Best Cheap Gold Nugget Metal Detector
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- The price of gold has been rocketing upward recently and a lot of folks are interested in metal detecting for gold nuggets. In this video, I cover in detail my choice for the best cheap (comparatively inexpensive) metal detector that can do a decent job finding gold nuggets.
The Fisher Gold Bug Pro is, in my opinion, a great first gold nugget detector for new prospectors. I’ve found gold with mine and it does a good job both of finding gold and yet it can be used to find rings, coins and stuff at parks and schools. Here is a link to this detector from High Plains Prospectors. (affiliate):
highplainsprospectors.com/pro...
For those who want to learn more about Prospecting and finding gold check out my book, Fists full of Gold. It’s an encyclopedia of everything on the topic of prospecting. It’s available on from High Plains Prospectors. (Affiliate) You can find it at:
highplainsprospectors.com/pro...
For even more information on prospecting, minerals, gems and other related information you can also check out my website at:
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Yes it is indeed.
Thank you Chris your vids are by far the most informative and educational of this type. Well done and God bless you.
Thanks for the kind words.
I’m glad I saw this video before buying. A lot that I didn’t know. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice Video, Chris. Thanks for laying it out there, straight and simple.
Glad it was helpful.
Thanks, Chris. We really appreciate your videos and have subscribed. Also, we've been researching metal detectors for a while now, and your video here helped us decide on the Gold Bug Pro. We bought one today. Looking forward to learning more!
Awesome, thank you! Good luck to you.
Hello, I'm Jess retired at 58 that was 10 years ago now I'm up in the Rouge River Valley Oregon and I found all of theses miners Tailings I think 🤔 well I've told anyways. So given that and all of the Gold clam signs around I'm guessing the information I have is good.
So I went out and got a guy old pan....... I did find a "Speck" after hours of planning then along came Bulldog and she was so happy to find me she pushed me down in the water and it went back form where it came from DAMEDOGS!
So Mama is going to let me get a Detector! But witch one,? I don't want any junk, not to fond of used or Pawn Shop's but seeing how much $$$ their getting I'm starting to rethink my thinking and start asking questions to people that are smart about this kind of stuff before I start investing $$$ into my new hobby. Hat do you suggest for a old guy &his wife(68&69) she refuses to let me go wandering by my self.
I'm not into finding bottle caps or pull tabs but I realize that it can't be help because people are pigs. But Gold is what we are starting after , especially with all of the Gold Clames around where we live.
I'm leaning towards the "MineLab GoldMonster1000" but it's coming in at around 1k
The other is the "Goldbug 2" still coming in at around the same price? I'd like to have your opinion as I value it with your extensive knowledge and background. Jess & Patti ::))
@@patticollins5606I live north of you in Yacolt Washington and I’m getting set up to look for gold. We should get together and prospect. I can drive. I’m retired from the power company here. I retired 6 years ago at age 56. I’m 62 if you didn’t have a calculator.
My Gold Bug Pro arrived this morning. Woo hoo, I'm going out searching. Thanks for your video.
Glad you enjoyed the video.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I appreciate it.
Glad it was helpful!
What a neat story! And thanks for the educational videos! 👍🏼
Glad you enjoyed the video.
Thanks! Helpful information. I just ordered your book and am looking forward to reading it.
Hope you enjoy it!
Chris I have watched several of your videos and I think you are great at explaining gold finding topics!! I am in N Fla and want to go detecting. Thanks
Glad it was helpful. Thank you!
Thanks for the info ive been looking for just this info in videos for awhile very helpful thanks
Glad you enjoyed the video.
Another idea for pounding down rocks follows. I took a 2-foot length of 3inch pipe and welded a foot square of steel plate at one end. As a pounder I took a sledge hammer, removed the handle and welded a 4 fool long piece of 1 inch pipe at one end. For additional weight I poured cement into the lifting 1 inch pipe handle. Whatever chunks of rocks can fit into the main pipe can be grounded up. Modifications to the above can be made to fit your needs. Also, small holes can be made on the steel plate so that powder can fall out as you pound the rocks but there should be steel footing to keep the unit slightly off the ground.
yes, that is a possibility.
Thank you Chris on your recommendation and your bang for your buck, plus I did a little research on my own I bought a gold bug pro, I am very happy with it. So thank you for your web page.👍
Great! glad it worked out for you.
