Hehe! I dredged just above the bridge in the early 90s! The good gold is DEEP under the boulders! LOTS of history in the canyon and cool things to see! Locals call the bridge Circle Bridge. And long ago a local miner named No Shoes walked the railing from one side to the other. Up stream about 4 miles in one of the side canyons is a little ghost town and its harder to find then you think. There are two tiny cementers in the canyon also. Great video!

@ninefingermining8694

4 жыл бұрын

Big Sluice great knowledge of the history cool info 👍🏻👍🏻

@mininhawaiian2911

4 жыл бұрын

You were living the dream!! I have friends with claims in that area and they have found some crazy big gold down deep crevice sniping!! I can only imagine what dredging was like!!

@bigsluice1440

4 жыл бұрын

​@@mininhawaiian2911 Well, It was a dream then. I also found a lot of late 1700 to early 1800 silver Spanish coins below the bridge. I would LOVE to get a dredge on that river again!

@mininhawaiian2911

4 жыл бұрын

Big Sluice 😮 Someday it will happen.... They have to lift these restrictions in the future... only time will tell tho

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Another great post!

I love these long trips. That's where shit truly gets done.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

That's what up!!

"I used to be a fisherman".... now I look for gold..... Love it :-)

The first area you rode your bike is a water ditch for a old water operated gold mill near the mouth of the river. Now under water. Up stream about a mile is the remnants of the dam. Have to look for it but that canyon has GREAT GOLD in it too just have to hike! The areas on the side of the road with the big quarts veins are loaded with pyrite and were dug out by the PG&E guys a few years ago while I was mining the big gravel bar down stream. The land slide been there for 3 year. There is another old suspension bridge up stream from the slide about 2 miles and whats left of the road to get to it but I have not been there is 20 year. There are i think 5 abandon cable bridges with in a few miles of where your camped.I been to 4. the canyon where your camped is also FILLED with cubed pyrite crystals! Hard to pan gold with them. Your in a very good spot! Just the surface has been hit hard but if your willing to move BIG rocks then there is a LOT more gold ti find! Again GREAT video! Would love to go with you if your in the canyon again and YES, I am a member of the same claim!

@mininhawaiian2911

4 жыл бұрын

Big Sluice coming in tough with some good info!! You must be one of those old timers who hit it big!!

@bigsluice1440

4 жыл бұрын

@@mininhawaiian2911 I been a round :)

@markopittman2833

4 жыл бұрын

sign me up jerry. i want to join ama , i want to visit these claims also legally . give me a contact number please. -hangtown mark

@danzoller7397

4 жыл бұрын

marko pittman someone say hangtown !!!

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

AWESOME info, I love post like these thanks big sluice!

Great job Jerry, put a smile on my face to see you out there camping. Sure wish I was. ✊️

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, I hope this BS turns around soon for all of us..

I spent 40 years in that area (mostly further south on the Stanislaus NF), finally bugged out of California in '91. This video makes me homesick, even after all these years. Working in the woods and camped out much of the year, had lots of opportunity to sample the cricks and crevices. In my once a year brief visits, I never venture west of 49. Thanks for the memories.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you had lots of good times, I couldn't imagine not being here but I also could imaging not dealing with the BS here lol

That is such a beautiful area! You sure put some time into prospecting the surrounding unclaimed areas!! That’s how it’s done ✅ I will never forget the tree that gave gold lol Some of those cubes were nearly perfectly square! What a trip !! Can’t wait to see the rest of this series from the heart of the California motherlode!!

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Man I sure did put in some work on this trip, I wish my Hawaiian brother was there with me! next time..

Jerry, thank you for another amazing and beautiful video, you make me smile, especially during these rough times! Heavy pans my friend, I am a health care worker, ( no hero by any means) but I love to share your videos with my residents that can't see their families right now, and put smiles on their faces!

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Cheryl I applaud your work you are a hero!! I really appreciate the support and I am glad you can use my videos to help other, thank you!

Awesomeness! I'm stoked to see how the rest of the trip goes! Stay safe out there, that canyon can be a mean you know what.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan! Will do!

