Peter1972
Jr. Member
I'm just getting into this hobby and would like to get some advice so I don't bye a piece of grap allot of people are saying Fisher is better is that yet
In that case go with the AT gold. If you decide to go relic hunting or coun shooting the gold will do both of those well. I have no experience with Fisher machines so can't comment in them besides most aren't waterproof. The whites you mentioned is a good machine but can be frustrating to a new user trying to set it up right. It may be a great deal but if it doesn't work for you and not set up correctly then it useless. I would recommend getting an easier machine to set up when starting out.
I've got both,the ATPro(not the Max) and the Fisher F75 LTD. I also have the std.coils and the smaller and the NEL Tornado for the Fisher and the NEL Storm for my Pro. I USE BOTH. Both are good machines. The Fisher F75 LTD is a higher price but is a very good detector.I like a lot about it. The AT PRO is also an great machine. Iron audio,quick response, deep with the standard and NEL coil. I mainly use my Fisher for relic and Jewelry hunting. The AT PRO is a good coin and relic machine. I really couldn't steer you in one direction. I also own a White M6 which is a great park hunter with the tone I.D. And there are a bunch out there that are good as well. I can say that the White Coinmaster machine was voted the best for the money a couple of years. That might be a good starter machine.I would Google it for reviews. Good luck.
Was does everyone suggest the. Gold I thought the max out performs gold and pro well at least that's how they make it look on you tube
Was does everyone suggest the. Gold I thought the max out performs gold and pro well at least that's how they make it look on you tube
I'm going to take a different approach to your question. You've been given a tremendous amount of sound and detailed advice here from very experienced detectorists. But from what you originally stated, you're new to detecting. And to start off hunting gold in streams in the Boston area sounds tricky at best without a lot of practice on detecting basics, to say the least. (I wasn't aware there was gold there.)
Perhaps you'd be better off banking some of your $800 budget for a while and start off with a basic metal detector for around $200 or less. And then set out to learn as much as you can from the experience gained from using it. You'll find, in time, that you'll like certain features better than others. And I'm talking Sensitivity and Discrimination settings. Not the plethora of other settings you'll have on more expensive machines, that will mostly confuse you, if you even use them in the first place.
Walk before you run. You'll be happier in the end. Best of luck with whatever you decide on. And keep us posted on your finds! HH