How to setup and operate the Fisher Gold Bug Pro for gold nuggets

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  • The Gold Bug Pro by Fisher is a popular gold nugget machine. I recommend it as an economy machine for budget minded prospectors. In this video I talk about how I operate the Gold Bug Pro. I talk about how to ground balance it; what coil to use; operating in all metal mode; setting the threshold; setting the gain; What the output display means; and techniques for hunting in all metal while having visual target id.
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    The Fisher Gold Bug 2 used in this video is an excellent detector. If you are interested in finding out more about Fisher Lab’s Gold Bug 2, You can check it out at High Plains Prospectors (affiliate):
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  • @robcullen9984
    @robcullen9984 4 роки тому +11

    Thankyou Sir
    Just got one of these and i was a tad overwhelmed with instructions and where to start, u gave me a real easy , straight fwd starting point
    Cheers
    Rob

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 роки тому +1

      I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @elixtido1448
    @elixtido1448 2 роки тому +6

    One of the better instructional videos I have seen. Every second was useful and appropriate.

  • @hunbi8419
    @hunbi8419 5 років тому +24

    Thank-you, I have never found any info on the Gold -Bug Pro that was even close to this thanks-Chris

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  5 років тому +3

      Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @chongscorner562
    @chongscorner562 3 роки тому +4

    Very informative, thank you very much. Your tutorial sir Chris helps a lot, hence I have a Fisher Gold Bug pro but haven't know how to use it yet.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  3 роки тому +1

      Glad to help, watch my video, then go out and practice and you will learn how to use it.

  • @garyryan7852WR
    @garyryan7852WR 5 років тому +7

    That really helps me understand this detector .Thank you . Going to watch your recommended video next .

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  5 років тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @lanceharker5845
    @lanceharker5845 5 років тому +8

    You give some great tips, and solid illustrations, in this video on how to use the Gold Bug Pro, and I hope others are able to learn from what you've so expertly shared on what a great little gold machine the Bug Pro is. I've found many, many gold targets with the Gold Bug Pro, and I use it in combination with a high-end pulse machine for a solid one-two punch when the mineralization changes to severe and overloads the abilities of the VLF. Nicely done, and all the best, Lanny

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  5 років тому

      Glad you enjoyed the video!

    • @alphadiallo9664
      @alphadiallo9664 2 роки тому

      Hi sir my name is jallow Alpha can I have your whatssap number please

  • @stevenhinrichs6548
    @stevenhinrichs6548 3 роки тому +3

    This is the best goldbug pro set up video that I’ve seen so far thank you very much!!!!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  3 роки тому

      Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

  • @mathewharrison
    @mathewharrison 3 роки тому +2

    Thankyou kindly for taking the time to out this video together. Greatly appreciate your efforts.

  • @victororo462
    @victororo462 2 роки тому +3

    I just ordered the Gold Bug Pro! Thank you for the video!
    I have an idea for a unit. That signal for the headphones can be used for a visual signal. Using a microcontroller, you can use a small display to show you the visualized wave pattern. I believe that I'm going to try building it. Then you'd be able to hear and see the wave form.
    I'm super excited!!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  2 роки тому +3

      Best of luck to you in your efforts.

    • @papawshome
      @papawshome Рік тому +2

      That would extremely valuable for the hearing impaired! May God bless your efforts!

  • @karinekay
    @karinekay 3 роки тому +3

    Wow, ive been looking for video explaining exactly this for a while, I’m so glad I found this. First off you’re explaining very clearly what I needed to know, and your voice is not annoying like some other gold related videos. I subscribed to your channel, well done and thank you!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  3 роки тому

      Glad it helped! More detecting videos in the future.

  • @billybl22
    @billybl22 3 роки тому +2

    I got my gold bug pro yesterday and read and Re-read the manual 15-20 times, but it just wasn't registering in my head. I was starting to have doubts about buying it. But after watching your video I'm confident.. No, make that, I know that I can use it and find gold.. or at least find lead. Thank you for that Chris!

    • @billybl22
      @billybl22 3 роки тому

      Well hell.. I just went to your website only to find that I know you, or at lest your writings. Over the years I've read just about everything on your site and some of it two or three times, so much great info! Thanks again!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  3 роки тому +1

      Very nice! Don't lose confidence, you need that confidence to be persistent and you need the persistence to be successful.

  • @jerry.williams9163
    @jerry.williams9163 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your information . It’s very helpful.

