AT Pro and Coil for Gold Hunting

[TheCaribbeanDigger]

Hello, I have a question, or a couple I'd say. I'm trying my luck in prospecting for gold. It's been an interesting new journey I might add too. I have an ATP with stock coil and a NEL snake coil. If I want to do a little prospecting which coil should I use? I think the choice would have to be with the NEL? It would make it more sensitive to smaller targets right? I mean regarding gold that is. Of course the ATG would be a much better choice for gold hunting with it's higher frequency: 18khz vs ATP 15khz. Any help Please?

 

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[Sandman]

I am not a prospector but would think you'd have better luck with a dedicated nugget detector. Sure the ATP and ATG will find gold nuggets but of what size? Either way a small coil would be more sensitive to pickers. Golfers use different clubs for each shot for a reason.

 

[signal_line]

If you haven't already get a nugget hunting book. Use a small practice nugget and tune your detector to get the best response for the ground you are working. The AT Gold manual (free on-line at garrett.com) has some prospecting tips. You won't be getting the tiny ones, but if you find a hot area you can always buy a nugget machine.