Metal Detector Talk Options

[Bryan K]

Alright So I have not seen too many topics on metal detectors on this forum. Without a doubt a very good tool for any serious prospectors arsenal. With so many on the market, I would like to get a group discussion going on experience, thoughts, and whats working for you. In my past I have used the Garett Treasure Ace 250. Personally I did not care for the Treasure Ace models. Right now I'm looking at a Fisher Gold Bug Pro or the gold bug pro II. I have been watching videos on people pulling out pin head size nuggets, and even detecting hot spots of gold flakes. This device has a higher frequency. It is also capable of locating coins. Seems to be a nice hybrid model. Its usually one or the other with these detectors. Either great at locating coins and not smaller sized nuggets or great at detecting nuggets and not coins. I'm personally looking for a detector that can do it all with the best bang for my buck. I Think this would be a good topic to open a discussion.

[MikeS]

I bought a Gold Bug II and have messed around with it a little but have not found any gold yet. It is supposed be extra sensitive for the small nuggets but the small coil does not penetrate very deep. If your looking for small nuggets in CO then it is likely the way to go. If you are looking for bigger stuff that may be deeper like large nuggets or meteorites you may want to either get a bigger coil for it or another model altogether.