Tube Tubb

What a Tube Tubb Floating Sifter Does

A Tube Tubb is a buoyant floating sifter that lets water hunters screen scoops of sand and gravel at waist level instead of carrying heavy, water-logged loads back to shore. It is built for detectorists who spend long hours wading lakes, rivers, and rough surf. Dump your sand scoop straight into the rugged mesh tray, let the natural motion of the water rinse the debris away, and your targets are revealed in seconds. This workflow cuts recovery time sharply and removes the back fatigue that comes with constant bending in deep water. The same floating design works just as well for shark tooth, fossil, and seashell hunters sorting material in the surf.

Built for Rough Surf and Active Currents

One of the main hazards of water detecting is losing a target back into deep mud or shifting current during the manual shaking process. The Tube Tubb uses a wide, ultra-stable perimeter that resists tipping, even when hit by river current or rolling surf, so it acts as a containment zone for coins, rings, and delicate relics. Experienced hunters often tether the heavy-duty handles to a tool belt or wading harness, keeping the recovery station within arm's reach while both hands stay free to swing one of their beach detectors or waterproof metal detectors.

Indestructible Field Performance

Unlike DIY classifiers or fragile plastic sorting trays that crack under wet gravel, heavy shells, and dense clay, authentic Tube Tubb products are molded from resilient, specialized plastics. The frame flexes and absorbs extreme stress, even surviving accidental impacts in the field, then snaps back to its original shape. Whether you are recovering buried jewelry in tidal flats or pairing your rig with a waterproof pinpointer, a Tube Tubb keeps your recovery setup fast, efficient, and secure. To complete a water-hunting kit, browse our full range of metal detectors and recovery gear.