They All Said There Were NO Gold Nuggets Here! They Were so Wrong!

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Fern, my white Boxer dog, is an accredited service dog under the 1992 DD act. She holds special access rights to be allowed to enter places most dogs cannot. This includes National Parks such as Chiltern Mt Piolet NP where Reedy Creek is located. Unless your dog is an accredited service animal they are not allowed to enter NP.
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[@diggah]

I’m not particularly interested in prospecting myself, but Chris’s videos genuinely make me happy. Thanks buddy.

[@leighanncronin6905]

I'm in the US...in Florida, where the only gold in the ground, was dropped by some unlucky soul, so, it's my dream to be able to do this one day!😉 Chris, Fern, Gadzee and Mick are my therapy, and the comedy is better than watching anyone on a stage❣️🥰

[@markfryer9880]

@@leighanncronin6905 Doesn't say much for today's stand up comedians then. :-(

[@pjhunton]

Same

[@Ivanpah1337]

Sometimes I think finding a specimen is more exciting than just straight gold. But these were all awesome finds!

[@danielmcbride2375]

You killed me with that "between 2 ferns" comment. Brilliant

[@ziegemitfahrer5277]

Wifey and I have only been chasing gold and watching Vo-Gus for 6mths, since retirement. We blame Chris for us having some of our best times, out in the bush, away from the rat-race. This is despite us having collected a grand total of bugger all grams so far.

[@regandangertremayne6146]

I always love how excited you are when finding a nugget .

[@dannyrowland2450]

From one sufferer to another I use detecting as my meditation but not brave enough to film it like you - good job Chris and not just on the prospecting

[@kimschultz7105]

Me too!

[@romrixx]

Nice haul! Tell Fern(?), your cute 4 legged sidekick, the viewers said hiya! Give her a good scratch! My chihuahua, Fancy, really watches her closely.

[@randrussell313]

I just love those specimens you pull out of the waste piles! Probably my favorite part of your videos, and to think I might have a chance to get that gorgeous specimen is the root of this comment!

[@moonstarer55]

You and Cadzee and Mick get on great together and your narrative always teaches would be prospectors and when you talk with them the conversation is nuts. You always do describe what you are doing. Keep on making your funny yet interesting videos

[@Bandit1978]

Man i love seeing specimen gold when the quartz is melted out. Really nice take you found there. I wish I lived somewhere with gold like that.

[@TheMooreyman]

Turning all the rivers, Working in the rills, Tunnelling the mountains, Sluicing off the hills, Sweating in the sun, and Shivering in the blast, Mighty Vo-gus prospecting Living very fast!

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

Love the sharp, chunky gold, totally different from the river rounded gold. All is just so lovely!!

[@junkman1561]

Never fail to watch your channel even though I will probably never find time to try it for myself. Always good content and educational. Keep up the good work.

[@markfryer9880]

We are all given the same number of hours in a day, a week and a year, so it is up to each of us to spend them wisely. Mark from Melbourne

[@junkman1561]

@@markfryer9880 true Mark, but it takes a little more effort when one doesn't live in a gold producing part of the US. Got two boys in college, so money is spent on needs and not dreams right at the moment. Maybe one of these years.

[@joshuamanning5259]

I really look forward to your videos. I have always wanted to prospect for gold but in the USA in my area there isn’t any. What a beautiful specimen can’t wait to see your next video! Cheers mate

[@akafungi-eater1233]

Just realized I wasn't subscribed, give your lovely boxer some extra love for me, she's the main reason I took up panning, I lost my boxer last year and have been suffering from depression even more so with her gone. I love seeing your pup grow up throughout you videos, and it brings a smile to my face seeing my dogs personality thro fern. Boxers are truly amazing. Keep up the great videos.

[@RICDirector]

Hugs to you; losing a friend just sucks. You'll get another when you are ready.

[@piotrkasprzak4316]

Love the method of melting quartz. It allows to show true character of gold speciments.

[@victorcollins4534]

You, Gadzee, and fern make your adventures look really fun, and informative.

