Finding UNDERWATER minerals w/ NEW rockhounding scoop // Lake Superior Rocks

[@AgateDad]

Thanks for watching everyone! Let me know which find was your favorite in the comments, mine was that little super banded agate!

[@kathycarlson7947]

Mine too

[@stayspacey2076]

Gotta say, your videos are becoming cinematic masterpieces. 😂

[@AgateDad]

❤️ appreciate that!

[@karlbanks9701]

Underwater footage was 🔥 keep it coming for these cold months ahead !!!!

[@AgateDad]

Will do!!

[@glitterflythirteen7583]

❤

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

Wonderful to see water so clear!

[@karensacco50]

Put Scoop back on the job. I love his sweet smile!!!!

[@AgateDad]

🤣

[@Bemboom426]

Your laugh is my favorite and your excitement every time you find something cool

[@AgateDad]

☺️🙏

[@ritadickson5356]

I love the Jaspers/porphyry and the agates ( oh that was all of them😁lol). Poor Scoopy, 😢 it’s time for Scoopy Senior to take the leading roll for deeper water scooping 😊

[@AgateDad]

You bet! Our chances for bigger agates is slim but we are now able to find them if they are there, which is extremely exciting!

[@dianarose4122]

My trouble is that I have no favorites. Loved them all!!😁. Your new scope is fantastic! But, Scoobies is King! Thanks for another great video!! 💖💖

[@AgateDad]

Thanks for tagging along Diana!

[@dianarose4122]

@@AgateDad 😁💖💖

[@sandmaker]

Nice camera work. Love the new scoop... and scoopy.. those are some nice agates. Keep the goodness coming! Be happy, safe and stay healthy 😷⚒

[@AgateDad]

Thanks!

[@reportedstolen3603]

Ohhh Yeahh a great way to start a Friday! That scooper looks like a Godsend for rocky beaches.. Must have

[@AgateDad]

It’s so great, very tough 💪

[@kellyhallidayiiify]

Hey Taylor, 10 months late here and I don't know if anyone mentioned it or not, but Scoopy can also just keep the bench warm until your eldest is old enough to hunt in the water with ya. Just food for thought my agate infatuated brother! Keep up the solid work!

[@velmamunoz3263]

Omgosh I LOVE that scoop! I have one but not on a long handle. My bucket scoop has been a tremendous help the few times I was able to get out this year. Having had surgery and complications after I haven't been able to go out much. When I went out my grandkids would use my scoop and bring loads of rocks to me to go thru. But one with a long handle would help us so kids wouldn't have to go out into the water as much although they love getting in the lake. Lol. I will definitely be looking into getting a scoop like that.

[@alec4611]

Never seen the water so calm

[@AgateDad]

Such a blessing!

[@Ken_G.]

Got power and internet back yesterday, this was the first video I chose to watch. Stupid hurricane!! I just want to throw this out there: Darth Scoopious.

[@AgateDad]

What an honor! Sorry to hear about that Ken, laughed out loud at the name though!

[@theresaherrrera8224]

Morning mijo scoop is going to be heart broken 💔😪😢😫....I would take him out sometimes....Nice scoop....I still love scoopy....💜I loved the agate with Amethyst 💜

[@meg2831]

I'm impressed by how much weight that thing can handle

[@AgateDad]

It’s a beast

[@ssteele1812]

Aside from losing the rocks on Scoopy, maybe you could adapt the new handle to Scoopy's handle and have a Super Scoopy!

[@AgateDad]

I probably could figure that out but now I have best of both worlds :)

[@Reet64]

Bringing out the big guns now. I hope Scoopy still gets to come out to play once in a while.

[@AgateDad]

Oh he will! No worries!

[@coffeehunter8742]

Enjoyed the vid! & the Go-Pro going under water does add a nice perspective! The water is Crystal Clear!!

[@AgateDad]

Soo clear!