Thanks Chris for this precious information. I just stumbled on your channel and I love it. I'm definitely going to get one. Nigeria, here I come!!!
Glad you enjoyed the video.
Thanks for the information about the metal detector. I used to go with my brother to civil war sites and metal detect for civil war relics.
Glad you enjoyed the video.
Good info and enjoyed the video Chris
Thanks, my friend. Sorry you were not up there with me.
Thank you for the explanation . I enjoy your video.
Glad it was helpful!
I appreciate very much your videos, because I like to learn geology in order to find the treasures of nature, since at this age that is all left to me, when young I was naive and I never thought I will need money to live, not to live well, just to survive in these times.
Glad you are enjoying the videos.
Thank you for great review !
My pleasure! glad it was helpful.
Definitely my next buy. I’ve been looking into the Minelab and a few other at twice the price. Thank you for your vid.
Glad I could help!
Great videos. Thanks for the great content.
Glad you like them!
Thank you so much for this. ❤️
You are so welcome!
Fantastic review i will get one of these . Thankyou 👍
Glad I could help.
Very good video, Chris. This is the gold detector I have, I really like my Fisher Gold Bug Pro... I look forward to more videos on this detector. Thank you, Chris...
Thank you Chris! I live in colorado and was looking for a good reasonably priced detector for the many old mines in my area. You are very helpful, thanks! Bryce.
@@brycecurtis8483 Nokta Makro Gold Kruzer is a amazing gold detector & is way better Gold detector than the Fisher Gold Bug Pro. They are on sale right now for $375 down from $650. If you do decide to go Fisher, definitely go with the Fisher F19, it is a more advanced Gold Bug Pro. It is the same detector as the Gold Bug Pro, but with added features, for less money $449. They should have called the F19, the Gold Bug Pro plus or gold bug pro advanced.
@@sagemajka4871 Thank you.
@@sagemajka4871definitely seems to me that if Chris had more time to commit to this on a regular basis he would update these videos the way sites like TomsHardware and such do. Any time you’re dealing with electronics if the video you’re watching is 4 years old chances are it’s either outdated or about to be…😅
Cheers! 🖖😎👍
Hi Chris Ijust subscribe to your Channel. I enjoyed this video and I appreciate the fact that you explain pretty thoroughly the subject that you're on that on that day I watched your videos on identifying different minerals and rocks and you made understandable which is hard to do in the rocks so thanks. looking forward to more videos that you're putting up
Thanks for the sub! I have many older videos you might also be interested in so check them out.
Really enjoying your channel.
Saw you and Russ did good this week.
I had fun with Russ - and we found some good gold.
I founf a nice 1/2oz. nugget on the Maysville placer with my old Fischer gold bug so they still work too.
Colorado is a good place to find gold. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
@@ChrisRalph Hi Chris I live in Australia and have over the last month finally got back to my love of bush and solo camping . Chris I have recently bought a Tesoro Lobo to enhance my camp outings . I guess I have a question , in all your vids you never mention this particular detector ( Lobo) I would appreciate your comments on this detector , as your knowledge to me is invaluable . Thankyou Chris cheers.
Thanks, I didn’t want to spend several thousand dollars on my first detector in case I don’t use it as much as I thought I would. I appreciate this great video.
I'll tell you a secret - a new model of this detector is coming soon. I will make a video of it when it comes out.
Thank You for Sharing Chris this an Awesome Video with a lot of good information , I needed to get a metal detector before we get moved back to Arizona and I will be buying a fisher gold bug after seeing this video , Thank You Chris
Respectfully Elbert Wayne Dulworth
Glad you enjoyed the video.
Great video. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed the video
I still have an old original Gold Bug. Has a short in the connector--but, it has been a great metal detector!
Its a good detector, but they haven't made new ones in many, many years.
Short in your Gold Bug
Maybe contact the fisher company & let them know how much you like their products , you might be surprised how some good company will stand behind their name & products , no matter how old , it's a win win ! because you will tell your friends and their friends ,
It's a rare thing these days because so much is made in China or some other places that doesn't care as long as the stocks are up and stockholders are making money
If you need that machine repaired you can contact Keith Will's
East Texas metal detectors he is an authorized repair center for White's and any other metal detector on the market
He also has new and used machines for sale
His contact number is
(903) 734-7773
@@waynepeterson5337 Cool,I am in Linden in East Texas and will give them a call..we have 15 acres and was told there is stuff on our property,so might take a look.