[@jeremycannada6523]

Thanks for all your videos man, your personality is awesome and when Gadzee is there makes it even better. Gotta love having a good friend to share your hobbies with. I just got into the hobby a few years ago, my grandpa used to take me with him when I was a kid to go rockhounding and to all the local gem shows and shops. He even won a quarts hunting competition in the 80s, paid for the whole trip for everyone and still had a little money in his pockets when he got home.

[@MrGOTJOE]

I love these videos where you teach with great patients. I've learned from watching you.

[@ricardocortesrojas8644]

everytime i fall in love more and more with this hobby... nice looking gold and those specimens are amazing

[@liseswolfs8624]

I love your videos. I would love to try gold panning or metal detecting. 🇨🇦❤️

[@denagarvin9114]

Love watching you and Gadzee on your adventures. Fern is a beautiful pooch!

[@samhunt2080]

What a prize! Amazing little nugget! Thanks for the opportunity Chris!

[@greghammond2309]

Reedy creek has been keeping gold prospectors happy for 100's of years :)

[@longbowshooter5291]

I've never prospected, will probably never even get the chance to, but I've learned so much from your videos. I really believe if I ever found myself in a gold bearing area I could find gold and would know how to pan it out. Thanks, Kris.

[@grumpyyoung]

Love the work you guys put into making this stuff. Always a pleasure to watch.

[@hasmeadali7316]

That's what she said 🤣 I almost choked on my food. Funny

[@CrazyChipmunk78]

Chris your content alone is solid gold!!!

[@peezdoc]

I think you and GadZee should definitely start a podcast!!! Doesn't have to be about prospecting or gold.... Just you guys rambling on about nonsense. I think it would be good!!

[@leighanncronin6905]

YES!!

[@stevenvella2039]

Well done once again 😃only 2 weeks to go now and I’ll be playing in the creek like you,keep bringing on the videos love watching all that you do,just wish I was there 👍😃

[@aussiewalker5021]

This would be cool

[@issiahpickle3552]

I most definitely agree! I could listen to y’all two speak all day as it is with your accents, and you’re just entertaining people! Only downfall is it would take time away from the creek..unless you do it on the creek, almost like a live stream. I can imagine that would be difficult however, regardless I support the idea of a podcast, but would understand myself as to why you wouldn’t do it.

[@HorusHawks]

I would absolutely listen to a podcast that you two would do! And even more so, The Further Adventures of “Yer a prospector, Harry!” 😂

[@raymonroe7605]

Aww, to be young once again. Watching your videos bring back some good memories. Thanks Chris!

[@shawnbait]

Love the optimism in all of your episodes.

[@earljohnson2676]

Great shot of the pooch just sitting enjoying the sun so cute

[@jonathanbrewer3051]

What an amazing day and rescue!!!! You never cease to amaze!!!!

[@davepacella8157]

I am in America and I have to tell you, that Your methods and insights are applicable inbso many ways. Your infectious enthusiasm keeps me IN THE GAME as I oo enjoy this hobby of Ours. Thanks, "Mate".

[@haam8741]

I would love a hard rock specimen to put on the shelf at home. It would make a good conversation starter and a good way to get my daughter interested in some more outdoor activities!!

[@aaronpaolilli8578]

What I do when I'm speed panning is I pan down until I see Black Sand. Then I dump that pan into my Cons Bucket. To make sure I am still on the Gold, I pan down to the Gold each fifth pan full. I concentrate this way because panning Black Sand is a pain in the bum, and my Underflow makes quick work of it while capturing everything down to Micron Gold.

[@uglymansreefing1862]

That specimen looks like a miniature castle on a mountaintop. Great vid, love your work.

[@mattbrown7483]

it's amazing how much gold the Oldtimers tossed on the waste dump. Glad they left some for us.

[@angrylittlespider4593]

Another great vid, Chris. Good time with good friends. Fwiw I'd actually love to watch a bit of you and Gadzee kicking back with a few whiskeys!

[@kelterskelter1969]

Metal detecting and chemistry lessons. Perfect sunday morning.

[@williamdykstra1857]

Those specimens are beautiful, most gold you see is so smooth.

