This Minnesota River is Full of Agates!

[@rodchallis8031]

That creek is a gem in and of itself. There's something magical about a creek in early spring. Hmm. Maybe the magic is the lack of mosquitos and blackflies.

[@MichiganRocks]

That's a very good point. We had no bugs to worry about that day.

[@80sunshine21]

These latest videos are a nice change from the standard videos (but we do love the regular ones). Really enjoy the photos of the 'after' cleaned up rocks. Well done! Thanks. Suzy

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks. I asked on one of my videos just after Christmas for suggestions. Traveling more was one of the biggest suggestions, so that's what I'm doing.

[@notlostjustwandering218]

Glad the longgggg walk paid off 😊 Watched this with a giant grin on my face. Your giddiness was infectious!

[@MichiganRocks]

The bummer was when we got to the rocks again and Thomas told me we could have just driven there. We walked a mile and a half back by road while wearing waders.

[@notlostjustwandering218]

😮

[@donnalantz7981]

Very nice finds. I love the really bright red jaspres. So cool.

[@easterazali9237]

I’m so happy for you Rob finding all those beautiful agates! Happy hunting day it was indeed 😊🥰 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@justjulee9135]

I love Thomas! And, wow, that place was full of beautiful agates and jasper!

[@patriciamckean4186]

Wow, that River was awesome. So many pretties and best of all a couple of great rockhounds. Thanks Thomas and Rob!

[@anastasiarose9003]

Beautiful rocks but honestly, I loved the environment so much! It was like being in the woods for me, and I needed that. Good job Thomas.

[@MichiganRocks]

Yes, rock hunting is about more than just the rocks. I do have to remind myself to look up once in awhile!

[@AhJodie]

I always bring rocks home, have loved them since childhood, but I dont know what I am seeing, I will study them now that you have inspired me. Beautiful place! Thank you!

[@MichiganRocks]

I don't always know the names of rocks. They're still fun to find, whether or not you know what they're called.

[@AhJodie]

@@MichiganRocks Yes they are.

[@largent45]

Those were some really nice ones! Wow! Just an awesome day and that banded iron formation was awesome too! And some beautiful and colorful jaspers! But the stars for sure, were those awesome agates and so many of them! Tou did amazing! Thanks Rob, for letting us tag along!

[@MichiganRocks]

The agates were the best part, but the scenery and birds were great too.

[@pamelapilling6996]

Nice rocks Rob. Glad you had a great time.

[@carolmccorry3053]

Finally a decent score, so happy for you Rob

[@MichiganRocks]

Finally? I think I have had many decent scores.

[@lisaparlberg1581]

This is my favorite video of yours so far. I can't imagine how thrilled you were. I also loved all of the nature shots,and those crabs were they mating or fighting.

[@MichiganRocks]

I think the crayfish were fighting. At least I hope so. I'd hate to have crustacean pornography on my channel.

[@lisaparlberg1581]

@@MichiganRocks 🤣😀 your funny

[@nancyjahn4224]

Thanks guys awesome 👏

[@soul_adventurist]

I would say both of you had a very successful hunt! Nice❤

[@darrinwilliams5715]

Well done you two. That was a great day hunting. Very cool😎

[@kimfrommn7162]

Thank You for taking us along today!! Very much appreciated!! Beautiful Country as well!!! Iam sure glad you found some agates!! You were picking up pretty rocks even if some were not agates!! I am glad you were happy with what you found!! That makes the trip even better!! I hope you are enjoying your weekend!! 🤗♥️🙏🏼

[@MichiganRocks]

Being from Minnesota, I'm surprised that this didn't seem like a normal day for you. It was an exceptional day for me.

