I wish I had lessons like this when I learned about gold. Excellent video, and really liked the key points you pointed out. Lots to remember when it comes to panning. Heard so many different ways from too many people. You simplified these skills to the basic essentials. Thanks so much for passing down your skills to us new prospectors getting into the hobby of the outdoors 💖😆👊🇺🇸 Thank you for your service Sir, am thankful for your service 🫡🇺🇸
Visited sister in Laughlin NV. Brought home dirt from the mountain wash. For a second forgot how to pan. You brought it all back. Thank you. Pam Walton.
I really like the idea of using small lead BBs to fine tune the process. I'm in an area with nothing but some flour gold, so I'll need something like lead BBs to make sure I'm panning correctly.
I found your video because my homeschool children were interested in how to pan for gold after their science lesson on density. I grew up in the Black Hills, so I take the knowledge for granted, having been to expos and tourist traps as a child. You are an excellent teacher and craftsman! Thank you for sharing!
Great video, Gary! I would only add that before using a brand new plastic gold pan, its important to remove all of the residual oil left over from the plastic molding process. I use Dawn detergent, and light scrubbing with 0000 steel wool. I scrub the new pan until all the shiny surface is removed. This is especially important when you are panning fine to flower gold without a safety pan. Thanks for all the great videos, but most importantly, thank you for your service to our great nation. Be well, and stay safe!
I agree whole heartily. A plastic pan gets better with age just like a steel pan. As the pan ages it gets a rough texture, that helps greatly to hold the gold from sliding out when cleaning up. Thanks - Gary
This is a superb video. I especially benefited from your tip on keeping the angle of the pan perpendicular to the water in such a way as to keep the gravel an inch from the edge of the pan. Also, watching the inner edge of the gravel, not the outer.
He had patient teachers himself in that 85 and 90 year old so if you take his example when you teach your son or daughter the joys of mining and panning especially you'll create a bond with them and pass on the love of the gold hunt to future generations. Good show Gary!
Go tour the destruction left in Cali from the 49ers before you book a flight to a pristine forest. Guys like 2 toes are responsible prospectors and take care to leave it as they found it, a swarm of gold rushers leave total waste land. Don't catch the fever. Spark a passion for natural beauty.
I enjoyed the part when you realized that you had some gold , you had a little excitement in you voice . Also you make learning easy , I am going up north past Kirkland Lake , located in Northern Ontario Canada, there has been a recent gold discovery in the area . This will be my first time panning and prospecting for gold specifically , so even if I don't find gold I'm sure to find peace of mind .
I love the anticipation and excitement I experience each time I go out. Some times you come home with some nice gold, some times - no gold. The best part is, you never go home with nothing. The excitement of the hunt and the beauty of the outdoors is yours to keep forever! Good luck and thank you - Gary
highenergyog I'm from Timmins Ontario! roughly 2 hours away from Kirkland Lake. I'm also just getting into prospecting! I just ordered a Royal Manufacturing 30" sluice and a few pans and classifiers! If you live in Canada, I strongly recommend checking out www.Fred'sGoldPanning located in Kelowna B.C!
Nice tip with the four bee bees. The first thing I did with my new pan was to scrub it with a green pot scrubber to take off that glossy shine. It looks as if I been panning for years.
Gerry ,- your tutorial ,- the tutorial from Gary Smith ( Barkerville ) and the tutorial from "WalNLiz" Australia ... are the best I have see'n so far on RUclips 👍 For Beginners is that a real good start to modify there own technique in further years ! Absolutely on of the best ,- in my modest opinion since 1980
Thanks for sharing, especially that number one rule. When I was a kid, My dad was a prospector and he had a claim in Prescott, AZ. He never told me about the bottom of the pan rule. I am middle aged now, and have watched many you tube videos on finding gold. You are the first one that has shared this tip... So thank you for that! I have subscribed to the channel. Keep on keepin on!
The heavy and light rock helped me a lot ! And now at the creek I know what colors to look for red nr 1 jasper ,white nr 2 quartz nr 3 black and smooth 🤔 ? I use those as my guide now Thanks Mister two toes 😊
Thanks for the good advice Off we go to pan our Arizona dirt/sand We picked up at the base of the Superstition Mountains by the lost Dutchman’s mine Fingers crossed
THANK YOU! Im really good at panning and the #1 thing that allwed me to pan completely to clean is the very very first thing you pointed out. I've watched Lots of other videos to pick up some tips or tricks. No one explained that #1 thing and they were how to and in depth by experts. You are amazing! And you pan like i do lol!