Great way to ride out the pandemic. Glad you enjoyed your time out there. I live vicariously through your videos. Thanks for posting.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them, I appreciate the support!

Thank you for taking us on your adventures. I know how difficult it is to capture everything on video AND explore. Your efforts are not in vain. Good work!

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them, thanks for the support!

Doesn't matter to me if you don't find any gold....just being able to see this beautiful scenery through your eyes, is worth it! Count your blessings Jerry!😀 Can't wait for the next video...Thanks!🙏🇺🇸💪

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Well said Leigh, It's the adventure I'm after! Thanks for the support!

What a treat !!! A camper trip !!!! Im stuck in a hotel for a couple weeks for work 🔥 I hope it goes well👍🏻🍻

@13mjunky

4 жыл бұрын

I prayed to st.pabst may he have mercy on you and aid your slumbers.

@FlourgoldWizards

4 жыл бұрын

Wherewill mahtajutakeyou I like that .... thank you!!!!🍺

@mininhawaiian2911

4 жыл бұрын

Wherewill mahtajutakeyou lol Flour wizards loves his Pabst!!

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Man I sure would rather be in my camper than a hotel right now, but work has gotta get done! Hope all is well bro, gotta get that gold!!

3 years later and things are looking up! I hope your adventures are continuing.

Good deal.....a mini series! To be continued! That was a cool pan of what's in it👍and nice job riding that bike on the wall!

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Right on Fred!

Can't wait for the rest of the footage of this trip.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Really looking forward to the rest of this series. Love what you guys do and your attitude, keep it up!

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Erik will do!

Thanks for another great video Jerry.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

Nice. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the series.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and supporting Dennis!

great vid as always man☺ cant wait to see the next one,

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

More to come, thanks J!

This is living my friends. Peace, exercise and the great treasure hunt. very very envious and happy for you bro.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Ye sir I couldn't agree more!

Out for a week, now you will be stuck inside editing for the next two weeks. lol Great video looking forward to the next installment.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Ain't that the truth!! I got a new job or at least if feels like it! Thanks Gary much appreciated as always

A nice little bit of gold for just a few hours. Can’t wait to see the rest of the week. Those pyrite cubes are a pretty cool find. Stay safe and healthy and gold luck and heavy pans.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Sure was Dallas had a great time, hopefully many more soon!

Those cubes were cool thanks for sharing.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I really love your adventures, such a great way to stay safe from this terrible covid situation.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

Hike... looks like fun

OMGoodness! I was just on that road last week. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

When you find a penny in a crack, I can mean that the last person who cleaned out the crack was the date on the penny. An oldtimer taught me that.

@mininhawaiian2911

4 жыл бұрын

Badass old timers lol I’ve found a few really old pennies in some packed crack Thanks for the info 🤙

@johnjacobs1625

4 жыл бұрын

@@maddawgnoll Sometimes when I hunting mushrooms I leave an old shotgun shell where I find em. My property only!

@igot99problemsbutmyaltaint81

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnjacobs1625 boomers say what?

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Good input James that pretty cool!

@johnjacobs1625

4 жыл бұрын

@@igot99problemsbutmyaltaint81 Most of us say what we mean and mean what we say!

Good run!

ThankYou.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Awesome location, just love that river, gorgeous scenery. Nice colour in that pan Jerry, nice pyrite crystals too! Good luck for the rest of the trip👍⛏🤘

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Right on GN, Thanks for the support bro!

Nice dice Jerry. Keep the spirit of adventure alive!

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

River dice! Thanks Mark!

Looks awesome

Another awesome video. Nice work on the bike, you navigated the scrub pretty well! Oh and great gold as always!

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Right on I am glad I made it in and out ok!

Thanks Jerry for taking us all along for the ride. Enjoyed immensely and gold is like mushrooms......... They are where they are.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, ain't that the truth!

Love what you guys are up to, so AWESOME, WISH I WAS THERE WITH YOU SO AM WITH YOU IN SPIRIT, GO HARD GUYS 👍😎🇳🇿🌈pippa🌈🇳🇿😎👍

Great vid Jerry, good adventure.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

awesome episode, love the scenery

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick!