[@kimfrommn7162]

@@MichiganRocks Rob, I can’t go play in the woods everyday!! I’ll take the country roads to a location in town rather than street drive! Maybe I do not understand your statement! Isn’t Michigan and Minnesota rather kinda close in the same habitat? I picture you two out sways from town enjoying your surroundings of trees and all that good stuff!! I’m realizing I do not go out adventuring very much, because of lack of people available during the day. I gotta change that, but not till after this crappy 90 degree humidity ends!! I use to Love Spring when it was 50-60 degrees for atleast a month. Not anymore! Well, I went on about nothing! I’ll end this! With one other subject!! I am still so excited for you on reaching so many Subs!! I knew you deserved them and it is so nice seeing it! Plus for the people !! You have lots of knowledge to share! I hope you have a Fantastic Week Ahead of you!!! 😎

[@MichiganRocks]

@@kimfrommn7162 I just meant that you have a lot more agates in Minnesota than we have in Michigan.

[@pattypaine]

What an amazing day! Thank you for bringing us along.

[@davidhile5363]

I left a comment the other day but must have forgotten to hit the send button. You definitely hit the agate jackpot. The rivers and streams in Minnisota and the Dakotas seem to be the hotspots for agates. I’ve seen lots of videos from there. I’ve really enjoyed these videos !!!

[@MichiganRocks]

Minnesota is definitely a lot better than Michigan for agates. I guess that's why the Lake Superior agate is their state stone and ours is the Petoskey.

[@roman11469]

Man! So jealous…so many great specimens!

[@selfretired3025]

Battle of the Crayfish was pretty cool... and the big agate is just about as nice as the little one :)

[@MichiganRocks]

I was going to add in the sound of a boxing bell, but I couldn't find one that was free.

[@selfretired3025]

@@MichiganRocks 🥊😂🥊

[@Indyanas_ocean_view]

Looks like you both had a wonderful day. You guys found lots of really cool agates!😍🥰😇👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@audraacklin9826]

Some really beautiful agates! Looks like he took you to a peaceful spot. ❤️😃

[@MichiganRocks]

It was very peaceful. I don't think I've ever seen and heard such a variety of birds.

[@audraacklin9826]

@@MichiganRocks Seeing that eagle fly above you two was probably pretty awesome! I know the first time I seen one, I was so excited! They're beautiful birds. ❤️😃

[@MichiganRocks]

@@audraacklin9826 I see them quite often when on beaches, but never one that close. It was a thrill.

[@lisamills-wv6nc]

You both found some beautiful agates and jaspers! So awesome!!! 😊

[@sonshinelegacy773]

Thank you so much for showing us the hunting process to find good agates.

[@MichiganRocks]

You're welcome.

[@virginiarocks]

Wow. I’d love that stream just for the quality of water, the quiet and the birds. The rocks would be the icing on the cake. Amazing. ❤

[@MichiganRocks]

We saw so many birds that day. Most were birds we have here in Michigan too, but they were just more of them.

[@dancrites453]

Another amazing video of your adventure! Really enjoying these....

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks, Dan.

[@99Rockhounding]

I had a lot of fun rockhounding with you! Glad it was worth the long walk. Next time you’ll have to come rollerblading with me😂

[@MichiganRocks]

I don't think you'd want me along rollerblading. We'd need to carry a lot of band aids and maybe some training wheels along with us.

[@sallythompson5071]

Great video! Nice haul. I'm glad you walked the extra mile.

[@MichiganRocks]

Me too, but we could have driven there a lot faster.

[@JeffWeymier]

What a cool place. Great finds.

[@dustinfindsrocks]

Such a great team! This was a really fun video. Loved the scenery and all the beautiful agates!

[@MichiganRocks]

Thanks. It was a really fun day.

[@davidl.turner1005]

Great adventure on the river. Congrats on some beautiful finds. Seeing that eagle up close must have been awesome!

[@MichiganRocks]

That was cool. I see them quite often while on beaches, but never as close as that one.

[@arongstone]

Such amazing rock place ❤❤

[@gemstonejudy5900]

Some beautiful colors!😍

[@minnesotarockhounder]

I almost thought you were Bill Nye in the beginning 😂 cool video 🤘

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm the rock guy, not the science guy.

[@chrisreinhardt5843]

Amazing.. great amount of wild life!! Great rocks in Minnesota!! Thanks for the great video

[@greatnorthernviews3052]

That’s a great hunt. Good job you guys!

[@jeffholmes1362]

Awesome finds, this has been a really good road trip. Congrats some absolute crackers there.

