One gold ring

[dewcon4414]

Hunted for about 4 hours in the water today. Man ive got a lot to learn. Not having trouble with the Xcal tones as much as getting used to using the scoop. Its like a balancing act while being hit by waves of water. The scoop goes in sweet on the wet sand..... but out there in the shells its a chore keeping it from turning on you and getting a foot on it. makes you hope you get it the first scoop....but of course im not lol. I found a couple of junk ring and this nice 18ct heavy gold ring. Looks like a diamond and 4 tiny emerald chips in the horse shoe.

Dew

 

[scubadetector]

throw the lucky horse shoe my way!! Very sweet find

 

[Elton]

n/t

 

[Florida Keys Pirate]

Nice one Dew. I wasn't able to get out last weekend. Now , I'm dying to hit the beach. Try using the side of your foot to help you bring the scoop up straight. Works for me.

 

[dewcon4414]

FKP.... my problem is getting it into the shell sand without it turning on me..... The RTG scoop needs a point like some of those other scoops. I find myself having to put my foot on the upper part of the scoop and handle and wiggling it into the sand. Scuba... i plan on wearing that as good luck...... but NOT on a chain lol. Thanks Elton..... hows that phrase go even a blind squirrel finds a nut occasionally? Its like dirt digging in a way.... if it aint there you cant find it. At least im looking for high value items that are being replenished unlike silver and old coins.

Dew

 

[JOHNMARKHAM]

nice loot
on my rtg scoop i had joe put a stainless steel tip on front for me, it works great in or out of the water...it was only 15 dollars i think, i had stopped at there shop in jan when i went to south beach,he did it while i waited for it, joe took care of it for me..you might want to think about it for your scoop..
hh
john

 

[waterwayne]

Excellent find ! Here is my scoop with 2 inches cut off lip like i was telling you about,

 

[OldBeechnut]

Dew, Nice Gold Buddy..............on the shells and hard to dig, or penetrate, kicking to the side...I've found a weight belt helps me in these areas...but come in at 185...most of the time I use my miller scoop there with a sifter.............

 

[dewcon4414]

Thanks Wayne.... so that grabs a bit better? Im thinking of adding just a small piece of aluminum on the back to get a foot on. OBN... im a blind squirrel out there right now im sure the lions share is still there. That tip and possibly a foot step would have been a nice add on.... but ill have to find a welder guy around.

Dew

 

[deepseeker442]

wow nice ring wtg

 

[Florida Keys Pirate]

I use my Diamondhead scoop whenever there's alot of shell or rock. Digs in real good. But, I need to fix the fiber glass handle. It keeps filling up with water. Not sure which end the water is getting in from. But, I definitely don't need it any heavier than it has to be !

 

[scubadetector]

n/t

 

[Florida Keys Pirate]

Yeah , I'll probablly try that. Thanks.

 

[waterwayne]

Thanks Wayne.... so that grabs a bit better? Im thinking of adding just a small piece of aluminum on the back to get a foot on. OBN... im a blind squirrel out there right now im sure the lions share is still there. That tip and possibly a foot step would have been a nice add on.... but ill have to find a welder guy around.

Dew

DEW I CUT OFF THE LIP NOW I STEP ON THE FLAT BOTTOM OF SCOOP AND PLUGS OR PLUNGESDOWN WITH GOOD CONTROL.

 

[Florida Keys Pirate]

Wow, I think I could go pretty deep with that set-up !