[@spookydonkey2195]

I love the variety in these longer videos. Amazing specimens, even if one washes their salad in a hat and the other drools a bit. Great gold too!

[@trichomesrockyasocks6402]

Your enthusiasm is contagious and always a pleasant watch keep up the good work

[@nickbaker6113]

I have Lyme disease I'm home bound mostly now. Your Show brings me a lot joy . Thanks for what you guys do down under.

[@brianpedone3086]

I look forward to your videos every week. Thank you for taking us on your adventures

[@bodie7020]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

[@davewatson5564]

One of the few prospecting channels left that I actually look forward to those notifications! One day I hope to make my way to Australia and if I'm lucky enough, I hope to be able to shake back a couple of pans!

[@twhod1983]

Started watching and haven’t stopped. Pretty cathartic watching you chip away at something you love!

[@rabnudnevets4752]

I would LOVE that specimen. All I find in my area is flour gold. Good luck, everyone!

[@brettjohnson7782]

I love being able to armchair mine by watching your videos. Keep up the hard work

[@captainkenno]

Glad you got the specimens, I love the look of the gold fresh from the quartz peel. Spectacular!

[@raymond759]

I appreciate your sense of humor and style and am thoroughly entertained by your take on life. Keep true to yourself and I intend to keep watching.

[@TheVTRainMan]

"This should connect onto the poweeeer!" - "All hail Clarkson " LOL Jeremy Clarkson prospecting... damn, that would be a funny show. Imagine the highbanker he would cobble up! :)

[@georgemaccrone6147]

Your hobby has a good return on time investment Chris, thanks for all the videos you've made.

[@virginiarocks]

This specimen is lovely - and the others that came out of the caustic soda look really interesting too. Lovely weather but those flies look a bit bitey. Fun video 🎉

[@LucasMerriel]

Alot of people do not know how much of a process it is dissolving the gold out. Great looking specimens! Keep up the amazing videos.

[@wadelintick9538]

HAHA, Barkeep, beer for the horses and whisky for the men

[@howardchambers9679]

I'm probably not in your demographic as a micro scrapper but for some reason I'm attracted to your videos. There's precisely zero gold where I live in the UK so it's odd that I like your prospecting output so much. Keep up the good work Chris

[@reecegriffin3691]

Always a good watch for those days where the miserable weather keeps you indoors! Keep it up lads! Awesome content!!

[@MillerWB87]

Fern was having a great snooze 💤. Glad she didn’t find any spicy flies!

[@NVMDSTEvil]

Ever considered putting a metal detector on the end of your sluice? If gold is stuck to quartz (or anything else) it would go out the end. A warning beep might be nice..

[@daverebmann5472]

I really like how you explain what and how you do to look for gold in different areas. Cheers from Canada.

[@toddrodgers5108]

Born you are funny . Love the days lol . Blessings. Give that dog a hug . She puts up with you lol

[@M477i5]

Definitely loving your speci hunting. These golds in their "natural habitat" are gorgeous.

[@timbritzjr4099]

First time I've seen quartz processed like this. You should do a whole show on this process! WHISKEY!~!!!

[@swoops212]

Nice one, that specimen you found is a beauty! Was probably hard to leave a hot spot like that after discovering all of those.

[@gaylemitchell5872]

Watching you and Fern really makes my day.

[@arizonabrothers9976]

Thank you for the enjoyment and knowledge you videos provide.

[@aethon6335]

Hey Chris. I like the multiple trips per video and ofc Gadsy. Thanks for sharing.

[@bushtuckaman]

"Which is the exact opposite of what happens to most things when you spit on them" 😂😂😂

[@michaelteague2326]

I wish we had gold here where I live but if I want to go prospecting it's close to a 1000 miles. keep making videos, love to watch them.

[@dylanjames4537]

Just going through the motions of doing something like checking out new spots or old spots could be all that it takes to find that 1 piece or pan worth talking about. The creek is calling and I must answer it.

[@mikeobrien4437]

Nice to see those specimens !So coooool Mate !!