[@darlabuchmeier8139]

Giddy with happiness for you. Success!! Lovely agates

[@josephpotterf9459]

thanks

[@wyomingadventures]

You guys hit the agate jackpot! Great looking agates and jasper. The crawdad fight was on. 😁

[@MichiganRocks]

They were not at all happy with each other.

[@tonyhamilton9764]

Wow, you were giving Thomas a hard time about that walk until you got to the motherlode part of the river! Very nice finds. Thanks for sharing.

[@MichiganRocks]

What we didn't say in the video is that there was a road from one place to the other that we could have driven on. We walked back a mile and a half on that road, wearing waders.

[@Brenda-sk6ev]

Amazing!! Again, so jealous!! ❤

[@gary3270]

Those are nice Rob! Wish I could have that kind of spot to search! Nothing like the mouth of the blind sucker! 😊

[@MichiganRocks]

This was better than the Blind Sucker if you're looking for agates. If you're looking for variety, then the Blind Sucker is better.

[@captpaul8827]

Not surprising; many of the streams/rivers along the North Shore are chock full of agates if you're willing to put the work into it. Great stuff guys...

[@MichiganRocks]

I'd always be willing to put effort into finding that many agates. What a great day.

[@salliemorrill2671]

The agates are plentiful & beautiful as the w wildlife & marine life. Great vid.

[@susietincknellsmith653]

That was way fun!

[@laurieowen8696]

Awe,Minnesota loves you!

[@littleSallyJo]

I'm loving the "giddy you"!!! Great hunting!!

[@IceLynne]

10:00 😂 Fight fight! Love your agate finds! Super cool 😍

[@MichiganRocks]

I should have added the sound of a bell like at the beginning of a boxing match.

[@IceLynne]

@@MichiganRocks 😂

[@sparband]

Lots of great agates. You will have to go back there again some time. I liked the striped rock. I think that the long walk in the water to get there would have killed me. Lol. I never would never have made it back. You have spoiled us with the basement shots. Now when I see the closeups, I’m hoping to see the insides of the rocks too.

[@MichiganRocks]

We walked back about a mile and a half on a road wearing waders. The same road we could have driven there on!

[@lmiller1413]

There is something magical about minnesota.

[@Nikkisavage100]

Hi Rob, fantastic place , nice agates, great job, thanks

[@NYRangersteve]

The two crayfish fighting at 10:00 is great

[@markreetz1001]

Was that lure you handed to Thomas the type of lure you need to attract agates? It's nice to know what lures the pros use! And it sure looks like the lure worked. Wow, what a haul!!

[@MichiganRocks]

I never thought about casting for agates. Maybe that's what I've been doing wrong. I do occasionally yell out "Here agate, agate, agate!" I need to invest in a proper call.

[@Smallathe]

Very cool video!!!!

[@craftingandcookingwithcraf6067]

I live in Minnesota, how fun, I am new to rock tumbling and am planning to go rock hunting soon!

[@MichiganRocks]

Good luck!

[@kellyhollingsworth6100]

Found a honey hole, I think the trek was worth it nice stuff guys. There was a lot less bloop, bloop noise at the end pretty cool. Happy hounding.

[@MichiganRocks]

There were plenty of plops, I just didn't record those. The thing about Minnesota hunts is that I only collect agates and jasper. There really isn't much else interesting. There are many more agates, but at the expense of the variety I see in Michigan. It does keep me focused more though.

[@IvanLopez-zh3xz]

So good. So good. So good!!!!!!

[@kellykent3476]

I was so worried in the beginning. So happy for you 🎉

[@kellyhallidayiiify]

Hey Rob, quick question. I'm shopping around for polish for my rotary tumblers and I know you recommend The Rock Shed and Northern Kingsley for grits and supplies, but which one do you typically get your polish from? The rock shed has aluminum oxide polish and says it's 2 microns, but Kingsley advertises theirs as micro alumina and says it's 1-3 microns so not sure which one to get. Any input would be greatly appreciated and keep up the solid work good sir!

