Hey Everyone! I need some scoop suggestions!!

[Dig]

OK! I know you guys are groaning and saying "Not this tired old topic again!" but, if I dont ditch this shovel soon, I might as well jump in one of my holes. It makes water diggin impossible (my finds all slip off the top and I end up digging over and over). I am prepared to spend @ $150 and will be digging in and out of the water. I've looked at virtually every scoop maker on the web but, in the end I would like to know from people who really use them, what they like, and what they would reccomend for their moneys worth. Forward angle? or Straight? size holes? S.S. or Aluminum? Is it worth spending for a scoop or should I buy middle of the road? Shoot me the low down........ Thanks guys!! I look forward to your input.. -Dig

 

[Amuzme2]

Spend $30 more than you plan, and you will get a scoop that will last for years.

This is the best scoop I have ever bought. I have used it for over 12 years and never have had a problem.

Google/Look up Sun spot 11542 Timken Avenue Warren, Michigan 48089 USA

I highly recommend it.

 

[5282jt]

Definately the Bill Babbs hand made aluminum scoops. I've had mine for about 6 years now. Just have him put a ss steel lip on it.
I think Mr Bill sells them?

 

[Chi Town Bruce]

Is the scoop I use. I now have the updated model, the shaft floats and has other improvements. This scoop digs DEEP & FAST!

http://www.nuttallenterprises.com/servlet/Detail?no=1

 

[kaptainkosmic]

Has wooden handle perpendiculiar to the basket. I like the handle to float so I can let go and recover without to much grief. I like the perpendiculiar handle because this scoop takes a big bite and when the basket is full I can pull it straight up without loosing to much stuff. I've hunted with the same scoop with the handle at an angle and didn't have enough wrist to keep the basket tilted up when its full of bottom. These are just my personal preferances. There are a number of quality scoops available, take a good look at all of them, then pick the one that appeals to you.

Here's the scoop.

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Heres the rig in transport mode.

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Heres the destination.

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HH Steve

 

[PaPa-Joe-Fla.]

Dig, I have the Babbs travel scoop it brakes down into 2 -24" pieces so it will fit in a travel bag.I have the light weight one. ( I also have the 2 part travel balance shaft for my Excal.) I have used it in rocky rivers in Ga. beaches with heavy shells in the Bahamas, East Coast and West coast of Fl. and it does the job. 9/16 th holes ,11'' long scoop, 6'' diameter if the holes were smaller i feel it would not drain well in the shells and small rocks. It catches the smallest of rings. The stats. and Pictures can be found on the entry to this forum at Babbs enterprises, and Mr. Babbs was great with his service. 4 days from my order I had my scoop in hand. Good luck in your decision.

 

[PaPa-Joe-Fla.]

All brakes down to fit in 24'' travel bag or hard case.
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