Thank you for a great video. I live in Mariposa California, with a small Creek through my yard and I think I'mm starting to get Gold Fever. You answered my main question, about the color of pans. Thanks.
Yup it is Easy! I've made it from full pan to clean in 38 seconds with the only thing you need to remember is that Gold is Stupid heavy in water and will sink right to that v he pointed out. EVERYTHING ELSE is garbage you just need to wash it off. Shaking makes the gold sink. Practice like he said The best thing is it gives you confidance!
I trust someone that enables comments. There will always be haters, but if you disable comments, I don't trust you. (There are certain videos on here for panning for gold that the comments are disabled, NOT yours!!) Thanks so much for your video!!
Big help got a good starting point now in socal we have streams flowing that haven't in years bout 3 miles from Mexico border at 4000f high desert I can get way back in on my bicycle I kno to look under big rock will need to watch more on finding it but ya thanks for this
Excellent video for panning for Gold!..Being I'm new to panning and Sluicing ..I think the big thing you showed was patience.. looking forward to additional videos of yours..
Thanks. Great video. I appreciate your care for the river. Where do you stand on adding jet dry to the pan to break surface tension of the water? Is it necessary? Are their alternative methods that are healthier for the river?
I wish I had lessons like this when I learned about gold. Excellent video, and really liked the key points you pointed out. Lots to remember when it comes to panning. Heard so many different ways from too many people. You simplified these skills to the basic essentials. Thanks so much for passing down your skills to us new prospectors getting into the hobby of the outdoors 💖😆👊🇺🇸
Thank you for your service Sir, am thankful for your service 🫡🇺🇸
best panning video ive ever seen panning since 1950
Best panning video in the world!
You're an excellent teacher. That's quite a gift. Thank you.
Thank you very much.
@@TwoToes thanks boss...i hope alls well... watching from australia
We stumbled across your channel and I think it’s great! You’re very informative and real. No ego and fake hype. Thanks for sharing!
Visited sister in Laughlin NV. Brought home dirt from the mountain wash. For a second forgot how to pan. You brought it all back. Thank you. Pam Walton.
How can anyone give you a thumbs down!?? You’re awesome! Thank you for all of your insights!! Cheers
People who think their way is better.
People are gay
I have to say thanks your teaching is second to none. I now have so much more confidence to get my gold
I really like the idea of using small lead BBs to fine tune the process. I'm in an area with nothing but some flour gold, so I'll need something like lead BBs to make sure I'm panning correctly.
I found your video because my homeschool children were interested in how to pan for gold after their science lesson on density. I grew up in the Black Hills, so I take the knowledge for granted, having been to expos and tourist traps as a child. You are an excellent teacher and craftsman! Thank you for sharing!
I have seen many videos of many ways to pin for gold and so far yours is the best and makes the most sense.
Great video, Gary! I would only add that before using a brand new plastic gold pan, its important to remove all of the residual oil left over from the plastic molding process. I use Dawn detergent, and light scrubbing with 0000 steel wool. I scrub the new pan until all the shiny surface is removed. This is especially important when you are panning fine to flower gold without a safety pan. Thanks for all the great videos, but most importantly, thank you for your service to our great nation. Be well, and stay safe!
I agree whole heartily. A plastic pan gets better with age just like a steel pan. As the pan ages it gets a rough texture, that helps greatly to hold the gold from sliding out when cleaning up. Thanks - Gary
Really like the videos, have a lot of similar interests and your no nonsense approach of instruction.
Thank you very much
This is a superb video. I especially benefited from your tip on keeping the angle of the pan perpendicular to the water in such a way as to keep the gravel an inch from the edge of the pan. Also, watching the inner edge of the gravel, not the outer.
Thank you and good luck!
been learning for eight years, still learn the finer points from all your vids. "old pros" like you know the finer points. thanks for all you do.
He had patient teachers himself in that 85 and 90 year old so if you take his example when you teach your son or daughter the joys of mining and panning especially you'll create a bond with them and pass on the love of the gold hunt to future generations. Good show Gary!
That was my first lesson.
It was great, thank you.