Having built my own BFO detector, when testing it using an O-scope, it became very apparent to me that a detector that could analyze the signal in addition to detecting it would be a world class better machine. Such analysis includes phase and amplitude and needs some really good signal processing. And that's where the money is.
BFO is a very old technology. The manufacturers have not made them in maybe 25 years. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Beautiful advice. I'm now trying to learn. Thanks.
Great post! I’m the build my own for allot cheaper type of guy myself. So you answered a couple of my first questions right off the top. Thank you sir and be well!
Thanks for the info theres not alot of content this good the gb pro
Glad you like the video.
I bought a used original gold bug 5 years ago then I found a used gold bug pro shortly after. I used it for a while then I gave ot to my little brother when I started buying Minelab detectors. But you know my brother always finda the cool stuff with thw Gold bug pro. So I started buying a different Minelab detector just to out do him. So now I own a CTX 3030, Gold Monster 1000 and an Equinox 800 and he still fimds all the cool with that ole Gold Bug Pro! Haha
Great story. Glad you enjoyed the video.
GBP is a great machine. Light, easy swinging, great sound, push button balance, easy pinpoint, and comparatively low cost to other Au specific machines. I love mine.
I agree.
Hi Chris.
Fisher just sent me a new box and a new coil for my Gold Bug Pro. The new ones have just the quarter inch jack port. I love Fisher.
I did not know that. I will ask someone at Fisher. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Nice video, thanks. Easy detector to learn and a red hot nugget finder. This one knows how to pay for itself when you get it over the gold.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
What I like about your recommendation for this detector is size of coil, weight of overall detector, and cost is ok. Following a gold hole, you can get the detector in the hole. So, not having a pinpointer, this can be an advantage. I dont have this Fisher detector, I have the Minelab xterra with the original coil and bought the double d coil. It sure added the weight. There is a lot of complicated settings on the Minelab xterra, so I have to constantly keep studying the manual to get it right for the application I am using it for. I am prospecting a California motherlode area so want to lessen technology and weight for this project.
I dont know which model of Xterra you have, but the highest ones are roughly similar to the GB pro, except for the small coil. The smaller coil is necessary for hunting gold. The GB pro is also simpler to use.
Mr Ralph , u r a doll .. so very informative and a true gentleman about sharing your insight & prospecting manors .. I also ty for your help with a gold question I had when I was on flashinyourpan a few wks ago ..👍🏻 and last if you have a chance to answer another VIP .. Q: ? I have this time about your ( African gold ore ) I swear I have the same stuff in our area / near ( NYS ) rail rd line . I have pieces and would love to get your opinion/ confirmation. on it . ? If that’s ok ?? . And pls keep those YT videos coming / great stuff . My friends & I enjoy all . And your book . 👍🏻🤗
I get so many, many requests from people for rock ID, but its almost impossible to ID minerals just from photos. Watch this video and learn how to identify minerals for yourself: th-cam.com/video/MpkW58ZeQlc/w-d-xo.html
Gold bug pro is my favorite all-in-one detector. Looks great, sounds great and works perfectly well.. never fails to find gold and relics
Hi, Chris! I have a Fisher Gold Bug, and I love it. It's worth mentioning that, while the coil is waterproof, the control unit is not. I slipped on some wet bedrock and accidentally submerged the detector. It did not fare well.
The reason I mention this is because (even though I had voided the warranty by getting the control unit full of water) the good people at Fisher repaired my detector at no cost to me. I couldn't believe it, I was fully prepared to pay for a new control unit. I had the detector back in less than a month from when I shipped it!
Commitment to customers and service like that deserves to be talked about; it's another reason that the Gold Bug line is a good buy!
Thanks for all the videos, and I think your book is pretty awesome too!
Good point about the coil being waterproof but the control box is not. I talked a long time about the Gold Bug Pro on this video, but still managed to miss some things. Glad you like the book too.
Finally bought my gold bug pro as well as your book and a few supplies (I’m ready to go!) lol 😂 been fighting wild land fires in California for the last 3 months and fire season don’t look like it’s going to end soon ! But I can’t wait to go to the Sierra’s and finely get some down time and play in the dirt . Probably won’t find anything but at least I’ll be out in the country side getting some fresh air thank you for all your information I’m soaking it up
The CA fire season this year is a killer one. I wish you the best of luck my friend.
