Recomendation needed on Dry/Wet sand scoop, please

[Chi Town Bruce]

Can any of you beach hunters give me some advice

Mainly dry sand, little wet sand here in Chicago
I use an Excal., and have dug deep and offten.

I see many screen type scoop rust but, hear they drain the best??
Will push with foot

Any tips or directions will be appreciated, thanks!

 

[Sandman]

For dry sand sifting you still need a longer handle scoop to save the back. The RTG Beachmaster is excellent for the dry and some wet sand hunting. Check out the site at http://www.rtgstore.com/rtgscoops.html This one runs about $115.00.

 

[rdi]

Chi Town Bruce......RTG beachmaster water scoop or similar wire basket will be your best bet if you are going to be working mostly dry sand. If you are worried about them rusting out,you can spray them with bedliner spray,but you will probably wear the front of the scoop down before it will rust out. rinse it with fresh water after use and spray it with wd40 once in a while if you decide not to spray it with bedliner coating...Rdi


!!!!!! darn it Sandman beat me to the punch !!!!!

 

[Dixie Digger]

i love my RGT

 

[Schrecky]

If you need a real heavy duty one look at this one. You can scoop hard clay with it. (what a pain that was)

http://demarcodetectorsales.com/html/Newprod/NewProducts.html

 

[Mat in MA]

I prefer the wire basket. Even if your going to do something in the shallow surf it cleans out quicker when water goes through it. Mine started to rust but I just sanded it a bit and sprayed it with aluminum colored spray paint. Looks as good as new.

I also use a water scoop with 3/8" holes and a long handle when I go further out into the water be it fresh or ocean. There is more stability and strength with a longer handle and a stainless steel scoop. It also gives you something to lean on if your tired or a rogue wave comes by.

 

[Chi Town Bruce]

Thanks!!

Sandman, right on the money!

rdi, will use your tips........ had no idea on a spray

Mat.......Travis Nuttall, was ask to build a scoop with small holes!

 

[rdi]

Schrecky.......Called DeMarco to buy one last week they said it would not be available till the end of June or
later......making a modification to it....seems a couple broke....for the life of me I don't know how....still going to order one any way....Rdi

 

[Dirt Fishin Dale]

I just ordered a stainless steel scoop with the mesh from Ron’s Detectors in Tennessee.