The journey to Dark Corner, Jason, a piece of advisory gold - check the road ahead! We'd too thought our research was good, the road we'd turned into had a name and signpost, the road ceased, covered in leaves, Skyline skidding, even with brakes and handbrake, only for a last-second choice to angle sideways and turn at the same time, a ditch wasn't a flip point, but almost looked expertly executed like a rally driver from Finland. The road map a touch out of date, the road had been closed a few years but the street sign still there, but they hadn't put a ditch at our signposted entry! Satellite view is one thing, and even using Street-view, there's not enough true indicator of how steep a hillside, even walking some hills you'd swear they curled more than 90 degrees how bloody steep they are. Safety first. Second, see first! (On the other choice for redfin, our Victorian fishing authority before Covid was after one that was over 50cm, we'd been close but I'd rather eat that size than donate, unless there were enough of a reward - filleted and de-boned, imagine the price, prepared, per kilo! Be well, stay safe, & enjoy!) G.

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19 күн бұрын

Cheers. I definitely hear that. Fatigue was a major factor while adrenalin was the saviour. A cautionary tale is always worth telling. Now…how do I illegally transport a >50 cm redfin? Answer: You don’t.

Great advise on the roads, amazing to be recognised, thanks for sharing

@InSearchOf...Australia

19 күн бұрын

No worries. I’d hate to think I lead someone astray.

Cheers for the vid Jason! That blackberry is a menace out there. I got out to Sunny Corner today, got a couple of very small pickers test panning, hoping for a few more in the sluice cons, I know there are some decent flakes in there. I too suffer from a lack of a 4wd, haven't got into trouble yet though :)

@InSearchOf...Australia

19 күн бұрын

That’s great! I’m impressed with the pickers. Sunny Corner certainly provides. Dark Corner isn’t as well kept. A lot of overgrown trails, unsealed and eroded roads, etc.

Gday Jason, glad you got to look around a bit, plenty of area still to explore I’m sure. Platypus happily swimming in the creek down further as it crosses back into state forest. Let me know if there is a area you would like to visit and require 4x4 to get too as I’m happy to help you out, only later I thought I should have taken you down with me.

@InSearchOf...Australia

19 күн бұрын

Cheers. Since our meeting was so spontaneous and unlikely, reflections will always have 20/20 vision. I appreciated the tips and next time I’m heading out to Sunny Corner/Dark Corner I’ll give a heads up and it can be at the same place you saw my ute.

Many years ago after flooding we would head out to Palmers Oaky creek. In the creek bed was a huge boulder the size of a mini bus. On top of the boulder there was a crack, and we would always find a least a few grams with pieces up to match head size. But after a large flood in the 90s the boulder somehow must have moved. We were unable to find it.

@InSearchOf...Australia

19 күн бұрын

That’s amazing that it moved. The flood must have been considerable. I think I wasn’t able to access a broad enough area to give it a proper go.

Great channel 👏👏, just found you and now subscribed👍

@InSearchOf...Australia

12 күн бұрын

Cheers. Hope you continue to enjoy!

Was out at Dark Corner a few weeks back, where Reedy Creek meets.. something else, was blood beautiful there, but sad to say it, you found more gold there than I did.

@InSearchOf...Australia

19 күн бұрын

It is nice. I feel i was lucky to find what I did and probably need to look closer at geology maps/mining maps to refine locations. Good luck with your next trip.