Starvation Creek is FULL of GOLD | Super Rich Sand Bar!

[@damoplays4133]

how come you use that style pan over the regular ones most people use?

[@VoGusProspecting]

Going back over a year ago I got to try a Batea Pan. It is the single best pan on the market. I have had the opportunity to try a lot of gear and nothing comes close to the volume of dirt it can move at once, its gold recovery rate is better than a garret super sluice and the speed in which it can do it.

[@damoplays4133]

@@VoGusProspecting is it much harder to use given that it doesn't have any riffles??

[@NexVoidGaming]

@@damoplays4133 harder for a beginner, easier for an expert. If you get the chance to try a Batea pan, take it!

[@VoGusProspecting]

When you start out its difficult. Even if you're experienced its hard. Once you get the hang of it no one will keep up with you.

[@longbowshooter5291]

I'll start off by admitting I've never used any pan, so I'm not claiming I'm an expert, but I DO understand why it would be a great pan once you learn how to use it. Consider it - gold being heavier than the dirt it will settle down into that dimple in the bottom of the pan, and the spinning water acts almost like a whirlpool, sucking the gold down, while the water's force walks the dirt and lighter material up the sides and out of the pan. I can see why he likes it, it would, as he says, move a lot of dirt out quickly.

[@jeffreybattles5705]

Chris your becoming my favorite KZbin prospector you funny informative and a great guy KEEP THIS GREAT CONTENT COMING

[@FlourgoldWizards]

Yep, that’s Wisconsin flour gold all right ✅

[@jeremycanterohioprospecting]

You're right Jason that is Wisconsin flower gold 🤟 that was my thoughts exactly it looks just like the stuff that Jason gets all the time awesome ✌️✅

[@debiesubaugher]

That's the way it is in Iowa too

[@thegeck9978]

I guess they’ll let anyone in here! Lol! Cheers bro.🦎🪨⛏

[@urbandozer1]

Same for Utah

[@dartmart9263]

I really appreciate the return to a full length episode. And, as much as it must hurt being out there alone, I’m glad Fern is safe and sound back at home, away from the poison baits.

[@romeo1550]

Well said Chris! I have been reminding myself that for a while now. I just enjoy being outside and the gold is a bonus. Take care!

[@GrotyGold]

Nice work mate that is some super fine gold for sure. Cheers Alicia & Steve. 👍🍀⛏🇦🇺

[@Aco747lyte]

When moving large rocks that haven;t moved in a long time - ALWAYS check the rock for any gold stuck to it! Many, many times I've found gold stuck to rocks, and especially in thir crevices (if any). It's always worth a ganders. GR8 vid as always, Chris.

[@Datzneat]

What a contrast coming from Dan Herd not caring about fine gold to vogus who lives on the fines.

[@rockymountainlifeprospecti4423]

Someone actually made a similar comment on Dans last video out, how true! ⛏

[@PetesGoldAdventures]

Thanks for the education in panning, it's been a long time since I last panned, but with a bit of rain in central Victoria lately you've inspired me to have a crack at panning again. Cheers, Pete

[@mikeraney3331]

This 70 year old man thoroughly enjoys your vids. Please keep up the good work Chris.

[@sarajane9434]

Absolutely my favorite pan! I could watch you swirl in the water all day ☺️

[@VoGusProspecting]

It's so good!

[@susantabor7874]

Yes, I have already stopped and looked up nut bush, now all the jokes make sense! You are very entertaining to listen to while giving out good information! May the happiness we see in you as you prospect trickle into all parts of your life!

[@joshuajackson6442]

Thank you

[@michealklonowski5267]

good gold find great reclaim of the land thank you for sharing.

[@JS-kg3ml]

That's awesome man I cant wait to hit the creeks this summer much love n stay golden

[@paulconnell2385]

Just love the sound of the Betua pan dude, the spinning dirt sounds amazing...

[@brentmiddis6806]

The last 3 weeks of my life has all of a sudden been flooded with Nutbush memes and memories from various sources. WHY MUST I SUFFER THESE FLASHBACKS?! WHAT HAVE I DONE TO DESERVE THIS PUNISHMENT.

[@Blumack21]

Thank you. Andy

[@VoGusProspecting]

No worries!

[@davidhandyman7571]

Thanks for sharing. Great to see you having fun and you appear to be enjoying life.

