Yooperlite Hunting 101

[@brokenrecord3523]

I learned everything I know about yooperlite hunting from Eric. Just returned to OH from a UP vacation with yooperlites from the size of a penny to a large apple. Two hunters, three hours, 60 YLs. We were in a little cove, maybe 50 feet wide and the waves were rough. I bought a couple 365 nm, filtered lights and a backup Harbor Freight $6 light. I couldn't see a yooperlite in my hand with the cheap light!!! Don't cheap out. Also - don't think you have to be on the east side of the UP. Finding a good beach is the tricky part. ***wear safety glasses. Those lights mess with your eyes!

[@briankottke1074]

That addiction warning should almost be even bigger. Before this year I had never gone rock hunting. I started looking for Yooperlites while up at my cabin in the western UP since there’s nothing else to do at night with the Corona having everything shut down. Long story short now I’ve gone hunting probably 30 times while up there and I have two rock tumblers running non stop in my garage full of only Yooperlites. I’ve already even started making Christmas presents with the polished rocks. These rocks are most definitely addicting!

[@yooperlites]

I tell people all the time they are the most addictive rocks on earth!!

[@Daesha2u]

What flashlight did you use please

[@MdVaDc]

@@yooperlites I'll sell you a couple rocks more addicting then those.

[@toddfarthing8760]

This is such a fascinating hobby. It's just the right combination of tech and happenstance. You are the perfect teacher for this subject. I am definitely buying a light from you.

[@yooperlites]

Thank you!

[@Mr.Patriot.1776]

I got to meet this guy on went on the tour and hes really cool Glad I could do this

[@stephensmith7307]

Just found my best stone to date. Seventeen and a quarter pounds. Was in disbelief until I picked it up. This hobby is awesome.

[@yooperlites]

Fantastic find! You should tag me in a pic of it on Facebook or Instagram!! Would love to see it!

[@dave4474]

Thank you Erik, you are part of what makes the UP special. From a life long troll, many blessings. Cool rocks!!

[@yooperlites]

Thank you and keep rocking!

[@JJCampuzano]

Hey Erik it was a pleasure to meet you at the Tucson Gem Show 2020, we met at the booth you had at Kino's complex. My wife has the pink hair color. THANKS for the educational content, Yooperlite is truly awesome!

[@yooperlites]

Thank you!

[@alzahidsayed7980]

People may have came here to see yooperlite rocks but his beard is awesome.🔥

[@yooperlites]

Thanks!

[@kn0wr3zz]

He looks homeless

[@stephaniewolfe2665]

I tallied up 15! My boyfriend and I love hunting for uranium glass, and then from that, we found out about yooperlites. Thanks for the tips, we'd love to find one someday!

[@qu4rtz732]

wow i love the woman’s enthusiasm! it made me so happy to hear her gasp and marvel at the rocks, totally me!

[@minnesotamineralclub]

Very informative video. We have added it to the Minnesota Mineral Clubs "Rockhounding" playlist. Congrats on the nice writeup in Rock & Gems.

[@yooperlites]

Thank ypu!

[@CrisJZ1485]

Loved this video and it helped big time and a lot of great information. I was in Grand Marias a couple of weekends ago and found some yooperlites. Thankfully a friend of mine had the convoy flashlight which definitely helped. But knowing they aren't solely in Lake Superior is also awesome. Thank You!

[@yooperlites]

Thank you!

[@CrisJZ1485]

@@yooperlites Is there any specific area along Lake Michigan that one should look?

[@dianemcdougall979]

Great video - so well informing and interesting - great teacher

[@yooperlites]

Thank you!!

[@matthewpelletier318]

Great video for beginner Yooperlite hunting! I learned about Yooperlite last year and have been wanting to learn more about it, but more specifically how and where to find it. This video helped a bunch! Thanks! I counted 15 by the way!

