Chigg at the Confluence of those Rivers have you ever searched the terrain around it? To see where past soldiers may have set up a camp and bivouaced on The High Ground?
Awesome hunt, Beau! As always it looks like so much fun & I'm grateful you took us along. That 1790 Rial was GREAT but so too were the carved bullets. Anytime you take us hunting for civil war relics is a treat, in my opinion.
Me too. I'm retired but after a long hot east Texas day working round the house and in the garden and/or too much politics for my mind to wrap around, a nice cold non-AB beer and a river run with the Chigg calms me right down.
You nailed it. I never comment but for some reason I did tonight stating that this is the very first Chanel I ever “Subscribed to” like 6-7 years ago. Then I read your comment just below mine. There is something really good about mr Aqua Chigger. He talks to each viewer directly. Happy Summertime!
Extremely rare to find even the one like that. It's chemistry at play and not all woods behave the same. Some woods are actually rotting faster because of metal contamination. TO find two? Super rare. I've only found a single bullet stuck in wood like that from WW2, that's it.
Agreed. Very cool one of a kind display piece! Edit: I looked at it again and I'm guessing the copper-clad bullets helped preserve the wood around them from rotting. If you look between them and on either side of each slug the wood is rotted away very thin. I've heard that copper somehow prevents the decay in leather and other organic substances.
@@tim9430 that’s true great point there Tim , as a carpenter I know a little bit about copper treated lumber and copper flashing as anti fungal in wood and roofing .
Chigg finds a silver coin and nonchalantly tosses it in the kayak. After I wake up from the stroke, I realize I'm watching a man who has found 100's of everything ever dropped and is not impressed anymore. You're killing me, Chigg.
That blows me away as well. I think it was a 1790, yet the Chigg gets more ecstatic over a lead civil war bullet that he probably has two or three full sized trash cans full of. I feel the irony.
River adventures are the best! I loved all the jokes about finding native American/Indian artifacts. One time we all went down the deliverance movie River and all ended up falling out the kayaks just like in the movie. We ended up finding a dugout native American canoe it had been sitting wedged underwater so deep that it couldn't rot
Wow! That is awesome. Now you've got me wondering if you dug it out of there. That would be a great museum piece! Even if only a partial boat remained, you don't often see wooden artifacts that have survived. If you see this, please let me know. I'll check back.
Aloha Chigg, Thanks for the companionship. Reminds me of when I stepped on a big snake walking in a stream in the Ozarks and it bit me on the back of the leg. Walk on water time.
This. The very first channel I ever “Subscribed” to. Probably 6-7 years ago when I finally checked out TH-cam. Much respect, thank you sir for the years. I feel like I’m coming home. Every new release.
Nice finds, when I was a young man the cold water / wind didn't bother me I can't stand to get chilled like that . I'm glad you and Matt had had a good trip , stay safe and thanks for another great video Chigg.
What a wide variety of finds today. Very cool. It's fascinating that after all these years that a bullet cartridge would be that intact. And a peace pipe.. ✌️ who knew. 🫨😵😵💫
Nice finds, Beau! I found a Burnside cartridge a couple of years ago, when the city was creating a recreation area. Apparently the place was used as a dump during a lot of the 20th century, so I honestly had no idea what it was. Beautiful green patina… I thought it was a weird tapered lipstick or something. 😏
Hashed it out....your funny chig...sadly I smoke but im a law abiding guy..and I feel old cause pipes were never my thing..rolling I the way...but don't get me wrong I'm normal and trustworthy ....sadly since a kid they assume your not if they smell it or if you have a frwind or 2..especially in small towns like how I live..sad but true and also most people are kind helpfull and active..❤ ya chigg
Awesome river adventure Chiggs ! You and Matt made alot of great finds. Congratulations on the Spanish Reale too. Take care and best regards to both of you !
Always been fascinated with lost history. I have never went metal detecting but know of dozens of places gone and forgotten and after years of learning from watching Chigg. If I ever do I'll know what to look for and know what I'm looking at, when I find it.
Hi just found yr channel after watching river hunters. Really interesting what you do.my favorite line is where rick Edwards points out to you that us in the UK 🇬🇧 has more history than American lol. Love the banter and of course the finds
Great vid Chigg! Good thing we don't have an antiquities trust here... that rare, early-period, sacramental pipe could be tied up in custody battles for years.
The copper and lead leaches into the wood, preventing rot. Thats why you find a small chunk of solid wood around bullets where the rest of the branch has decayed away.
Hey Chigg, are those 5:24 piles worth investigating as collection points for that soft, yellow metal occasionally found in rivers and streams? I was just wondering.
I'd assume not, unless you are certain there is gold in the surrounding 10-15 feet. The fish build them just for the females to lay eggs. it may be possible, but they aren't necessarily looking for shiny or impressive rocks.
This was a great float trip and we found some nice relics. I hope you enjoy the video!
That was cool finding the real and that chunk of wood with 2 bullets!
Chigg at the Confluence of those Rivers have you ever searched the terrain around it? To see where past soldiers may have set up a camp and bivouaced on The High Ground?