[@VoGusProspecting]

Always! thanks mate

[@psime1]

Chris, I was a teacher who attended many school camps and the ‘Nut Bush’ was a standard year 7 dance taught, way back in the last century. Love the videos.

[@nopelindoputraperkasa5869]

Present My friend ,, ✋ Best video friends, thank you for sharing this video ,, success is always my friend, greetings from Friends of the Indonesian Traditional Gold Seeking,🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨

[@Sheddtycoon]

Chris, thanks for .your effort putting out these videos. Enjoy very much. Back in the late 1940's and 50's We lived in the gold rich country of Northern California and did a lot of panning and rocker box sluicing on the Feather River. Take care and happy panning.........Bill

[@VoGusProspecting]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@washingtonbeachmining7736]

Yes, I too love the small gold and there is plenty of it out there people.....go get your share.

[@VoGusProspecting]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@toddnicholas8945]

Good morning Salem Oregon. USA 🇺🇸

[@VoGusProspecting]

Morning! Hope your day is fantastic.

[@mato5758]

Yep to nutbush in primary school thru mid-late 70s...also Canadian 3 step, barn dance and another I can't remember... Also the little bottles of flavoured milk most mornings at school, and it was usually soured in summer.

[@northwind7409]

Chris, will the trip in to this site and others you frequent allow for the use of a rickshaw 2 to 3 feet wide? you could make a light-weight one with two bicycle wheels and folding or telescoping handles. That would make it easy to carry a highbanker or sluice, even if it meant unpacking for a tight spot or slope. Speaking of folding, an old wheelchair could be modified for the purpose.

[@glennnilson498]

That’s great chris

[@placertools3529]

Very enjoyable, Chris.

[@theoldprof7261]

I've never panned for gold but from all I've watched and seen, that is the pan I find most intriguing.

[@TrevsOutbackandGoldAdventures]

Totally agree with you about the next gold rush. That's really interesting results you got .Would your highbanker have caught that flour gold as well as the pan you were using?

[@mrg8172]

Good night NZ&AU 😀thanks for sharing your knowledge and what a enjoyable hobby

[@VoGusProspecting]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jaytong1009]

It sounds so crunchy and good

[@Timbo_Slice23]

The nut bush and the bloody chicken dance

[@gadzee506]

Bahahaha I think every school was given the same tape that had the same few songs on it. That chicken dance song I loathed it

[@geraldleffew7008]

Nice takes a lot of patience to clean that flower gold out of the black sands .

[@shaunfelton2046]

This got you so excited you had a flashback to primary school! The Nutbush was a debated point in school for me because everyone knew it but no two people had the same exact moves! I was thinking, if you want to get heavy equipment back to that point, and being 40 minutes hike, perhaps you could get one of those garden carts with the pneumatic tyres from Bunnings. It might work unless the terrain is too uneven.

[@VoGusProspecting]

Its literally on the side of a mountain so unfortunately i don't think those carts would work.

[@stephendickson9000]

@@VoGusProspecting time to buy a horse.

[@rockymountainlifeprospecti4423]

@@stephendickson9000 or a mule!

[@stephendickson9000]

@@rockymountainlifeprospecti4423 but ya can't call a mule trigger of course.

[@rockymountainlifeprospecti4423]

@@stephendickson9000 quite true, well said

[@highaltituderc7753]

You are totally right about the next gold Rush in fine gold Chris. Dave Turin from gold Rush has a new show and they are getting 11 ounces a day of fine gold in beautiful Colorado.

[@juliopereyra7422]

Good morning. Very good. 😀😀👍👍

[@robb3341]

St Albans east primary school made me do the nutbush at the end of grade six!

[@diggertheamateurprospector6611]

"Nut bush" just gave me denim and blonde frindge flashbacks of my year 6 farewell! 🤣

[@adaml.4076]

Yeah mate. That's some nice gold

[@GoldFeverAdventures]

Nice job with that pan!

[@eckk7405]

Lol all i can say is ya got a sense of humor keep up the good work mate 👍

[@brianquirion7062]

Great video man I'm going to run a spot similar to that this season one I found last year i was getting 30 specks in a shovel full which is great for the state of Maine in the US

[@tubigdanumchannel]

very nice place to find gold as what you make your video and for the sample pan..it is better than the green ,plastic one

[@Bacardibatman]

@Vo-Gus Prospecting If you're going to take more equipment in, would it be worth doing an overnighter and do it for 2 days? and only have to carry the stuff in once

[@christophergiddens8996]

Great job.

