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Jun 03, 2026 - 04:35 PM
The RTG Pro Mini is designed for beach and shallow water detecting, not deep wading or surf-zone work beyond knee depth. The aluminum bucket and standard 9/16-inch perforation pattern handle wet sand and surf-line recovery effectively, but the scoop lacks a stainless steel cutting tip for shell-packed layers or rocky substrates common in deeper water. Detectorists working waist-deep water typically choose a heavier-duty setup. For long-distance travel options, explore the Reilly’s Treasured Gold (RTG) catalog for two-piece breakdown handles.
