Pinpointing - Fisher Gold Bug 2 Operating Manual

SEARCHING
10. You can also use the IRON DISC mode to identify
NOTE: Keep in mind that the IRON DISC mode is not 100-percent
accurate. Small and/or deep nuggets giving faint target
responses will often be ignored in the IRON DISC mode.
Conversely, large iron objects, like a railroad spike, may
produce a good signal in the IRON DISC mode. Remember, when
in doubt, dig!

PINPOINTING

Always use the same procedure to pinpoint with the Gold Bug-2,
regardless of control settings. With a little practice you'll be able to
zero in on most targets quickly and accurately. Use this procedure:
1. Once a buried target is indicated by the "beep"
2. When you have narrowed the sweep as much as you
3. Now move the search coil forward and then
4. Move the search coil slowly side-to-side one more
5. Your target should be below the "HOT SPOT" of the
6. Slowly move the coil aside, keeping your eyes on
ferrous or gold. The IRON DISC mode, however,
will ignore most hot rocks and small a ferrous objects
while responding to gold and other nonferrous objects.
many buried targets that produce a good, strong
signal. Once you have zeroed in on a target, switch
to IRON DISC and pass the coil over it. If you still
get a response, dig it.
of the Gold Bug-2, continue sweeping the search
coil from side-to-side, narrowing the search pattern.
can and still hear the target, stop the search coil.
straight back toward you a couple of times. Stop
the search coil over the area where you get the
strongest response.
time, stopping at the loudest target response.
search coil, which is marked with a bull's eye.
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