[@jeffshapiro4996]

Erik - 2:40 "Alright. You might be wondering where can you find Yooperlites". It would be great if you could list which glaciation events Yooperlites occur in and show a map somewhere (maybe on you're website) that depicts the extent of these glaciations. I understand that some of them may be covered by other glacial events that don't contain Yooperlites but it would give me a good general idea. I've seen the same thing done for Lake Superior agates. Thanks so much. You're awesome!

[@danielschwartz175]

@JeffShapiro wonder if it's connected to the Younger dryas impact theory

[@sowdiem6047]

First time going out tonight. Thank you for the discovery.

[@yooperlites]

Awesome! Good luck and thanks for watching!!

[@sowdiem6047]

@@yooperlites I found one !!!!! Yup I'm hooked. Cant wait until the next storm on Lake Michigan to mix it up. Thank you again

[@yooperlites]

@@sowdiem6047 awesome Congrats!

[@christopherdmartinez431]

I love this. I recently moved to Brimley from Arizona and I met someone at work named Jason. I think you know him Eric ….. he told all about this very interesting stone. Thank you for producing this video. I’ll be going to visit you at your shop.

[@yooperlites]

Awesome hope to see you!

[@brokenrecord3523]

Got a UP vacation coming up in 3 weeks. I just ordered my lights

[@MidwestMoodandFood]

Eric, great informative video! We just got back from our Yooperlite trip! Had a great time and found a real nice one. Thanks for your discovery of these beauties! We gave you a shootout in our video!Already planning our next trip! Thank you again from a fellow Michigander! 😊👋🏼

[@donnalantz7981]

We found a few on a beach on the west side and south of Copper Harbor. No huge ones but still love my tiny ones we found.

[@Noximien]

You sound like a great and fun guide to be around. Thanks for introducing me to the world of yooperlites!

[@yooperlites]

Thank you!

[@BugZap98]

Just ordered one from you, should be here Thursday. Can't wait to see it on my lead glass shelf under a 365nm led strip.

[@terrygroth2987]

Got my Yooperlite Convoy C8 light in the mail yesterday. Scanned some beach stones that I brought home earlier in the week for tumbling from Lake Michigan just north of Milwaukee WI and was surprised that I had one light up!

[@yooperlites]

Awesome! I love hunting Yooperlites in Milwaukee

[@ZainAli-xp6sy]

Great man

[@skatardrummer1]

Was nice to meet you Erik. We found probably 10 stones between two different beaches despite other folks being there as well. It was a fun experience and are going to share our finds with the nephews and a some family members. We live closer to Lake Erie, so maybe we'll take them there or something whenever they visit. We used lighthouses as referende points in the places we were, so the glowstick for other areas is probably a good idea. Lots of folks on the beach asked us about the lights we had so we told them about your site. We noticed a very significant difference compared to what other folks were using. We found a lot of rocks though which were a dull blue and dull orange which we didn't think were yooperlite. The orange didn't glow as bright as the ones we knew were yooperlight. Also we ran into a problem with another type of orange rock rubbing sediment onto other rocks and we were able to wipe the orange glow off with our finger. We were using the C8 light and it lit up everything that was orange lol

[@jdmp241]

Great content... Also I'm watching this from Wyoming Grand Rapids Michigan

[@TreDeuce-qw3kv]

I have always wanted to visit the shores of the Great Lakes, but not for Yooperlites, but for the great shapes of the rocks. Now i have a double reason to go...Thanks for this instructive video. PS! I will also do night time rock hounding here in the western states. Don't no if fluorescent rocks can be found here, but worth a try, will just have to move the rattlesnakes to the side. They like the early night.

[@michaelmelling9333]

You picked a great name for them!

[@mykidsmom1999]

Could you link to the UV light you use?!

[@mykidsmom1999]

Never mind! I ordered one from your shop!

[@paulaprosser405]

Where do you get that light you were talking about and what should I put in the description?

[@yooperlites]

Available at www.yooperlites.com

[@connieayling3242]

Was great to meet you today! The Brit and his wife.