  • @starshiptrouter
    @starshiptrouter 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks a million! I've just started my research on gold metal detectors and wow, for a first timer you can get lost in all the wrong things...but this has been hugely helpful. I'm still trying to decide whether to go with the Gold Bug Pro or Gold Bug 2. I actually really like that display that just tells you the probability of it being Iron. If you can find a buck shot, then its probably good enough to make it meaningful enough to me. What would you say the biggest relevant trade offs are with the Gold Bug 2? I'm guessing size and depth?
    Do you know is there any data anywhere on "size vs depth" for GB Pro vs GB II?
    Or from your experience?
    That would be the main thing I'd want to know. Unfortunately the marketing info from Fisher is all about features rather than capabilities.
    Thanks again!!!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  3 роки тому

      The GB2 sees smaller gold, but the depth of detection for the two are about the same with the same sized coils.

  • @minkus36
    @minkus36 3 роки тому +2

    Such a great video-I purchased this detector based on your videos. Thank you for taking the time to offer so much information!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  3 роки тому

      Glad to help and Best of luck to you

  • @Idratherbeonthewater
    @Idratherbeonthewater 4 роки тому +2

    Looking forward to your video on the Gold Bug 2! Thanks!!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 роки тому

      Coming soon. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @SerginhoFilho
    @SerginhoFilho 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks man, really professional helpful video.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 роки тому

      I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @Me-jk3km
    @Me-jk3km 3 роки тому +1

    Great videos as always. Informative and thorough. I own a Gold Bug 2 and a GM1000. Both are great machines. I currently gold hunt in Colombia, South America. I switch between both machines. Both work great on .10 gram and up nuggets. When are you going to have a Gold Bug 2 tutorial?

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  3 роки тому

      I will do one on the Gold Bug 2 soon. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @marywacker528
    @marywacker528 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your vast experience! Im curious, you've been doing this for years, what was your most exciting find?

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  2 роки тому +1

      Many big nuggets, all were exciting.

  • @Smithsgold
    @Smithsgold 5 років тому +3

    another good video Chris !!!!!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  5 років тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @papawshome
    @papawshome Рік тому +1

    Hello Chris, I am thoroughly enjoying your videos! After 40 years working with a chicken company I retired at the end of July. I always desired to get into relics and gold detecting. Watching your video on the Gold Bug Pro, I knew that it was the best medal detector for me. There is a lot of gold mines in my area and also a lot of Indian artifacts. May God richly bless you! Gerald

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Рік тому

      Sounds great! and Best of luck to you in your efforts.

  • @adventurer2075
    @adventurer2075 4 роки тому +1

    I also use Gold Bug Pro. What I like the most this machine is so easy to use and you can use it to search for coins in the parks, lost jewelry at the beach, and of course gold nuggets. I've been using gold bug pro for over 3 years now. Thanks you!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 роки тому

      Oh nice! Its a fine detector.

    • @adventurer2075
      @adventurer2075 4 роки тому

      @@ChrisRalph Chris, I've just uploaded video of modifications I've done to my Gold Bug Pro. Hopefully guys from Fisher Research Labs see these useful and add in the next version of Gold Bug Pro. Let me know what you think: ua-cam.com/video/Oepd5lFPRPQ/v-deo.html

  • @powerROBY
    @powerROBY Рік тому

    I would like to read your book but I'm Italian and I don't understand English...I could use a pdf copy and with a translator finally read well. thanks for his video i just bought a gold bug (chinese copy) and i think his videos will help me a lot, i live in the philippines and i see it's a good area for gold hunting... what do you think? do you have any suggestions? thanks a lot greetings Roberto

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Рік тому +1

      I'm sorry but I don't offer a pdf copy of the book.

  • @rehmankhan3991
    @rehmankhan3991 5 років тому +1

    Sir im confuse which should i buy a gold bug pro , nokta makro gold kruzer , xp orx ,,, sir i live in india a hot country which would be worth it

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  5 років тому +1

      It is a decision you must make for yourself. I do not know your experience finding gold, how much money you have, what type of gold deposits you might work, and many other factors. You must seek knowledge, put all that together and decide for yourself. Glad you enjoyed the video.

