I was washing roots, as there was little gold in the gravels. Glad I did!

[John-Edmonton]

Due to a late snow melt in the mountains and above average rain in Edmonton, my favorite spots on a local river are still under 3-4 feet of water. I went to another another nearby river not affected with mountainous spring runoff, did some sampling, only to find 3-4 specs of gold per pan. Somewhat disappointed, I grabbed some grass and pulled it out with the roots. A quick check showed about 30-40 specs per pan. Who knew? So, I spent the rest of the afternoon washing roots. I made a quick video showing my process.

 

[Ronstar]

Never thought about it that way but why wouldn’t the roots act like mesh filters? I can see it now, “ where’s your father?” “Oh, he’s out shaking weed…..”

 

[John-Edmonton]

Never thought about it that way but why wouldn’t the roots act like mesh filters? I can see it now, “ where’s your father?” “Oh, he’s out shaking weed…..”

Or......at the bar (gravel).

 

[Picketwire]

Thanks for the tips, sir. They keep me coming back here.