{"product":{"id":8289389642012,"title":"Serious Detecting 8.5\" Plastic Sand Scoop - Gold Prospecting","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis 8.5-inch plastic sand scoop eliminates false signals while metal detecting, letting you focus on real targets instead of your digging tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-metallic construction\u003c\/strong\u003e - Won't trigger your metal detector when scanning recovered soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty plastic material\u003c\/strong\u003e - Resists rust and corrosion in saltwater and harsh conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-quart capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e - Large enough for efficient digging, compact enough for extended use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.5-inch drainage holes\u003c\/strong\u003e - Sifts sand and dirt while retaining coins, jewelry, and small gold nuggets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8.5-inch length\u003c\/strong\u003e - Optimal size for handheld metal detecting and gold prospecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in black and orange\u003c\/strong\u003e - Choose the color that works best for your hunting conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Multiple Detecting Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're \u003cstrong\u003emetal detecting\u003c\/strong\u003e at the beach, prospecting for gold in creek beds, or treasure hunting in parks, this scoop handles it all. 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