Stavr scoop

[ML]

Has anyone used any of the Stavr scoops and if so, what are the pros/cons? Thanks

 

[marc g]

I have the Krepish now for about 3 months. Light weight, big, and very strong. Got an ash handle from Home Depot. Scoop & handle weigh under 4lbs. No cons.
Marc

 

[OldBeechnut]

Heard nothing but good about them....great guy to work with also........

 

[ML]

Thanks for the replies. Marc - did you have to treat or modify the ash handle in any way?

 

[marc g]

Just sanded the end to fit the tube, and sanded the entire handle to get most on the varnish off. Now it's less slippery and easier to grip. I also shortened the handle to fit me better.

 

[verylazybeachbum]

If you are taking it in the water it should have some kind of protection from the water. The maker of this scoop recommended parafin wax. I tried that and it was excellent and easy on the hands. Problem was, when I got to Florida, the summer heat would melt it and make a mess. I ended up removing that with a hair dryer. I sanded it good to remove any of the cheap varnish that comes on it. Then I applied Ace Hardware Spar Varnish (you just need the smallest can). I really researched this and this is the one to use. It is what people who build fly fishing rods use (besides epoxy, but unlike epoxy this won't cause health problems from being in contact with it). Not all "Spar" Varnish is really spar varnish. Besides, even if something used to be good, to meat environmental regulations the formulas are continually being changed, so it might be a completely different product than what you have heard about. After a few coats it had a beautiful glassy look. Sand it with 200 grit sand paper between coats (lengthwise strokes only). I used a cheap foam brush and it looked great. Waited 2 days between coats. I have used this process on all of my wood handles. They typically last a couple of months (every day water hunting) before needing a new coat. Unfortunately the handle for this particular scoop broke, but I found a sturdy used fiberglass handle that fits the bill. Good Luck,

Lazy

 

[chipmonky]

I love my one.
It does what it says on the tin.

Well made and very strong

 

[Florida Keys Pirate]

Looks like a good one !