Be safe out there thanks for sharing

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will

Great job Jerry, you're the man! 🙌You always walk away with GOLD! 👊

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

Really cool video. Lots of gold too. Wow.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

I'll be waiting!

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

:D

awsome video jerry ,what a nice looking river

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Heck yeah I'll be there with bell's on my toes stay safe bro.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro ding ding!!

Nice pan as usual, keep it going

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Awesome video. Don't worry you're not the only one who hates those ticks. I've already found 3 this year. 😬Creepy crawly. I hope you enjoyed your time on the river my friend.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Got to get them fast before they get ya, they can cause some serious long term damage..

@whranch1526

4 жыл бұрын

@@californiamotherlodeprospect for sure

You are one of the best I have learned SOO much from you and the crew 🤘 much love

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

I REALLY appreciate that! Thanks for the support!

Holy pyrite!!! I really want to go here for those! Btw I'm not positive what platinum looks like but here's to hoping you found platinum nuggets! 🤞wicked video Jerry!!! Can't wait for the next one!

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Would be sweet if it was platinum but too brittle. was still a blast seeing it in the pan, gets the blood pumping!

Great video really nice camp site Have a good time and prospect on.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

Those cubes are very cool

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob yes indeed I have a bunch!

Loving this stuff. Keep up the great work.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

Another great video,look forward too the next one, mucho oro jerry,best wishes from Scotland.👍

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks sniper fire! 👍

Great adventure. Beautiful area.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it was thanks!

Holy Moly.. that sure looks nice :)

Awesome video , that trailer would make the trip nice, good luck out there

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too Wes!

I've been wanting to do this since the quarantine started. Unfortunately all I have is a small car, so I'd definitely be roughing it if I were to. If I don't glad someone is! May your pan be full and your trip be prosperous!

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thganks Chugs, get out while you can! Heavy Pans bro

@MrGallonofpcp

4 жыл бұрын

@@californiamotherlodeprospect I have some equipment on the way, gonna head to the desert in AZ from NJ here and try my luck.

I love the adventures👍😎👍

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Jerry hope your doing well brother!

@jerrydague5686

4 жыл бұрын

@@californiamotherlodeprospect doing good friend ty👍😎👍

I remember that picker tree! Beautiful scenery, nice camp spot, and a great adventure! Can't wait for the rest of the series!

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

I need to cut that tree out of there and bring it home lol

good job...

Great job Jerry 👏

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

Great job Jerry! Love the shots and your editing. You are a good man Charlie Brown! Thank you for sharing your adventures

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Bud thank you!

Right on brother Jerry 👍. Nice week out doing what we all want to do ! Can’t wait to see the wild mountain mike out with you too ! Nice cubes get more and make some dice. We will play dice for pickers lol 3% brother 👍🇺🇸⚒😊🍀

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

LOL they would sure be some cool dice! River dice lol.. Thanks brother was nice to see you the other day, hopefully again soon!

Great video bud! Was Good to see ya out there!

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

OK now I though that was you lol, hells yeah brother many more to come!

Awsome bro

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Love ur vids bro

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

I love your support brother!

Thanks for another great adventure your a good host keep it up love your work wish I was with ya

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Steve, glad you enjoyed it!

That is a badass vintage dirt bike

Thanks for putting out videos I’m a prospector like you stuck at home watching your videos. Thank you brother. I’m in so cal buy keysvill on the Kern rive

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

No problem Tricia thanks for the support!

nice spot, nice camping

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Dang Road Blocks, you know the good gold is on the other sIde of that landslide.. maybe below it is some fresh shiny.. great video, looking forward to next one.. stay safe

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

That was gonna be the good spot.. Ive found big gold down that road..

That might be platinum, bud! Hoping for the best! Love your videos 😄

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

You never know! Thanks for the support!

Great Video ! Make sure you get a picture BigFoot lol hahaha

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Hes a little camera shy but I will try! Thanks Jack!

Cool location bud! Hope you found loads of gold!

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Great video, looking forward to the second half.. on a side note, I drove past you a couple of times up there prospecting also! Lol I'll stop in next time if I see you again....