[@yooperlites]

You as well !

[@rahularora3818]

Great video. Kiddo and I will start looking this week in Ontario on lake Ontario

[@jodimayhew746]

15! Thanks for all of the tips!!! Just ordered from you for a Christmas gift! 😊

[@ltodosci]

I really wanted to subscribe, but you have 906 subscribers right now, and I just couldn't be the one to ruin it! 😅 Thanks for sharing! We're going back up this weekend, my son wants to find some of these!

[@yooperlites]

Subscribe! I have thousands of subscribers now! Thank you for watching!

[@pokeypuppy2083]

Question. I've never even heard of Yooperlites until this week. I bought a jar of assorted stones at an antique store. I sat here admiring them while watching KZbin. After seeing someone else describe these I shined an LED light on it. From 2 to about 7 inches the stone sat there and looked pretty. When I put the light behind it, it lit up in all its hot lava glory. My question is "Is this a Yooperlite or something different?" It's been less than a week but I'm hooked now on rock hunting. Thanks in advance!

[@onthedownlow100]

I live on Lake Nipigon in Northern Ontario Canada, wondering if we have Yooperlites on our shores. I may have to buy a lite from you :)

[@tcdcomp]

Just wondering. How do these rocks liike after tumbling?

[@ExploringwithNaomie]

Thank you for the information. I look forward to hunting next weekend in the U.P.

[@auroraprospecting]

Great video! Im in N.H. and in the mountains theres a place called the Polar Caves. They have those glowing rocks from the area. I wonder if there the same? Now i know what a yooperlight is!

[@johnkantar3082]

Erik im starting to get into UV mineral photography how could I get some of these wonderful stones thanks John K (Australia)

[@yooperlites]

www.yooperlites.com

[@summerbreeze6441]

Could you provide a link for the light you are using?

[@yooperlites]

www.yooperlites.com

[@susanadarby]

Can you use the Convoy C8+? Does it have to say LED please? TIA I love your video

[@yooperlites]

The C8+ is a white light led light not a 365nm filtered uv light so it would not work for Yooperlites. Please visit www.yooperlites.com to get a proper light

[@outdooradventureswithfayde6832]

Awesome, very informative video. I would very much enjoy one of your tours. Just from your posts and videos I have a better idea what to look for, I've just grabbed some rocks that look like ones you've shown, lol, I have gotten lucky and found 4 so far in a few months not using light. I typically go hounding during the day, and go home and try my uv light on them. So, I would very much like to go on one of your tours and try my luck that way. I bet it's a lot of fun for everyone! Thank you for posting a very informative video!!!

[@yooperlites]

Thank you! Nighttime with a Convoy C8 is a blast! If you can't make a tour the Convoy C8 packages are on sale $10 off until the end of March with code SPRINGTIME

[@Noximien]

If you find many of the smaller rocks ashore, maybe you could try diving once, right to the source. Bring back a gigantic one for promotional material!

[@yooperlites]

We have dove for tgem. Ricks get a coating of slime and dirt on them even in shallow water. The source is in Canada. I went on 3 expeditions with Lake Superior State University to the source.

[@danielschwartz175]

@@yooperlites any idea on what caused/formed the source material?

[@volleyballviews6655]

any chance you could simplify my life and tell me if you found any near Erie , PA and where? would love to take the kids there to hunt for some stuff

[@yooperlites]

Yes I have. I just used Google Maps and looked for rocky beaches. Harder to find on Lake Erie but they are there. You will need a Convoy C8 on Lake Erie and tge Yooperlites there will be small. Go slow and wait for dark. Convoy c8 is available at www.yooperlites.com

[@tiitushanf5726]

Do you know if theres yooperlites in Finnland

[@yooperlites]

No but there may be similar minerals there. I hope to visit Finland and search myself.

[@sethmorgan6693]

I’m in Buffalo, NY. I’m going to start looking for these on the beaches on Erie and Ontario. Can’t hurt! I’ll let you know if I find any!