[@mato5758]

Hey, Chris.... What determines the size of gold? Are pickers just fine flour gold that's compressed over time, and in turn pickers compress into nuggets? Or is it, that nuggets break down over time into pickers, then into fine stuff? Thanks...

[@michaelhudson5944]

Maybe it's called starvation creek because you get so caught up in the gold chase that you forget to eat 😂

[@salishseaquest7952]

Love to see you working that Batea Pan!!

[@VoGusProspecting]

Me too!!

[@ogreknite1220]

I only got to use it 4 or 5 days last year on a new river, but still got about 4.5g. I love that pan.

[@mitchsfootballcards7076]

Thats an interesting pan you have mate

[@edwardchaffin6701]

Maybe try using a nugget bucket fast processing

[@deanhickey8861]

Born in the states. If I'd have done the nutdance at 19, I would have gone for 1/2 an hour. Today, at 59, half a minute would prolly lay me up for 2 days lol. Be well be safe n scratch your pup behind the ear man!

[@NoCentsMetalDetecting]

Great fines!

[@1catfishuntermiller753]

Hiya Chris, awesome video dude! Or mate, I hope you have a awesome weekend ahead mate, and have a blessed one also 👍Cheers! Cya! 😸🐟out!

[@johniesmith7672]

Would a gold and gem jig work to catch gold that small Chris or is it too small it'll just bounce out and float away

[@kazzhayells3179]

Wow I forgot all about the nut bush thanks for the reminder bro👍🏽👌🏾

[@VoGusProspecting]

Any time!

[@tobieTyler6007]

I really enjoy your videos Wish I lived in a state that allow gold panning

[@jonathanbennett6610]

Good result

[@VoGusProspecting]

Thanks, I was happy with it!

[@dcmprospecting5429]

Awesome mate 👍⛏⛏⛏

[@VoGusProspecting]

Thanks for the visit mate.

[@wildwestadventures3583]

Thanks for more entertainment! How many pans do you think you did? I'm curious what the total might be if you ran a yard of material.

[@bruceneighbour5021]

We used to do the Nut Bush on rollerskates when i was a kid 😁

[@jeffholmes1362]

I had no idea the nut bush was training me for panning, I would have paid more attention at school if I’d known.

[@VoGusProspecting]

Me too mate, me too.

[@jimmyz003]

Nice! Always enjoy watching your videos. Looks like you found a great spot there, that black sand is just loaded. I'm surrounded by sand here except there's no natural gold in it (Florida) pretty excited to be heading out west soon. Give Fern scratch for me. Peace

[@VoGusProspecting]

I hope you get some on your trip! There's nothing quite like it :-)

[@jimmyz003]

@@VoGusProspectingI just bought property near the King Tut mine in Meidview Arizona I'm moving there, huge placer fields for me to scratch around in.

[@stratcos5173]

I had to look up the nut bush and I had no idea that it was called that but do remember having to learn it at school lol

[@kencarbon2346]

Great video enjoyed watching you pan for gold maybe next time more gold keep digging

[@BusterB2398]

Love the shirt ! Should take your sluice with you to get that fine gold ! Good amount of gold ! Stay safe and healthy much love chris ♡

[@ilouse]

It was called starvation creek because back in the old timers day if you were in starvation, this little creek could pay for your food..

[@MrTimNed]

So, do you keep that all stored until you get an ounce? Then sell? Or do you have a way to show how much you've collected? Really enjoy your channel.

[@VoGusProspecting]

We don't show that for security purposes.

[@jaytong1009]

Love how the into music reminds me of MR Rodger's.

[@imdawolfman2698]

Plus, hopefully not tipping off where you've been working to other prospecters. We do the same with our best mushroom patches, leave no middlins (cleaning debris) or cut stumps... since we can't stake a claim :)

[@kingprospector6953]

I wanna see the NUTBUSH.. it would be a great little clip for a good gold find...

[@captnron59]

Mmmm...mint flavored gold.

[@j_freeman3230]

How do i get one of those pans?

[@alfredhennis5592]

Just wanted to ask .can you cook up some grub in that Wok.lol

[@ksvet06-07]

@Vo-Gus Prospecting you should do a short video on the "nut bush" for us American folks haha!