    • @rehmankhan3991
      @rehmankhan3991 5 років тому +1

      @@ChrisRalph sir im just recently graduated guy ,,, i had no experience in golf or i never ever seen any 1 in my country have metal detector,,,
      I just wana seach gold im learning many things from you and UA-cam

    • @rehmankhan3991
      @rehmankhan3991 5 років тому

      @@ChrisRalph sir i believe in india here have lot of natural gold because india was a part of Australia 250 millions yeas ago ,,if we study about gondwanaland we see it

  • @viktors.runtunuwu9427
    @viktors.runtunuwu9427 23 дні тому

    Thank you for your honest review about goldbug and setting it 👍🇲🇨
    I've been watching and learning for 2 years and no doubt that you are the honest professional prospector🎉🎖️

  • @willymakeit5172
    @willymakeit5172 2 роки тому

    Okay, I just ordered your book. Hopefully I will be able to fly my Cessna 150 to Alaska this summer, 2022, and prospect for gold and get in some fishing. BTW what sort of camera and sound equipment do you use? Thanks

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  2 роки тому

      A Cannon E80 camera and a separate mic.

  • @lucilaalma9972
    @lucilaalma9972 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Chris Ralph Thank you very much for teaching me how to handle the detector.! I greet and write from Cordoba, Argentina
    I wanted to ask you about the limitations of this detector, how much do the nuggets we can hunt weigh and at what depth do they detect them, what is their limit in this sense, weight and depth of the nuggets?
    I congratulate and greet you again for being so precise and detailed in the explanation!
    sorry my english is translated from spanish! I hope you can understand what I'm saying
    Thank you.!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 роки тому +2

      Depth of detection depends on the size of the targets. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @Bakpade
    @Bakpade 4 роки тому

    My fisher gold bug pro got found me a big surprise, this machine is the best nugget hunting.
    Visit my page and watch recently new video what I found with fisher gold bug pro

  • @Ghryst
    @Ghryst 3 роки тому

    discard all this info.. if you're looking for gold (especially here in australia) DIG EVERYTHING, or yr gonna go home empty handed.
    small nuggets can sound like hotrocks, hotrocks can sound like gold, deep nuggets can sound like ground noise, and ground noise can sound like all of the above, god forbid there's 5 ounces sitting 6 inches below a hotrock in noisy ground.
    dig everything.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  3 роки тому +1

      I've been to Australia, and yes most places are very low trash, some not so much. Dig everything there and you will just get hundreds of pieces of trash. Most places in the US are like the trashiest places in Oz, so what works for you may not be the best advice everywhere.

  • @joleezanes5938
    @joleezanes5938 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the great instructions! But I'm wondering about the usage of lead instead of the gold we're all looking for. What differences will manifest through the metal detector? Why not use a gold nugget?

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  3 роки тому +2

      Lead is a similar target to gold. No exactly the same, but very similar. If I loose a chunk of lead in the field, no problem. If I lose a nice nugget, its a problem.

  • @talldave1000
    @talldave1000 2 роки тому +1

    Another great video, Chris. I love the way you make it easy to understand what you are showing. Keep up the good work. I'm learning a lot from you

  • @MikeMcInroe
    @MikeMcInroe 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent explanation on the Fisher Gold Bug and how to set it up. Am interested in your book as well and appreciate your simple walk thru on how to use this detector and the settings. Mike in sunny Florida

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  2 роки тому

      Awesome, thank you! Glad it was helpful.

  • @dave9351
    @dave9351 4 місяці тому

    The only thing a tad confusing is around 20:40 when you sweep over the magnetite and refer to it as an "iron mineral" (hot rock), which shows up on the arc display on the far right and than say "now we are going to go over the iron target", which shows up on the far left of the arc display. When would two "iron targets" show up on opposite sides of the arc display (I'm guessing that Magnetite is not PURE iron, but merely partial iron ? Great video, regardless and thanks for taking the time to explain.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 місяці тому

      Magnetite is an iron mineral. It is a chemical combination of iron and oxygen. It is not metallic iron. Hot rocks are often rocks with a greater content of iron minerals than the surrounding soil. Metallic iron in the ground is almost always some form of trash left by humans.

  • @robmart8255
    @robmart8255 5 років тому +1

    Cool. I didn't know that about comparing the two scales. Thank you. Oh btw I can manually adjust my gold bug pro. I ground grab and periodically fine adjust it with the plus and minus buttons as I detect.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  5 років тому

      Glad you are enjoying it.