[@kylaabegglen1275]

Great video! Awesome you got new rockhounding tools. Love the new scoop and cool underwater footage too. Great finds on this trip. My favorites are the first sagenite agate and the oolitic jasper. Thanks for sharing Taylor!✌️🤠

[@bjornsfather]

That's nice! I use a Mr long arm paint roller handle, a ice fishing slush scoop, and duck tape for my rock scoop. Still fun watching you use the good stuff! Have many good finds and safe ankles to you!

[@jayerlinger9459]

Just found your channel. I'm from Missouri and have adored the Kate agates you can find here. Was very guppy to find someone who likes them too. Thanks for all the work you fo to share these videos with all of us. Keep up the great eork!

[@johannaknowles8569]

Underwater footage was great 👍🏻

[@AgateDad]

🙌

[@stacyjv_4982]

Love the sagenite agate. With the eyes, and a little spin on your part, it could have looked like a little creature.

[@grammanancy7425]

Happy Agate Dad Friday!! Great video again today! Thanks for making Fridays the best day of the week!

[@BlindCrochet]

Love your new scoop. Hope you find great stuff.

[@AgateDad]

I hope so too!

[@pacosegarraano8154]

Inmejorables imágenes bajo el agua,una belleza con tantos colores,impresionante!. Gracias por semejante espectaculo

[@highlandhermit1]

new watcher and subscriber here across the pond. I wasn't even looking for rockhound vids, but you have me hooked and wanting to get out there looking for my own agates.

[@bjornsfather]

On the weekend of the 21st of this month look for the bald guy swimming on the north shore looking for rocks. See you out there!

[@AgateDad]

😂

[@debramaertens893]

As soon as I saw the title I worried about Scoopy. Glad he’s not being retired completely.

[@karlakennard6619]

looks great with the underwater videoand even though scoppy will be upset th new scoop looks like it is just so good for the job

[@patriciamckean4186]

New toys, lots fun! Poor scoopy!

[@sarahmcdonough9251]

I liked the Intro! Reminded me of a cross between Bobby Duke & Pioneer Pauly. Very entertaining 😁

[@aliencat11]

Scoupy has a big brother!

[@obieobrien5883]

I would imagine you had a lot of fun making that intro! Got me laughing hard!

[@AgateDad]

I did 😂

[@chrislarson4328]

I am really jealous. I was in the Upper Peninsula MI last weekend. I was really annoyed that I didn't get the chance to go to the beach during daylight hours. I found one little agate, similar to one in this video, next to my car at the place we were staying, so at least there's that. But I can find agates just like those where I live, so it wasn't the thrill I was hoping for. I did get a yooperlite though!

[@JenniferTacbas]

Logan is against the Scoopy betrayal! 😂 Poor Scoopy…

[@darrinwilliams5715]

It may have been a baby banger, but I love it. Right on Taylor! 😎

[@MNpicker]

Awesome man!! Now you need a metal detector to go with the scoop😃 But yeah.. definitely gonna come in handy in the future!!

[@AgateDad]

😂 maybe someday!

[@E.o.t.4637]

Poor Scoopy... I hope he doesn't end up in the closet! Love the new scoop I have to say! Also I'm going to the Michigan Gem and M Just curiousineral show tomorrow... Any suggestions on what agates I should look out for? Just curious. 😁

[@ropelie]

I recognize the spot! Great video Taylor. I might look into those scoops for my Mississippi River agate hunts. What makes agate hunting so much fun for ya?

[@AgateDad]

The whole process of it I guess 😆

[@geosobservations9496]

Just need a drysuit and mask.. snorkle... Scoopy can be a sniper! XD

[@lvj1477]

I love the underwater footage that was really cool. I think you're really fun and adventurous. Your sense of humor makes me crack up. Your new scoop is pretty sweet. (Sorry Lil Scoops) It looks like it's easy on the back. I'm thinking of buying a Dremel kit for polishing my tumbled stones, what do you think and do you recommend a compound? Thamks

[@dawnjudd7941]

Poor scoopy with a tear in his eye, :( i liked the sagenite

[@ashscottnmo]

Trying to figure out which scoop you have on the CKG website. I love it when you show the Agates. I am sure in the couple times we have been to superior we have passes by so many.