NQ, gold fields in rainforest areas are said to now hold as much as was there 100 yrs ago.
Go tour the destruction left in Cali from the 49ers before you book a flight to a pristine forest. Guys like 2 toes are responsible prospectors and take care to leave it as they found it, a swarm of gold rushers leave total waste land. Don't catch the fever. Spark a passion for natural beauty.
Fantastic, short and sweet and to the point.
I'm so glad that I can still learn from gold-panning videos.
Thank You Gary.
Thank you so much you're the only one who actually made any sense on the internet
I enjoyed the part when you realized that you had some gold , you had a little excitement in you voice . Also you make learning easy , I am going up north past Kirkland Lake , located in Northern Ontario Canada, there has been a recent gold discovery in the area . This will be my first time panning and prospecting for gold specifically , so even if I don't find gold I'm sure to find peace of mind .
I love the anticipation and excitement I experience each time I go out. Some times you come home with some nice gold, some times - no gold. The best part is, you never go home with nothing. The excitement of the hunt and the beauty of the outdoors is yours to keep forever! Good luck and thank you - Gary
highenergyog I'm from Timmins Ontario! roughly 2 hours away from Kirkland Lake. I'm also just getting into prospecting! I just ordered a Royal Manufacturing 30" sluice and a few pans and classifiers! If you live in Canada, I strongly recommend checking out www.Fred'sGoldPanning located in Kelowna B.C!
Thanks, just got a panning kit and I feel this video has some great tips, glad you got paid with some gold for showing us!!
First time I see your videos; I really
Liked it.
You make it look very easy and fun. Now I have my gold pan… cheers
Nice tip with the four bee bees. The first thing I did with my new pan was to scrub it with a green pot scrubber to take off that glossy shine. It looks as if I been panning for years.
I know this is an older video but that was just awesome. A piece of history and the skill that went with it right before our eyes.
From a newbie to a master, thank you very much !
The first tip alone was worth the watch never heard that one before but I definitely will be watching that from now on
Gerry ,- your tutorial ,- the tutorial from Gary Smith ( Barkerville ) and the tutorial from "WalNLiz"
Australia ... are the best I have see'n so far on RUclips 👍
For Beginners is that a real good start to modify there own technique in further years !
Absolutely on of the best ,- in my modest opinion since 1980
I've watched many videos on panning, but yours has helped the most. Thanks for the great tips!😊
same here...
Best lesson on panning I have seen
That tip with the BBs is awesome thank you
Thank you Sir. Best "How to Pan" video I have seen so far!
Thanks for sharing, especially that number one rule. When I was a kid, My dad was a prospector and he had a claim in Prescott, AZ. He never told me about the bottom of the pan rule. I am middle aged now, and have watched many you tube videos on finding gold. You are the first one that has shared this tip... So thank you for that! I have subscribed to the channel. Keep on keepin on!
Excellent... a well done demonstration... and I am so glad you got some gold... woohoo... well done...
Best vid on panning. Very useful. Learnt a lot. Thanks Gary.
By far the best video I’ve watched so far.
Thanks for the video, newbie here trying to learn as much as I can.
You really make that look easy for sure. Thanks for the video two toes.
Thanks for sharing your hard earned technique of panning! Gary is the real deal.
Thanks Gary one of the best how to pan videos i have seen.
TOTALLY ENJOY YOUR TEACHING METHODS ! THANK YOU
Thanks Gary, you taught me a lot. I'm going to try panning this year I figure at 75 it's time to start! Jack
The heavy and light rock helped me a lot ! And now at the creek I know what colors to look for red nr 1 jasper ,white nr 2 quartz nr 3 black and smooth 🤔 ? I use those as my guide now Thanks Mister two toes 😊
Hands down the best tutorial I have seen on this so far. Excellent work!
Thanks, Thanks, THANK YOU!!! Finally, a great video, from an awesome teacher on how to pan.
Great job I've only been watching two years and I've learned so much from you Gary thank you
Good to see Trevor is doing great panning gold now.
Best gold series, looking forward to the next! Thx from Brazil!
Thank you very much!
Love your no nonsense approach very interesting to watch 😊😊😊😊
You taught me something today. Thanks Old Timer.
+michael therrien Thank you very much!
Great tutorial , thankyou
Fantastic video. Ive been rushing my panning and not even knowing it.