Hmmm. You seem hesitant around the beaver den; kinda like a guy who might've been nipped on the butt by a beaver? Haha
Chigg, whats the farthest north you've found Spanish silver? Is it known that Captain Billy has found any in up north Maine? Thanks.
Awesome hunt, Beau! As always it looks like so much fun & I'm grateful you took us along. That 1790 Rial was GREAT but so too were the carved bullets. Anytime you take us hunting for civil war relics is a treat, in my opinion.
Chigg, you're my perfect "come home, have a beer, watch something relaxing" kind of channel. I love what you do, and thank you for sharing it with us.
Me too. I'm retired but after a long hot east Texas day working round the house and in the garden and/or too much politics for my mind to wrap around, a nice cold non-AB beer and a river run with the Chigg calms me right down.
You nailed it. I never comment but for some reason I did tonight stating that this is the very first Chanel I ever “Subscribed to” like 6-7 years ago. Then I read your comment just below mine. There is something really good about mr Aqua Chigger. He talks to each viewer directly. Happy Summertime!
Same here, reminds me of great times in my childhood
100%, cheers from North Texas
Never quit "Yapping" - That's one of the best parts of your videos.
I haven’t commented in years but that double bullet all natural wood find is priceless .
Extremely rare to find even the one like that. It's chemistry at play and not all woods behave the same. Some woods are actually rotting faster because of metal contamination. TO find two? Super rare. I've only found a single bullet stuck in wood like that from WW2, that's it.
Agreed. Very cool one of a kind display piece!
Edit: I looked at it again and I'm guessing the copper-clad bullets helped preserve the wood around them from rotting. If you look between them and on either side of each slug the wood is rotted away very thin. I've heard that copper somehow prevents the decay in leather and other organic substances.
@@tim9430 that’s true great point there Tim , as a carpenter I know a little bit about copper treated lumber and copper flashing as anti fungal in wood and roofing .
Chigg finds a silver coin and nonchalantly tosses it in the kayak. After I wake up from the stroke, I realize I'm watching a man who has found 100's of everything ever dropped and is not impressed anymore. You're killing me, Chigg.
That blows me away as well. I think it was a 1790, yet the Chigg gets more ecstatic over a lead civil war bullet that he probably has two or three full sized trash cans full of. I feel the irony.
You're an awesome dude! Thanks again for tuning us in to all the adventures of Chigg, Mrs. Chigg and kitties..
Indian peace pipe hahahaha absolutely hilarious! More chig gold
When it turns winter this year and things get slower I would love to see an update on your collection
Chig, you broke me up with the "hash it out". Ha haha
Right, what I said too. Was that pun intended…?
Chigg, surely you jest. That was a 20th-21st century "peace pipe" from a head shop!
Thanks Chigg for another great AQUACHIGGER ADVENTURE
I like the rules of the river! Sharing!
Very nice collection of artifacts. Thank you for taking us along.
Great Day Out !! Appreciated sharing the adventures.
"I knew it we HASHED it out, we would figure it out! " Lol!! Gotta love Beau!
Thanks for the fun adventure!!😊👍
defenitely wacky tobacky!! Another grea adventure thanks for taking us along chigg!!
Morning ching. Uk. Nice to watch with breakfast .thank you. 😊
I love the old jeep!
Awesome day chigger on the water having fun awesome stuff 👍
River adventures are the best! I loved all the jokes about finding native American/Indian artifacts. One time we all went down the deliverance movie River and all ended up falling out the kayaks just like in the movie. We ended up finding a dugout native American canoe it had been sitting wedged underwater so deep that it couldn't rot
Wow! That is awesome. Now you've got me wondering if you dug it out of there. That would be a great museum piece! Even if only a partial boat remained, you don't often see wooden artifacts that have survived. If you see this, please let me know. I'll check back.
Aloha Chigg, Thanks for the companionship. Reminds me of when I stepped on a big snake walking in a stream in the Ozarks and it bit me on the back of the leg. Walk on water time.
Great hunt! Congrats on the spanish silver!
Wow! If you didn’t find anything except that Peace Pipe this would have been an awesome day hunting.
Cool finds. Nice coin and bullets
Nice little pipe bowl.Hashed it out of him lol!😂
Chigg y’all done good and had fun 😊
💥💥💥💥💥That's a late bronze age pipe. No Doubt. I hashed it out for you.
So much fun to se what you find! Very cool
This. The very first channel I ever “Subscribed” to. Probably 6-7 years ago when I finally checked out TH-cam. Much respect, thank you sir for the years. I feel like I’m coming home. Every new release.
Thanks for the time on the river. 🇺🇸
Glad you enjoyed it.
I always enjoy your videos Beau, thanks for taking us along with you.
So happy you’re still doing videos
Nice finds, when I was a young man the cold water / wind didn't bother me I can't stand to get chilled like that . I'm glad you and Matt had had a good trip , stay safe and thanks for another great video Chigg.
