Even though it’s a 3 day weekend my only window for a hunt was today. A front was coming through with the surf getting rougher plus I have a couple of doctor’s appointments for my parents on President’s Day. With low tide was just after 7 am, I didn’t have much time beforehand getting there a half hour before. It’s OK as this story of my 4.5 hour hunt will have a happy ending! 
The 1st ring that came up was the Mickey Mouse and then the other junk ring shortly thereafter in an offshore sandbar. Targets were far and few in-between which does a number on my swinging arm especially with strong currents. I had already gotten back to where I started with an hour left in a hunt when I noticed some interesting scalloping just south of where I normally hunt. The 1st mid-tone was the gold plated stainless ring which sounded so sweet but came up with a pitted area so I was pretty sure it would be junk. Minutes later however another mid-tone sounds off and I look in the scoop and see 
. It had the unmistakable buttery color and had a little heft in its small size. I knew it would be high karat gold. I had people near me so I put it quickly away. At home I get my jeweler's glasses and see the nice “750” on the ring and the “925” on the silver. Third hunt in a row with gold and #5 for the year. I am having a great start so far! 
The 1st ring that came up was the Mickey Mouse and then the other junk ring shortly thereafter in an offshore sandbar. Targets were far and few in-between which does a number on my swinging arm especially with strong currents. I had already gotten back to where I started with an hour left in a hunt when I noticed some interesting scalloping just south of where I normally hunt. The 1st mid-tone was the gold plated stainless ring which sounded so sweet but came up with a pitted area so I was pretty sure it would be junk. Minutes later however another mid-tone sounds off and I look in the scoop and see . It had the unmistakable buttery color and had a little heft in its small size. I knew it would be high karat gold. I had people near me so I put it quickly away. At home I get my jeweler's glasses and see the nice “750” on the ring and the “925” on the silver. Third hunt in a row with gold and #5 for the year. I am having a great start so far! 
PS the Grill thread was the bomb 
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