[@yooperlites]

I have done very well on both Lake Erie and Ontario. I will have videos out soon.

[@sethmorgan6693]

@@yooperlites - I’m SO excited about this new hobby! I already am on the beach looking for beautiful driftwood that washes ashore. I’m getting a metal detector for Christmas- and just ordered a powerful U.V. light from Amazon. I’m never going to want to come home!😃 Thank you so much for introducing me to these! I’ll let you know how I do!

[@yooperlites]

@@sethmorgan6693 should have gotten your light from www.yooperlites.com Too many fake junk lights on Amazon

[@rosepooh99]

Do you think I'd be possible to find Yooperlites in California?

[@yooperlites]

Not in California, the glaciers did not go that direction, but there may be other minerals that fluoresce in California for you to find. Get a Convoy C8 and try the rocks where you live. You never know until you try!

[@nisaba7]

Hi Guys. Question. When you hunt for yupperlites at the dark, can you also use regular white light flashlight to brighten the surroundings or total darkness and only uv flashlight? Thanks I went yesterday to FishPoint are but it was super super dark....

[@lorenkozuch6642]

Where have you found them on Lake Michigan and Lake Huron? Which places are the best places to find them?

[@yooperlites]

Any rocky beach on tge Great Lakes. Get a Convoy C8 from www.yooperlites.com and use Google Maps to look for rocky beaches.

[@lorenkozuch6642]

Thank you. I have plans to be near Saginaw Bay in August. I definitely plan on going to try and find some. Yooperlite s Are Cool!

[@Sharetruth777]

Could you tell me where in IL. I could look for them .. I am in a small town in southeastern, mo. And I would love.to do a trip with the little rock club in our area!!

[@yooperlites]

Anywhere on Lake MI in Illinois where there are rocks. I did well just North of Chicago. Use Google maps and look for rocky accessible beaches.. Good luckand watch my video Yooperlite Hunting 101!!!!

[@fawnclaudia]

Does anyone know if there’s any possibility finding them in Singapore?

[@yooperlites]

The only way to know for sure is order a Convoy C8 from www.yooperlites.com and go look yourself in Singapore!

[@heatherwillobee7280]

I heard 15, can't wait to use my C8 that I ordered last fall!

[@Strangerhascandy]

Where did you find the one that looks like hot lava???

[@yooperlites]

Lake Superior

[@divergirl8296]

I'm staying in a state campground on the west side of the UP and went yooperlite hunting last night for the first time. I found 4 teeny tiny ones no bigger than the tip of my pinky, but at least it's something. Watching your video though I realize I was moving way too fast, and my light is just a cheap one I got at Walmart on my way there.

[@Muddyorphan1812]

Is it just the 365nm uv or does the 385 and 395nm larger 2 18650 size thats being used mostly

[@yooperlites]

Only 365nm

[@yooperlites]

store.yooperlites.com/products/365nm-unfiltered-uv-keychain-light?_pos=3&_sid=1d482b4b1&_ss=r

[@Muddyorphan1812]

@@yooperlites God bless TY ill link you... ill post my yooperlites when i get my light

[@cvx2dog549]

Nice instructional video, thank you!

[@yooperlites]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Drivingtacks]

Do you think there is a source vein somewhere?

[@Muddyorphan1812]

I tried to buy a key chain one from the web page i dobt think it worked . So im looking at 365 385band 395nm lights

[@yooperlites]

Go to www.yooperlites.com I have them available there

[@yooperlites]

store.yooperlites.com/products/365nm-unfiltered-uv-keychain-light?_pos=3&_sid=1d482b4b1&_ss=r

[@Muddyorphan1812]

@@yooperlites how long is shipping i ordered one 2 weeks ago

[@yooperlites]

@@Muddyorphan1812 I ship same day or next day. You should have gotten an email with a tracking number. If you are outside of the United States shipping times can be long.