[@kingbee17able]

another good video.

[@ExtractingMetals]

What is the mesh size of that fine gold?

[@bikerbrandon1]

When are you going to go and snipe with pauly or dan hurd? You should use some of your gold findings to pay for a plane ticket.

[@jamesolson4420]

This looks like fun bud

[@WestCoastGoldProspecting]

.354 is a really good day. Great job as always brother.

[@VengeanceUp69]

Hey mate is this Starvation Creek in Reefton?.

[@jamiesuvo7420]

Good video mate I would like to get some of that dirt

[@Rustam56reg]

Доброго дня! Какой диаметр тарелки? 🙄🤔 What Is diametr of metall pan?

[@bandicootentertainment7823]

Thanks man you the best 😎

[@VoGusProspecting]

No problem 👍

[@Swingin_wit_Willy]

Cracking episode mate, cant wait to finally get into that area. We always had something stop us. Now we have a 4by and chainsaw in the back so maybe one day i will bump into you up there? I just hope your not still doing the nutbush if i do, that was the worst part of primary school for me. I thought id never be reminded... thanks for that🤣 Cheers for sharing, good gold take also.

[@ShortClips-1-0-1]

Nut bush! You're bringing back some nightmares haha

[@VoGusProspecting]

Yeah buddy! We just started talking about how no other country does that

[@ShortClips-1-0-1]

@@VoGusProspecting Being all nervous having to choose a partner... Or if you were lucky, the teachers picked partners for you haha

[@stonecoldaustin6282]

You know I would like to have one of those steel pans that you have where did you acquire that

[@VoGusProspecting]

Placer designs or ozi gold

[@kevinrattenbury6155]

Great effort mate goes to show we walk straight pass sand and think there’s no pay 👍

[@VoGusProspecting]

Test panning is king

[@forsakenone1539]

I love watching your content every video makes me smile your personality is amazing don't ever change

[@steveothepainterreeding9126]

Did you ring zoe up to put a lamb roast on ? Mint sauce prepared by your adventure

[@VoGusProspecting]

Good idea, next time.

[@johniesmith7672]

You can sure tell he's got a puppy at home ..... Are you hungry are you hungry arararararar

[@sallyk9298]

is this the starvation creek around warby? didn't know you could prospect that.... its a tributary of the yarra isnt it?

[@VoGusProspecting]

Its ot the real name.

[@seanolden8324]

keep the light ,never let the demons win wishing you and your family nothing but the best Sean Louis Alexander Olden

[@tonysfossickingadventure.8124]

no nutbush for me at school, i'm older so missed out. lol some of my kids did though and also THE Macarena

[@VoGusProspecting]

YESSS the macareana!

[@andrewaltschwager5000]

Bahaha yep Nutbush was a part of the Aussie curriculum hey Chris.

[@VoGusProspecting]

Yeah man, burnt into my memory

[@melvado]

We don't have this nutbush here in Idaho...

[@VoGusProspecting]

You need to google the nut bush dance in Australian schools

[@timothyodonnell8591]

Chris- how hard was it to clean up the gold?

[@VoGusProspecting]

took 20 minutes with a pan

[@wigglewiggle3789]

You my good Sir are positively peculiar. I respect this. And be damned if I could see that flour gold. I nearly dislocated an eyeball trying to do so.

[@VoGusProspecting]

Its hard to see in the steel pan hey.

[@nathanvanlieshout7834]

I watch a couple prospecting channels, but your channel is easy my fave. Especially so for a Victorian 😂 Keep up the gold therapy for you and the rest of us 🤘

[@clintdoolittle1576]

CHRIS That's freaking nuts how much flower gold is in the flood layer and yes you definitely need to get a high banker in there Asap im guessing in a good days work you could pull a gram or 2. CHRIS what is the camera guys name again GAZEE is it I don't know I suffer from C.R.S Can't Remember Shit lol anyways I think he is 1 of the best camera guy's out there the shots he takes are Phenomenal ok be safe CHRIS 👍😎🇨🇦👍😎🇨🇦👍😎🇨🇦

[@VoGusProspecting]

Gadzee mate, look up artbygadzee on instagram.

[@clintdoolittle1576]

@@VoGusProspecting I don't have Instagram, Facebook or any of that but I was close to his name tho GADZEE does awesome work👍😎🇨🇦👍😎🇨🇦👍😎🇨🇦