Sir, I have seen you many times on the various gold mining shows, and you have always been a class act. In all those shows, no one has ever really explained or broken down the concept of panning and how to do it. Well done, thank you. You have the heart of a teacher.
Got into gold panning a few years ago as a result of fly fishing and realizing the sands under my feet were littered with fine gold, which led to carrying the same two pans in my backpack. The activity is addicting ... I now go out and collect 5 gallon buckets to bring home and sluice in the backyard. Enjoyable but back breaking work and patience is key. See a lot of panners going way too fast with the swirling .. your instruction is the best I have ever seen.
This is the very best instructional video on the subject of gold panning I have ever watched. I had the good fortune to learn panning from a man who had mined in Colorado in the early 1900s (he was 93 at the time) and the guys who made this video did as well as he did.
how many Thanks you wanted me to say ..all thanks is never enough, you have just change my kids lifestyle, going outside better than setting at home playing videogames..may God bless you and your family.
I did gold panning living in the Czech Republic, small flakes and a few pickers and BOY it was fun and a great excuse to get out of doors! Used the same pan too.
Thank you. I live in TX and have waited too long to do this, but I like to see you guys do it and instruct others. It is a fascinating hobby or job, however you regard it.
Myself and my kid have recently starting panning for gold..We have a store 20 minutes out that gave us information. .It truly is a lot of fun!..Good to get outside for sure..A lot of patience on panning goes a long way...Great video by the way.. Thank You..
usual price of a RUclips video is $10 to $50 per 1000 views of the video. So if a video is expected to generate a million views, the price for the sponsored post will be between $10000 to $50000. This Video has 5.5 Million views. Made a lot of money.
Thanks man, i liked the video and how you mentioned the lack of children outdoors now at the end. Even in the city, play parks are empty or used for other reasons children should not know about. Sad times for the future and over weight unable to survive for more than a day or two children and even adults now. When i grew up the family ate together at the same time and with only one meal cooked for the whole family. The one phone was attached to the wall and you went out to your normal hangouts to find your friends. If you found no one you right away at least you had a walk or a bike ride to stay in normal shape. I love how the B.M.O. scale "norm" has moved to the fatter side to not hurt their feelings or something since i was a child. Sure there might of been a overweight person or two in school but now look at it and we are looking at twigs that can never get bigger or one or two healthy bodies. the rest look like they will need air and stop/sit timeout if they ran for a half of a minute. What got me amazed lately was the fact some high schools have child daycare rooms so the new single mommies can be in school. Children raising children? what next? Instructions how to eat with a fork , knife and spoon instead of your fingers only? Sorry if i got a little upity about the youth of today. It hurts to see it. Best of skill and luck with your gold digging. Even that expression has changer for the worse these days !
Very educational. Very detail oriented. Perfect for me. I have never tried anything like this before. I can see where these instructional videos will build confidence. It’s like your guardian angel is on your shoulder watching you. I LIKE IT VERY MUCH. Can I come up for some private lessons to make sure I’m not throwing away gold. I see where there are other prospectors who do their rinsing over another pan or wash bucket so if they think they have worked it a little too vigorously, they can do that material again. Again, I can see where you could get a lot more comfortable with your technique. I would just be worried I was being a little too aggressive and lose my gold. Practice, Practice, Practice, RIGHT??
@@jakuburbanskiurbanski2231 actually they are made of gun brass, it has zinc and antimony or something in it as well. Also shell casings are if talking about shotgun is plastic with a steel or brass primer and backing. If you mean a mortar shell or Cannon then yeh, brass
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Did this with my family as a kid in Ca in 60s. Retiring and glad to learn the right way! Appreciate the help!