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I have an old Compass gold scanner pro. Ive tried others but always go back to my okd compass!
Great for coins and other large targets.
Hi Chris, I just found your channel and subscribed after watching this video; it was excellent. I’m not gold prospecting but do have the Fisher F-19 with the small 5 inch coil. I would like to try searching for gold but live in New England. I’ve heard rumors of gold in Vermont. Have you ever searched in New England or are aware of any New England states where gold is a good possibility. Thank you and looking forward to more prospecting videos!
I've not prospected the New England states. I've heard of some good nuggets found in Vermont or New Hampshire but cant remember which - t was some years ago. There is not loads of nugget gold in the NE states, it is pretty sparse, but it is there in a few places.
Tumbs up d’er buddy . Appreciate the content and delivery eh!
Glad you enjoyed it.
I am new to detectors but I just bought this one . Good to hear its not so bad . Thanks for the info .
I think you'll like it.
Mine comes in on Sunday , I’m excited
OK.
At one underground mine i worked at we used a Gold BUG 2. a Gold master VSAT and a minelab GPX
the Goldbug was the best at finding the real small gold up to 4 inches.
The Goldmaster VSAT found larger gold pieces at about a foot. but miss really small gold found by the Gold bug.
But the Minelab would find large clusters up to 3 foot but would miss small pieces picked up by the goldmaster and the goldbug.
I like the goldbug for detecting mine dumps for the small gold missed by the miners locked in quarts.
If I find enough in the dump, I will then detect in the mine for small ore bodies.
In surface gold fields i almost always detect iron caps (Gossan)so you need to have a very good detector for them.
I have one gossan with quartz veinlets I have been detecting for 40 years and very few people have found anything with their detectors. But I always find small nuggets.
On the surface, I always dug hot rocks and have a small collection of meteorites missed by those looking for gold.
The goldbug 2 is a really sensitive detector. I am going to come out with a video on the GB 2 in a month or so.
Could we have a video of some of your metal/crystal lab specimens? I know you have some interesting stuff!
Yes!
Thank you for your interesting and informative channel, Chris. Would this metal detector work with silver and nickel too, or is it best used only for gold?
It will work with metals - including silver, nickel, copper, etc.
Thank you, great info! Is this still your current choice, 4 years later, with the same considerations? Or would it be the new Gold Bug 2?
its a great cheap detector, but there are better ones that I have, and I use them more.
Hi Chris i just subscribe to your channel..im from Phil and i really got xcited..soon iwish i could try it..God bless
Glad you enjoyed the video.
Been waiting oon a video like this may have to get one thank you for the info how far can it go into water by the way can you dunk the coil to the first connection or second or up to your hand
Coil and the cable are waterproof, but the control box is not. So only up to the top of the cable. Glad you enjoyed the video.
The real strength in whatever machine you buy, cheaper or high end detector. It’s your ability to master that machine and understand it’s strength and weakness. I have quite a selection of detectors and some are easier to master than others. Reading the soil is another large thing to master. Patience is one of your greatest assets. Always have your manual with you when you get frustrated. Good luck hunting everyone.
Its important to learn your detector and its responses.
Just looking into it! Great video, I really got inspired I could learn a lot from you, I live in Portland,Maine use to be in Colorado, perhaps you could shed some light on places to prospect up here. would probably be a better place to find other kind of gems. Thanks!
There is some gold in Maine but not loads. Not all states are equal when it comes to mineral deposits.
Answered my own question by reading the about section thank you
I am glad you enjoyed the video.
Hi Chris. Do you by chance have any thoughts on the Gold Bug Pro variants, such as the F19 or the Bounty Hunter Time Ranger Pro. Any noticeable differences or strong suits that each might have? The Bounty Hunter is a bit more affordable, but with its larger coil, might not be a good gold detector right out of the box.
Large coils are not good for small gold - or small targets in general. The GB Pro variants are all very similar.
Mr. Christ Ralph, I do have a Discovery 3300 made in Texas, sold by Costco, by $100.00 (online) and so far it has been great to me, all made in USA with proud, it have discriminating features for trash, you may lower the sensitivity and have pinpoint capabilities also, there is more, but those are the ones I use. And for a 66 years old woman with arthritis it weights only 2.5 lbs.
have you found any gold nuggets with it? generally nuggets are much smaller than rings or jewelry and much harder to find.
