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Sand scoop advice ?

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srf2112

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I'm looking for my last critical piece of equipment for water hunting. I understand the requirements of a water scoop ( Hvy duty, etc ) but I'm just wondering if there's a scoop that's clearly the best choice. From the info I've picked up, I'm thinking a Hvy. duty aluminum scoop is the way to go. Any advice or suggestions is appreciated. If anyone has a good quality scoop for sale please PM me with the details. Thanks.
HH
Scott
 
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Thanks bcoop. I've seen their forum sponsor ad and have heard of them on this forum. I'll definitely look into them. I'm a tradesman and quality construction is paramount in all of my tools. I appreciate the expertise and reference.
HH
Scott
 
Depends on your level of fitness and how much pounding surf you're willing to tolerate. I've tried a bunch of scoops and have found that the biggest one allows faster target recovery in heavy surf. This means less getting beat by waves, less frustration caused by repeated pokes at deep targets. The downside is the weight of the scoop, both empty and full. But for me, if I'm going in the water, the RGT Beach Brute is my weapon of choice.
 
It depends how many muscles you have. You can get a big scoop that will get your target on the first try, but you need to be able to lift a bunch. A grab handle helps. With my shoulder I am limited to shallow water and a smaller scoop. Good news for every one else I guess.
 
Good advice. Thanks. I'm not very big but I'm in decent physical condition. I grew up in the water surfing and diving but I'm sure the reality of swinging a detector and scooping, etc all while getting washed is a lot harder than it sounds. I'll keep that in mind while i'm searching. Just looking for a decent deal on a capable water scoop at the moment. Thanks again for the input.
HH
Scott
 
If using a Pi get an angled handle on what ever scoop ya choose. I have a RTG Royal, I like it but it cracked at the handle already.... I welded it back but will be looking for a different one...
 
Many factors fall into picking the right scoop. Age, physical condition, locations conditions and type of hunting your doing, Plus Cost...I like Aluminum because of the weight, but get one with a Stainless steel tip if you can................A Stainless Steel scoop is heavier but cuts Thur the sand much better when digging, and while dumping the sand out, it just slides out so Much easier.........May I ask your location, {VB, East coast Florida, AC?} and what type of hunting your planning.......Like Bay, Rivers, Surf, High tide to low tide lane, in the deep surf or all of the above.............I would also do a search of scoops in the search option above, this has been a very frequently asked question on this forum....Joe
 
Here is a great scoop formula.......Aluminum, 6X9 bucket size, STAINLESS LIP!!,

There are several different scoop makers that hit this formula, The long and short of it you will disappointed with less bucket size, and even soft pure sand will wear on a scoop after a while...get the stainless lip. Also do not be afraid to get a touch-up weld on the scoop at the first sign of a crack.

Dave
 
Its not much heavier than aluminum and will outlast it for sure. I like the wooden handle cause it floats. I prefer the 90 deg handle because its way easier to pick up when full of bottom, I have found the angle handle scoops require more wrist than I have when full of bottom. If you know anyone who water hunts try using their scoop so you can get a feel before you lay out you're hard earned cash.

I use the larger basket cause I like getting the target on the first try, but there is a smaller version also. I also like the small sq. holes they sift sand well & catch the smaller targets that like to slip thru the scoops with the larger holes.

Just my 2 cents

Steve :)
 
I have the scoop that mich has pictured and its a very good stainless scoop.I personaly would like the handle of the scoop to have slight back angle. The main reason I changed from aluminum to stainless is digging in the hard shell bottom.The stainless cuts through this much easier. I started a few years back with a Beach Brute. Its one of the larger width scoops on the market. I did have repairs done on a few weld areas but considering the almost everyday use held up very well. I did have a stainless lip made after the aluminum lip started bending. Like others said you might want to consider the weight of stainless over aluminum.
 
srf2112 said:
I'm looking for my last critical piece of equipment for water hunting. I understand the requirements of a water scoop ( Hvy duty, etc ) but I'm just wondering if there's a scoop that's clearly the best choice. From the info I've picked up, I'm thinking a Hvy. duty aluminum scoop is the way to go. Any advice or suggestions is appreciated. If anyone has a good quality scoop for sale please PM me with the details. Thanks.
HH
Scott
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These have been working nicely for my water hunting (SCOOPS), in various bottoms (sand, sand/gravel/clay, muck/marle, sand/clay/peat,etc). The smaller one is easier to initiate the dig in harder bottoms, can't imagine using any smaller of a scoop. They are very heavy duty and well made. The larger is only a half pound heavier than the small size, still under 3 lbs. Here is a pic comparing the volume difference, full small scoop amount dumped into the larger one (SCOOP VOLUME). In 100% pure sand, I like the larger one, especially for deeper targets when your hole fills in immediately from the surf action. The floating wood handle is very handy.
 
Thanks for all the advice. OldBeechnut I'm in Central Ca. monterey Bay area. I'll be searching wet sand and wading. Thanks again and good luck.
HH
Scott
 
My Best advice for you is to Check with this hunter, Tom in Cal, he hunts the same area as you and I'm sure will give you some advice on what the best is for your area . .................. http://www.findmall.com/profile.php?26,1260
Always best to check with the locals on whats best with the conditions you are going to hunt., let me know if he helps...Best of luck to you,.....Joe

Email me, Tom in Cal has a great post on another forum about your location oldebeechnut@yahoo.com
 
Thank you for all the advice, photos and help again everyone. OldBeechnut I really appreciate the link also. I've been asking around on the forum for ANY hunters in my area to get together with to hunt but have come up dry so far. I started out land hunting 6 mo's ago alone and have not been able to find anyone to join me. I've only even seen a few MD'ers and that's only been at the one obvious beach hunting location ( Santa Cruz beach/boardwalk ) in the area. There's a LOT more spots to search around here and I'd be stoked to team up with a fellow hunter. Thanks again.
HH
Scott
 
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