Reading a river, where does gold deposit. 

I appreciate all these video's you have put up. It's a big help brushing up on the old hobby and clarifying suspicions I have had over the years.

I live in an old gold town in Victoria, Australia. Bought a Mining Right, grabbed a pan kit, watched this video today and went out to a local creek. Inside edge, down in gravel, close to bedrock. First time out picked up a few flakes. It was great fun. Thanks for your videos.

Great video, thank you. These are exactly the kind of shallow streams and creeks that I want to prospect in.

Them holes is a bona fife habitat for trout and such. Which is good eatin and a heck of a thrill to cetch

A.u I like gold :) I'm bored waiting to head back to California watching you're old videos! Have a great day Dan

Thanks for the informative video!!

Found gold in amongst roots along an inside corner of a local creek. One of my best pans ever. Had approximately twenty descent sized flakes in one pan.

Great video. Looking to start looking this summer here on Vancouver island.

great info on how to find gold :)

Great video, thanks!!

We have a camper on a river and there's quite a few gravel bars but not a lot of big rocks. And most of the big rocks are submerged. Will those bars hold gold or should I just look on the down river side of the bigger rocks?

This is my favorite.

Nothing better than having fun outhere with the kiddos.

Cool Vader shirt, Evan.

Thank you for helping always wanted to try panning for gold even if I don't find anything I'll still be happy LOL probably not any gold where I'm at but something to pass the time so thank you

Hi. How can you say that there is no gold on the outside of the corner of the river ...? In the final part of these curves, heavy debris is pushed outwards by the centrifugal force during the floods: this is why gold is also found in the outside part, as long as you look for it at the end of this ...

Hey Dan! Enjoy your videos! We're near a small dam and then there's an inside right angle bank about 1/4 mi down steam. Does the dam capture the gold or its it worth while to check that bank?

Is there gold in every stream/creek/river?

I wish you would have used a pointer on the screen to show the exact spots. When you say "behind" a rock, do you mean ahead of the current flow? Sorry, but I need some clarity, as I don't grasp language that clearly. Thank you.

Hello question, please, do these expectations apply to all rivers Kind to rock or so thanks

verry nice

hello, which river is this? is it free to dig?

just had my first try panning gold i was at the outside f me

One of the best videos I've seen. Very well spoken without all the uhhhhs, and ummms... Lot of good information in a short amount of time. I didn't feel like I wasted my time watching like in alot of videos out there. I also give you an A for the video.

This is the single most informative gold panning video I've found. Thanks!

Thanx so much for sharing. I'd love to see even more of your "Reading the River" video's!!!

Nice video Dan You moved quickly through the subject matter and illustrated it well. I grade it an A. Keith

Hey buddy, just found this incredible video after watching you for several years now. I absolutely love this information. Thanks once again for sharing!

be nice if you could use some type of software that allows you "to point" to where you refer during your commentary throughout the video AND, perhaps, show some physical examples and volume of gold that you recovered from the stated spot(s) ~

Probably will not have time too answer me but... Why search behind the rock when the river is flowing the opposite way of the side we are digging on? I understand gold is heavier but that makes very little sense too me...

What about above a water fall. We have some private property in northern Maine and has a nice creek/ Brook running through it. It has a nice water fall about 20 ft wide with a 5-8ft drop. I never panned it before but will be going up in Oct.. Being Oct I can't really jump in and get under the falls but above the falls is nice bedrock with some very nice cracks, some over a foot deep. Also above the falls about 200 yards is and bunch of bends with one really sharp bend. Will that effect gold deposits above the falls and would be more concentrated at the bends? Would like to send some aerial pictures of it and see what you think.

Thank you Dan. You're a wonderful soul. Great teacher. From Provo, UT. God bless.

If any viewers in the upstate of North Carolina or South Carolina have any suggestions we are all welcome to them thank you

Really fine work, Dan! Would you talk a little about sand deposits. When you find them on benches just above a river what does that all mean, other than the water was traveling slow enough to help form them? Thanks.