[@Muddyorphan1812]

@@yooperlites im live 10 miles from the dallas fortworth airport

[@debbiedownerdkm1406]

Is it possible to identify these rocks by their patterns without the light?

[@yooperlites]

Sort of. But without a light impossible to be sure. Because Syenites (the main component of Yooperlites) are so common and most Syenites do not fluoresce. So the answer is no and yes.

[@highenergyog]

Thank you Eric for sharing your knowledge and experiences, I live between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario so perhaps I'll purchase a light such as yours and give your technique a try , best regards from Lloyd way up here in Ontario Canada. And Happy New Year by the way.

[@yooperlites]

Please let me know if you find any in your area!

[@highenergyog]

@@yooperlites you will be the first to know , actually I will be the first but you will be the next .lol.

[@Kellygirl2688]

I live in Ohio and plan on checking lake erie for them soon

[@rockinrietta]

Can I go to a local store or hardware and purchase a flashlight for hunting these. Is it a white light?

[@yooperlites]

If you really want to find Yooperlites avoid the crappy lights and go to www.yooperlites.com i have lights as cheap as $26

[@1vafalcon]

Question if anyone knows. This rocks. Can they be found on salt water or only fresh water?

[@666silencioso]

Picked up a bottle of yooperlites he had for sale for my 10 year old who loves geology!! Totally worth it! Wanted to get some before they're all gone!

[@yooperlites]

Thank You!

[@cobralyoner]

dude that’s so cool. thx for the info

[@yooperlites]

Any time!

[@oshaughnessyrof5201]

I may or may not have seen one on the shore of Lake Ontario I’m Burlington 2-3 years ago if only I knew what to look for

[@yooperlites]

Must use a 365nm filtered uv light.

[@guttergold2023]

I've never heard of this before tell a few days ago finally something I can get into this is going to be great

[@barryg1965]

Thanks and I will try to find my first Yooperlite in Rhode Island!

[@balls1441]

Sorry but uh these are only in the upper Peninsula of Michigan so ...

[@philcarlson5313]

He said in the video more states than Michigan so uh yeah you’re wrong bud

[@barryg1965]

I'm still looking.theres a lot of water and glacial melt fields of aggregate.

[@yooperlites]

They are on all 5 great lakes and 7 states so far.

[@jeanieshafer9714]

I will be hunting these rocks! Have you ever encountered bears when on shores?

[@yooperlites]

No never in 47 years

[@HowToSurviveLife.]

How can I sign up for a tour? I think it would be way safer for us to go with you!

[@nicoleossanna3237]

I have lived here my entire life and never yet found an agate or a Yooperlight 😂 you sir are amazing and I am going to do this before our summer ends.

[@NismoFreak240]

Where in PA can they be found?

[@yooperlites]

Use Google Maps to look for rocky beaches on Lake Ontario and Lake Erie.

[@NismoFreak240]

@@yooperlites thank you for the tip. I’m just learning and was surprised when you said Pennsylvania. Definitely made me more excited lol

[@ScalesOfaRam]

How would a light with 385-395nm and 18 watt fair for this?

[@yooperlites]

That light would suck. Has to be 365nm with a filter no matter the wattage

[@SensorGuru]

Nice pace on the explanation.

[@yooperlites]

Thank you

[@Ahcelaht]

Do you think they can be found in Iowa?

[@yooperlites]

Yes if glaciers brought stones tgere

[@martychapman7210]

I was up in Grand Marais last w/e. Used the UVBeast 365nm 3 led light and it worked amazing! I found so many Charlevoix stones! Yooperlites were glowing from meters away with the light! Going to check out Paradise area next trip!

[@yooperlites]

You should try a Conoy C8 you will never use the beast again!!

[@martychapman7210]

Yeah. I'm going to join one of your spring tours! :)

[@GetYourCrayCray-On]

I live in Indianapolis. Where do I hunt for iyoopers in my state plz??

[@yooperlites]

Any rocky shore on Lake Michigan

[@kampkazumi4187]

what flashlight you are using??