hi. I bought a Garrett panning kit in Hope, BC today and me and a friend went up to Yale and Emory Creek and tried our hand at panning. I used exactly the methods described here, and am excited to say that I found a few flakes of gold. I will carry this kit with me in my trucking travels and see what I can find. I also carry an Eagle Claw rod and reel kit, so I'm set. Cheers. :)
Brian Mason my great grandpa actually built, and lived in a house in Hope. I visited my grandparents in Oliver a few weeks ago, and on our drive back to the airport they actually showed me the house. It was neat, you have a great view of the sister mountains. (That’s what my grandmother called them) beautiful out there
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. We live near High Rock Lake in central NC, which is on an old fault line from Flat Swamp Creek. Going North is Silver Valley and the Conrad Hill Gold Mine. As a dumb 14 year old kid, we used Carbide Lamps and went all through the mine. Makes what hair I got left to stand up just thinking about doing something so stupid. All of he rocks on our land are Milky Quartz,, I don't know if that means anything. But you folks have got me inspired to give it a try. Thanx again, oz
Thank you for such a great video! And the message about getting kids outside was perfect. My kids loved being outside doing stuff. I think a big part of the reason was I tried to include them in everything I did starting when they were just toddlers. To this day my adult children and my grandchildren love being outdoors. Panning, camping, fishing, hunting or just a day at the beach. And being outdoors cost way less than paying for video games and consoles lol.
Thank you Freddy for mentioning make it a family outing once in awhile. You were right on and the kids can learn about the great outdoors! Nice video and would like to see more of your operation. Take care and keep getting the yellow stuff, Ron
Thank you for this video. I went to the local river last night and froze my butt off, but I just had to give it a try. And wouldnt you know my first pan ever had 4 pieces of really fine gold. Not a bad way to break into prospecting. Thank you again.
Super educational video, good attitude as well sir! Thanks a lot. I grew up in the yukon so I should probably get myself a set up like this, looks like it’d be quite relaxing hanging out by a riverbed panning
Valuable Video/Tutorial. Hobby gold panning combined with flyfishing doesn't get much better here in Maine. Thank you for your valuable time spent sharing your expertise. :)
I learned a lot, your niece is a great instructor as well, I live on the beach in SC, we don't have any rocks or hills, I'm dying to get outdoors and do that.
Fred, Thank you for taking the time to show us greenhorns how to git er done! My family and I enjoy the show very much! The Hoffman crew would be lost without your expertise!Dont get me wrong they are great miners but without your knowledge..... theyd be lost! Thanks for sharing!
@@RockyJayyy i did not find any gold' i all the suddenly got this big urge to go out digging at random creeks and rivers or anywhere with bed rock thinking gold is everywhere in the ground after seeing all these youtube videos of people finding it really easy but than i called the place that teaches panning and classifying and they told me you may have a chance to find gold like that but than he said its better to find gold where other people have found gold or where there is a gold vein and only get it from rivers where the gold vain can leak gold down into' and in my case i dont know any spots here in the bayarea california to do it. After i did a little research about looking for gold i learned why they call california the golden state' its cuz the amount of gold found in the ground here' i lived here most of my life and thought it was the goldenstate cuz of the golden gate bridge lol.
Excellent demonstration, very efficient. I have been panning for gold more years than I care to count but now i am going to try that wobble wash (side to side with wrist action) of yours ..... good .....Thanks. Life; never a day goes buy that you don't learn something.
Interesting video. Friend of mine has a hobby to go finnish lapland to dig gold with shovels and he has asked me to go with him. I have'nt had a opportunity to get holidays to goldmining trip yet, but maybe next summer
I think is more valuable what he said at the end "take yourself out and bring your kids whit you "" may be you would find much gold;but I'm sure you will have a really golden memories.. for many years...
It's been nearly 20 years since I had a pan in my hand at the "national championships" upstream from Sacramento. Still have the T-shirt. You guys have a much better technique than this amateur ever did. My brother brought a cupful of concentrate with a little color showing home the other day that came from the Yukon. I'll be panning in my backyard one day son if I can find my darn "sucker-bottle" :-)
This is a highly useful video. Very clear and educational. Thanks, fellas. Just got my Garrett _Super Sluice_ 15" pan in the mail. Can't wait to try it out.
Very informative video. Thanks for posting. Its quite a process, requiring patience and "slight of hand" haha Nice message at the end...."Get them off the couch" AMEN.
Thank you for not showing this from a high production area. It keeps hope on a more realistic level and shows that people wont get rich without hard work.
Wish I were able to do this but I have Parkinson's and can no longer even drive anymore. Watching RUclips videos is the only way I can experience the world now.
Very cool video. Just got back from Colorado and there was a creek in the back of the property we stayed at. Bought a pan and spent a day collecting color. Was a great time!
