Good instructive video. Thank you for not imposing annoying music on us! So interesting to see what these areas offer fossicking,.when a long trip from home is necessary. Really worthwhile.
Thanks. I do try to be sparing with music. Sometimes the bubble of a river with birds and frogs is all the backing track needs to be. Glad it is worthwhile.
Love your videos. I've just started and have checked out around saph bend a few times. It's bloody hard work digging that ground then hauling the dirt to wash it, I reckon I'll give this river a shot when I'm next out there. Cheers
Thanks! Glad you like them. Yes, Sapphire Bend is hard work. I usually go in with a crowbar and hand sledge to break it up more easily. Campbells River gives you the added bonus of gold and the possibility of larger gems so I do recommend it.
Thanks. I thought that my other escapades there didn’t cover what a beginner needed. In saying that, I feel I’m still scratching the surface of fossicking knowledge.
Hi Jason, glad we ran into you on Saturday thanks for the tips. We found quite a few small sapphire and a little bit of gold. The black Berry is horrible there.
@@markymark5704 that’s hard to answer. Gemstone prices tend to be based on the clarity, colour and carats after being cut. In this video, I doubt I have anything too substantial. I have found quite good sapphires at Campbell’s river. One 5 carat uncut and another parti sapphire that was 8.2 carats uncut. They say natural sapphires can be between 800 and 1500 per carat but until I get one cut and valued I treat that as hearsay. Glad you enjoyed the video.
@InSearchOf...Australia The undergrowth is no joke that's for sure, I foolishly wore shorts and quickly learned that I do in fact need waders, the higher water level didn't help either. I'll be returning there again in the coming weekends for a better attempt. Cheers for the videos mate
@@zz3OPEN You're welcome. That burst of rain hasn't helped anywhere for fossicking. Good for farmers though. I'm certainly returning to the less accessible areas. Might be a few "good 'uns"
Also, pull the tube half way out of your snuffer, you can squeeze out the water as it fills, and you will not lose the gold. Only an issue having the tube so far down.👍
Thanks Jason - Im a keen gold prospector but have severe arthritis so an area close to home is very valuable- do you think this is the best bet for gold close to sydney? Love your videos- keep them coming pls
@@shanemiller667 Hi Shane, the closest place to Sydney would be Sunny Corner or Oallen Ford (approx. 2 hours 30 min) from the CBD. Oallen Ford would be definite for gold…just hard to get rich pockets. Sunny Corner still produces pickers. Glad you enjoy the vids and I hope you find some ways to get around the arthritis to enjoy a scratch around. I’ll be out Sunny Corner way at the end of the month. Who knows, might run into eachother.
You’re welcome! That’s a great question. I believe local lapidary clubs organise events such as fossicking outings. It is always a case of the more the merrier.
Hey Jason, I know it's nice to find gems, but not really worth keeping the small stuff you find in your pan in the fines. I find under 4mm not worth keeping, just fo for the gold. Great vid mate.👍
Yes. I mention this. It’s a good deal in terms of costs. At Sapphire Bend and Campbells River there are public prospecting areas that don’t require a permit.
Just talk as you're doing it instead of stopping to look at the camera. That will hone your footage and make it more interesting as long as you realise that having us look at a pan of crap isn't interesting either. Go look at Vogus Prospecting vid's and emulate them.
Thanks for the advice. Because I have the camera on a tripod at a distance at times, the sound can be too muffled or reduced if I don’t project at the camera. Vogus Prospecting videos utilise go-pros directly in the vicinity of the dialogue and does talk to camera as well so I’m unsure which aspects of his videos you mean. In saying that, I am always looking for refinements if possible. You may need to explain where “the pan of crap” was. You will find I will always take on criticism and am continually trying to improve.
