Target Recovery - Fisher Gold Bug Operating Manual

TARGET RECOVERY

The moment of truth!
But not so fast... you may have "pinpointed" a target but that
doesn't mean that you can reach down and pick up a nugget.
Even if it's lying on top of the ground you're going to have to
determine which of those pebbles is really a gold nugget. And if
you have to dig for it you'll have to determine which handful of
dirt is paydirt. But the worst part is that most of your targets won't
be gold. They'll be nails, junk, hot rocks, etc. The only way to be
absolutely sure is to dig them up.
1. Your objective is to recover your target neatly
and quickly, leaving virtually no trace of your
excavation. Repeat: No trace of your excavation.
If you leave the area looking like a battlefield,
blame only yourself if it's been declared off limits to
metal detectors when you return.
2. Your digging tool should be selected for the type
of soil you're in. Most nuggets are found in hard,
dry, rocky ground so a small pick axe is first choice
for most electronic prospectors. Always carry a
small magnet to determine if your target is just a
nail or some other ferrous object.
3. Once your target has been pinpointed, switch
to the Auto Tune mode and lay the Gold Bug down
so that the search coil is within easy reach but not
close enough to detect your digging tool.
4. If you suspect your target is on the surface, grab
a handful of dirt and rocks and pass your hand
across the top of the coil (make sure you're not
wearing any rings or watches.) If you get a response
but can't determine what in your hand is the target,
put half the dirt in your other hand and check again.
By repeating this process several times you should
be able to identify even very small targets.
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