Moonlight hunt

[dts52]

Long story, but was unable to hunt this weekend and I just had to get out tonight after work. Beautiful moonlit night to hit the cornfield. Couple of square nails and one ox-shoe. And I lost my lucky screwdriver (digging tool) Rats! I sure wish Garrett made a backlight for the ATPro screen. Stayed out until my fingers were too cold to tolerate any more but with the days being ticked off the calendar before the ground freezes,I had to suffer for a little while. Geese were flying and coyotes were singing.
HH
dts

 

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[A2coins]

Sounds like you had a good time . I hear ya with the cold I got some awesome waterproof gloves I like hunting in the winter when the ground is less frozen no one at the parks and many other spots. Thanks for the post , Its not hard to make a light to light up your vdi display!!!!

 

[Xraywolf]

I hear ya, do alot of night detecting and I think a back light should be mandatory on all but the cheapest detectors.

I solved that problem getting a Racer 2 but didn't get much of a chance to use it, was very nice having the illuminated screen at night.

There are a number of AT backlight mods on the net, including one right here

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/garrett/485490-pro-backlight-mod.html

 

[dts52]

I hear ya, do alot of night detecting and I think a back light should be mandatory on all but the cheapest detectors.

I solved that problem getting a Racer 2 but didn't get much of a chance to use it, was very nice having the illuminated screen at night.

There are a number of AT backlight mods on the net, including one right here

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/garrett/485490-pro-backlight-mod.html

Thanks, Xraywolf. I'll look into it.Ihave a headlamp but I was trying for more of a stealth mode as I am visible from the roadway and didn't want to attract unwanted attention.I most definitely have permission to hunt this field but people up here get freaky after dark and most would consider menuts (maybe they're right) for MDing in the dark when the temp is below freezing. Some old lady would probably call the state police and that would be a hassle.
HH
dts

 

[Professor of Engineering]

The winter clock is ticking, we are all scrambling up north trying to get a few more productive hunts in before the ground is frozen.

 

[trapperart]

Glad you got out

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

With such short days I like to occasionally do a night hunt if the temps are above freezing. Wish I had a backlit readout as well. Was hunting a park last year with my headlight and a cop pulled in. He had been called by a neighbor who saw my light and thought I was up to no good. He wanted to see my finds and tell me about some of his old coins then went over to the lady's house to give her the low down, but I would much rather never be seen...tried the red headlight mode, but I'm afraid this might freak people out even more.

 

[dts52]

With such short days I like to occasionally do a night hunt if the temps are above freezing. Wish I had a backlit readout as well. Was hunting a park last year with my headlight and a cop pulled in. He had been called by a neighbor who saw my light and thought I was up to no good. He wanted to see my finds and tell me about some of his old coins then went over to the lady's house to give her the low down, but I would much rather never be seen...tried the red headlight mode, but I'm afraid this might freak people out even more.

AGREED about the red headlight mode. For some reason, the red headlamp really freaks people out, I'm sure they associate red with danger.

Went back yesterday morning on my way to work and found my lucky screwdriver! Going to be in the mid-40s this weekend so we have a little time left.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Sounds like it was a very relaxed outing.