[@AgateDad]

CKG 9 🙌 love agate hunting, i feel the same wat

[@sandrasawyer1007]

Like your new scoop and video.

[@janehelbert7551]

The saganite agate!

[@theschaapy16]

I did very much enjoy the underwater footage! Do you guys get Prehnite in Minnesota? I know a lot of the rocks with pink that I found in the Keewenaw peninsula were Prehnite but not sure if that Prehnite travelled to the Minnesota area...

[@thecrystalhunters]

Awesome video 👏

[@Mote.]

Watching the underwater footage with the rocks reminds me of The Mask with Jim Carrey when the scuba divers at the beginning find the mask.

[@AgateDad]

Nice!

[@deniseview4253]

Dig that scoop!

[@tameracole7714]

The one saggenite agate looks like a ghost with big eyes one way and an eagle upside down I probably spelled the agates name wrong

[@marywrigjt7614]

That was fun.! 👍👍

[@bethjohnson5350]

Like the new scoop and the waiters. Where was this?

[@AgateDad]

North Shore, Minnesota

[@-anonimo7036]

Poor Scoopy, but the new one is amazing o:c

[@cinciao5692]

The Underwater footage looks great! I'm so afraid to use the underwater housing for my GoPro, knowing my luck, it would spring a leak LOL The new scoop looks great, I might just have to buy one! Thanks for the video!

[@AgateDad]

What model do you have? For the GoPro?

[@cinciao5692]

@@AgateDad Hero 10, it came with the underwater housing with the accessory kit I purchased. I just know with my luck it will leak or something LOL 😁

[@SATAN_IGatan]

If I went to Lake Superior I would never return. I would be out there and looking for rocks the rest of my life 😂 greetings from Sweden

[@kristenledger9458]

Yes would like to see more.

[@mandyschlafer3926]

I’m a huge fan!! Although I think you’re hounding in my secret spot😂 My in-laws live very near there🥰

[@AgateDad]

Lucky in-laws! And you!

[@406findings]

Just call him scoop but with a deep manly voice 😂

[@AgateDad]

Haha I’ve been racking my brain thinking of a funny nickname

[@406findings]

@@AgateDad The scoopanater

[@AgateDad]

😂 top contender so far! Might have to make a community post today or tomorrow and people can cast their votes!

[@Grandmasrockin]

Where did you find the scoop. I love it

[@AgateDad]

CKG scoops linktr.ee/AgateDad

[@Max-nf2jo]

Love it do you know good spots in the netherlands?

[@AgateDad]

Unfortunately no I don’t 😞

[@Max-nf2jo]

@@AgateDad its okay

[@Max-nf2jo]

@@AgateDad do you now a cool mine i should visit

[@melissaabbey641]

RIP Scoopy

[@AgateDad]

He’s still going to be used 🤣

[@robertmatthews8991]

Didn't realize you're a vet. I like you even more now. What branch...? Please don't say Navy. Great video as always.

[@AgateDad]

Air National Guard 🫡

[@robertmatthews8991]

Very cool. I was active duty Air Force and worked on F-16s. Thanks again for sharing your experiences with us. My time in the hobby lags yours, but your layman's approach and ongoing growh in the hobby really make your opinions priceless.

[@mattwodziak1750]

I’ve been avoiding buying the ones on Amazon because of the reviews stating the poor quality. Thanks for sharing this. I may end up getting one of these. Question for you. Do you know if the DNR frowns upon disturbing the lake/river beds like this? Seems like it could be something they might care about but don’t know. I’ve been meaning to contact someone to be sure but haven’t gotten around to it. I’ve found a method of turning over rocks in shallow streams when they are covered in silt and scum and have done really well finding big agates but am afraid that it may be illegal.