  • @landonburke2772
    @landonburke2772 3 роки тому

    Yes I understand, thought you might be interested is all. I am looking for gold that's why I ask about quartz! Nevermind

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  3 роки тому

      There are relic hunters who would be a lot more interested.....

  • @βιζζγΚιδ
    @βιζζγΚιδ 4 роки тому +1

    I have to say I've learned more from two of your videos than all other info combined. Thank you very much

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 роки тому

      Glad to help, and I do have plenty more videos on my channel and more in the pipeline coming soon.

  • @13thbiosphere
    @13thbiosphere 3 дні тому

    I just set my Gold Bug up with a 0.8 gram of lead.... The detector coil needed to be Within two inches to detect it ....does that sound about right? What is the smallest piece that you've discovered and at what distance was that.... I'm not going to bother with the tone identification all I need to see is those bars

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  3 дні тому

      you didn't say if you were in all metal mode or discriminate or which coil you were using. Both of these choices make a difference in depth of detection. Smallest nugget I have found with the GB Pro is about 0.15 grams. The GB pro is not one of the more expensive super sensitive detectors, but 0.15 grams is a good size.

    • @13thbiosphere
      @13thbiosphere 3 дні тому

      @@ChrisRalph all metal...as you suggested...but only 50% gain due to difficult ground... I will test with 0.2 gram of lead on easy ground at 90%

  • @goldsnuffer3234
    @goldsnuffer3234 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Chris, I love your videos they are always informitive. If I had the GB Pro with the small round gold coil can I still find relicks and coins with that coil or do I need to purchase the bigger coil as well? Thanks for any advice you have..Tim

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 роки тому +1

      For relics and coins you are much better off with the larger coil. I am glad you enjoyed the video.

    • @goldsnuffer3234
      @goldsnuffer3234 4 роки тому +1

      @@ChrisRalph Thanks for the reply Chris, you and your channel are awesome !!

  • @MrSilverhawk72
    @MrSilverhawk72 3 роки тому +1

    You are a rare find thank you brother!!!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  3 роки тому

      My pleasure. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @joshbenefield5545
    @joshbenefield5545 9 місяців тому

    Huge fan of yours Mr Chris Ralph. I have a gold bug SE. can I apply what you demonstrated with the pro to the se

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  9 місяців тому

      Glad to hear the video is helpful.

  • @landonburke2772
    @landonburke2772 3 роки тому

    By the way, I have 2 earliest issue navel buttons and a little one of lion,. Face is sticking out from button... Haven't priced them yet

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  3 роки тому

      You do understand that this is a channel about hunting gold nugget and not one about hunting relics, right?

  • @jerryharris9409
    @jerryharris9409 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Chris that just about sums it up for me I live in So AZ and can't wait to get out there thanks again

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 роки тому

      Sounds great. Good luck in your prospecting!

  • @randytravis6507
    @randytravis6507 4 роки тому +1

    Really appreciate the information you put into this video! It definitely helped me out alot. I don't remember you mentioning it in the video but is there a set of headphones you would recommend for the GB pro? Thanks

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 роки тому

      Just a good set of headphones. I dont use the high dollar ones. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @abztrakt7071
    @abztrakt7071 3 роки тому

    Wonder how many poor bastards walked right passed huge nuggets coz they ignored this advice 😂 I've recently got the Fisher Gold bug pro and although be a while before I hit the gold fields, ai can use it at beaches and parks straight away

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  3 роки тому

      Yep, and at the parks you will be learning more about your detector.

  • @fortcollinsfreak
    @fortcollinsfreak 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Chris, thank you for all your helpful videos. You got me excited and recently bought my very first gold detector the Gold Bug Pro on your advice. I'm very happy with it although I haven't found any good yet, just rust lol.
    However, I have one question, something I ran into yesterday; I ground balanced my detector, but wherever I did this (same location, different spots) I constantly had 3 to 5 bars popping up. It never went lower than 2-3 bars, no matter where i scanned the area. Often I got 5 bars, but never something showed on the top arch, to indicate what mineral it was. It stayed blank all the time.
    My detector works fine in all other areas, the way you shows in your video. However, not in the location i was yesterday. (Nevada desert route 164 if that matters). I was close to (and underneath) powerlines, but i don't think they will interfear with the detector, correct?
    What could have caused this weird behavior of my detector?

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 роки тому +2

      Power lines can and do interfere with metal detectors.

    • @fortcollinsfreak
      @fortcollinsfreak 4 роки тому +1

      @@ChrisRalph thank you Chris. I didn't know this. Thanks for the response.