[@yooperlites]

The Convoy C8 available at www.yooperlites.com

[@JamieSmith-fz2mz]

Bought a Convoy C8. It really does work so much better. Amazingly better. Fun pro tip: shine it around your house. You will see all kinds of weird stuff. From now on, it stays in my car and travels with me to find rocks. Not weird stuff around my house.

[@visionhorizontal5031]

I want to know abaut the price o have some yooperlite

[@monikarate]

Where can you get the light?

[@pamdetmer8398]

Can't wait to go Yooperlite hunting again. ☺ 👍

[@stevenbaumann8692]

I know this wasn’t filmed this weekend. Good one!

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

Do they not show at all in the daylight?

[@yooperlites]

no

[@katietaylor8314]

Your beard is magnificent. :)

[@yooperlites]

Thank you!

[@LA6NPA]

It's a built-in wind protection for the mic.

[@lindaw4465]

Aric , what do You charge for your knowledge and time.

[@SC-fj2zp]

Great video!

[@yooperlites]

Thank you!

[@tylergephart764]

Thanks David Cross!

[@mijiyoon5575]

I have followed you on: Facebook & Instagram & here on YT obviously⛏⛏⛏⛏⛏⛏⛏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mlstuart6332]

Thank you Erik

[@alecseekins7916]

So you find them with UV flashlights?

[@yooperlites]

Yes available at www.yooperlites.com

[@kalinadesseaux8011]

What kind of light are you using to find them?

[@yooperlites]

The Convoy C8 is available at www.yooperlites.com

[@thatJAWNraps]

whoa - just saw you on the Dude Perfect video hahaha, they mustve found you through this! pretty cool how you can hunt with the light!

[@yooperlites]

The Dude Perfect video was a blast to film.

[@thatJAWNraps]

@@yooperlites thats cool - tbh Coby's my favorite, seems like the coolest one haha - btw does it have legit cash value? curiuos cuz when the gem guy values all the finds at the end he mentinos the price of the topaz/quartz/wolfenite but not the yooperlite

[@choppercardinal9421]

Have you ever searched in canada?

[@yooperlites]

Yes. I went with the geology department of Lake Superior State University and we went to the Coldwell Complex that is where they originated. We also hunted Pebble Beach in Marathon and many other beaches on the Canadian side. Some we had good luck, some we did not.

[@choppercardinal9421]

@@yooperlites nice! Thanx man. Great video bud.

[@YooTooobJeff]

What nM is the best wavelength?

[@yooperlites]

The best lights are at www.yooperlites.com

[@enriquecarrillo2978]

I love hunting for rocks and gems. Best rock I’ve ever found is the yooper

[@yooperlites]

I agree! They are super addictive!!

[@andybaldman]

I hope you saved those 3 original yoopers you found. They’re the ones that started it all!

[@LiamGamingNoscope69420]

Mayroon din ako ng yooperlites rock glow stone

[@Kaos116]

I am finding them on the south shore of Boston.

[@hazysday]

I am on my way to a particular lighthouse 18 miles down a dirt road , right now as i type this ! I really appreciate the find ! And the video tips ! I also use power director !!! Peace maybe I will see you out there one day

[@yooperlites]

Good luck at Crisp Point!!

[@hazysday]

@@yooperlites 😁😁😁 thank you very much !

[@hazysday]

I found my first one tonight, it is the size of about a nickel ! I have to say it was super exciting ! I walked that whole beach and only that one . However I did find alot of small pink stones kinda responsive, and alot of white stones that were responsive as well , everything looked purple or pink for the most part, but stood out from the rest ! I have alot to learn yet ! But thank you for the inspiration

[@davidcampbell2661]

Does anyone cut yooperlites with a rock saw?

[@michaelplisch8202]

Do you need eye protection? U V

[@Astakos907]

No you don’t unless you shine it in your eye

[@yooperlites]

It is recommended yes