[@MichiganRocks]

I usually get my polish from the Rock Shed. I have tried the Kingsley North polish and got the same results, though. I think it's the same thing, or very close to the same.

[@Ross-x1o]

Great outing, awesome video!!!

[@rodenbergrocks]

Rivers of Central Minnesota know what is going on! Amazing finds that must have been worth the ‘long’ walk!

[@MichiganRocks]

Funny thing was, when we got there, there was a bridge. We could have driven. We walked back a mile and a half on the road. We looked very stylish in our waders.

[@nhrockaholic6038]

Awesome finds! Congrats!

[@inyoeyes4921]

❤the close-ups.

[@BubblePuppy.]

Do you ever talk about why you don't reveal where you actually are? What are some of the good reasons to not reveal locations? Would you consider letting us know a general area of where you are?

[@MichiganRocks]

I usually do say exactly where I am. Sometimes I'm with someone who would prefer that I not publicize their favorite hunting spots. Fishermen and mushroom hunters aren't likely to share their favorite spots either.

[@Sunshine-n1n]

I LOVE jasper.

[@tommytaylor4458]

Don’t know what it is but I like it!!! 😁😁👍Best line in the video👍😁love it👍

[@MichiganRocks]

Knowing the names doesn't make them any more or less beautiful.

[@chitraprabakaran2144]

You found some beautiful agates. Please show us what are you going to do with those.

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm going to keep them in a jar. I don't do anything else with my own agate finds.

[@PANAMATOR1]

I have found tons of those kind of red-banded agates in Panama (Central america), near the beach, they are really cool

[@MichiganRocks]

That's cool, I'm not sure I've seen Panama agates before, but I'm going to see if I can find a picture right now.

[@PANAMATOR1]

@@MichiganRocks Unfortunatelly, rock collection is not a very popular hobby here. anyway, if you want, I can send you some pictures, just give me your email.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@PANAMATOR1 That would be great. I searched, but didn't find much. [e-mail] Thanks!

[@alicengreen1707]

As a Minnesotan rock hound who loves finding agates, can I PLEASE know where this is? 🥺

[@MichiganRocks]

Unfortunately, Thomas asked me not to share the location, so I can't help you out. Sorry about that.

[@ThirdPlanetRocks]

13:10 I'm jealous! I see why Thomas suggesting walking a mile in waders... lol Headed up to the UP this weekend myself, hopefully the summer crowds haven't picked over the cool ones yet.

[@MichiganRocks]

Good luck!

[@ThirdPlanetRocks]

@@MichiganRocks Thanks! 👊🏻

[@10Agates]

Love it! So cool to see others do some river agate hunting videos. You guys did really well. It just stinks that Isabelle and I can’t go out again this weekend.

[@MichiganRocks]

Oops, I missed your comment because it got flagged as spam for some reason. Hopefully you've gotten out since this comment.

[@10kLakesRockhounding]

Oh man, you were so close! Wish Grant and I had know were around!

[@MichiganRocks]

Sorry about that. I met up with a lot of people on this trip, but having a crowd along makes filming difficult.

[@jasperscott5426]

your videos are interesting and calming.

[@MichiganRocks]

Glad you like them!

[@alicia2671]

Aqui do Brasil acompanhando seus gsrimpos com ricas ágathas que rio maravilhoso ai deve ter muitas 😮😮😮 Deus 🙏🙏grandemente vocês abraços tmjs. ❤❤❤❤❤👍🇧🇷

[@cory546]

That's some really clear water

[@ktlivingherway516]

I hope to go to Minnesota in August and be giddy also. 😂❤💚☺️😇🤙. Great video

[@MichiganRocks]

Giddy is the way to be.

[@powerlinekid4296]

Man you spent a lot of time on the road, did Nancy remember who you were when got back home?

[@MichiganRocks]

Nancy wasn't there when I got home. She was down babysitting for our grandson, Joe. We didn't see each other (except for FaceTime) for three weeks. We have never been apart for anywhere near that long before.

[@lilmamaStephanizzle]

Where is this im here right now stayinv in a hotel gonna rockhount tomorrow

[@MichiganRocks]

Thomas asked me not to share this location. It's near the center of the state. That's about all I can tell you.