One of the reasons I like my Gold Bog Pro is that it is so light. I am a 65 year young male with arthritis & I can swing the bug for quite a long time before getting sore. By the way, if you want a good, quick pain relieving gel, I use a product called "Zen" Herbal Gel which I can buy here in Australia. Zen is made by Martin & Pleasance & ususlly works within 5 minutes of application, you do not need a lot but, do not put it near your eyes. It alao has a pleasant smell.
Cheers, Keith.
Love your videos.. had already bought a Whites MXT Pro... Can I get your thoughts on it being used for nugget hunting??
MXT is a good metal detector made for all purpose uses. Its good in parks, its OK for gold. Its not the most super sensitive. Use a smaller DD coil with the MXT, not the larger standard coil. The smaller coil gives you better sensitivity to small gold.
Good video. Thank you.
Regarding the small vs. large coil, while you claim the large coil loses sensitivity, do you think it also sees deeper? I’m most interested in deeper but larger nuggets.
Any idea how deep each coil goes, by the way?
As I say in the video, large coils see larger nuggets deeper, but miss the smaller stuff completely. Take a look at this video for a discussion of how deep your detector will see targets: th-cam.com/video/SD3cSkeikto/w-d-xo.html
@@ChrisRalph
Thanks, I’ll check out that video.
I’m thinking that a Gold Bug Pro with the larger coil might be a good budget alternative to, say, the Minelab Gold Monster 1000.
I wish there was a greater selection of pulse induction detectors with a few at a lower price point. Although I’m just interested in recreational detecting a PI machine is what I really want but they’re going for $2500 and up, a bit too pricey for a casual hobbyist like me!
Hi Chris just got a gold bug pro I will be going up to Dahlonega ga to try it out I will let you how I did .thanks for all your help on this gold bug pro take care
Sounds good. I look forward to hearing, be sure to comment and let me know.
Jam I live here in GA,I found some huge Tailing piles where I hike up North
For one fourth the price of todays gold pricing it looks like a good unit, thanks for the video.
Any time!
Hi Chris, I love your videos, I'm looking to buy a detector and I found a new still in box Minelabs Explorer SE detector for $600 or I could go with your recommendation here of the Fisher Labs detector. The Minelabs detector looks like it was discontinued in 2008, what are your thoughts?
Depends on what you intend to do with it. The Minelab would be much better for hunting coins and jewelry at parks, the Fisher for hunting gold at old gold mines.
I would like any advice you can give on panning and rivers here in Colorado. I have the Nokta Makro Gold Racer Pro and an XP ORX that I use and would enjoy some advice on proper settings as well. They both have gold modes and some differing tech for VLF machines.
There are some areas set aside for panning in Colorado. I suggest joining a prospecting club to get the best access and info.
Thanks much for the informative video..
I have pile of sand from Gold mills around my area. This is the sand that processed by gold factory, but it is contain some gold. do you have any recommendations to system/machines that I can use to process those piles of rounded sands?
Thanks
Thanks
Without more info I do not know. Have tests done on the sand to see how much gold remains. It may not be worth it.
I like your videos! Dies this model work in heavy clay? Where do you normally find gold nuggets?
It works well. I find gold in gold mines!
Thanks for the video. I'm heading out to the Philippines to spend some time with my future in-laws and I've been looking at the different gold bug versions. Prices range from 5 to 700. Is there much of a difference between the different gold bug versions?
The fisher company calls many of their detectors a "gold bug" so yes, there are differences.
Just Subscribed. I have one of these and would like you to show us how to use this detectors in the field with showing what the face of the readbout is doing live. I an looking to get your book. Thank you for this video.
Thanks for the sub! I'll do another video on the Gold Bug Pro, but likely this summer.
I see that there is a new version of the Gold Bug 2 out with a digital readout? What's that all about? Will you do a Gold Bug 2 tutorial some time in the future? Thanks Chris. You're my favorite!
Yes, both are coming soon.....
Yes please... Please do it I really like your way in explaining... And I love gold bug 2... Better than any vlf machine...
Live next to the Bradshaw Mountains in Arizona, you said the gold bug pro will struggle with the highly mineralized ground, is the answer to lower the gain to almost nothing? Is it covered in your book Fists Full of Gold? The book is on the way, but i am new with this and have struggled a little on the first few outings. Have access to the Iron King area and it is Quartz veins every 8 to 10 feet it seems. Keep picking up plenty of tips and info on your many videos. It is very useful to have videos on so specific of topics, appreciate the time you put into them. Lots of mines (can't swing a dead cat without hitting one) out here, started watching the videos on what precious metal looks like in ore. Having a good time but trying to mix the best cheapest machine with the most mineralized ground. Love your stuff, stay safe out there.
lower the gain some but not all the way. You cannot eliminate the issues with mineralized ground. Hit the ground grab button frequently.
