The Fisher Gold Bug 2 is engineered specifically for serious gold hunters who demand extreme sensitivity in mineral-rich environments. Designed for prospectors, this detector operates at an ultra-high frequency of 71 kHz, allowing it to locate even the tiniest gold nuggets in highly mineralized soils—making it a top choice for professionals and dedicated hobbyists. With its 71 kHz operating frequency, the Gold Bug 2 excels at finding small, deep targets where other detectors struggle. It features three versatile search modes: Normal, Audio Boost, and Iron Discrimination, giving users the ability to adapt to varying terrain and target conditions. Manual ground balance with a dual-knob precision control allows for fine-tuning, while the elliptical 10" waterproof searchcoil offers excellent sensitivity and maneuverability. Audio Boost enhances faint signals without amplifying surface targets, and the IRON DISC mode effectively filters out unwanted ferrous trash. Weighing only 2.9 lbs and featuring a padded armrest, foam grip, and adjustable stem, the Gold Bug 2 is designed for all-day comfort and balanced handling. The control housing is moisture and dust resistant and can be hip-mounted to reduce fatigue. With up to 35 hours of runtime on dual 9V batteries, it’s a reliable tool for extended hunts in rugged conditions.
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The Fisher Gold Bug 2 is engineered specifically for serious gold hunters who demand extreme sensitivity in mineral-rich environments. Designed for prospectors, this detector operates at an ultra-high frequency of 71 kHz, allowing it to locate even the tiniest gold nuggets in highly mineralized soils—making it a top choice for professionals and dedicated hobbyists. With its 71 kHz operating frequency, the Gold Bug 2 excels at finding small, deep targets where other detectors struggle. It features three versatile search modes: Normal, Audio Boost, and Iron Discrimination, giving users the ability to adapt to varying terrain and target conditions. Manual ground balance with a dual-knob precision control allows for fine-tuning, while the elliptical 10" waterproof searchcoil offers excellent sensitivity and maneuverability. Audio Boost enhances faint signals without amplifying surface targets, and the IRON DISC mode effectively filters out unwanted ferrous trash. Weighing only 2.9 lbs and featuring a padded armrest, foam grip, and adjustable stem, the Gold Bug 2 is designed for all-day comfort and balanced handling. The control housing is moisture and dust resistant and can be hip-mounted to reduce fatigue. With up to 35 hours of runtime on dual 9V batteries, it’s a reliable tool for extended hunts in rugged conditions.

Engineered for serious gold prospectors and advanced users, the Fisher Gold Bug® Pro is designed to detect the smallest gold nuggets even in highly mineralized soil. With its high 19 kHz operating frequency and precision 5" DD searchcoil, it stands out for its exceptional sensitivity to low-conductivity targets like gold. Ideal for prospectors, relic hunters, and those working in challenging ground conditions. The Gold Bug® Pro offers impressive depth and accuracy through features like real-time computerized Ground Grab® ground balancing, a 2-digit target ID display, and multi-tone audio for quick discrimination. Its All Metal mode maximizes sensitivity, while the Discrimination mode helps eliminate unwanted targets. Pinpoint mode provides accurate depth and location information, making recovery easier and more efficient. Whether you're hunting in iron-rich soil or mineral-dense terrain, this detector delivers consistent results. Built for durability and ease of use, the Gold Bug® Pro weighs just 2.5 lbs and features an adjustable S-rod with padded grip for all-day comfort. Its intuitive controls, long battery life (up to 20 hours on a single 9V battery), and waterproof searchcoil ensure it's ready for extended outdoor use. From hillsides to black sand beds, the Gold Bug® Pro is a rugged and reliable tool for focused treasure hunting.

MANTICORE™ with Multi-IQ+™ is the fastest, most powerful and precise metal detector Minelab has ever built. At its core is the next-generation Simultaneous Multi-Frequency engine, Multi-IQ+™, delivering up to 50 per cent more power than the legendary EQUINOX™ series. This leap in performance is paired with advanced 2D ID and immersive audio controls, giving you a clear picture of every signal that comes through. With greater depth, sharper accuracy and faster recovery, MANTICORE sets a new benchmark in detecting. It’s an uncompromising experience built for detectorists who demand more from every hunt.

Built for serious detecting, the EQUINOX 900® delivers gold-ready precision, elite control and all-terrain versatility. Our proven EQUINOX and Multi-IQ® technology transmits multiple frequencies at once, helping you detect more targets in varied ground conditions with access to 40 kHz of single frequency operation. Advanced Tone and Audio controls let you customise your hunt for sharper, faster decision-making on your search. A collapsible carbon-fibre Shaft, an adjustable Red Monochrome LCD Backlight, Control Pod Flashlight and Handgrip Vibration keep you ready at all times. With rapid Recovery Speed and an IP68 waterproof rating you're ready for any challenge.