Ill be uding this advice ASAP
Thanks for sharing. Excellent video. Now I want to get a pan and start looking for gold. Thanks.
Very good instructions Gary
Thanks for the good advice
Off we go to pan our Arizona dirt/sand
We picked up at the base of the Superstition Mountains by the
lost Dutchman’s mine
Fingers crossed
you are a man full of knowledge very greatful thank you sir and looking forward to your next video
Thank you very much.
i really like your presentation Thank you can you shown how to use a snifer bottle in got one but no instructions
Very informative. Thanks for showing exactly what you meant and your simple tips.
THANK YOU! Im really good at panning and the #1 thing that allwed me to pan completely to clean is the very very first thing you pointed out. I've watched Lots of other videos to pick up some tips or tricks. No one explained that #1 thing and they were how to and in depth by experts. You are amazing! And you pan like i do lol!
The best explanation i have see
Just getting into Gold Panning, so this was a very helpful video. Thanks!
Excellent explanation. Thank you for this video. I'm a beginner and found it brilliant way of doing it. 👍
Thank you for a great video. I live in Mariposa California, with a small Creek through my yard and I think I'mm starting to get Gold Fever. You answered my main question, about the color of pans. Thanks.
Thanks for the instruction and easy to follow explanation.
Thank you for the tip about the bbs. I'm definitely going to try that
You make it look so easy!
After you lose the fear of doing it wrong and panning out your gold, it really is easy. Thanks - Gary
Yup it is Easy! I've made it from full pan to clean in 38 seconds with the only thing you need to remember is that Gold is Stupid heavy in water and will sink right to that v he pointed out. EVERYTHING ELSE is garbage you just need to wash it off. Shaking makes the gold sink. Practice like he said The best thing is it gives you confidance!
Great video on how to pan! So far I have been doing it the correct way. :D Thanks for the lesson!
+TheCaribbeanDigger Thank you, good luck on the panning.
Very very good instruction!!! Thank you!!!
The Best help video I have seen great job thank you
I enjoy watching you pan bet you have done a lot of it in your life
Hey Gary , thanks for a awesome video , i am fixing to try some gold panning for the first time , your videos are really helpful .
I trust someone that enables comments. There will always be haters, but if you disable comments, I don't trust you. (There are certain videos on here for panning for gold that the comments are disabled, NOT yours!!) Thanks so much for your video!!
I am just starting out and this was very helpful thank you !
Big help got a good starting point now in socal we have streams flowing that haven't in years bout 3 miles from Mexico border at 4000f high desert I can get way back in on my bicycle I kno to look under big rock will need to watch more on finding it but ya thanks for this
Love your panning bro
Looking forward to your next video!
+John Gates Thank you - the great feedback makes me want to get right on the next one! If it doesn't rain I will be doing that this weekend.
Excellent video for panning for Gold!..Being I'm new to panning and Sluicing ..I think the big thing you showed was patience..
looking forward to additional videos of yours..
+John Gates Thank you very much! I have a new video on - How to pick a gold pan . It should be out in a day or two.
You’re awesome, thank you for your knowledge
Very good explanation bro!
Thanks. Great video. I appreciate your care for the river. Where do you stand on adding jet dry to the pan to break surface tension of the water? Is it necessary? Are their alternative methods that are healthier for the river?
I only use dish soap and I use it when I pan in a tub at home. There is no need to use any on the river. Even then only a couple of drops are needed.
Awesome video..I'm a beginner and wonder where you grab the rocks from..in the river beside the River?
I love all your videos so much.
awesome tutorial on gold panning :)
Great video, thanks for sharing
Great tutorial, was enjoying to watch.
Thank you!
Thanks going gold panning soon first time at Bathurst australia
Thank you👍👍
Think I'll break out the pans today and practice some more... Lol.... Great video Gary.... Can I call you Gary?...👍👍😀😀✌
really helpful, thank you...
Thanks for the panning tips Great video
Thank you so much I just bought a lot of stuff. Hope it works!
Great stuff.
love the adventures
Good lesson
Awesome. Thank you!
GREAT how to video, thank you.
Thank you for having the details because if you didn't i wouldn't have got gold thx soo much
video taught me a lot, much appreciated.
Hi sir. could make some videos on a machine drive handy gold panning? or They call it like the flower? Thanks for the tip on the basic.
Such a smart idea