Great video fellows! Informative. I watched the entire material and enjoyed it very much. My family and I came from a week end of fun up to the Barkerville, British Columbia area and we are really looking forward to using your advice soon! Cheers!
You can use all the gold you find to pay for back surgery and knee replacements. Actually your video has convinced me to get out there and try it, mostly for the serenity and being outdoors, however a private jet would be nice too! :)
Great advice I wish I started doing this many years ago just for fun. I may not have but it’s never to late to start and like you said I will teach my son to do this he is just eight years old. Imagine if you just do this in your spare time and save everything you get for twenty years or so.... It would most likely take a lot of hours but ... You could very likely get enough to pay off a house 🏡 or buy a new car both life changing events just out of a hobby as your enjoying good old Mother Nature.
An old prospecting book suggested using lead filings for practice. When you can pan the amount of filings you mixed with some gravel, then you are proficient!
Thanks Fred for the reality check. I think I'll just stay in Florida where It's warm and dry. I guess it take a special breed of people to endure the rugged life style. Good luck with your gold prospecting. God bless you brother.
Panning comes naturally very quickly, I had never panned before a couple of years ago, you'd be amazed how easy it is to pick up. My man Freddie kept looking over his shoulder back the way he came, I think he sneaked off the job site to do this video, and he's looking to see if Todd his coming, LOL
Sir, I have seen you many times on the various gold mining shows, and you have always been a class act. In all those shows, no one has ever really explained or broken down the concept of panning and how to do it. Well done, thank you. You have the heart of a teacher.
Got into gold panning a few years ago as a result of fly fishing and realizing the sands under my feet were littered with fine gold, which led to carrying the same two pans in my backpack. The activity is addicting ... I now go out and collect 5 gallon buckets to bring home and sluice in the backyard. Enjoyable but back breaking work and patience is key. See a lot of panners going way too fast with the swirling .. your instruction is the best I have ever seen.
Panning is to verify. Then you switch to a high banker.
This is the very best instructional video on the subject of gold panning I have ever watched. I had the good fortune to learn panning from a man who had mined in Colorado in the early 1900s (he was 93 at the time) and the guys who made this video did as well as he did.
Such hard work&patience for tiny golds. Respect.
Freddy Dodge is my favorite TV gold mining ⛏ prospecting dude. He’s awesome .
how many Thanks you wanted me to say ..all thanks is never enough, you have just change my kids lifestyle, going outside better than setting at home playing videogames..may God bless you and your family.
This man is the Bob Ross of gold panning.
*Ive seen this video ages ago. Still one of the best how-to videos on the subject. Well explained and still entertaining!*
Your videos get me so pumped to go prospecting bro
Mr. Dodge is my favorite guy to watch on Gold Rush. This is a real treat to watch!
I did gold panning living in the Czech Republic, small flakes and a few pickers and BOY it was fun and a great excuse to get out of doors! Used the same pan too.
Thank you. I live in TX and have waited too long to do this, but I like to see you guys do it and instruct others. It is a
fascinating hobby or job, however you regard it.
Myself and my kid have recently starting panning for gold..We have a store 20 minutes out that gave us information. .It truly is a lot of fun!..Good to get outside for sure..A lot of patience on panning goes a long way...Great video by the way..
Thank You..
Thank you Garrett for a very interesting and informative video, very well taught with excellent clarity of voice and quality filming. Well done! N.
Who would give this a thumbs down? A guy sharing how to do it for no gain. Thanks. I'm going to try it on my next trip to CA!
Great vid mate. Anyone who teaches others for no financial benefits of there own is a champ. Thankyou
*their own.
usual price of a RUclips video is $10 to $50 per 1000 views of the video. So if a video is expected to generate a million views, the price for the sponsored post will be between $10000 to $50000. This Video has 5.5 Million views. Made a lot of money.
Agree
He didn’t make any money the video has no adds(at least for me)
Whatever lmao they got paid thousands for over 5 million views
I have watched a lot of how to pan videos. This is by far the best ive ever seen!
