What’s the difference

woodbutcher · Dec 15, 2019

Between a scoop for sand and one for freshwater? I’m assuming it’s strength but I’m not sure,I can’t even locate a scoop for fresh water,they all say sand....I’ve never water hunted because I have no beaches here in Pennsylvania.There is a place where people lay out tho by the park,we call that cracker beach.lol..no water there tho.
But I do have rivers and small creeks that I think might hold some old cans and if I’m Lucky some jewlery or coins..So,Ive been watching mud puppy and I figure if he can get out there,then so can I....so,what’s a good scoop for rocky bedded lakes and streams,preferably under a $100..All replies are appreciated,thanks.

KOB · Dec 15, 2019

I think that's gonna be a shovel.

ScubaDetective · Dec 15, 2019

You will NOT find a good scoop for rocks for under 100.00. No such animal. Even the Stealth scoops I use work in rocks but will bend. I don't have an answer

woodbutcher · Dec 15, 2019

Ok, I was just thinking under. 100 bucks..how about a recommendation on one that’s more than a 100 ?

ScubaDetective · Dec 15, 2019

Stainless steel, with a point, not rounded AND a lot of muscle and swet. River rocks are packed together and a challenge no matter what scoop you have. Even lake rocks with wave action are packed tight.

OBN · Dec 15, 2019

I would say shovel also until you find out what your dealing with. I've hunted a few spots in the rivers up there...I could have used a Jack Hammer. I used a 720 stealth and I swear it took me 15 minutes to get targets out from under the rocks. It is bad...so get out with a shovel first and see whats happening.

ScubaDetective · Dec 15, 2019

I think OBN and KOB have the answer. A shovel and a floating sifter should be the ticket

woodbutcher · Dec 15, 2019

Ok, that's what I'll do.The river here in blairsville Pennsylvania is a old working river, settled in the 1700s..Not deep in some parts, chest at best..some parts deep pools...Got pics of places long gone that were set up all along it.
My only waterproof rig is a simplex, the others aren't waterproof..i think I'd sell it before I pay more for a scoop than the machine.lol.like putting lipstick on a pig.
I might buy a good water machine and sell the simplex for the accessory scoop tho.
Thanks for the ideas, and insight..much appreciated

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