Gold Bug Coil ?

[Rod K]

Those that have tried them, which do you find does the best job for nuggets on a Gold Bug Pro, the Fisher 5"x10" DD or the Nel 5.5"x9.5" DD, or some other? Thanks for any input.

[Steve Herschbach]

I have not used both but I hate to see questions go unanswered so will offer an opinion. I doubt the performance difference is enough to worry about. To me the big difference is an open spoke design versus closed design. The NEL coil is a couple ounces lighter but the Fisher coil less likely to hang up on stubble or other obstructions. I would consider the type of terrain you are hunting very carefully and think about which physical design would work best for you.

 

[AU_Solitude]

I've used both. Steve nailed the answer. Negligible difference in performance, the open design of the NEL is a pain in rocky and rough brush, spend the extra money on the Fisher coil if you don't already have it.

[LipCa]

If you like to drag your coil, open style is a pain.

[Rod K]

Thanks to all of you. I went ahead and got the closed Fisher 5"x10".