There's so much gold on the bedrock! (How to find gold panning on the shore)

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Published 2023-06-07
This is the first test on the shore of my new placer claim to see if there's good gold on the entire claim. I picked this spot because it is NOT ideal, it's above the regular flood line on the river on some old exposed bedrock and on an outside bend. In a typical place there wouldn't be much gold here. On this claim I found this to be a different story!

If you're new to prospecting this is a good how-to video showing where to look, how to dig, and how to pan out the gold nuggets on bedrock.

If you missed my last video you've gotta check it out here:
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All Comments (21)
  • New SUB from The Yuba river in northern Calif. I watch all the video's of gold miners from all over the world and I've got to say you did a Great Job. I loved the crack spoon. I liked how you showed each pan and close ups of the crack you're working. Picture was sharp and clear. Looks to me like your on your way. Better job than the guys do down here Keep it up
  • @Pnwdadbeard
    Man, you earned your claim for sure. Lots of patients and knowing what you’re looking for! Love your story, my family and I love the videos!
  • Awesome claim you've got there Eric. You became richer even without the gold just by taking in your surroundings and appreciating the moment. Keep em coming dude you earnt my subscription. Little bit of DJ Eric at the end was cool
  • @tenasvideos1656
    It's fun experiencing your excitement vicariously, especially since I can't be out there prospecting myself at the moment. You sound like a great guy. Makes me wish we were friends. Ha! But at least I'm a new subscriber and looking forward to more videos. Thanks for taking us on your adventures and sharing your thoughts so well.
  • @RexSkittles
    You seem like a genuine real nice person and I enjoyed your video so I am now subscribed! I look forward to your other videos! Thank you.
  • merry Christmas and happy new year and many heavy pans thank you for sharing the adventure and information
  • Way to go Eric that is some fantastic gold found with all your hard work. Keep it up I’m looking forward to your next video of your new claim! I’m a new subscriber.& I like your go after it style! 👍👍👍😎
  • @Challender
    Nice. Happy dance congrats on the 1st nugget.
  • @davideitner8017
    That 3' wide crack full of basketball sized rocks is the place to start! You have a great claim! Congrats!
  • @cisummar
    Excellent vid Eric, you have a nice claim there, great looking exposed bedrock, plenty of crevices to dig, a gold miners paradise. Very nice chunky gold, I like your enthusiasm and attitude for mining. Keep em coming, Thx, Serg
  • Nice chunky stuff,the crack spoon joke is priceless,that's an incredible claim ,it would be interesting to see what is down a few feet under the bigger sandy areas ,the cracks hidden down there just might be loaded up,you got yourself a great place beautiful
  • Nee subscriber! I really enjoyed the video. Congrats on your new claim. From the looks of it you have yourself a nice spot. Good luck going forward and heavy pans!
  • Dang Eric thats awesome man. Your claim is fire 🔥 brother so happy for you totally epic find 👏 🙌 a nugget 😂 man that is awesome about a gramis killer. Great video can't wait for the next one
  • @djasper1102
    Amazing that you found such coarse gold, here in Sweden it is only very fine gold.
  • New subscriber wishing you tons of luck from Anchorage, Alaska! Congratulations on your new claim!
  • @thankor
    You found more gold in 2 hours than I can find panning in 2 years