bocash3
New Member
Howdy.
Had a high-end Garrett from mid-80's and later purchased a White's XLT Spectrum in 1999. Am still using the latter for mainly hunting coins and relics around old campsites and home sites. Detecting for me amounts lately to about 20 hours a year.
Because of many hobbies, I'm still an amateur but disability dictates that
I use a detector more because I can't enjoy hiking and fly fishing in rough terrain.
So.......... took up gold panning to help take (partial) place of my first loves.
So considering a new detector, maybe not? to take place of the XLT Spectrum, but to mostly supplement it. OR a detector that is Gold and coin/relic capable. Am looking to spend up to $750.
Using gold panning in mind, I'm considering a Fisher Gold Bug Pro and a Garrett AT Gold.
Looks to me like the Fisher is gold specific but the G. AT Gold is gold specific plus can be used as a general detector like my old White's????
IF I get the Fisher Gold Bug, am I limiting myself?
IF I get the Garrett AT Gold, could it take the place of the White's XLT AND be a placer gold machine too ?
While I am seeing to find placer deposits of gold in creeks by detection and panning, should I target the Garrett for more versatility or is the Gold Bug "THE" machine to own?
Seeking patient advice here and I appreciate any and all in advance.
"Bo" Cash, western NC
Had a high-end Garrett from mid-80's and later purchased a White's XLT Spectrum in 1999. Am still using the latter for mainly hunting coins and relics around old campsites and home sites. Detecting for me amounts lately to about 20 hours a year.
Because of many hobbies, I'm still an amateur but disability dictates that
I use a detector more because I can't enjoy hiking and fly fishing in rough terrain.
So.......... took up gold panning to help take (partial) place of my first loves.
So considering a new detector, maybe not? to take place of the XLT Spectrum, but to mostly supplement it. OR a detector that is Gold and coin/relic capable. Am looking to spend up to $750.
Using gold panning in mind, I'm considering a Fisher Gold Bug Pro and a Garrett AT Gold.
Looks to me like the Fisher is gold specific but the G. AT Gold is gold specific plus can be used as a general detector like my old White's????
IF I get the Fisher Gold Bug, am I limiting myself?
IF I get the Garrett AT Gold, could it take the place of the White's XLT AND be a placer gold machine too ?
While I am seeing to find placer deposits of gold in creeks by detection and panning, should I target the Garrett for more versatility or is the Gold Bug "THE" machine to own?
Seeking patient advice here and I appreciate any and all in advance.
"Bo" Cash, western NC