Shovel

[El]

Need recommendation on which shovel to use for hard dry clay ground.

 

[Justbeinme]

hammer/chisel
i have a whites shovel i use and a long handled one i bought a while ago

 

[PDH]

I really like my Lesche.

 

[mntnflyr4fun]

I have a 31" Lesche, has been tough as naiils.... recently bought a predator barracuda that is longer. bought for the added length but hasn't gotten here yet... went with Predator as the reviews on the current Lesche seemed like maybe the new ones were suffering from some quality issues....we will see...... good luck

 

[JCR TX]

For hard dry clay ground a shovel is not very effective. I have had better use with a heavy pick hoe. You have to dig a wide hole to not damage the target.

 

[El]

Thanks everyone

 

[Mark kus]

I like predator use to use Lesche but the predator brand is hands down a better made shovel
Mark

 

[mntnflyr4fun]

For hard dry clay ground a shovel is not very effective. I have had better use with a heavy pick hoe. You have to dig a wide hole to not damage the ta

I like predator use to use Lesche but the predator brand is hands down a better made shovel
Mark

Glad to hear it, my barracuda should be here tomorrow....

 

[Mark kus]

Glad to hear it, my barracuda should be here tomorrow....

you will absolutely like the predator better
Mark

 

[mntnflyr4fun]

I am expecting I will, the Lesche has been great and has been all it was expecdted to be, just outgrew it I guess.... It has been rugged and reliable up until now its too bad it got sold and from what I can gather the new owners have changed materials and they are not holding up as well as the old ones.... My old Lesche will find a home around my wife's flower beds.

 

[Mark kus]

I am expecting I will, the Lesche has been great and has been all it was expecdted to be, just outgrew it I guess.... It has been rugged and reliable up until now its too bad it got sold and from what I can gather the new owners have changed materials and they are not holding up as well as the old ones.... My old Lesche will find a home around my wife's flower beds.

The lesche will bend and for me are too short the predators are built better notice where the blade and handle attach much stronger design
Mark

 

[mntnflyr4fun]

The Predator Tools Barracuda showed up today. Very impressed with the build quality and gauge of metal used in the digging end of things.....I ordered with footpads as many times I am hunting with lightweight shoes that have thin soles. Well built and glad I did it as the not only raise the foot up about an inch or so, they are wider than the steel shovel step they bolt to so even easier on the foot, although they add additional weight to the package, but I seldom hunt for more than a couple hours at a time so the added weight is a non-factor to me...

Glad I made this purchase and would certainly recommend Preator Tools to anyone.... Similar build quality to my 10+ year old school Lesche, but longer so it will fit better..

 

[Mark kus]

The Predator Tools Barracuda showed up today. Very impressed with the build quality and gauge of metal used in the digging end of things.....I ordered with footpads as many times I am hunting with lightweight shoes that have thin soles. Well built and glad I did it as the not only raise the foot up about an inch or so, they are wider than the steel shovel step they bolt to so even easier on the foot, although they add additional weight to the package, but I seldom hunt for more than a couple hours at a time so the added weight is a non-factor to me...

Glad I made this purchase and would certainly recommend Preator Tools to anyone.... Similar build quality to my 10+ year old school Lesche, but longer so it will fit better..

its funny never had a lesche last that long a predator will last me about 3 years as I dig in a lot of rocky soil
Mark

 

[mntnflyr4fun]

I have been "semi-retired" from metal detecting for the last 5 or 6 years, which is probably why my Lesche lasted so long.... The predator looks awesome tho and is 6" longer which is what I really needed