[@icatz]

Hi guys! Were those crawfish fighting? Very nice finds. You did good. ❤️🏏🎸

[@MichiganRocks]

There was no slow song playing, so I don't think they were dancing.

[@icatz]

@@MichiganRocks 😂🤣

[@dreamlookautodetailingauto3353]

Very nice finds in Minnesota! Always fun finding rocks! Agates ate everywhere here in Utah. We found Agates as big as bolders in some places. Still can't believe your not a fisherman with lots of different varieties of fish to be caught in Michigan & surrounding states...I love fish, and buying fish can get expensive! But I love fishing period! Therefore I am a fisherman. 😎

[@MichiganRocks]

I grew up on an inland lake near where I live now. I did a lot of fishing off the end of the dock as a young kid. My dad rarely fished in the lake we lived on because he just loved fishing for salmon and lake trout in Lake Huron. I went with him a lot, but that sort of fishing was pretty boring to me as a kid. We'd fish 8-10 miles off shore, so there wasn't anything to look at but water. My dad was also not a great fisherman. We usually only had two lines down because he would get more than that tangled. We caught fish, but it was a lot of waiting in between. If I ever got into fishing, it would be stream fishing or casting. I'm not great at sitting still.

[@dreamlookautodetailingauto3353]

@@MichiganRocks ha! Thats funny! My dad wasn't a fisherman either or a hunter,, but I wanted to be. I guess if you want you will be...so I became. Lol. I taught my kids that joy & they enjoy. I taught them easier fishing such as perch, blue gill, crappie etc. Then grew them into more challenging fish. Glad your dad took you out though. Sounds like even though not doing well fishing, he enjoyed taking & being with you!

[@MichiganRocks]

@@dreamlookautodetailingauto3353 Yes, I had a good day. We also went hunting together and I liked that a lot more. I'm not a big hunter either, but I do some. I used to hunt ducks quite a bit, but now squirrels are more my thing. I don't need to get up so early!

[@lauramarti7548]

Awesome agates!

[@selfretired3025]

What do you use on the limomite?

[@MichiganRocks]

We don't have the limonite as much on the beaches I normally hunt in the U.P. I don't have much experience cleaning agates, but I used Iron Out. I soaked them overnight in a pretty weak solution. I know Thomas uses citric acid.

[@selfretired3025]

@@MichiganRocks good to know on both counts. Thanks 😊

[@crystalsyring2044]

What city is nearby?

[@MichiganRocks]

I'm not at liberty to say. Thomas asked me not to share the location.

[@I_wish_I_knew_something]

Awesome video, great finds. Those two rocks duking it out looked a lot like crawfish. I dunno.

[@MichiganRocks]

Yep, thats what they were.

[@natalieclark5819]

What an incredible day!! So wonderful that you and Thomas have such a good relationship that he shared that honey hole with you. So many excellent agates, and even that BIF at the end made me gasp a bit. ... Lastly, how long ago was this? Where are the leaves?? Do the trees bud this late up there?

[@MichiganRocks]

This was on May 8. I took a two week trip, making videos almost every day and I'm releasing them two per week.

[@stephgreen3070]

I’m in West Central Mn and when I look at my camera roll I can start to see the hint of buds on a pic from May 13th. We’ve only had leaves for a couple of weeks. Things were kind of late this year.

[@kellyharper367]

Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: Those agates look like trapped sunshine 🌞!!!

[@jamesrich8463]

I think those rock scoops are handy so you don't have to reach into cold water to pick up rocks. Are the scoops hand made by you guys or is that something you can buy thru a supply outlet. I think I should get one makes it more handy for picking up stuff in water.

[@MichiganRocks]

Kingsley North makes four different models (2 lengths, folding or not). kingsleynorth.com/treasure-scoop-42-inch.html?ref=robertabram1& (affiliate link) Mine is homemade. Easy to do and I even made a video to show you how: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2XUdWWaaJl6m5Y

[@Duskraven377]

For a moment I thought the two lobsters were wrestling on a huge agate and you were just politely waiting for them to conclude their business. 😅

[@MichiganRocks]

Those were actually crayfish, not lobsters. I have eaten them though and they're delicious.