Thanks man, i liked the video and how you mentioned the lack of children outdoors now at the end. Even in the city, play parks are empty or used for other reasons children should not know about. Sad times for the future and over weight unable to survive for more than a day or two children and even adults now. When i grew up the family ate together at the same time and with only one meal cooked for the whole family. The one phone was attached to the wall and you went out to your normal hangouts to find your friends. If you found no one you right away at least you had a walk or a bike ride to stay in normal shape. I love how the B.M.O. scale "norm" has moved to the fatter side to not hurt their feelings or something since i was a child. Sure there might of been a overweight person or two in school but now look at it and we are looking at twigs that can never get bigger or one or two healthy bodies. the rest look like they will need air and stop/sit timeout if they ran for a half of a minute. What got me amazed lately was the fact some high schools have child daycare rooms so the new single mommies can be in school. Children raising children? what next? Instructions how to eat with a fork , knife and spoon instead of your fingers only? Sorry if i got a little upity about the youth of today. It hurts to see it. Best of skill and luck with your gold digging. Even that expression has changer for the worse these days !
Very educational. Very detail oriented. Perfect for me. I have never tried anything like this before. I can see where these instructional videos will build confidence. It’s like your guardian angel is on your shoulder watching you. I LIKE IT VERY MUCH. Can I come up for some private lessons to make sure I’m not throwing away gold. I see where there are other prospectors who do their rinsing over another pan or wash bucket so if they think they have worked it a little too vigorously, they can do that material again. Again, I can see where you could get a lot more comfortable with your technique. I would just be worried I was being a little too aggressive and lose my gold. Practice, Practice, Practice, RIGHT??
I'm less than 3 mins in. Already one of the best... B E S T!!! Videos I have seen so far. Tons of good info and only 3 mins in :D Lovin' it!
I can say this is a great vid, I went prospecting in my local river and found 2 Rolex's, 5 golden rings and a bunch of shell casings.
Don lie
Shell casings (unless your James Bond) are made of brass, not gold
@@jakuburbanskiurbanski2231 actually they are made of gun brass, it has zinc and antimony or something in it as well. Also shell casings are if talking about shotgun is plastic with a steel or brass primer and backing. If you mean a mortar shell or Cannon then yeh, brass
Did this with my family as a kid in Ca in 60s.
Retiring and glad to learn the right way!
Appreciate the help!
Excellent video, great instruction, sound advice and good music. "Its gold in the pan"
hi. I bought a Garrett panning kit in Hope, BC today and me and a friend went up to Yale and Emory Creek and tried our hand at panning. I used exactly the methods described here, and am excited to say that I found a few flakes of gold. I will carry this kit with me in my trucking travels and see what I can find. I also carry an Eagle Claw rod and reel kit, so I'm set. Cheers. :)
Brian Mason my great grandpa actually built, and lived in a house in Hope. I visited my grandparents in Oliver a few weeks ago, and on our drive back to the airport they actually showed me the house. It was neat, you have a great view of the sister mountains. (That’s what my grandmother called them) beautiful out there
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. We live near High Rock Lake in central NC, which is on an old fault line from Flat Swamp Creek. Going North is Silver Valley and the Conrad Hill Gold Mine. As a dumb 14 year old kid, we used Carbide Lamps and went all through the mine. Makes what hair I got left to stand up just thinking about doing something so stupid. All of he rocks on our land are Milky Quartz,, I don't know if that means anything. But you folks have got me inspired to give it a try. Thanx again, oz
Thank you for such a great video! And the message about getting kids outside was perfect. My kids loved being outside doing stuff. I think a big part of the reason was I tried to include them in everything I did starting when they were just toddlers. To this day my adult children and my grandchildren love being outdoors. Panning, camping, fishing, hunting or just a day at the beach. And being outdoors cost way less than paying for video games and consoles lol.
Congratulations on your work Freddy Dodge I watch all the videos of you and Gold Rush I am the biggest fan of you here in Brazil.
Thank you Freddy for mentioning make it a family outing once in awhile. You were right on and the kids can learn about the great outdoors! Nice video and would like to see more of your operation. Take care and keep getting the yellow stuff, Ron
Thank you for this video. I went to the local river last night and froze my butt off, but I just had to give it a try. And wouldnt you know my first pan ever had 4 pieces of really fine gold. Not a bad way to break into prospecting. Thank you again.
wao!! where I can do gold mining just by hand
Super educational video, good attitude as well sir! Thanks a lot. I grew up in the yukon so I should probably get myself a set up like this, looks like it’d be quite relaxing hanging out by a riverbed panning
I been wanting to do this for a few years. Love it! Thanks.
as a californian, the gold rush happened. so thanks, ive always wanted to work for gold.
