Fisher Gold Bug 2
Approximate price: $850
Number of Reviews: 18
on 2 pages.
Also in this price range:
Minelab XT 18000
Fisher Gold Strike
Need to learn the machine
Minerbob in Motherlode, CA -The Gold Bug II is an advanced machine in a simple package. Not for the beginner, unless the beginner is willing to take a lot of time learning the setup and the sounds it makes on gold. As to discriminate, the good detectorists dig everything, as gold has been found next to nails, bullets, etc. Be sure to use good-quality stereo headphones.
If one puts forth the effort to do the learning, this machine will reward them better than most, by far. Get a friend to bury a small piece of gold or silver in your yard, at different depths, and practice finding it. Learn, learn, learn.
Apr 11, 2011
88 Yes
18 No
the K.I.S.S.
grizzlydueck in kootenays- british columbia- canada -This is the K.I.S.S. [KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID] of gold -detectors = The steak and potatoes- no bling just a work horse -picks up the smallest gold-its light -its tough -if used with quality head phones like the ones minelab recommends with there top model =amazing- thousands of people can't be wrong !
Feb 16, 2011
28 Yes
21 No
Comparison test w/ mxt/goldmaster/eureka/lobo/stinger
gold miser in Montana and Nevada -For gold prospecting, after using MD's and doing a lot of research we decided to do a test with tiny, small, and little nuggets, pin head size being tiny. Initially I used an mxt, which is an excellent detector, probably one of the best in it's price range for jewelry, coins, relics, and gold...ie all around, but I hunt for gold and am not a rich man so I wanted the most performance for my buck.
A couple of my friends were grabbing smaller and deeper pieces I walked over. Being disappointed I wanted a specialised gold MD because that's what I primarily do. The gold targets were buried at about 3, 6, and 10 inches, three times each with the different sizes at the different depths.
The findings cemented my purchase. The best unit with all the finds was the fisher goldbug2, then the GMT, the lobo, the mxt, eureka and stinger were about the same, good but not excellent.
Done in northwestern AZ with many hot rocks and mineralization. Hit the iron disc on the GB2 and boom, the hot rock signal disappears 90% of the time, no digging. If it's a nug still a sharp signal...ground balancing is easy and gives excellent discrimination also...most important thing is know your machine, study the controls and it's awesome...only drawback I saw is compared to the whites the control housing is'nt as sturdy/durable, but the high impact plastic is lighter.
I'm no dealer, or prejiduce to any brand all of these are good, but I think one is better, especially for the price point....
Jan 18, 2011
84 Yes
15 No
Gold Bug 2
John in AZ in USA -The Fisher Gold Bug 2 is excellent for small nuggets, sub-grain gold and flakes. My Prospecting buddy and I go out weekly in the Bradshaws. I take my Minelab and he has the Fisher GB2. He NEVER gets skunked. I have a Minelab 2200v2 which is fantastic for larger size deep nuggets. He kicks my butt every time. If you work in areas that have small nuggets/grain size, get a Fisher GB2
May 02, 2010
80 Yes
16 No
Slowly slowly , catchy monkey.
ausdigger in pyramul, Australia -
Not had it for long & still working out the bugs (no pun intended). Bought second hand from a detector shop with warranty for a great price(was shop owners personal detector). Have found discriminate works to a degree. Small iron is canceled out but if its a big bit of iron or close to the surface it still tells you to dig.
Found nothing yet but thats not the detectors fault, I am taking it to the beach next even though thats not what it's designed for. Will tell all about how it goes.
Apr 24, 2010
11 Yes
23 No
Big to minute it gets them all .... NO Bull***t
Chrispy in Scotland -I've used this now for 8 years, and am changing to a Minelab GPX4500, as I need to work salty soil. I've pulled out nuggets to 7 Grm and stuff so small it's difficult to almost see.
And this is in Scotland. If only I could get to Ozland !!!!!! Learn and keep at it, you will win. This for me is the bees knees !!!
Chris
Apr 21, 2010
12 Yes
19 No
Gold bug 2
Mike in Christchurch, New Zealand -I did a lot of homework before becoming convinced this was the best machine to start with as my interest lay in finding nuggets in comparatively clean ground and I did not want to spend more than NZ$1200 (about US$800).
It's excellent for finding even very small bits of gold in rock crevices. It's easy for anyone to use with a little patience and willingness to read the manual. Once ground-balance adjusted for the type of ground being searched it gives clear signals when even tiny crumbs of metal are found. Definitely best used with earphones.
Only drawback is it also find every kind of junk including tiny crumbs of foil, lead shot, flakes or rust, even tiny fragments of corroded wire rope. But that just proves it is super sensitive. However I am never able to say with any certainty "that's not gold" when listening to any signal. I have to dig up every bit of junk!
I'd be really interested in hearing from anyone who can offer advice on getting better discrimination and interpreting signals -- please email me m.bradstock@paradise.net.nz
Jan 11, 2010
66 Yes
19 No
Ground Balancing
Cube Monkey in Phoenix, AZ -
In AZ, the soil is heavily mineralized. I found I would have to ground balance between every other swing because the detector was too sensitive. I'm sure it's a great detector for a place like Alaska... ...not so good in AZ.
Jun 29, 2009
62 Yes
7 No
Great gold detector
joseph t. in utah -I am extremly pleased with my Goldbug 2. This detector picks up gold so small that its hard to find. It will also pick up all other metals also so be ready to do a lot of digging. If its small gold you want to find I have never seen another detector that will work as good as the Goldbug 2.
Sep 09, 2008
112 Yes
19 No
goldbug 2
rocky in alaska -I just got this wonderful lightweight detector, and though I have never actually used it, I am certain it's going to be fun as soon as the temp raises above 15 below and the snow thaws
Jan 11, 2007
18 Yes
166 No
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