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i'm new to water hunting. purchased a cz20 in november. just got my chest wadders today so weekend will be my first time in the water.my question is what do you do with the detector when using scoop do you tie a line to it so you dont lose it and what do you do with the scoop when swinging the detector. the scoop has floatation on it do you use some kind of hook to drag it behind you. also is there any other equipment needed thanks for any replies and info.
 
If chest or hipmounted or not, go ahead and get an armstrap (velcro, elastic banding, etc.) and apply it to the the armrest. I added a lanyard to my scoop and drag it along with a long-handled three tine garden cultivator/hoe. Doing a lot of river hunting with rocky bottoms.
Good luck!
 
I have a small 1" utility strap that I use as a hipmount belt for my CZ-20. I also have a velco-closed, mesh bag for trash and goodies. I hipmount, so my stem is tethered to me via the coil cable. I don't have any foam or anything on my stem to make it float. It has kind of a neutral bouyancy, and doesn't really move from where I drop it when I scoop. My scoop I do not have tethered to me. I hold it in my left hand and use it as a walking stick to steady my balance while I wading. I've also used it to help steady myself when a boat's wake comes through. I do have some pipe insulation on my scoop's handle, to help it stay upright. This also makes it easier to retrieve when I drop it, as the handle sticks up out of the water.
My utility strap has a quick-release buckle on it. I use that for a reason. Many of the beaches I hit have a drop-off just outside the marked-off area. I've never had to ditch my gear yet, but, just in case, I can if I have to. This is why I don't tether my scoop to my body, as it's heavy enough to drag me down some, even with the pipe insulation on it. I know some folks use a floating sifter, tethered, to help retrieve targets. I've thought about building one, but haven't gotten around to it yet.
HH from Allen in MI
 
Hey Hach, WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF WATER TREASURE HUNTING! In response to your questions, I hope you have a long handle water scoop. I use a stainless steel long handled water scoop, which is kind of heavy, but I carry mine over my left shoulder, and also have a dogleash attached to it. So, I don't lose it, wven though you could find it with your metal detector or feet.
In response to the detector, I kind of lean mine against my body, while I'm trying to recover a target. I don't use any kind of line attached to the detector, because you have the headphones on with a cable. But, if you are hunting at an ocean beach, where you have the potential for high waves.
STAY ALERT, PAY ALOT OF ATTENTION TO THOSE WAVES, Especially If YOU ARE WEARING WADERS. They can fill with water very quickly, YOU COULD LOSE YOUR BALANCE,
FALLOVER and POSSIBLY DROWNED! UUSSEE AALLOOTT OF CAUTION!!!
BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR CARKEYS, I wear a single car key on a device around my neck, and tuck it down inside my shirt for added security. Don't want to lose car key, and get stranded. Also, I wear a little container around my neck to put the GOODIES IN, so they don't get mixed in with all the dirty clad coins, fishing sinkers, iron trash, that you will find while water hunting. The device is actually a campground soapdish on a rope, and it works great or you could buy something in any scuba shop, or in any beach supplies store.
Finally, I also use a mesh type treasure pouch on a scuba belt, but you could use any type belt with the mesh pouch. That allows the water to flow thru and possibly wash sand and dirt off your finds.
ABOVE ALL, BE VERY CAREFUL, STAY ALERT, USE A WHOLE LOT OF COMMON SENSE! NO TREASURE OF ANY KIND IS WORTH YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY! LOL,HH. NamVetLesTreasureSeeker
 
thanks for all the info guys. i have a long p handel scoop with floatation on the p part. i'll be detecting in a fresh water lake (lake ontario). i'll let you know if i have any luck
 
Go to an old farm sale and can usually buy an old oak pole from a rake , shovel etc. and place in on the end of the scoop. Scoop goes to bottom and pole rises to the top. All metal scoops just fall to the bottom.Have to use a little ingenuity rel attaching and are many ways. After a while you will learn to scoop with the left hand and swing with the right. Be prepared for a workout as moving around in the water is about 3 times as hard as on land and make sure that handle is Oak or it will snap.Wear a good pair of sunglasses which will help you see in the water and do mark you scoop..takes a while to scoop in the right place. Good repellant for the arms especially as those big black flies love the half wet arms.Hard work at best but thats where the jewelry is found...
 
Hey Hach, I forgot to add, that I also wear a pair of Scuba Reef Gloves, cost around $20-$25 in a scuba shop. Also, try them on before you buy to make sure, they have good finger dexterity. They will help keep your hands warm, and also protect your hands from cuts, and sharp rusty items. LOL/HH.
NamVetLesTreasureSeeker
 
If you fall in, your waders won't fill up as quickly. ...from a fly fisherman who knows from experience <img src="/metal/html/smile.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":)">
Be really careful. Going under with waders is scarey.
Joe
 
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