@@InSearchOf...Australia Well, for us viewers, we are interested in seeing gold or gemstones. We don't want to see long tedious footage of pans full of dirt- you need to reduce the lengths of those shots and clearly show us gold in the pan, otherwise, you are just showing how to swish mud around. You are saying 'Look at how to find nothing and waste your time' if there's no pay. Hmm, I would also be interested in you doing a video here on gathering dirt from storm/road pipe gutters and drains beside roads in the Dandenongs, then sifting through and showing us a count. Work out how many roadside pipes/drains you stopped at. How many & how much you scooped then give us a weigh up at the end. Of course, do this when Summer is over as the browns are out in numbers this season. So yeah, we want to see success not more 'this is how you swish crap around and get nothing'. Heck, I can swish crap around and any grandma could swish crap around but *you are showing us how to live a dream and reap from doing it.*
Good instructive video. Thank you for not imposing annoying music on us! So interesting to see what these areas offer fossicking,.when a long trip from home is necessary. Really worthwhile.
Thanks. I do try to be sparing with music. Sometimes the bubble of a river with birds and frogs is all the backing track needs to be. Glad it is worthwhile.
Love your videos. I've just started and have checked out around saph bend a few times. It's bloody hard work digging that ground then hauling the dirt to wash it, I reckon I'll give this river a shot when I'm next out there. Cheers
Thanks! Glad you like them. Yes, Sapphire Bend is hard work. I usually go in with a crowbar and hand sledge to break it up more easily. Campbells River gives you the added bonus of gold and the possibility of larger gems so I do recommend it.
Awesome video Jason, Ive been to Vulcan a few times recently and I definitely agree the ground conditions in the public area are pretty tough.
Thanks! I equate it to concrete in some places.
Lovely watching all those colours on the light box, beautiful stuff
It’s good, isn’t it. To the naked eye it doesn’t show up like that due to the overwhelming light. But on video, rainbows and sparkles!
Great video for anyone wanting to learn, nice mate.
Thanks. I thought that my other escapades there didn’t cover what a beginner needed. In saying that, I feel I’m still scratching the surface of fossicking knowledge.
Very informative and easy to follow, thanks
Glad it was helpful! You’re welcome.
Cheers for the vid Jason. I have a set of gem sieves but haven't used them yet, might have to head out that way and try them out.
You’re welcome! I’m sure I’ll return to Campbell’s river. Maybe we’ll cross paths?
I will one day get over that way sometime. Great Video Jason.
Cheers. Good lick when you do!
I'm not far away in the Mountains
Nice vid mate 😮
Cheers. Yes, I’m from the mountains as well. Here and Sunny Corner are the most accessible.
Really enjoyed your presentation..thank you
Good to hear! Glad you enjoyed it.
Hi Jason, glad we ran into you on Saturday thanks for the tips. We found quite a few small sapphire and a little bit of gold. The black Berry is horrible there.
That's great to hear! Yes, the blackberry is a little wild at that end of the river.
Thankyou, your panning and classifying techniques are very helpful, could I ask what is the rough value of the stones you found?
@@markymark5704 that’s hard to answer. Gemstone prices tend to be based on the clarity, colour and carats after being cut. In this video, I doubt I have anything too substantial. I have found quite good sapphires at Campbell’s river. One 5 carat uncut and another parti sapphire that was 8.2 carats uncut. They say natural sapphires can be between 800 and 1500 per carat but until I get one cut and valued I treat that as hearsay. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I'll be giving this area a try on the weekend. Curious whether anything can be found further downstream where it cuts through more state forest.
I think it’s certainly possible. Seems to have thicker undergrowth. I will be looking there myself in the future. Tell us how you go and good luck!
@InSearchOf...Australia The undergrowth is no joke that's for sure, I foolishly wore shorts and quickly learned that I do in fact need waders, the higher water level didn't help either. I'll be returning there again in the coming weekends for a better attempt. Cheers for the videos mate
@@zz3OPEN You're welcome. That burst of rain hasn't helped anywhere for fossicking. Good for farmers though. I'm certainly returning to the less accessible areas. Might be a few "good 'uns"
Also, pull the tube half way out of your snuffer, you can squeeze out the water as it fills, and you will not lose the gold. Only an issue having the tube so far down.👍
Nice! It was today I was told this. Seems so obvious upon reflection.
