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Night hunts with a tame Glowworm
Mudwiggle  
Posted : Friday, 22 July 2016 4:48:05 PM(UTC)
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Simple enough.
Get a large luminous bead from the local fishing stockist.
Cut in half-lengthways
Glue half to coil at the Sweet Spot
Give it a zap before heading away from the car and once your eyes adjust to the dark just pinpoint as normal and the Glowworm will mark the spot without having to be able to see the coil.

Sorry about the dark rug, I was going to retake it but looking at it now, it just shows how effective it is.

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This is set back from the front of the coil as this is the pinpoint for the F4, your coils may vary.

You're welcome.

MW
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GoldPandemic  
Posted : Friday, 22 July 2016 9:32:24 PM(UTC)
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When I'm nighthawking, I make sure everything is black, no lights, beeps, or colours (other than black).

As for apparel there are two options;

full ghilles suit
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Don't wear this in the bush, you're likely to be shot. Hunters have a craving for Bigfoot lookalikes.

ninja black spandex onesie
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And remember to pretend as if you're playing a computer game.

Edited by user Friday, 22 July 2016 9:35:47 PM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Treasure/coins: $1
Other artifacts: 1888 button
Lead: 914g
Copper: 46
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