Sir You and your family have awesome hobby! its cool, to find even little piece of gold
You're a very good teacher. I'll being trying this soon. Thank you.
Last bit is so true. Just started panning and I should've started this when I was a kid. Thanks for the video. Happy hunting folks.
Valuable Video/Tutorial. Hobby gold panning combined with flyfishing doesn't get much better here in Maine. Thank you for your valuable time spent sharing your expertise. :)
Hello I’m watching your vlog from Philippines...
First timer here thanks for the video brother.
Excellent detail, description and help! Amazing job Freddy! Cheers from Gresham, Oregon!
Thanks for showing how to properly use a gold pan . Awesome video ..
Somebody ought to make a stainless pan that has been sandblasted for texture. Loved the daughter segment. She did a great job!
I can like Freddy Dodge very much, because he is very sympatic
Thanx that was by far one of the most educational panning videos ive seen n like u said have fun thats what lifes about right
Thanks for showing us how to pan. I can't wait to try it. Very good demonstration.
I like him when he says "and have Fun".
I learned a lot, your niece is a great instructor as well, I live on the beach in SC, we don't have any rocks or hills, I'm dying to get outdoors and do that.
Allen Chilaxin We have the blue ridge mountains
Thanks Freddy, well taught, your point about enjoying the outdoors, hits home, thanks again
Fred, Thank you for taking the time to show us greenhorns how to git er done!
My family and I enjoy the show very much! The Hoffman crew would be lost without your expertise!Dont get me wrong they are great miners but without your knowledge..... theyd be lost!
Thanks for sharing!
One of the most detailed instructional paning videos i have ever seen, thank you.
Its always nice to get out in the fresh air. Thank you.
Man your one of the best members of tv show learned alot watching
Thank You! Best Gold Panning Teaching I've ever seen. Truly, LCDR John Sullivan, USNR (Ret.)
I watched this now right before I'm about to pan for my very first time'this was the best instructional video i have watched so far" thanks.
You find any gold?
@@RockyJayyy i did not find any gold' i all the suddenly got this big urge to go out digging at random creeks and rivers or anywhere with bed rock thinking gold is everywhere in the ground after seeing all these youtube videos of people finding it really easy but than i called the place that teaches panning and classifying and they told me you may have a chance to find gold like that but than he said its better to find gold where other people have found gold or where there is a gold vein and only get it from rivers where the gold vain can leak gold down into' and in my case i dont know any spots here in the bayarea california to do it. After i did a little research about looking for gold i learned why they call california the golden state' its cuz the amount of gold found in the ground here' i lived here most of my life and thought it was the goldenstate cuz of the golden gate bridge lol.
Haha that's funny 🤣. I wish I lived in California I would be looking for gold everyday.
Excellent demonstration, very efficient. I have been panning for gold more years than I care to count but now i am going to try that wobble wash (side to side with wrist action) of yours ..... good .....Thanks.
Life; never a day goes buy that you don't learn something.
This is one of the guys from that gold rush show. I like this guy. Smart dude
Interesting video. Friend of mine has a hobby to go finnish lapland to dig gold with shovels and he has asked me to go with him. I have'nt had a opportunity to get holidays to goldmining trip yet, but maybe next summer
Meanwhile in quarantine... 2 am watching some random guy pan for gold
Amen
it's 1:57 am 4-26-20 and i am doing the same thing
yep i'm about to go gold panning mate
That's no random guy that's Great Dodge.
or even worse..you dig up some scoops of dirt from your back/front yard and practice in a small bathing tub while watching on your monitor. :D
Great video. Great idea for the kids as well. Thanks for the information.
I think is more valuable what he said at the end "take yourself out and bring your kids whit you "" may be you would find much gold;but I'm sure you will have a really golden memories.. for many years...
Nicest dude on Gold Rush.
It's been nearly 20 years since I had a pan in my hand at the "national championships" upstream from Sacramento. Still have the T-shirt. You guys have a much better technique than this amateur ever did.
