Suggestions please

[markinmichigan]

My next door neighbor has told me that the sandbar at his his lake house has to be loaded with finds. Even his wife has told me that she has lost jewelry there. I'm going there this weekend. I don't own a scoop, so buy one cry once, what should I buy? Thank you.

Mark in Michigan

 

[KSDirtfisher]

Never did any beach hunting yet? But I hear good things about XTREME SCOOPS. Pricey!

 

[markinmichigan]

Nothing worth talking about... I've hit the line at the campground . I will look into that. Thanks.

Mark in Michigan

 

[bottlecap4u]

good luck Mark, wanna see some great finds!

 

[Beachhunt1]

My next door neighbor has told me that the sandbar at his his lake house has to be loaded with finds. Even his wife has told me that she has lost jewelry there. I'm going there this weekend. I don't own a scoop, so buy one cry once, what should I buy? Thank you.

Mark in Michigan

I have been using RTG scoops for 25 years. I really like this one.
RTG PRO ALUMINUM 6" WATER SCOOP with SS Tip (#RTGBB6tip)
Our price: $164.95

 

[KOB]

I have been using RTG scoops for 25 years. I really like this one.
RTG PRO ALUMINUM 6" WATER SCOOP with SS Tip (#RTGBB6tip)
Our price: $164.95

Those scoops are great if you only dig in pure soft sand. But if you are a warrior like me digging in any kind of gravel or rocks , it will end up looking like this....

 

[CalReg]

If the area you're hunting is sandy and soft, you can get away with a less expensive aluminum scoop, but if it's rocky (like most lakes) you'll probably need to look at a stainless steel ones. Good luck and happy hunting!

 

[John Madill]

This spring I bought a CKG scoop and love it.

Nokta makes a nice stainless steel scoop, heavier but less expensive.
Has a two piece handle. Good for travel.

 

[KOB]

This spring I bought a CKG scoop and love it.

Nokta makes a nice stainless steel scoop, heavier but less expensive.
Has a two piece handle. Good for travel.

How do you like the Nokta scoop , is it big enough and feel strong ?

 

[jimsvillage]

look into a Coob, have had it a few years used in heavy shell diging...No problems!!

 

[Wgan]

Ckg scoops were on sale for prime day’s a last week I’m not sure if they still are. I got the 6x9 a few years ago and it works for me in the wet dry and rocks

 

[SuperMax]

I can lend you one and maybe when my new one is ready to ship you may want to buy one.
Are you near me? I am in Warren, Michigan
Chuck

 

[markinmichigan]

I can lend you one and maybe when my new one is ready to ship you may want to buy one.
Are you near me? I am in Warren, Michigan
Chuck

Hey Chuck,

I'm right next door to you in Ferndale. From what I've read, your scoops are some of the best. I would be honored to use a Michigan made scoop. Let me know.

Mark in Michigan

 

[SuperMax]

Come one down!
I will Private Message you
Chuck

 

[TampaBayBrad]

Problem solved!

 

[John Madill]

Have not used one, just handled it in the store. It is big and seems sturdy built. But it is designed to be so adjustable for angles that it looks clunky.

How do you like the Nokta scoop , is it big enough and feel strong ?

 

[stetam]

Don't go blowing your money on a scoop. Freshwater lake bottoms look like this most of the time.

Steve

 

[KOB]

Don't go blowing your money on a scoop. Freshwater lake bottoms look like this most of the time.

Steve
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100%. You learn real quick your scoop ( or ankle) won't last long. Even a shovel isn't easy. I've tried a rake to pull the rocks back. Works OK , but time consuming.

 

[SuperMax]

Don't go blowing your money on a scoop. Freshwater lake bottoms look like this most of the time.

Steve
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Our lakes in Michigan are not like that. ???
Chuck

 

[TampaBayBrad]

Our lakes in Michigan are not like that. ???
Chuck

Yea the OP said SAND bar, so I think he'll be ok with your scoop offer.