Solid advice in this video! About the claims its good to look them up first but at the same time its actually the claim owners legal responsibility to properly mark the claim so that a reasonable person can identify it so an unmarked claim is not a legal one. I would like to add that its perfectly legal to go and walk around an unpatented claim on public land. The Aussie gold pick looks really good, I'll need to look into that. The one tool I really wish I had gotten sooner was a high quality UV light, it's really nice to just check rocks with it to see what's going to florescent.
Thanks for the input on claims! There are some that the markers are so old and they don’t have all 4 corners. The UV light is always a blast down at Virgin Valley looking for Opals.
@@nwjasperopalagatehounds3007 feathers and wedges, there are two outer flat metal bars (feahters) and an inner larger wedge , they make splitting rock much easier. Usually you use multiple hence feathers and wedges.
Great video with valuable information for anyone. I like having water (squirt bottle/canteen/water bottle) and a brush in case I need to clear some dust/mud/dirt off of a mystery rock (especially in the high desert). Don't know if you mentioned safety glasses, those sharp silicates don't want a trip into your eye either. Looking forward to your future trips and it would be fun to run into you at one of the central/eastern oregon locales. Cheers!
Great video and topic. I laughed every time your dog was doing laps in your creek in the background!! 😄 Looks like you might have some good finds on your gravel bar when the flooding goes down...
Good Video, informative. Rock hounding, one need to be a part of the buddy system where you have one or more people with you. Also, prior to going out, people need to study the map of the general area. The issue with claim jumpers is a touchy subject. Seen where many people just ignore the claim posts. The thing with fence lines, yes, do not cross, but there are some fences in BLM areas, but this goes to part of prior planning and researching. The scooper is a good idea, I ended up making one with forks on one side and a drilled-out ladle on the other side. the prodder you have is thicker than the one I use, but I use that a lot. Every time we go out rock hounding we are loaded down with tools, most of the time I never touch them. I also have needed the tools for self-recovery of my suburban. need to have a full-sized spade to be able to move more material in a hurry, then go to the short handle spade. I am typically carrying a side arm with me as well for snake removal or for other means. Have had to use it only one time but was glad I had it. I know youtube would not like that being talked about. Another thing that could have been discussed is not to dig around live trees. I have been on restoration efforts repairing damage left behind. Overall good video, informative, and you are lucky to have a fantastic rock hounding area in your back yard.
Thanks Jaws! You bring up some good points about fences on public land. Especially BLM land. I agree with a sidearm I just thought that topic by trigger big brother. I did talk about digging under/around live trees.
Excellent tips in there! Thanks for sharing! I really like that Aussie gold pick, looks more useful than the geo pick I think! 2 helpful tools that are small and lightweight that I would add are a butter knife and a 10" nail. Hope to meet up with you this summer for some group digs!
Solid advice in this video!
About the claims its good to look them up first but at the same time its actually the claim owners legal responsibility to properly mark the claim so that a reasonable person can identify it so an unmarked claim is not a legal one. I would like to add that its perfectly legal to go and walk around an unpatented claim on public land.
The Aussie gold pick looks really good, I'll need to look into that.
The one tool I really wish I had gotten sooner was a high quality UV light, it's really nice to just check rocks with it to see what's going to florescent.
Thanks for the input on claims! There are some that the markers are so old and they don’t have all 4 corners. The UV light is always a blast down at Virgin Valley looking for Opals.
Keep the videos coming 🤠👍
Thanks! I’m having fun with it!
Nice video, even though you don't enjoy chiseling out material some tools I recommend are a couple good wide chesil and some feathers and wedges. 🙂
Awesome! I may get into it some day for sure. What are feathers?
@@nwjasperopalagatehounds3007 feathers and wedges, there are two outer flat metal bars (feahters) and an inner larger wedge , they make splitting rock much easier. Usually you use multiple hence feathers and wedges.
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Great video with valuable information for anyone. I like having water (squirt bottle/canteen/water bottle) and a brush in case I need to clear some dust/mud/dirt off of a mystery rock (especially in the high desert). Don't know if you mentioned safety glasses, those sharp silicates don't want a trip into your eye either. Looking forward to your future trips and it would be fun to run into you at one of the central/eastern oregon locales. Cheers!
Great video and topic. I laughed every time your dog was doing laps in your creek in the background!! 😄 Looks like you might have some good finds on your gravel bar when the flooding goes down...
Thanks! He’s a high energy character! Lol.
@@nwjasperopalagatehounds3007 did you make that rock scoop or buy it? I want to get one for sure.
@@mitchgillilan I believe my wife bought it for me through Amazon.
@@nwjasperopalagatehounds3007 ok cool, thanks. I bet I can find that same one.
Great info! Love the doggie😂
He’s something special alright!
Good Video, informative. Rock hounding, one need to be a part of the buddy system where you have one or more people with you. Also, prior to going out, people need to study the map of the general area. The issue with claim jumpers is a touchy subject. Seen where many people just ignore the claim posts. The thing with fence lines, yes, do not cross, but there are some fences in BLM areas, but this goes to part of prior planning and researching. The scooper is a good idea, I ended up making one with forks on one side and a drilled-out ladle on the other side. the prodder you have is thicker than the one I use, but I use that a lot. Every time we go out rock hounding we are loaded down with tools, most of the time I never touch them. I also have needed the tools for self-recovery of my suburban. need to have a full-sized spade to be able to move more material in a hurry, then go to the short handle spade. I am typically carrying a side arm with me as well for snake removal or for other means. Have had to use it only one time but was glad I had it. I know youtube would not like that being talked about. Another thing that could have been discussed is not to dig around live trees. I have been on restoration efforts repairing damage left behind. Overall good video, informative, and you are lucky to have a fantastic rock hounding area in your back yard.
Thanks Jaws! You bring up some good points about fences on public land. Especially BLM land. I agree with a sidearm I just thought that topic by trigger big brother. I did talk about digging under/around live trees.
@@nwjasperopalagatehounds3007 found you on IG and sent you a pvt msg there.
Excellent tips in there! Thanks for sharing! I really like that Aussie gold pick, looks more useful than the geo pick I think! 2 helpful tools that are small and lightweight that I would add are a butter knife and a 10" nail. Hope to meet up with you this summer for some group digs!
I would love to meet up this summer! Let’s make it happen!