My brother brought a cupful of concentrate with a little color showing home the other day that came from the Yukon. I'll be panning in my backyard one day son if I can find my darn "sucker-bottle" :-)
you are so right, thanks for your educational video diary on panning for gold, I look forward to trying this soon
Wonderful instructional video! I can't wait to try some prospecting. Thanks!!
I personally found this video very informative. I appreciate the upload and thanks for the pointers
This is a highly useful video. Very clear and educational. Thanks, fellas.
Just got my Garrett _Super Sluice_ 15" pan in the mail. Can't wait to try it out.
Very informative video. Thanks for posting. Its quite a process, requiring patience and "slight of hand" haha Nice message at the end...."Get them off the couch" AMEN.
I like very much how this lesson is taught.
Thank you for not showing this from a high production area. It keeps hope on a more realistic level and shows that people wont get rich without hard work.
Thank you Freddy and your family
Fantastic video for beginners .. thanks for the efforts.
Wish I were able to do this but I have Parkinson's and can no longer even drive anymore. Watching RUclips videos is the only way I can experience the world now.
Well done video. There is wealth in sharing time with family and friends while having fun panning for gold. Thank you for reminding us on that value.
Very cool video. Just got back from Colorado and there was a creek in the back of the property we stayed at. Bought a pan and spent a day collecting color. Was a great time!
Great video fellows! Informative. I watched the entire material and enjoyed it very much. My family and I came from a week end of fun up to the Barkerville, British Columbia area and we are really looking forward to using your advice soon! Cheers!
Thanks for the video, it's nice to learn from someone who knows what their doing. Thanks for taking the time.
I now know how to pan gold...I'm not sure I ever will but really good information to know😂
i'm from a area in northwest ga that has many old gold mines i may give it a whirl for giggles
Thank you heaps, it's taught me a heap about panning, and now aimed with this knowledge I'm sure to find some when out next in the gold fields.
I am a big fan of hydrogeological processes. Your unselfish tutorial is just perfect on all counts!
Thank you very much for this fine video and the good advice .
Awesome trick to get the gold from the guzzler into the vial. Amazing.
Lots of info about direction on how to use the gold pan. Taking this info to my first gold panning on Tuesday.
Nice video. One of my favorite pans to use.
You can use all the gold you find to pay for back surgery and knee replacements. Actually your video has convinced me to get out there and try it, mostly for the serenity and being outdoors, however a private jet would be nice too! :)
I just watched you two in the special gold rush and you guys found good stuff!😄
Who doesn't love Freddie ☠👍👍👍⛏💙
Thanks Freddy, picked up a few new tips so cheers and I always though you were the most professional on Gold Rush.
Good video Freddie. Good message about taking the kids out.
Awesome music and yes, you are a very good and patient teacher.
New subscriber, thank you . Best instructional video so far, thank you 😎
Nice presentation Mr. Freddy Dodge
The video I've been looking for to jumpstart a new hobby and be active.
Seems like a great excuse to get out there and visit some lovely places in the great outdoors.
I love this! Great video, nice education, nice inspiration! Simple and minimalistic style, everyone can do this. Thank you for great video!
Excellent video! Freddy is such a great guy as well as a pretty good teacher. Thanks for posting, i learned a lot here.
Great advice I wish I started doing this many years ago just for fun. I may not have but it’s never to late to start and like you said I will teach my son to do this he is just eight years old. Imagine if you just do this in your spare time and save everything you get for twenty years or so.... It would most likely take a lot of hours but ... You could very likely get enough to pay off a house 🏡 or buy a new car both life changing events just out of a hobby as your enjoying good old Mother Nature.
Great job team! Wishing you all the best in the field!
An old prospecting book suggested using lead filings for practice. When you can pan the amount of filings you mixed with some gravel, then you are proficient!
Yeah when he said bb’s in a bathtub I was thinking steel won’t work well, needs to be lead shot.
Best endnote ever !!Keep it up !
Thanks Fred for the reality check. I think I'll just stay in Florida where It's warm and dry. I guess it take a special breed of people to endure the rugged life style. Good luck with your gold prospecting. God bless you brother.
The ending was my favorite. I need to take my boys out.
Panning comes naturally very quickly, I had never panned before a couple of years ago, you'd be amazed how easy it is to pick up. My man Freddie kept looking over his shoulder back the way he came, I think he sneaked off the job site to do this video, and he's looking to see if Todd his coming, LOL