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Fisher Gold Bug 2 Metal Detector with 6" Coil
The Fisher Gold Bug 2 with 6" coil is built for serious gold prospectors who need extreme sensitivity to tiny gold nuggets in mineralized ground. Operating at an ultra-high 71 kHz frequency, the Gold Bug 2 is designed to find small gold that lower-frequency detectors can easily miss. This compact-coil version is especially useful for tight bedrock cracks, brushy terrain, mine dumps, exposed quartz, and precise “scrape and detect” prospecting.
What’s Included
Extreme Sensitivity to Small Gold
The Gold Bug 2’s 71 kHz operating frequency is designed for small gold nugget sensitivity. This makes it a favorite for prospectors working mineralized soils, dry washes, exposed bedrock, tailing piles, mine dumps, and areas where tiny gold is the goal.
6" Coil for Tight Prospecting
The 6" elliptical coil gives the Gold Bug 2 excellent control in tight spots. It is ideal for working around rocks, brush, bedrock cracks, small washes, and uneven terrain where a larger coil can be harder to maneuver.
Manual Ground Balance
Gold-bearing ground is often mineralized and difficult. The Gold Bug 2 uses manual ground balance with a dual-knob coarse and fine adjustment system so experienced users can tune the detector precisely to changing soil conditions.
Audio Boost and Iron Disc
Audio Boost enhances faint target signals without simply making surface targets overwhelming. Iron Discrimination helps reject iron trash and certain hot rocks, making the Gold Bug 2 more useful in difficult prospecting areas.
Key Features
71 kHz Frequency
Ultra-high operating frequency designed for extreme sensitivity to tiny gold nuggets.
6" Elliptical Coil
Compact coil for tight terrain, bedrock, brush, rocks, and precise gold prospecting.
3 Operating Modes
Normal, Audio Boost, and Iron Discrimination modes for different prospecting situations.
Manual Ground Balance
Dual-knob precision ground balance helps tune the detector for mineralized soils.
Iron Discrimination
Helps reject unwanted iron trash and hot rocks in challenging ground.
Variable Audio Output
VCO-style audio response helps users hear subtle changes in target strength.
Dust and Moisture Resistant
Control housing is built to handle rugged prospecting conditions.
Hip-Mount Option
Removable control housing can be hip-mounted to reduce arm fatigue.
Lightweight Design
At approximately 2.9 lbs, the Gold Bug 2 is built for long prospecting trips.
General Features
- Purpose-built for gold prospecting.
- Ultra-high 71 kHz operating frequency.
- Includes 6" elliptical searchcoil.
- 3 operating modes: Normal, Audio Boost, and Iron Discrimination.
- Manual ground balance with precision control.
- Adjustable sensitivity from 1–10.
- Variable Frequency Audio Output / VCO-style audio.
- Iron Disc mode for iron trash and hot rock rejection.
- Dust and moisture resistant control housing.
- Hip-mountable control housing.
- Padded armrest and foam grip.
- 1/4" headphone jack.
- Powered by two 9V batteries.
- Approximately 25–35 hours of battery life with alkaline batteries.
Why Choose the 6" Coil Version?
The 6" coil version is the best choice for prospectors who want maximum control and sensitivity in tight terrain. It is especially useful for small gold, bedrock cracks, exposed quartz, mine dumps, dry washes, trashier prospecting spots, and areas where you need to keep the coil close to the ground for the best response.
Fisher Gold Bug 2 Specifications
| Product | Fisher Gold Bug 2 Metal Detector with 6" Coil |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | First Texas Products, LLC |
| Brand Name | Fisher Research Labs |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Technology | VLF |
| Frequency | 71 kHz |
| Operating Modes | 3: Normal, Audio Boost, Iron Discrimination |
| Ground Balance | Manual, dual-knob precision adjustment |
| Discrimination | Yes, Iron Discrimination mode |
| Target ID | No |
| Numeric ID | No |
| Fe Readout | No |
| Fe-Tone Audio | No |
| Audio | Variable Frequency Audio Output / VCO-style audio |
| Volume | Adjustable control knob |
| Sensitivity | Adjustable 1–10 |
| Depth Indicator | No |
| Pinpoint | No |
| Memory | No |
| Backlight | No |
| Display | No screen; control-knob interface |
| Weatherproof | Dust and moisture resistant control housing; searchcoil is waterproof |
| IP Rating | Not Rated |
| Stock Searchcoil | 6" elliptical searchcoil |
| Headphone Jack | Yes, 1/4" |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs |
| Battery Type | 2 Ă— 9V batteries |
| Battery Life | Approximately 25–35 hours, alkaline recommended |
Description
Fisher Gold Bug 2 Metal Detector with 6" Coil
The Fisher Gold Bug 2 with 6" coil is built for serious gold prospectors who need extreme sensitivity to tiny gold nuggets in mineralized ground. Operating at an ultra-high 71 kHz frequency, the Gold Bug 2 is designed to find small gold that lower-frequency detectors can easily miss. This compact-coil version is especially useful for tight bedrock cracks, brushy terrain, mine dumps, exposed quartz, and precise “scrape and detect” prospecting.