Great informative videos, BUT no one that instructs the public about panning or dredging, ever brings up the matter of " sites that are CLAIMED"! Please advise people that are new to this venture, that they could be in violation of someone's claim and be subject to confiscation of gathered minerals(gold etc.) and even violence. Also large corporations seem to stake claims on many areas that aren't necessarily for gold but other minerals. Check you're states Bureau of Land Management for info on what areas are available for prospecting. I hope this helps. I'm not criticizing, I just hadn't heard this subject addressed. EUREKA!!!

were you in Kelowna BC? I think that the creek right outside my house..

soo cool to see your video from 9 years ago!

Evan seemed so happy, what a beautiful soul.

Your son is so young and in this video

thank you. I wish i had this class in high school. Did geology in college but this would've changed my career outlook. Would you say mining is a hobby or could "pan" out? (pun intended). I live in Northern California.

Thank you, This was very interesting and informative. Good stuff!

I have been watching your videos for a month since I discovered your channel. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into these and the shared knowledge and experience! My family and I are going camping tomorrow to try our newly gained insights. You're our favorite!

I've watched a fair amount of these "How to" videos on finding gold and I absolutely love this one. Your pleasant delivery is reminiscent of Bob Ross and very easy to understand. Your clear and visually descriptive camera work is awesome. Thank you for sharing this video with us. Keep up the good work!

I appreciate all the information you share with us rookies me and a friend of mine this fall or do some prospecting in the upstate of South Carolina there is gold here but there's not enough for Mass mining but as a hobby maybe maybe LOL

That river has moved a long ways. I would be digging up by the tree line and working my way in from there. Heavy stuff drops out first 🤠

i just came from seeing your recent videos (2022) its so cool seeing the quality of your videos quality upgrade. thanks for the info.

What creeks were you in in Pennsylvania that you were describing as maybe having gold in them? Thank you

Your videos are always worth watching. You have we earned my subscription. Thank you very much!

I feel like I've watched your kids grow, as you've grown in popularity, you seriously inspire me to never leave my kids behind. Thank You

So what are the rules of engagement when looking for creeks and rivers to pan or test? How do you know your not infringing on some one else area of interest, are all creeks and rivers open territory or are they subject to property rights or claims and is there a site to check out where its legal to pan per area of state??? I haven't watched any videos that explain this. Last thing i want is to get shot panning, or trespassing... Thankyou for any input into this matter...

I never see people put the boulders back. Not only is it the law to reclamate, it also gives the gold a place to fall out and I gives young fish a place to rest thereby giving them a better chance for survival.

I wonder if its worth trying any creek or river?

Hey Dan thanks for all the nuggets of info. I was really excited to get started but I was discouraged cuz I had no idea where to look or how to pick a spot. Your videos have really encouraged me to stay encouraged and keep searching!

I have a dried up mountain almost top creek on my property is there any chance of gold there and what equipment would I need?

For the first location, is that calm enough for gold to drop I’ve read it usually drops out in calm water. 1st spot goes calm to little rough?

hello i am from muskoka area and was wondering how would i go about finding places to go look for gold to pan and metal detect? i am new to panning and detecting and have no idea where to start

Thank you Dan for the lessons. This will surely help a lot.

Thank you very much for your video I can't wait to get back to the merced River midpines ca

Thank you for the information but it's not true that you can't find gold on the outside turn of the creek. It depends on the circumstances.

Dang this video is old, but full of gold. Very well explained thank you.

Awesome video full of great info. Glad you have your helper along today. 🙂👍

Great video Dan! Thankyou for the tips))) 🔥💯🔥

Thank you for this VID, i am new to gold hunting working with mostly home made eq, i have found some gold but i need to learn soooo much about where and how deep to look things like that ur vid cover where very good thanks again.

You are bang on Dan. Shhh don’t tell anyone. I made a lot of those holes. My house is next to this creek

Are there any places where the gold gets trapped and typically doesn't move after it's deposited in that special spot?

Is gold found on any river or creek? Just searching the right spot.

so how do we find a river/creek that has gold? do they all have gold ?? great hobby!!

Evan with the Starwars shirt. 👍 May the force be with y'all.