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

HAHA yes come say hi next time, where about's do you prospect? (If you don't want to say no sweat, just general area)

@bllcochrun5151

4 жыл бұрын

@@californiamotherlodeprospect well I live in Roseville so I'm in the epicenter.. I like the North fork of the yuba, I found some pretty good-size gold up that way and also slate Creek which is a tributary.. you have to go remote and hard to get the gold for sure! I dig your videos man, PM me if you ever want to get out there, I'm always down if I'm not at work! Lol

Love to see your back out! Thank you looking forward to the next one! Oh and the silver looking rock possibly platinum.. not sure but intresting...

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Could be Maxx thanks for the support!

nice!

Some very “fishy” looking pools along that creek. My 4wt flyrod and I could have a good time once it got too dark to look for gold. What a gorgeous area, does my heart good to see wilderness like that. Subscribed.

Nice work Jerry see you on the next one 🤠

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brother!

nice! this is what i want to be doing for the next couple weeks, also love that little Honda

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support Bob!

We were hiking under those power lines on the opposite side of the canyon a few days ago. Looking down at the landslide area. There is another route. Your across the canyon from me, camping. Yes??? LOL Enjoy your videos!

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

I have hear there is a route over there, must be what you are describing. I will have to check it out one of these days, thanks for the support!

And as always.... another great video!! In this time of coronavirus... I can't imagine a better way to spend all that social distancing time, than at the river cleaning crevices, swinging a detector, and flipping over large rocks!! Heavy pans Jerry!! Bob in Germany

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

No better way if you ask me Bob, just you and the river, what else could you want?? oh yeah GOLD!! lol Thanks bro

Nice area. Looks like a great place to camp!

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick it was!

Haha nice it looks like we live in the same kind of trailer

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

I love mine, its holding up quite well

Nice.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video this place is where I grew up th as t was all my back yard I could take u to some badass places up there the misquito ridge is my favorite rd to be on so much history. Anyways stay golden brother

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

You are one lucky guy to grow up near there! I love it up there

I’m SO JEALOUS Jerry!! Please be safe and I hope you find a TON of the yellow stuff. You totally deserve it bud!!!!!!

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, will do just that brother!

Very cool👍⛏️🇺🇲

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bret!

Really fun video Jerry! In the spring I tape my pants around my ankles with duct tape to prevent ticks from crawling up my legs.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Great tip Randy thank you!

Looks like Skeeter ridge road. 👍

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Good Eye Bud!

Living the good life.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

I try!

Stay safe out there bud!

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

You to bro!

cool video Jerry wish I could be out there too. I might be visiting my mom in Dutch Flat soon and definitely gonna try to contact and meet up with ya when I do. Looking forward to the rest of the trip. Good luck and heavy pans ⛏⛏👊

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Please do Justin, I love that area

thats nuts i know exactly were you are at, nice

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

;D Thanks Tim!

That's the way to social distance and have fun doing it. Can't wait to get back down there, but in the meantime, Heavy Pans!

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Heavy Pans Devin!

Dang jerry hellof a home away from home ! Ive ben out that way fishin a bunch never with a pan ! Caught nice brown up that way !

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

I have heard of others catching browns near here as well, gotta get back to fishing some soon!

You sure need a Sierra Blaster. So quick to break open crevices and cracks, boulders. The stuff others have ignored for generations.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir possibly one day!

Damn jerry you scared the crap out of me watching you drive your bike down that trail 🙈. I kept thinking your tire was going to hit that edge but you handled it like a boss

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

lol didnt even think of it, I have riding skills lol

Wow.....this type of social distancing I will die for......

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

I want to get back out asap!!

Electrum placer is gold with high silver content or vice versa. If that poker was pliable it could be electrum. I’ve found electrum pieces not far from where Jerry’s prospecting and initially thought they were gold with mercury. I washed them in nitric acid to make sure. Sure enough they were electrum.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Great info, thanks for sharing!

Arsenical pyrite is battleship gray. In a gold district it usually carries gold. Roast or fine grind hunks of it.

@californiamotherlodeprospect

4 жыл бұрын

Great info David thanks!