Sir,the fisher gold bug pro in the lazada is the same like you are using in your demonstration?
That low cost and I am excited about it.
I dont know what a lazada is.
Can you still use the GB or GBP for more urban setting? Parks , beach, trails, parking lots..for rings , earrings and other small gold pieces? Really like your work here!
You can use it elsewhere but not ocean beaches. The GB Pro has no salt setting to compensate for the conductive effect of wet salty sand.
I love the story about gold rush in Africa ))
Glad you liked that.
That's cool. I wanna know which gold detector i can use to discover or locate a big gold nugget in the bush? Any idea here?
Choosing the best metal detector for you is something that you need to consider for yourself - your budget, what you want to do with your detector, etc. I did a video on how to choose the best metal detector for you - you can find it here: th-cam.com/video/EF4oFvSHbJo/w-d-xo.html
Hey this video was great! Thank you for the knowledge. One question. Would a gold bug find as small of nuggets as the gold bug pro since they have the same frequency?
The gold bug is the same as the GOld Bug pro, the pro has some extra options and things.
@@ChrisRalph sweet thank you. One more question. How small a nugget will it find?
Its not just size but shape also. Figure the limit is between 1 and 1/2 grain or about 0.06 to 0.03 grams.
@@ChrisRalph wow that is a small piece of gold! I'm sold. Do you work for Fisher? You should! Again thank you very much!
@@ChrisRalph do u say this machine is not designed for 1 gram gold or more??
Chris, this video is 3 years old now. Is the gold bug pro still the best bang for the buck, or is there a newer model?
thanks again!
There is not anything better at the bottom end of the market, though there are many that are better but more expensive.
thanks for sharing your knolege
My pleasure, glad you enjoyed the video.
What's your opinion on the Bounty Hunter Pioneer 505 metal detector. It comes with 2 coils the small one like on that gold bug 2 and a bigger open type coil like that other one you showed .
Its a good detector for coins, not sensitive enough for gold.
Whats the difference between the Gold Bug Pro and the 2? From a stand point of a beginner expecting to detect small gold in dry washes, which is better suited? tnx Love the video Chris. tnx for sharing
Which is better for you depends on the size of the gold, your budget and other factors. The GB2 is more sensitive, but also more difficult to operate. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Firsttt time..plzz any info.will help thankss😄cant wait.ro start
My videos have lots of info..... take a look at the many videos I have made.
Hey Chris is the Gold Bug 2 any good? my dad left it to me when he passed and he found odds and ends but he never looked for gold and I thought geez I might as well head to Alaska up around Chicken Creek and see if I can find a picker or a nuggie.
The Gold Bug 2 is an excellent detector. It has found many, many pounds of gold in Alaska and elsewhere. I have used my GB2 to find gold in AK, California and Nevada. Its very sensitive - see my new video: th-cam.com/video/oTBIcrwswZU/w-d-xo.html
The only downside is that it is a bit more difficult to learn to use it.
What are next couple level up detectors do you recommend?
Does GPZ7000 worth it?
I like my GPZ 7000 and use it to find gold. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I live in the Georgia Gold belt in Dahlonega Ga and as much as I like coins I love gold nuggets and we have the purest gold here right under my feet. I like this Pro option low cost, but you said they all struggle in bad ground, is Dahlonega ground considering “bad ground” or is it typically challenging ground in my area? Would a pulse induction be better if I have the money?
As I've never prospected around Georgia, I dont really know what the soil conditions are. The other problem in the SE states is access. In the west, a large percentage of the land is federal and open access. In the east, everything is private property and access is difficult. For someone new, I'd recommend buying a gold pan and my book, then joining a local prospecting club and learning more. Then, when the time comes that you are more experienced, think about adding a metal detector for nuggets.
thank you ! great informational video !...my C&G Bobcat (gift) is nice but need a better one that is a bit more up to date.
Glad you liked the video.