[@AgateDad]

The Minnesota DNR states, in reference to looking for gold but can be applied here, small shovels can be used but must not disrupt natural plant life in rivers. I’ve never seen a living plant in Lake Superior so we are all good there, caution and care should be executed in rivers and creeks though. I think if it’s just a rocky creek, no visible plant life, it’s fair game for searching the rock bed. The quality of this scoop is unbelievable, let me know if you have any questions Matt!

[@mattwodziak1750]

@@AgateDad Thanks for the detailed reply and for knowing the law. I tried searching for that type of language but never found anything. Seems pretty grey but I understand it’s intent. Seems if you are just turning over rocks with a little river scum on them isn’t likely what the law had in mind. I use a small wire rake just to turn over the rocks and then go back and look at what was turned over. I’ve found my three biggest and some of my best agates doing that in the span of a month. FYI… still waiting or a Thomsonite video where you try removing them from the host rock. I was pretty successful this summer with that. I didn’t have anything bigger than a dime but it was relatively easy. I ended up tumbling the pieces when I was done and they looked awesome.

[@AgateDad]

Yeah I have a few pieces that are nice but I am nervous about the removal of host form the thomsonite. I think light working of stones in algae isn’t the biggest deal, the thing is, people who like to cause trouble will make trouble if they see you doing that, so even though it isn’t that big of a deal and isn’t a mining operation style of agate hunting, people can cause issues just to be menaces.

[@mattwodziak1750]

@@AgateDad Good chat. Thanks for the info. I blame you for my new hobby of agate hunting. Last fall I was up on the north shore with the family and wanted to try agate hunting. Found nothing because I didn’t really know what I was looking for. Over the winter, videos started popping up on my KZbin feed and I believe yours were the ones I started watching first. You did a fantastic job of explaining and showing me what to look for. KZbin must have been listening to me talk about it because I never searched it even once. I subbed your channel first and now my wife is annoyed about all the rocks laying around the house. I have 2 tumblers and one of the treasure scoops. We named ours scoopy doo. It’s a great cheap hobby and very kid friendly. I think we may try and get our over MEA for some hunting. Need to try some farm fields and may try rivers in central MN. Or we may head to the north shore somewhere. We’ll see.

[@soul_adventurist]

Very nice!

[@inraviratious6418]

I hope Scoopy is on paid leave! Will you make sure to bring him back? Lol.

[@AgateDad]

He will be back!

[@simadey8092]

Very nice video ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@carmenevans7651]

Scoopy may enjoy retirement. No more getting his head dunked in cold Lake Superior.

[@angef9687]

What does Scoopy have to say about this?!?! It looks great, but it just isn't Scoopy. Love your videos and watching your channel grow

[@Mote.]

Nice video 🖐🏻

[@AgateDad]

Thanks!

[@sarahingram7893]

Your giving scoopy a break is all your doing lol.

[@AgateDad]

He’s paid his dues 🤣

[@skewerz]

Swimming with a face mask is much more exhilarating in Lake Superior than using a scoop...and I still have never found an agate.../pout

[@cowboyspencer]

Even Scoopy is losing his job, dark days.

[@AgateDad]

🤣🤣🤣

[@traviseagen892]

I put on 40 pounds just to carry it🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AgateDad]

🙌💪

[@berjo77]

Loving that scoop! Poor scoopy

[@AgateDad]

It was a pleasure using it 🥰

[@Ellieskitchen]

….. poor scoopy!…. 🙁

[@timeout8057]

LMAO!!!! Just bring a shovel... jeeze.

[@AgateDad]

I don’t think a shovel would do much good

[@irenegruis6282]

Soooo you cheating on Scoopy with a younger model

[@AgateDad]

🤣

[@RockMonger]

7:35 is that Mr. Snuffleupagus on that rock?

[@stevethepirate8907]

Sooper Dooper Rocko Scooper

[@AgateDad]

🙌

[@SreedeviNikhil-b2k]

0:42 why did you breathe so hard