Can i pan on the side of a hill maybe near a lake and in a public park? And love your videos😎

The inside curve is the opposite side of the river you’re standing on in the beginning of the video?

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Now will any creek have gold or just certain ones in certain locations?

No gold in Canada where you go.. u am in Canada going all over BC and Alberta no gold

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19 holes in a gravel bar. If there is no gold that number is 2 or 3.

I live in California were the feather river and the Yuba river meet up, which are two rivers that are known for having a lot of gold, but I’m in the valley and all I ever find is very small specs,do you think there could be big pieces of gold or do I need to go up towards the mountains,Just curious what your thoughts are about that. I really enjoy your videos they’re always very good And very informative

Thanks for sharing this video.

Thank you this will help me a lot I made 2 pages of notes with pictures and a legend to study.

Thanks brother! Really thanks Thanks to this guy I found 40 grams of gold inside river Tevere in Italy!

I'm doing this tomorrow. Wish me luck

Im a little confused. Because you said 1 or 2 feet down and there is gold. Does gold already existed below the forest floor or the river carried it there?

you were saying behind the rock, but you were digging infront of the rock. Im new to this and its confusing.

My man, wearing the Darth Vader shirt, while panning for the beautiful yellow. Darth Vader is my favorite. Him, and Boba Fett is a VERY close second. I have to say the The Empire, Galactic Empire, and the First Order have some AWESOME characters. Well, that being said, I have just started panning for gold here in Southern Az. I love being outdoors, and I heard that Az had quite a bit of gold sti out there. Your videos were some of the very first I watched. Then watched some more, from other channels. Well, I came back around to your videos while watching those. After watching several different channels, yours, BY FAR, were the most informative. The way you explain the workings of panning, the do's/don'ts, make it so easy to learn. There's still a pretty steep learning curve, learning from RU-vid videos. You learn from your mistakes, and push on. I find myself going back to your videos I've saved, and rewatching them to hone my skills. Thank you for your videos!! Since I've found some gold, not a lot, my wife, and son have joined me. It's now a family hobby. You honestly have a big part in that. I was getting frustrated until I came to your videos. You just have a way to simplify everything, and make it enjoyable. Again, thank you, and I look forward to more videos.

Which rivers have gold and which don't?

Man, I’ve never panned for gold, but listening to you, you’re so enticing I want to go panning for gold like NOW!!!

This guy sounds like a polite Shoresy

Really helpful video thanks!

Subscribed and thats rare Great video Dan, In the slow running river there are huge round bolders Did they fall there from the surrounding area/ or,,, was this once a fast running river? MAKING THEM ROUND AND SMOOTH? if so the gold will be up on top the banks where the gold was deposited when the river ran fast , i'm in uk so nothing like that here but i'm a lookin I DO FIND GOLD IN THE UK AND HAVE LOADS OF EQUIPMENT BUT AL;WAYS TAKE SOMEONE WITH YOU ITS A LONG WAY DOWN HERE IF YOU FALL LOL LOVE THIS VID IVE BOOKMARKED IT

Another simple river system 'Reading'. How about something exciting like a steeper river system, boulder strewn and with major side sluffing. Ya know, them rivers where the gravel bars disappear every winter and sometimes reform and sometimes not and the water pushes 15 ton boulders around every 10 years. Maybe throw in some nice / chert or other polished bedrock often found in the Cascades ect.

Which place is this? Which country? Which town?

Is there present gold in every creek or stream. Is that gold contain impurities also. What to do to sell it.

That hole in the middle looks like my test holes lol but after a few years of diging all day on 1 hole and many holes later i know wair my sweet spots are

if there is no gravel bar on the inside corner then what? where do you take your test pans? cant touch the banks here.

How does gold form and how long does it take?

Great meat and potatoes video and no nonsense! Liked and subscribed

Evan is so cute!

does this go for any creek or river or does it have to be in an area with a history of gold mining

Thx for your information granpa Dan 🙏

Any luck with the kennbec river?

Thank you I love that you always speak like a cool teacher ,the one that loves what he does as much as you do. I live in a spot of the last glacier and I'm curious about what I can find