will stop some of the “you are doing it wrong” comments

[@ladonnascheel4394]

Unfortunately, that will not stop the trolls.

[@nicolaturner7182]

Love watching your GOLD videos! Always look forward to watching your positive attitude and learning so much.

[@FG564GHJU7]

Awesome teaching techniques Dan! I hope we can all learn from your deliberate mistake making! Exceptional teaching skills! Super Well Done Dude!

[@michaelwoods4582]

You’re testing of losing gold just made me a little bit more confident I ran a gold hog piglet and there’s a flat in there that all loads up too much at times and when I pop it loose I’m always wondering how much gold I really lose but with your test I think I’m doing pretty good thank you and have a good day

[@WatchMoviesNow]

Haha very funny that you still kept all of your gold. You might even kept it without the mats. Crazy

[@outonalimb1858]

Crazy Gold

[@ThatOpalGuy]

That would be hilarious.

[@TheEdub.]

How is this a test?! He never weighed it after!!

[@54raceman]

@@TheEdub. the results were so obvious that they didn’t require being weighed to find out the results

[@bluelinearcheology2427]

Dan I absolutely love your videos..... I'm a metal detectorist who enjoys recreational gold panning when the opportunity is there... I've learned so much from your videos and it's NEVER about how much I find... It's the getting out, nature, the sounds, the smells, the views, the adventure of it all and the memories made.... keep'em coming!!

[@captainhappysarcanaadventu1587]

Dude I not only do I love watching your content but you are seriously inspiring me to explore my own once thought/told childish dreams of finding gold and other treasures so too speak! Thank You!

[@GimmeOo-mox]

I think the 40% gold loss guy was just jelly.

[@lflati]

GOLD!!!! that's nuts that sluice preformed that well

[@charlesthompson3816]

Glad to see you doing great from the surgery. Been watching your videos since you started. Keep it up. Thank you for your time.

[@charlesthompson3816]

Gold

[@johnpress6158]

Thank you so much, from Australia, for another instructive video. You have a unique way of passing on your knowledge. I have used your videos with our scout group - wonderful. Please keep up the good work.

[@ohnonotthatguy1465]

Dan you’re a gold magnet. Can’t even screw up when you try. My thought is it’s the beard 🧔‍♂️

[@templategmz2378]

same el beard gotta go essay

[@gregderksen1996]

Who needs dream mat when you have Hurd hair

[@caseyvorwaller7035]

Hurd Beard = Orange Miner’s Moss!

[@R.A.M_000]

Trolls: there is nothing more he could do to enrage us!! Dan: Hang on....Hold my beer...

[@mattnelson6319]

You get gold no matter how you do it. Lol

[@andymariebullock2934]

This video is solid GOLD. I really enjoy watching you. Your enthusiasm is spectacular. Thank you for all this teaching.

[@brianhealey5286]

Best video ever on testing to the extreme. It builds confidence of the process and product for those of us who want to get started. You are a wonderful practical teacher.

[@48thstateprospecting]

This was absolute gold my mind is blown looks like it doesn’t matter what we’ve heard thanks Dan 👍🏻👊🏻

[@fredtate6795]

Your gold video was enjoyed.

[@matthewhursh86]

I believe everyone's favorite color on here has to be gold or we wouldn't keep watching this crazy that even with those extreme settings still capture most of the gold haters will always hate keep up the good work Dan

[@TheGoldPanner]

This is a very encouraging, and interesting video, Dan! Great job. I learned a bunch here.

[@brandondevey8444]

New subscriber, it's really nice of you to show new comers and ones that already know it all in such a professional manner that anyone should be proud to be as decent as you. GOLD!!!

[@brandondevey8444]

Forgot to add the word gold just for that chance. Good show once again.

[@jjgreen1814]

I live in one of the flattest countries on the planet, we dont have GOLD or gems in the ground. Still I love this channel. Thanks Dan.

[@shavranotheferanox7809]

How do you do fellow dutch

[@dscardbreak8078]

So I didn't read all the comments there was way too many. But I'm pretty sure there's a troll in here somewhere saying the only reason why he kept getting his gold is because he had brought more with him and every time you lost some he just replaced it.. I love internet trolls they have no life and that makes me happy!

[@selinacrockett8440]

Love your channel! My husband and I happened upon it recently and we watch it every night now with dinner. Ty for your positivity 😊

[@woodsoundsflutes]

A truly golden video! Love your test Dan. For those of us who have little experience operating this equipment, these test are awesome. Gold

[@emanonevahisey5841]

Dan was getting bold trying to lose his gold. The story told, his sluice will hold the gold. :-)

[@nickygoddard37]

Doesn’t matter how hard he tries Dan just can’t lose his Gold!

[@dylanadad]

Your videos are GOLD! Thank you for sharing from from Terrace BC. I hope this season is plentiful for you this year, you deserve it.

[@jeredhogansen875]

Great video. Really shows how user friendly those sluice boxes are at capturing gold. Makes me think I could even do it. You earned my subscription today.

[@adamsshaws9417]

I think 5 "GOLD" Stars is in place for this videos thank Dan

[@tracyjohnson8714]

Dan you are a grate guy love your vids would love to win some gold thanks for this vid it helped me alot have a grate day and good luck finding lots more gold

[@westcoastg714]

If the armchair gold prospectors can take something away from this, I hope is that it's to let the professional do his thing and teach us.

[@SaraFrakerWillowCreek]

I learn so much from your videos!!! I have two creeks on my property in NC. I am tempted to try my hand at panning!

[@mikeconnery4652]

Absolutely fantastic production and answered a lot of questions. Thank you

[@GrumpyGrunt]

I've lost every piece of gold I have ever owned. Now, I know where it all went. 🤣 Thanks and stay well up there, Dan.

