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: This scoop will drain faster than any scoop on the market!
And, it is tested and proven to be very strong!
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! Also, the handle is not taking up space inside
the basket making it harder to clean out, this speeds recovery time!
average foot pedal blocked many of the holes and restricted drainage.
SOLUTION: This scoop will drain faster than any scoop on the market!
And, it is tested and proven to be very strong!
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! Also, the handle is not taking up space inside
the basket making it harder to clean out, this speeds recovery time!
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! Tig welded for
maximum strength without panel warp age!
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! Tig welded for
maximum strength without panel warp age!
THIS AUCTION IS FOR THE BASKET ONLY, BECAUSE THE HANDLES ARE LONG
THEY ARE CHARGES AS A 70 pound OVERSIZED FEE. YOU CAN BUY THESE HANDLES
LOCALLY FOR AROUND $10.00
4. PROBLEM: One of the top scoop
manufactures added small drainage holes
at the tip of the scoop bill to increase drainage. We felt 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, everywhere! They are
put to work catching the diamond earrings, small gold chains . . . the tiny treasures!
at the tip of the scoop bill to increase drainage. We felt 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, everywhere! 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.
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.
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!
as much strength as you could for digging in those rocky areas.
SOLUTION, Shape the basket with gentle folds which adds
to the strength!
AUCTION IS FOR THE COMPLETE BASKET ONLY
1. Other features: because you use a wood handle, it will float up when released.
2. 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 basket weight is only 3 pounds!
Basket is 9-1/2 inches wide at the top
Basket is 11 inches from back wall to bill.
ONLY $169.00
shipping to the continental 48
states shipping & handling cost $12.00