Long handle Shallow Water Scoop - I need help !!

[EasySwing]

I need some good advise!

I am in the market for a good shallow water long handle scoop for hunting at the beach in the water along with my underwater detector.
Question: What Type brand manufacturer do you guys use? I am thinking stainless steel, 47-48" overall length. About 6" in diameter. A mesh screen at the bottom to catch the smaller items, with 1/2" holes. Price range about $145. An additional handle near the bucket to help bring up the bucket.

You pros out there am I thinking right? How about flotation of the scoop and maybe a tether on the end? How do you guys rig the scoop and is the mesh screen a good idea. Sorry about all the questions. Thanks Marty

 

[tomcatpl]

i'm selling 1 on ebay long handle 7"wide 9"deep 1/2 inch holes but no mesh on the bottom cashbum26 on ebay

 

[tomcatpl]

and i include backsaver handle here is the linc http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280586826870&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

 

[Gerry]

Marty, I feel like Goldy Locks with my scoop experience one is too small, one is too big and the third one is just about right. I am having one made up which in fact will be my fourth
1) my first scoop was the light weight screen mesh travel scoop for soft sand, not suitable for heavy duty wet sand work only the dry fluffy sand
2) next I bought was a Nuttal scoop, well made floating handle great for rough water or heavy digging in and around gravel tooy heavy for wet sand and dry sand work
3) third scoop I ordered from Kellyco is a Riley's travel scoop, I described my needs and the sales person who said "I know the scoop you need". I waited for the arrival hussled of to the beach, loved the weight, quality but the scoop size is a little small. I felt ok as I know Riley's has one with a scoop size slightly bigger, guess what Kellyco does not return on scoops. I explained I had only dug 25 holes the paint was not worn off and the bar code was still intact, no joy.
What I suggest, if possible "talk" to some beach guys and "see" what they are using and dig ten or so holes. When I beach hunt it is usually 4 -5 hours with out a break, weight, length of handle ansd scoop size all add up to making a day of it working harder than you have to.
The above scoops all do the job required, as a prospective buyer it would be nice to buy right the first time and save having to pull a Goldy Locks
Marty, the above is JMHO HH Gerry

 

[EasySwing]

http://www.treasuresdownunder.com/magnumwaterscoop.aspx#reviews

Thanks Gerry,

I am thinking of the scoop located at the url above. It is 9.5" wide light weight and uses a wooden handle. It has a 1/4" mesh to catch the earrings. Check it out and let me know what you think. Marty

 

[tomcatpl]

i have one of those just have to find a wooden handle that a little lighter than what i have now ...but i got it 4 much less money on the MDs accessory selling forum

 

[ToniSteve]

I use the smaller medium size one in armored bottom lakes. Works great. I have another one that ties with it for 1st place, that I had made.

Steve

 

[tomcatpl]

toni what kind og handle did u put on it post some pics