Some Beginner Advice And Field Training

[Robert F]

Hi All, I have just started getting interested in gold prospecting and I have been thinking about getting a detector. I live in Anchorage, AK and was curious if there is anybody around here that could provide some field training for using a gold detector. I have been thinking about getting a White's GMT or Fisher Gold Bug 2. I am leaning towards the GMT right now.

[Ivansgarage]

Hi Robert

I have a friend that I MD with and he has a GMT, I use a GB-2 we have detected side by side and got a say both of these machines are the best, I love the GB-2 cause there is no screen, just sound is what I prefer. Buy a machine and get out in the back yard and practice with different buried items, buy some  small nuggys if need be. It will build your confidence in using your metal detector.

 

Ivan

 

Gota add one more detector to the mix,

 

Whites GMZ same as GMT no screen. maybe should not say same as.

[Steve Herschbach]

Both are excellent choices for the Anchorage area. The Gold Bug 2 has a minuscule edge on the tiny gold but the GMT punches deeper on big stuff so a bit of a trade there. If you are staying close to Anchorage I might lean Gold Bug 2 but for nugget detecton all over Alaska I think the GMT is the better choice. Can't really go wrong with either.

Unfortunately no training I am aware of in Alaska but good news is none really needed. Just get out and dig everything that beeps.good luck!