Fisher Gold Bug Tracker Metal Detector – 19 kHz Gold Prospecting Detector

The Fisher Gold Bug Tracker Metal Detector combines high sensitivity to small gold with straightforward controls and a lightweight, ergonomic design. Its 19 kHz operating frequency is well suited for locating gold nuggets and other small targets, while computerized ground balancing helps it operate effectively in mineralized prospecting conditions.

Choose All-Metal mode for maximum sensitivity or Discrimination mode when you need help identifying unwanted targets. The large LCD provides a 0–99 numeric target ID, ground information, signal strength and estimated target depth to help you make more informed digging decisions.

Key Features

• 19 kHz operating frequency for sensitivity to small gold

• Two search modes: All-Metal and Discrimination

• Computer-assisted Ground Grab ground balancing

• Continuous ground-phase readout

• Ground-mineralization indicator

• Adjustable gain and threshold

• Large, easy-to-read LCD screen

• 0–99 numeric target identification

• Two-tone audio target response

• Running signal-strength indicator

• Estimated target-depth readout

• Large-target alert

• No-motion electronic pinpoint mode

• Built-in speaker

• Both 1/4" and 1/8" headphone jacks

• Lightweight, balanced design for extended detecting sessions

• Operates on one 9-volt battery

Search Modes

All-Metal Mode

Provides maximum sensitivity and depth for locating gold nuggets and other metal targets. Adjustable threshold and gain allow the detector to be tuned for local ground conditions.

Discrimination Mode

Uses numeric target identification and two-tone audio to help distinguish likely iron targets from potentially desirable metals.

Specifications

• Brand: Fisher Research Labs

• Model: Gold Bug

• SKU: GOLDBUG

• Detector type: VLF

• Operating frequency: 19 kHz

• Search modes: All-Metal and Discrimination

• Target ID range: 0–99

• Audio identification: Two tone

• Ground balance: Computer-assisted Ground Grab

• Pinpointing: No-motion electronic pinpoint

• Power supply: One 9V battery

• Headphone connections: 1/4" and 1/8"

Ideal For

• Natural gold and nugget prospecting

• Searching mineralized ground

• Small-target recovery

• Relic hunting

• Jewelry and coin detecting

• Prospectors seeking a lightweight, uncomplicated detector

Package Includes

• Fisher Gold Bug metal detector

• Search coil

• Lower and upper shaft assembly

• Armrest and control housing

• Owner’s instructions

The Fisher Gold Bug is an approachable choice for new prospectors while offering the ground information and adjustable controls experienced detectorists need when searching challenging gold-bearing terrain.

The search coil may be used in shallow water only when properly connected. The control housing is not waterproof and must remain dry.

Finally, a gold prospecting detector anyone can afford! The newly designed Gold Bug Tracker metal detector has been custom designed to find the smallest gold nuggets, but unlike specialized gold prospecting detectors it can also be used for relic hunting and coin shooting. 

The Gold Bug Tracker has been tested for years in Africa before being recently released in the United States where it has undergone further testing by some of the industry's most experienced, professional gold prospectors.

The Gold Bug Tracker is unique among gold prospecting metal detectors for its combination of high sensitivity to small gold nuggets.  The controls and features are tailored two gold prospecting, including a sophisticated ground, balancing system, separate control over the signal gain and threshold, and a unique discrimination control system. These features also make for a great relic hunting detector, especially when the metal detector is outfitted with the optional 11 inch double D search coil.