Hey Chris, how do the following detectors stack up against each other as far as detecting gold (natural or manmade) in all types of soil? Any idea or insight on comparisons to these in finding gold? And keep in mind I don't care about gold nuggets less than about a gram in size, so super sensitivity to very small gold nuggets is not of interest to me.
1. White's Goldmaster 24K
2. Garrett ATX
3. XP ORX
4. Minelab Gold Monster 1000
Look at my video on how deep your detector will go....
Great video! I really enjoy your teaching style. I am a beginner and still learning. Is this Gold Bug Pro good for creeks? Is it waterproof?
The coil and cable are waterproof, the electronics box is not waterproof.
@@ChrisRalph Thanks!
Nice video. Is the coil submersible for detecting small streams?
The coil and cable are submersible, the control box is not. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Great videos Chris. The Fisher F19 and the Gold bug pro are both 19khz machines. I have seen the F19 at $499 whereas gold bug pro is more expensive. I have also heard the F19 has a few more features. Would you recommend the F19 as a better gold detector than the gold bug pro?
They are similar machines, but If you want to look for gold you really need the 5 inch round coil as I clearly stated in the video. You could get an F19 and buy the 5 inch coil separately, but any savings you might have had would be gone.
This may sound like a dumb question, but can the coils on this machine get wet while you’re looking for gold? Really appreciate your videos. So helpful!
Yup. The coils can be submerged, the electronics box cannot get wet, but the coils can. Glad you enjoyed the video.
@@ChrisRalph So the coils and the pole/ rod can be submerged as long as the electronics box does not get wet? Even being partially waterproof is important to know. Also, how does this model compare to the Gold Bug 2 and the DP? I see that they cos a little more. Thanks for the info.
Hi mate, we were a bunch of electronic engineer and some experience mechanics and we were looking for many different types of gold, like old treasure's, relics, old forgoten portfolios with a few coins and other things, even at the beach which was not bad... Because of out country's rich history and many archeological sites and findings, it was tough not to het in trouble. Anyway, i want to say that i now focus to earth's proper gold, on soil and riverbank and beds, and i need to know the best way to trace the smallest possible goldflakes amd fragments of 0.1 gold flakes, at the various places or river. I will apriciate your advice, because after some bissness failures cause of the economic crisis, we all almost lost crazy amounts of money. So now again starting slowly, ill be grateful if you tell me the best cheaper possible for that specific reason i mention above ...
I luv ur vids and u give us much hope and tips. May God gives u that energy for very long time , so you motivate us ..
Peace man, take care
PS, we need best discrimination for Gold, doesn't matter the depths so much, u know what i mean mate. Cheers...
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I cannot give personal help to everyone who asks, as there are many, many requests.
Since detectors from 1990 are now considered antiques, is it time to retire my Minelab FT 16000? I haven't kept up with metal detector technology so have no idea how it would compare with the Fisher. It did come with small, medium and larger coils.
Kind of like using a 1990s cell phone or computer..... Glad you enjoyed the video.
Dad bought a White's XLT metal detector probably about 15 years ago. He never used it. It was pretty spendy at the time. So now I have this thing and I have no clue how to tweak the settings. Is this a good machine for looking for gold?
Sorry, no its not. It's more like I have a computer from 1990 that was never used. It is a good one for today's software?
Would this metal detector do well in Northern Nevada? I know you have some experience around Rye Patch so I’m curious as to how well you think this metal detector would do in High Desert Country or if you have a better recommendation for Northern Nevada. There are a few mountainous areas I’m considering trying where there are drainages or gullies near old mines. I know the Alluvial gravels in Nevada are also good to try out for panning/detecting placer. I just purchased your book and can’t wait to read it. I’m a Geologist by trade but got into the mining industry through my curiosity of looking at old gold deposits in Nevada to see what the old timers where chasing.
Its OK for northern Nevada, I use my SDC 2300 more often when prospecting in Nevada.
@@ChrisRalph Thanks Chris! I kinda figured the SDC 2300 would be better. I guess I know what next years bonus Is going to be spent on. 😂 Can’t wait to read your book.
@@ChrisRalph What makes Nevada different? What was your base case for the Gold Bug?
