Sand scoop hole size.

flyin-lowe · Aug 8, 2013

I am having a sand scoop built similar to the Stealth 720i. I see that they use 1/2 inch holes according to their web site. I had read somewhere that 3/8 was the preffered size. I know that is not a huge difference but for those of you experience with sand scoops is there a certain hole size you would go with if given the choice.

I plan on using it in some local fresh water lakes/beaches here in Indiana and maybe the once a year trip to the ocean. I told the guy building it to go with 1/2 inch holes, I figure that the boys at Stealth know what is best.

DaviDs · Aug 8, 2013

My stealth works great, even on the beaches that are are mostly shells/pebbles...which you may find in area's around the great lakes too. I'd think a temp solution to hunting fine sand area's would be to simply add a wire mesh/screen on the inside of the scoop.

MexGT · Aug 8, 2013

I went with 1/2 since pulltabs wont go through that hole size and decent sized for wet sand to get out.

stavr · Aug 8, 2013

flyin-lowe . I use 4 different types and sizes of holes.
but also has value as a scoop built and how they work ...
fresh or salt water.
type and model MD.
soil type, and size fractions ..

Pull Tab Hunter · Aug 8, 2013

I've got the 720i with the half inch holes and it works great. You might lose an earing post but the sand works through better with the 1/2 holes".

Irons · Aug 8, 2013

Having some 1/4 holes at the back is awesome. This is an older prototype Stealth and my favorite scoop.
My newer Stealth I put some 1/4 inch hardware cloth in the bottom and use stainless steel zip ties.

flyin-lowe · Aug 8, 2013

Thanks for the input guys, I will probably stick with the half inch holes.

Sand scoop hole size.

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