[@johntaylor3100]

I would love to see gold straight out

[@billie-jeanpettman506]

I love hearing the banter, makes it so more interesting, oh and your knowledge around it all is awesome, awesome speci by the way

[@shannonrone8141]

That was a great old mine dump. I think I would be spending some more time there for sure. Take care.

[@MysticRiverRC]

Consistent gold.... the video that is! Another great bit of entertainment Chris. It's too darn cold to hit any creeks around me. Your videos keep me going through the winter. Thank you so much.

[@gregmason2816]

How good does that gold look after the quartz is removed....beautiful!

[@dutchmn5405]

I really love the chunky Shuweet color of your gold. Thanks for sharing.

[@martinmoessmer9527]

Junior sweat pants here, the abundant hilarity coupled with continued valuable content is simply refreshing. Thank you.

[@gadzee506]

I can't remember having a son

[@martinmoessmer9527]

@@gadzee506 Indeed, brother from an other mother

[@Jib230181]

Great video Chris I enjoyed it a lot. You and Fern and family stay safe.

[@mikeweeks4669]

Love watching you and your mates. It's the dead of winter here in Central Alberta Canada 🇨🇦. Our Gold here is the same ,flour that was eroded by Glaciation Action and deposited in layers. Love the tweak with the Miller Table, pure genius. Cheers. Ps - 18C tonight going to - 25 next week Paulie is right for living on Vancouver Island.

[@vortexdiscoveries5266]

Lots of wonderful finds all while enjoying the most amazing hobby. ❤

[@johnmcneel6629]

Thank you for showing how to check for gold and the efforts it takes to find it. Very inspirational!

[@escsniper]

Love, love, LOVE the look of those specimens!

[@roberthayward9299]

Your "crystal agate" is what I would describe as "mega quartz". Places like Kingsgate molybdenite mines near Glen Innes NSW produced quartz crustals 30kg and larger so calling a 4mm quartz crystal "mega" is no better than your "crystal agate" Love your videos Chris Cheers

[@nathancarmichael7050]

What beautiful pieces you found. Have a wonderful day

[@MisterTwister222]

your videos are always so friendly feeling, always enjoy going panning with you

[@lisalupin1202]

Watching and listening to your wise words is inspiring. Thanks so much for all the learning and entertainment at the same time. Xx

[@chiefstacker6343]

What a fantastic prospecting video !! I enjoyed every minute of it !! Be Safe y’all, absolutely beautiful specimen still attached to the host rock !!

[@craigdiss843]

Looks like a great week of good weather finally and some good gold well done

[@thegoldrushguy]

Great to see the 10x5 Goldhawk smashing those speccies Chris. All the best.

[@kscory8577]

I'm living my life through your videos. I love gold prospecting but there is no gold bearing ground anywhere near me. The closest is probably a 10 hr drive

[@blaineboa7477]

Such a good day detecting on the fields. Only thing you were missing was an ice break coffee😂😂😂

[@timothytan9359]

A gold embedded in Quartz. First time seeing this. Amazing video thank u.

[@jygonefishin]

I love your watching all of your uploads Chris!!! Lots of KZbinrs could learn from whoever is behind the camera in your videos. Always top-notch filming that is as smooth as silk!! Your latest video has me wishing for Spring here in Colorado, minus the March Flies of course. It's almost Winter here and most waterways are too cold to pan in without heavy gloves now. I want to wish you and your mates the best of luck on all of your upcoming prosecting adventures. My Chiweenie, Sadie, loves watching you and Fern with me. She says, "Give Fern HUGE chest rubs and scratches behind her ears!!!"

[@josephborek2370]

You got me through my down time after surgery for months. So thankful to you and your BFF 😉

[@johncole5297]

I never miss your videos. I live in New York where the only gold is in Wall Street so will never get to go panning so I really enjoy.

[@RICDirector]

Heh. Look up Klesh's video on prospecting NY sidewalks....

[@paulknight1879]

I love watching u dig for gold its very calming love it.....

[@mavs44s]

Fun times. Might think about moving up from a hobby gold to a bigger gold processing on the hill. And a crusher