[@goldprospectingaustralia567]

Next time blow up your sluice so to loose your gold if you want to loose your sluice as well as lol

[@Joesworldttv]

This is gonna be a great stream! Let's get some gold!

[@vpierce3815]

Thanks for that. This video is a real confidence booster. And your teaching style is pure GOLD.

[@rogueshadow5280]

I'm only a recent subscriber, but I've been binging a few of your videos. I love the fact that you are making the videos from an educational standpoint, weather it's gemstone or gold mining :)

[@kinglouistexas]

One of these days I want to find my own GOLD, it's kind of a bucket list thing.

[@totallycrimson5853]

Great videos, just shows how good the gold mats are at their job. Even the worst novice in the world can have success. (Not calling Dan a novice, just a general statement.)

[@hoodrats3936]

whoop whoop love seeing your videos!! Might have to try gold panning out here in Minnesota!! lots of hidden gold around here and I cant wait to start looking!!

[@gordonsisson489]

Probably the most informative and entertaining video you have done. Lotsa smiles here.

[@tallawyerblues]

Love watching Dan try to lose his gold, and shutting up the trolls.

[@bccorcoran43bc]

That was a golden opportunity to shut up the naysayers!

[@jonryan5339]

Excellent video Dan on demonstrating the effect on how to properly setting up your high banker to save your GOLD...

[@randyflett3467]

Thanks so much Mr. Hurd . laughed alot and learned alot! What the world needs more of! keep on rockin!

[@dorothycooley1085]

You’ve definitely earned my subscription. I hope to earn your gold.

[@dannyrichard6349]

A bad operator like me still has a chance to save his gold. ?!?!

[@aloharover5980]

Thanks you for doing these tests and sharing the results. Very helpful to see what works, and how it works

[@djfootfoot]

Glad to see you doing well. Love the channel!

[@chrisdaley8542]

I know exactly how you can loose your gold, give it to Australia Post to deliver. 🤣

[@ntt1654]

Canada post is no slouch either

[@cecilforbes3034]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@deanhickey8861]

Wise man say: "Every mistake is an opportunity for improvement." (gold n rule)

[@jebdon99]

Absolutely love your videos! You turned me into an amateur gold prospector, I learn so many tricks and tips. Keep up the videos Dan.

[@johnsonlong1272]

Love this video. Yesterday evening we set up a homemade River sluice to show the kids and as it was getting dark and we were still putting the material through it I noticed the rock shifted under the sluice and it was tipped pretty steep and to the left which made the top diverter bring in a lot more water then normal. Watching this makes me feel better that we probably didn't lose much other than maybe some micro gold.

[@dirty3893]

I have always wanted to mine for gold but I’m stuck in a nursing home in West Virginia where there’s pretty much no good at all.

[@tattoedmat]

Maybe try some paydirt you can do in the comfort of your home?

[@virginiagoldprospectors7515]

@@tattoedmat agreed I purchased paydirt before I hit the creeks. Here in VA the gold is micro flour gold.

[@WorldOfJR5]

Just focus on your gold mine and don't feed the KZbin trolls.

[@dm.lovdahl]

From one Dan to another, your videos are a true inspiration! Just bought myself some pans and a small sluice - so now I'm ready to head out, (hope to) find some gold and probably make a lot of mistakes along the way :D

[@magewalker]

Dan, love your channel! Best gold prospecting channel I've found!

[@billgolcher2537]

I feel showing being human making mistakes can still be an awesome golden day out slusing for gold with the gold slus. thank you for the info and I hope you are feeling much better. Been watching your videos for a while love them and I love your upbeat attitude you make it a pleasure to watch thanks again

[@dayv207]

​Might be the only gold miner who wants to lose his gold!!!!

[@jonminzner7902]

your videos are so honest and informing. I have learned so much on gold panning from your videos . I like that you show your failures too.

[@azmetals8818]

Gold! I love your Gold sluice test, this is awesome to see.

[@Tahoe2U]

Dan, Wouldn't it be something if you ended up with more gold then when you started. :)

[@JoannaLamont333]

Lol. That literally had me laughing 😂😂😂

[@robertotto7673]

When can we have a chance to win one weekend spending time out there with you??👍

[@eeanderson49]

I'm all in for that, even tho I live in Florida!

[@iancrockett6951]

I'm glad that you are such an upbeat person. Thank you.

[@marthawightman3536]

I love your style of presentations about processing gold as well as finding gold. I just found your site!

[@user-iy2zp3xl1f]

"you'll lose 40% of your Gold" loses about 5% with everything wrong max with everything wrong.

[@Marblelantern]

So the take home message is "sluicing for gold, so simple even a cave man can do it "

[@brentgilbert805]

Dan always coming in clutch with this GOLD content. One of my favorite channels on KZbin!

[@charlykainz9615]

Thanks Dan. Great vid as always. This one especially helps teaching us that we do not have to be "perfect" to achieve great results. You are truly as good as gold. Keep up the great work. Peace

[@Gardeningchristine]

This is an awesome idea! Now everyone can learn from your on purpose “mistakes”. Show us how gold guru. Lol

[@randyisaksson3301]

You cracked me up!! And I really appreciate the demonstration. Definitely one of my concerns

[@chilly6868]

Your gold adventures are a blast to watch. Good luck in all your endeavors

[@LeilahT]

This video was *awesome*. There's so much focus on equipment & technique sometimes that you start to think you need the "right equipment" to even go look at rocks. I found this really encouraging, thanks so much from a strictly amateur rockhound. Might even go hunting for some gold myself now. 💛