Sand flea rakes

Who has the best price on a decent sand flea rake? Any used ones for sale? I cant afford $75-$100 for one.

Look for a "metal detector sand scoop", which will be smaller and short handle, but cheaper. I guess you know if your back or your wallet is best fitted for heavy lifting.

Failing that, a (real) shovel and sieve (a folding colander works) works slower but cheaper than a purpose-made tool. Remember that you only dig about as many fleas at a time as you'd buy at a time for live shrimp or minnows. The operative word is "live"; the useful retention time is measured in hours or a couple of days at most unless you plan to preserve/freeze.

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Originally Posted by midwestexile

Look for a "metal detector sand scoop", which will be smaller and short handle, but cheaper. I guess you know if your back or your wallet is best fitted for heavy lifting.

Failing that, a (real) shovel and sieve (a folding colander works) works slower but cheaper than a purpose-made tool. Remember that you only dig about as many fleas at a time as you'd buy at a time for live shrimp or minnows. The operative word is "live"; the useful retention time is measured in hours or a couple of days at most unless you plan to preserve/freeze.

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Thank you, I’ll check those out. It’s not like I’ll be pomp fishing every day.

Rufus,
I got a used one for sale. Its a large quality Fish-n-Mate model and sells for $69+tax but, you can have it for $45 and no tax.

This may be fshntime's rake...
https://mobile.craigslist.org/spo/d/...446767068.html

https://images.craigslist.org/00V0V_...t2_600x450.jpg

Thanks Hammerhead and #'r. It is and was sold.