What’s Included
Extreme Sensitivity to Small Gold
The Gold Bug 2’s 71 kHz operating frequency is designed for small gold nugget sensitivity. This makes it a favorite for prospectors working mineralized soils, dry washes, exposed bedrock, tailing piles, mine dumps, and areas where tiny gold is the goal.
6" Coil for Tight Prospecting
The 6" elliptical coil gives the Gold Bug 2 excellent control in tight spots. It is ideal for working around rocks, brush, bedrock cracks, small washes, and uneven terrain where a larger coil can be harder to maneuver.
Manual Ground Balance
Gold-bearing ground is often mineralized and difficult. The Gold Bug 2 uses manual ground balance with a dual-knob coarse and fine adjustment system so experienced users can tune the detector precisely to changing soil conditions.
Audio Boost and Iron Disc
Audio Boost enhances faint target signals without simply making surface targets overwhelming. Iron Discrimination helps reject iron trash and certain hot rocks, making the Gold Bug 2 more useful in difficult prospecting areas.
Key Features
71 kHz Frequency
Ultra-high operating frequency designed for extreme sensitivity to tiny gold nuggets.
6" Elliptical Coil
Compact coil for tight terrain, bedrock, brush, rocks, and precise gold prospecting.
3 Operating Modes
Normal, Audio Boost, and Iron Discrimination modes for different prospecting situations.
Manual Ground Balance
Dual-knob precision ground balance helps tune the detector for mineralized soils.
Iron Discrimination
Helps reject unwanted iron trash and hot rocks in challenging ground.
Variable Audio Output
VCO-style audio response helps users hear subtle changes in target strength.
Dust and Moisture Resistant
Control housing is built to handle rugged prospecting conditions.
Hip-Mount Option
Removable control housing can be hip-mounted to reduce arm fatigue.
Lightweight Design
At approximately 2.9 lbs, the Gold Bug 2 is built for long prospecting trips.
General Features
- Purpose-built for gold prospecting.
- Ultra-high 71 kHz operating frequency.
- Includes 6" elliptical searchcoil.
- 3 operating modes: Normal, Audio Boost, and Iron Discrimination.
- Manual ground balance with precision control.
- Adjustable sensitivity from 1–10.
- Variable Frequency Audio Output / VCO-style audio.
- Iron Disc mode for iron trash and hot rock rejection.
- Dust and moisture resistant control housing.
- Hip-mountable control housing.
- Padded armrest and foam grip.
- 1/4" headphone jack.
- Powered by two 9V batteries.
- Approximately 25–35 hours of battery life with alkaline batteries.
Why Choose the 6" Coil Version?
The 6" coil version is the best choice for prospectors who want maximum control and sensitivity in tight terrain. It is especially useful for small gold, bedrock cracks, exposed quartz, mine dumps, dry washes, trashier prospecting spots, and areas where you need to keep the coil close to the ground for the best response.
Fisher Gold Bug 2 Specifications
| Product | Fisher Gold Bug 2 Metal Detector with 6" Coil |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | First Texas Products, LLC |
| Brand Name | Fisher Research Labs |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Technology | VLF |
| Frequency | 71 kHz |
| Operating Modes | 3: Normal, Audio Boost, Iron Discrimination |
| Ground Balance | Manual, dual-knob precision adjustment |
| Discrimination | Yes, Iron Discrimination mode |
| Target ID | No |
| Numeric ID | No |
| Fe Readout | No |
| Fe-Tone Audio | No |
| Audio | Variable Frequency Audio Output / VCO-style audio |
| Volume | Adjustable control knob |
| Sensitivity | Adjustable 1–10 |
| Depth Indicator | No |
| Pinpoint | No |
| Memory | No |
| Backlight | No |
| Display | No screen; control-knob interface |
| Weatherproof | Dust and moisture resistant control housing; searchcoil is waterproof |
| IP Rating | Not Rated |
| Stock Searchcoil | 6" elliptical searchcoil |
| Headphone Jack | Yes, 1/4" |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs |
| Battery Type | 2 Ă— 9V batteries |
| Battery Life | Approximately 25–35 hours, alkaline recommended |
