I am trying to get some of the longer ones built. I have been working a lot lately and I have not been able to find the time. I hope to get some done this weekend. Glad you enjoy the videos and Thank you for the support!

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Its ok, we weren't using them anyway. Thank you - Gary

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For me it has always been about getting out and having fun. Do a little hiking, some fishing , some prospecting, a day in the mountains. How can life get any better - I know - bring home a little gold! Thanks - Gary

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It always makes the hike back to the truck a lot easier. Thanks - Gary

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I would love to do more videos, but right now I don't have enough time. Between working for a living and working on my house, there isn't much time left. I'm trying to get every thing caught up so I can do a lot more prospecting this spring ( and more videos). Thank you very much for the support!

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Your off to a good start. I still remember my first pan that had some gold flakes - and that was 53 years ago. Keep it up and you will find that nugget. Thanks - Gary

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I have been working on a "how to read the river" video - I have plans to finish it this summer. Thanks - Gary

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It was a fun day. Thanks - Gary

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I have always used a huntly spoon, for cleaning out the deep crevices. The pinpointers I have tried, didn't go deep enough ( 1 to 2 inches) to be any help. Thank you for the support!

A crevice that runs across the flow of the river is by far the best. When working the ones that run with the river, you want to make sure they have a rough bottom. If the bottom is smooth, gravel move thorough it during high water and so does the gold. You want one that allows the gold to build up. Thanks - Gary

I have only been to Yosemite one time and that was for a 3 day hang gliding trip. They were very restrictive, I have never been to a park with that many rules. My guess is they won't allow prospecting - but that is a guess. Best bet is to check them out on the internet or give them a call. Thank you and have a great trip, it is a beautiful place!

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If the crevice will drain, I will dump a few pans of water down it just to make sure. And yes, I have found gold I missed by doing this. You don't want to get the crevice wet before your done, because if its wet it makes it very hard to clean out. Thanks - Gary

That works great as long as the water doesn't fill up the crevice. If the crevice is situated so the water will run out, its a great was to make sure you got all the gold.

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Billyt My favorite crevice tool is a worn out 12" demolition sawzall blade, I ground all the teeth off except for the first tooth on the tip and ground it hook shaped, wrapped the base of it with plenty of flourecent green duct tape for a grip. I have had it for years, nice and thin for those skinny cracks, really good steel, cost $0.

@@dmithsmith5880 Thanks for sharing that...sawzall blades are really light and tough. I've got a bunch of worn out 12" blades somewhere.

I am hoping to get some done this week ( wed ?). Thank you for the support!

It is on my list, is should be one of my first videos this spring (I use the same sluice). Thanks for the support!

stores.ebay.com/Honans-Mining-and-Diving-Supplies?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 Thanks - Gary

What makes it difficult to prospect this time of year is, access and high water. A lot of the roads are either closed or buried in snow. This only allows you to work in the lower elevations and a lot of that is private land. But if you work at it you can find places to go. Thanks - Garya

Ohh alright, that makes sense. Thanks for the reply, I just wanted wanted to say out of all the other videos I've watched on prospecting yours by far stand out the most. These other folks don't seem as well read and experienced in the matter & I wouldn't be surprised to see 10,000 subscribers on your channel in the next few months, well thanks again and I hope to see another video soon! -Trav

What I do is, If I do all the work - 10%. If they help and its my equipment 25%. As far as dividing the gold, I let the claim owner have first pick. We split any nuggets first. The first person picks the nugget they want, then the second person picks gold until the weight is equal to or passes up the weight of the first pick. Then the first picks puts gold on the scale until they pass the weight - and so on. So if the first pick is a large nugget you can pick a lot of the smaller stuff or the next 2 larger nuggets. At the end we use the fines to equal out the amount both are entitled to. This is a very easy method when you are 50 -50 partners. you need a calculator if your working on a percentage. Then, next clean up, I get to pick first, and so on.. This has worked for years without no arguments. Thanks for the support.

Nice can you make video about this topic?

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The best crevices are the ones that run across or diagonally to the flow of the river. You can find gold in a crevice that is running with the river if the bottom is rough. If the bottom is smooth, that tells you the gravel and gold are traveling threw the crevice. If the bottom is rough, it is not getting much flow threw it and it can hold the gold. Boulder move to often to hold gold, even the big ones. Most of the time all you will get out of a crack in a boulder is some fine flood gold. Thanks - Gary

thank you ! just got back from a scouting trip, such a shame the rivers are way too full at this time of the year. i just can't wait till summer ! so many spots to explore...

When the VacPac first came out, I took one out to test it. It was kind of a pain to move around, but it worked way better than I ever thought it could. The one I tested used a echo motor and had plenty of suction. It really sped up cleaning out a crevice. The only problem I have is, they are on the bulky side when on a long hike. And they are noisy. I have never tried a battery powered one. Thanks - Gary

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That ice chest with a cold drink, gives me the extra drive for the last part of the hike. Thanks - Gary

I will put it on the "to do" list. Thanks - Gary

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I don't understand what you are refereeing too. There are all type of minerals that are associated with the bedrock.Thanks - Gary

It all comes down to time. If I am finding nice gold I will take the time to completely clean the crevice. If it will drain, I will throw a couple of pan of water and flush it out. I feel your time is better spent working on a new crevice than taking a half hour to get a few more flakes of gold. If you have cleaned the crevice fairly well, you know your not going to find a nugget flushing it out, but you might in the next crevice! Thanks - Gary

I start on the downstream end and work up stream.

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When I was editing the video, I was thinking the same thing. I should have done it in 2 cleanups. The way the crevice laid, it could have been either side. Thanks - Gary

Break on through to the other side... these are great videos! Please do not stop adding the out-takes, they are auesome. Come east for some Carolina gold this winter & try my kitchen tools ;) ( I need 2 video & post )

Someone said you have an EBay store. How do I find it?

stores.ebay.com/Honans-Mining-and-Diving-Supplies?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 Thanks - Gary

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The claim I shot this video belongs to a friend of mine, no sure how he acquired it. About all you can do is, look around in the area you would like to prospect. If you find a area you like, check and see if its claimed, if it is you can contact the owner. At that point you can buy, lease, or work on a percentage, if the owner is willing. If its not claimed, check with BLM to see if you can claim it. Thanks - Gary

Its a lot of work but I enjoy it a lot. Thanks for the support.

In California it is legal to pan antwhere except, private property, with out permission, state parks and on a claim, with out permission. Almost half of California is public land, there are plenty of places to go.

So, is it up to a claim owner to clearly mark his/her claim, or is it up to me to research what has been claimed and what has not?.. Also thank you for all the great info!

The way I have approached it over the years, if there are no claim markers I will go ahead and do some prospecting. If I plan on coming back and do some serious mining, I will check to make sure I'm not claim jumping.

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