Good evening from Southeast South Dakota
What a wide variety of finds today. Very cool. It's fascinating that after all these years that a bullet cartridge would be that intact. And a peace pipe.. ✌️ who knew. 🫨😵😵💫
Great hunt always love to see your finds
Nice finds, Beau! I found a Burnside cartridge a couple of years ago, when the city was creating a recreation area. Apparently the place was used as a dump during a lot of the 20th century, so I honestly had no idea what it was. Beautiful green patina… I thought it was a weird tapered lipstick or something. 😏
Fun adventure!
Cool hunt thanks for sharing!!!
Wow some great finds!!
As always another great adventure thank you 👍
👍 lovely thanks
Chiggs wilderness and critter tips are excellent
Hashed it out....your funny chig...sadly I smoke but im a law abiding guy..and I feel old cause pipes were never my thing..rolling I the way...but don't get me wrong I'm normal and trustworthy ....sadly since a kid they assume your not if they smell it or if you have a frwind or 2..especially in small towns like how I live..sad but true and also most people are kind helpfull and active..❤ ya chigg
Great video and, Matt is a quality adventure companion even if you’re fibbing about relics and herding rattle-moccasins his way.
Awesome relics, Beau, that pipe is gorgeous!❤
This makes me want to get out in the creeks and find something cool
Awesome river adventure Chiggs ! You and Matt made alot of great finds. Congratulations on the Spanish Reale too. Take care and best regards to both of you !
Love the civil war bullet's 👍
Cool finds
Always been fascinated with lost history. I have never went metal detecting but know of dozens of places gone and forgotten and after years of learning from watching Chigg. If I ever do I'll know what to look for and know what I'm looking at, when I find it.
Nice Charles the IV silver."By the grace of God, Emperor of Spain and India".
Love you Chigg!!😂👍
Peace Pipe was from the ancient ArapaHigh tribe.
Hi just found yr channel after watching river hunters. Really interesting what you do.my favorite line is where rick Edwards points out to you that us in the UK 🇬🇧 has more history than American lol. Love the banter and of course the finds
Nice finds, congrats to both of you!
Beautiful finds 👍
Nice array! CONGRATULATIONS To you both!
Great vid Chigg! Good thing we don't have an antiquities trust here... that rare, early-period, sacramental pipe could be tied up in custody battles for years.
been watching you for years the humor is very relatable, thanks uncle chigg If you come to northwest Louisiana I have some spots we can hunt
Could be driving through there soon.
@@aquachigger awesome, I sent you a message on Instagram
I wanna be a cross between Kermit Weeks and Aquachigger when i grow up.
Omg that was a savage piece of lead. Good thing you dont come across that situation often
Great hunt! Keep it up!!!
Love the videos could you make an updated videos of all of your collections?
Very nice video as always. Glad to see that little coin at end. That's a wow! Rk.
The copper and lead leaches into the wood, preventing rot. Thats why you find a small chunk of solid wood around bullets where the rest of the branch has decayed away.
Colonial wacky tabacky. Lol. Good one Chigg
Thanks for another great adventures mr chiggles 😊
Thanks for the video! Enjoyed watching.
Hold yer breath!! thanks for the video!!
I'm surprised at how much stuff ya's found in there👍👍
Nice hunt 👍👍❤️
Chick , you are a 🦫 magnet!
Be careful....🤫
Thanks for sharing
Wait! I remember not too long ago. You had a beaver that was trying really hard to bite you. I shared that video. It's one of my favorites!
Yeah I had a peace pipe just like that when I was younger
Sorry Chegg that pipe looks like the one I bought back in ,the day from Zapata head shop in Corpus Christi, Texas in the mid 70s.
"Hashed it out"...nearly wet myself🤣😂😁
The 70's there was a lot's Peaceful clouds strange 🤔 huh!!😂
Awesome half reale!
That's to funny. A piece pipe...lol🤣😂
The carved bullet was a fishing weight back then for the soldiers great vid
Congratulations !
The double struck peice of wood was coolant im only halfway thru the vid❤
That is an excellent example of an authentic Lenni lenape tobacco pipe.
Perfect place to cross the river. Must have been a swirling mess in the Civil War.
A hash pipe? Vintage? Pre-colonial? Wacky tabacky? Haha, oh Chigg!!
Fun video. What kind of snake was that? And I loved the "ancient pipe". So funny...
Hey Chigg, are those 5:24 piles worth investigating as collection points for that soft, yellow metal occasionally found in rivers and streams? I was just wondering.
I'd assume not, unless you are certain there is gold in the surrounding 10-15 feet. The fish build them just for the females to lay eggs. it may be possible, but they aren't necessarily looking for shiny or impressive rocks.
I like the sword tip
I found a little metal jeep just like that one, same color too. Tootsie toy?
Awesome video❤
That " peace pipe" looks just like the one my friend used to have for his wacky tobaccy.
Nice peace pipe! 😂😂😂
You know all about mad beavers, I remember.
7:54 Most likely, that's a tompion for the Pattern 1853 Enfield.
Some One's Got To Get The Good's Out Of The Water.😎👍✌.
❤❤ very cool
A quick glance this looks like the upper rappahannock river at the confluence
Rappahannock and Rapidan I believe.
My thoughts exactly 😁