[@mnamber]

You hit the mother lode 🎉 Hahaha! This is why I asked you awhile ago if you ever went down the rivers. We can find them down the Mississippi here. Not many and they’re small because we’re farther down, but rivers are fun places to look.

[@MichiganRocks]

I'd look in rivers here, but the scum is thicker and there are no agates. The scum doesn't seem to stick to the agates as well.

[@mnamber]

@@MichiganRocks ewwwww scum 😖 Well you know where they are now 😉

[@3rdoldhen]

If you want Lake Superior agates you should check the gravel pits around Moose Lake or the bays around Two Harbors…

[@MichiganRocks]

Maybe next time I'm in Minnesota.

[@christinahansen7406]

What river did you guys go to?

[@MichiganRocks]

Thomas asked me not to share the location, so I'm not going to. Sorry about that.

[@christinahansen7406]

Lmao can you at least lease tell me if it’s northern Minnesota southern Minnesota South East south west? I live in South Eastern Minnesota, so just wondering where I need to go venture to to be able to find some good spots

[@MichiganRocks]

@@christinahansen7406 Middlish MN

[@matthewtester3006]

Those crayfish must've been fighting over an agate. 😂

[@MichiganRocks]

Most likely.

[@michaelhasse2568]

Clash of the crayfish, they were fighting over an agate?

[@MichiganRocks]

Maybe, never thought to look. I was distracted by the violence.

[@stephsexoticpets]

"speaking quietly so he doesn't come over here" made me laugh cuz so true

[@MichiganRocks]

Dang kids have better eyes than me and get them all before I get a chance.

[@jpexoticpets146]

I loved the whole video, but the crayfish fighting was hilarious. Just got home from the Porcupine Mountains on Mirror Lake. I found some cool little rocks (about dime size), but I have no idea what they are. Some red, some green, a few look like either jasper or banded iron. Thanks for the video. Do you sell any of the rocks you polish, tumble, or cut?

[@MichiganRocks]

My daughter and I were out kayaking once and I witnessed a frog fight. It was hilarious. I paddled to the side of the river because I heard a low bullfrog croak and wanted to see the frog. The two frogs approached each other and then grabbed each other with their front legs, kind of like if a person was throttling another person. They were both up on their back legs really leaning into it. It was the most ridiculous fight I've ever seen. I don't sell polished rocks anywhere, but I do sell a few things at a local shop. I sell stone crosses, little turtles, guitar picks, beads that fit Pandora bracelets, heart shaped pendants, other pendants, and Christmas ornaments at that time of year. They don't have an online store, but will work with you if you call or email. olivetbookandgift.com

[@jpexoticpets146]

@@MichiganRocks That's awesome. I'll check out the store. I'll email them.

[@Rablikesblue]

Nice

[@mennengabonnie1302]

Hi Taylor, I know you are not supposed to ask people where they find their morel mushrooms, where their best fishing hole is, or where they find agates, but I'm curious if you'd be willing to share what streams or rivers you like to hunt on the North Shore. I'm no spring chicken so I'm not real agile in the hiking aspect. My husband and I have been visiting the NS for 49 years and have collected many interesting things over the years. I enjoy watching your channel and am in awe of the magnificent agates you always seem to find. Fellow Rock Collector, Bonnie

[@MichiganRocks]

I think you might be confusing me with Agate Dad. He's Taylor and lives in Minnesota. I'm Rob and I'm from Michigan. I have only made two trips to Minnesota to hunt rocks. I rely on locals to help me with locations, and for that reason, I don't want to share their spots. I don't think Taylor typically shares locations. I share most of my Michigan locations, but not all of them.

[@goober112]

❤ i liked the crawfish fight

[@MichiganRocks]

Me too. That was exciting. I once saw two bull frogs fighting in a river. It was amazing. They were both up on their hind legs, kind of throttling each other with their front legs or arms, or whatever they're called. They were both really leaning into it. It was hilarious.