Hunting Freshwater Creek Bottoms?

[BamaBill]

If there's anybody on here that has or is hunting freshwater creeks (for coins, relics, whatever)? What do you use to dig and to capture your targets? Any special gear recommendations?

 

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[Sandman]

Since not all creek bottoms are sand, you'll need a tough scoop that won't bend on you. I use the Sunspot http://www.sunspotedm.com/beachscoops/ The Stealth is the top one in my book. There are cheaper ones out there.

 

[BamaBill]

In fact, the creek bottom I would be digging is mud and rock. So, the Stealth would take that kind of beating?

 

[gametalman52]

Bamabill, In northeast Georgia I have been using a small bladed shovel with a long handle. It's light, helps with balance in the rocks, gets between the creek rocks and loosens them up easier than a large shovel. Am in the gold belt and it works great for relics. Can be tough to find. Start with Home Depot and local hardware store. I also use it in my sluice and highbanker. Very easy on the back