Yet, again, another excellent video! I have watched about a half dozen or so of your videos in the last 2 days, and on the strength and quality of these, tonight I ordered your book! I am new to this, and have so many questions...especially after looking at the Fisher Gold Bug Pro tonight while on Amazon, where I purchased your book. I have a couple questions on the Fisher Gold Bug Pro, and the Gold Bug 2 with the 2 coils instead of the one oval one.... They look so different, the head units, and displays and instrumentation, and so, I'm wondering, is the #2 iteration that much better, and worthy of the extra $300.00 price tag? I do recall from this video, you said the regular Fisher Gold Bug Pro with the 6" oval is the best for looking for gold, so that's what I am leaning towards, though, as I say, I'm wondering if the pricier one is good enough to justify the extra bread for a newbie like me? Stupid question, right? Of course it's worth it, I'm sure! Ha-ha. And lastly, on this video, one thing regarding the tones and the overall functionality of the Fisher Gold Bug Pro, does the depth a "target" sits at, is that reflected by the tone, or does it matter; and secondly, what is the useful, practical depth that this unit can operate up to, all things being equal (as I'm sure larger targets are detected at greater depths (that smaller one), right?
Well, I guess that's it for this video, and these comments, other than to say, I really and truly appreciate the thoroughness and depth of your commentaries regarding the subject matter, because the quality of your videos gives me the confidence to believe that I, too, can go out into the wild blue yonder and find something special, my own little treasures, and items of wonder and grace, that are hidden just beneath the surface of the earth, in the earth and of the good earth that the Lord Almighty has yet, again, proven His Majesty and Grace in creating, in His Good Works; and as these things which you so adeptly cover reflects! You are doing a wonderful job with your part in His Good Works, in the way you explain where this natural wonder may be found, and for that, I am very appreciative! Thank you!! God bless! Truly. God bless you and yours!!
The gold bug 2 is OLDER than the GB Pro. The GB 2 is more sensitive than the pro, so it can see smaller gold - I have videos on it too. Look at my video on how deep will your detector go - You should watch that before you buy anything and you will learn a lot. Watch my video on how to select the best detector for you. Watch and learn first, then think about what you will buy.
@@ChrisRalph Great advice! Thank you for that, and all the great videos!
I have maybe 2 questions! I understand slow movement speed is required for older detectors like the Gold Bug Pro. Is this an accurate fact or is it just dependent on situation or ground type? I am also wondering if I am not concerned about small fine pieces of gold and am more interested in corn kernel size gold can movement speed be increases amd will the metal detector still read the bigger gold deeper in soil?
The slow speed was required on very old detectors from the 1970s - ones that are decades older than the GB Pro. Take a look at my video on how to choose a detector for yourself. You probably want a PI type detector.
@@ChrisRalph - thank you for your reply.
Thanks Chris. Any chance you can get your hands on a Whites 24k machine and do a video on it?
Probably not - I just dont have any contacts at Whites. However, it is almost $400 more expensive than the Gold Bug Pro and belongs in the category of VLFs that are more expensive and give a bot more performance. It also comes standard with a larger coil and that means a reduced sensitivity advantage that it might gain from the higher operating frequency.
@@ChrisRalph I actually have the one that came with the large and small coils. It's a fine detector.
Can you use the gold monster 1000. On normal pasture fields for normal detecting, gold coins or jewellery.? Or is it just for gold nuggets hunting on gold prospecting land…. I live in Cheshire. Thanks
Its a metal detector and will detect gold, lead, iron, silver, copper, etc. However, there are detectors designed to hunt fields, parks and other general types of places - the design of the GM 1000 is to see targets much smaller than coins and jewelry, which are gigantic by comparison. A small coin might weigh 4 grams, but a small nugget weighs 0.1 grams, one fortieth of the size of the coin. The generalist detector is poor for the goldfields but better designed for coins and jewelry.
Does the goldbug pro allow for a set of coils that can be used on an on a saltwater beach, or is the whole goldbug pro just not set up for that type of detecting?
No, the detector has no salt mode and that is needed.
so would you recomend it over the gold bug 2 . and also what about to a minlabe equinx 800. you did not say anything about the other oval coil that it comes with, would you say the little round one is still beter or not , thank you
It all depends on what you want to do. If you want a mix of gold and coin hunting in parks, the GB Pro would be better. For pure gold hunting, the GB2 would be better. Watch my video on choosing the best detector for you.
Hello, I like your videos.
I've already sent a question but not sure I did it well.
My question.
There are gold detectors without coil.
Instead, they have kind of small bars that have to be raised or put to one side or another.
They more look like "machine guns"
Is it possible to find gold with these detectors?
Thank you
Your description is vague, so I have no idea what you are talking about.