We looked at all the other sand scoops on the market currently being built for the serious
water hunter. We picked out the best ones then thought about ways of improving
them.
1. PROBLEM:
One thing that we noticed was that the design of the average
foot pedal
blocked many of the holes and restricted drainage.
SOLUTION: All of the holes in our foot pad match the holes in the back wall of the
bucket! Great drainage is saved!
2. PROBLEM: Most handles are fastened to the scoop basket by using 2 'U' bolts putting
all of the pressure on narrow bands of the handle straining the wood starting with the first scoop!
SOLUTION, Our hardwood handles are cradled in a stainless steel sleeve which distributes
the load over a bigger area of the handle which equals longer handle life!
blocked many of the holes and restricted drainage.
SOLUTION: All of the holes in our foot pad match the holes in the back wall of the
bucket! Great drainage is saved!
2. PROBLEM: Most handles are fastened to the scoop basket by using 2 'U' bolts putting
all of the pressure on narrow bands of the handle straining the wood starting with the first scoop!
SOLUTION, Our hardwood handles are cradled in a stainless steel sleeve which distributes
the load over a bigger area of the handle which equals longer handle life!
3. PROBLEM: The welds on many of the water scoops were
terrible! On one of the top
scoops that we tested, the welds looked like bubble gum applied with a slingshot!
SOLUTION, All of our welds are professionally done! Mig welded for maximum strength
without panel warp age!
scoops that we tested, the welds looked like bubble gum applied with a slingshot!
SOLUTION, All of our welds are professionally done! Mig welded for maximum strength
without panel warp age!
4. PROBLEM: One of the top scoop
manufactures added small drainage holes at the tip
of the scoop bill to increase drainage. We fell these small holes are a great idea, but,
they should be deep in the scoops throat to catch the small gold and silver treasures!
SOLUTION, The small drainage holes are where they belong! They are put to work catching the diamond earrings, small gold chains . . . the tiny treasures!
of the scoop bill to increase drainage. We fell these small holes are a great idea, but,
they should be deep in the scoops throat to catch the small gold and silver treasures!
SOLUTION, The small drainage holes are where they belong! They are put to work catching the diamond earrings, small gold chains . . . the tiny treasures!
5. PROBLEM: Every veteran water hunter will tell
you that one big pain is chasing ghosts!
When the scoop is lifted to the surface the metal targets such as tin foil and pull tabs flutter
out the top before you get the chance to see them.
SOLUTION: We added a 4 inch cap across the top of the scoop which ads amazing strength
to the basket but also captures most fluttering pull tabs and foil.
When the scoop is lifted to the surface the metal targets such as tin foil and pull tabs flutter
out the top before you get the chance to see them.
SOLUTION: We added a 4 inch cap across the top of the scoop which ads amazing strength
to the basket but also captures most fluttering pull tabs and foil.
6. PROBLEM: By rolling the basket
into shape you don't get as much strength as you could for digging in
those rocky areas.
SOLUTION, Shape the basket with gentle folds which adds to the strength!
SOLUTION, Shape the basket with gentle folds which adds to the strength!
1. Other features include a wood handle that floats up when released.
2. The handle is marked so that you will know at a glance when the basket
is pointing in the correct direction.
3. The buoyancy of wood handle offsets the scoop's weight when in use.
4. The stainless is food grade so the basket will not rust!
SPECS: Average weight is 6 pounds (handles vary)
Basket is 9-1/2 inches wide at the top
Basket is 11 inches from back wall to bill.
147- 7/16 inch holes
65 - 1/4 inch holes
52 - 9/16 inch holes
TOTAL 264 drainage holes!!!
ONLY $149.00
Because of handle length this ship U.P.S. in two boxes
to avoid oversize charges shipping to the continental 48
states shipping cost $21.00