Thanks Jason - Im a keen gold prospector but have severe arthritis so an area close to home is very valuable- do you think this is the best bet for gold close to sydney? Love your videos- keep them coming pls
@@shanemiller667 Hi Shane, the closest place to Sydney would be Sunny Corner or Oallen Ford (approx. 2 hours 30 min) from the CBD. Oallen Ford would be definite for gold…just hard to get rich pockets. Sunny Corner still produces pickers. Glad you enjoy the vids and I hope you find some ways to get around the arthritis to enjoy a scratch around. I’ll be out Sunny Corner way at the end of the month. Who knows, might run into eachother.
Awsome vid buddy great stones
Cheers. Yes, they are building up into quite a nice collection.
Thanks for your videos! I have recently got some equipment to try fossicking but I am wondering if there are groups you can go with?
You’re welcome! That’s a great question. I believe local lapidary clubs organise events such as fossicking outings. It is always a case of the more the merrier.
Here is the website for lapidary clubs in NSW. I am looking into fossicking tour type events in Oberon.
gemlapidarycouncilnsw.org.au/clubs/
@@InSearchOf...Australia thanks for the reply! I'll check it out 😊
Hey Jason, I know it's nice to find gems, but not really worth keeping the small stuff you find in your pan in the fines. I find under 4mm not worth keeping, just fo for the gold. Great vid mate.👍
I agree. I only use the pan for gold and initial indicators. Otherwise, it takes up valuable time!
You do require a permit to fossick in a NSW State Forest. Its $27.50 for the year and covers up to 5 people
Yes. I mention this. It’s a good deal in terms of costs. At Sapphire Bend and Campbells River there are public prospecting areas that don’t require a permit.
Awesome I was there today
Hope you had some luck!
Good informative video 📹
Thanks. Good to hear.
nice group of floater gold on that first snuff, maybe point it out to your watchers who may not know that fine gold floats 🧐✌️😎
Yes, I did tap it in on a second “run”. Will do in future.
I did see that tap up, I just thought it might be a good talking point
It sure is. I’ll make sure to demo it clearly with tap water. It seems to be the worst culprit.
Just talk as you're doing it instead of stopping to look at the camera. That will hone your footage and make it more interesting as long as you realise that having us look at a pan of crap isn't interesting either.
Go look at Vogus Prospecting vid's and emulate them.
Thanks for the advice. Because I have the camera on a tripod at a distance at times, the sound can be too muffled or reduced if I don’t project at the camera. Vogus Prospecting videos utilise go-pros directly in the vicinity of the dialogue and does talk to camera as well so I’m unsure which aspects of his videos you mean. In saying that, I am always looking for refinements if possible. You may need to explain where “the pan of crap” was. You will find I will always take on criticism and am continually trying to improve.
@@InSearchOf...Australia Well, for us viewers, we are interested in seeing gold or gemstones.
We don't want to see long tedious footage of pans full of dirt- you need to reduce the lengths of those shots and clearly show us gold in the pan, otherwise, you are just showing how to swish mud around. You are saying 'Look at how to find nothing and waste your time' if there's no pay.
Hmm, I would also be interested in you doing a video here on gathering dirt from storm/road pipe gutters and drains beside roads in the Dandenongs, then sifting through and showing us a count.
Work out how many roadside pipes/drains you stopped at. How many & how much you scooped then give us a weigh up at the end.
Of course, do this when Summer is over as the browns are out in numbers this season.
So yeah, we want to see success not more 'this is how you swish crap around and get nothing'. Heck, I can swish crap around and any grandma could swish crap around but *you are showing us how to live a dream and reap from doing it.*
I see you didn’t enjoy the video. That’s okay. Happy trails.
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Hi! How are things around your side of the planet?