Dan(NM) Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I'm in the process of moving to Texas and will be very close to Lake Travis. I need to add to my gear a decent sand scoop for fresh water hunting, can someone recommend one that won't break the bank. I'm not sure what type of soil/sand/dirt I'm going to encounter, so, I may have to wait until I get over there later this month, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Runner Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Hey Dsn Take s look at what White’s has to offer. I’d say the price is affordable for anyone. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan(NM) Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 18 minutes ago, Ridge Runner said: Hey Dsn Take s look at what White’s has to offer. I’d say the price is affordable for anyone. Chuck Are they worth a darn Chuck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCtoad Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I"m thinking of a scoop for creeks around where I live and found this one that looks very sturdy for rocky/gravel bottoms: https://www.nuttallenterprises.com/products/copy-of-diamond-head-48-stainless-beach-scoop-yellow-grip-handle I asked a fellow member on the FMDF who has one and he thinks it's a great scoop for tough conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Runner Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Dan I was thinking about getting one but to say how great that’s a unknown factor.I do have their digging tool that’s has a cutting edge on both sides and I like it better than anything I’ve had before. Chuck PS That digging tool was 20 dollars less than the one I already had. That one sand scoop with the short handle is the one I wanted . So if you buy it that one and don’t like it let me know. I’ll take it off your hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.Degenstien Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I ordered one from ebay. The seller is in the Ukraine. Taxes and shipping all in it was just over100 bucks. I have had no problems with it so far. He also has a few different sizes and models. Basically half the price of other scoops on the market. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/HEXAHEDRON-10-Beach-Sand-Scoop-Metal-Detector-Hunting-Tool-Stainless-Steel/182198075230?hash=item2a6bd9ff5e:g:LkwAAOSwXeJXfkXQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alluminati Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Stavr makes good affordable scoops. Better then the average Ukraine scoop, less money then sunspot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedinVT Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Stealth scoop. Stealth.com. Bought the 7” one with the smaller holes in the back to trap the smaller targets. Bought a replacement hoe handle at Home Depot for the handle for about $9 plus a few bucks for some spray spar varnish. Did some minor belt sanding to fit the handle to the scoop. Have used it in fresh & saltwater, dry & wet sand & small gravel. Wouldn'trecommend using it (or any other scoop) in rocks. It's holding up very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwoody Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 If you think you'll be digging in stony, rocky or heavy clay layers, then I'd recommend the Stavr Monstrik 9 scoop, as it has a pointed, spade-like front end that is ideal for digging in that environment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PseudoShooter Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 I recently purchased a Quest Scoopal. I chose it mainly because it has a chisel point on it and it's available with a break-down aluminum handle. It's still being shipped so I haven't been able to field test it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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