  • @joleezanes5938
    @joleezanes5938 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the excellent tutorial! I tried reading the instructions that came with my detector but I missed hearing the sounds as well as coordination with the movements and controls. A+ Professor!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 роки тому

      Glad it helped, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @landonburke2772
    @landonburke2772 3 роки тому

    Yesterday I was metal detecting for antique trinkets and dug up a good piece of smoky quartz crystal, a herkimer and reg quartz came from my yard, is this a strong hint to other more valuable treasure?

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  3 роки тому

      You do understand that this is a channel about hunting gold nugget and not one about hunting relics, right?

  • @dylbrieee
    @dylbrieee 9 місяців тому

    I just bought one of these, I have a 24k gold bar to test it with, when I go over it, it shows the bottom left bar reading with 7 bars, the middle reading is all the way over to the right and the big number is 53 and small number is 80, does that sound right?

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  9 місяців тому +1

      The left bars and the big number have to do with the mineralization in the ground, so they depend on where you are when you are testing it. The small number is 80, that indicates the target is strong and very conductive, which a gold bar close to the coil should read. I would urge you to read and re- read the manual. The detector acts differently in discrimination vs All-metal mode.

  • @sharghapakhchi
    @sharghapakhchi 2 роки тому

    Hello, Thank you for your videos. I think the amazon link directs to the wrong product and not the one you have used in this video. Best regards

  • @glenromb
    @glenromb 4 місяці тому

    i am thinking about getting the gold bug pro. i am starting out and i have three quartz veins in my yard. how small does most detectors pick up.i live in south carolina

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 місяці тому

      Size and depth are both factors. The smallest gold is seen only at the shallowest depth. Bigger gold can be seen at deeper depths. I did a whole video on this issue - see: ua-cam.com/video/SD3cSkeikto/v-deo.html

  • @T1000-u7m
    @T1000-u7m 2 роки тому

    Just curious chris,so what is the biggest nugget you,ve found with the ML GM 1000?

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  2 роки тому

      It does not work that way. Like asking what is the largest piece of wood you have sawed with a hammer. The GM100 is a tool for searching for shallow gold, and generally small gold. Sometimes big gold is found shallow, but usually bigger gold is down deeper - and for deeper gold I would use a different detector. Watch that video I recommended in my last reply. Its on how deep does my detector go - but talks about the factors of large and small gold.

  • @unidrummer
    @unidrummer Місяць тому

    *Spend the extra 300 bucks and get one of the newer model gold bug 2's , you will be kicking yourself if you don't ... they run at 72 khz...*

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Місяць тому

      Some folks don't really even have the $400 to get a GB Pro, let alone an extra $300.

    • @unidrummer
      @unidrummer Місяць тому

      @@ChrisRalph Welcome to Bidens America comrade...

  • @lr.1750
    @lr.1750 2 роки тому

    Hi, this video is too long, can you post in short or write comment how to set numbers on display? Please, thanks.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  2 роки тому +1

      turn the adjustment knobs. Is that short enough?

  • @videonauta333
    @videonauta333 3 роки тому

    Hey Chris. The Big number are relationated with the mass of the object detected

  • @duanebartlett4885
    @duanebartlett4885 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the great video. Why are there so many lead bullets, buck shot and brass shells near gold mines? It's 80% of what I dig up in the CA high desert!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Місяць тому +1

      Its because there are loads of people in Southern CA, and a lot of them like to go shooting in the desert.

    • @duanebartlett4885
      @duanebartlett4885 Місяць тому

      ​@@ChrisRalphOk thats what i thought. Its just that Ive never seen or heard anyone shooting, but Im finding lots of bullets even out in the middle of nowhere in the desert. Unbelievable! Thanks!

  • @anned8634
    @anned8634 2 роки тому

    i mostly hunt gold nuggets, BUT since i am in the Calif desert, i also look for meteorites.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  2 роки тому

      Yep, there are meteorites out there too.

  • @KernowekTim
    @KernowekTim 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much for this tutorial, you have made the use of employing the Threshold based All Metal mode much more understandable, and definitely far less daunting. Great for confidence; and confidence breeds success. Great upload sir! ATB & HH.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 роки тому

      Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @jamsax6915
    @jamsax6915 3 роки тому

    Hi Chris I have the gold bug pro. Set up power on turn the gain up turn the nob on to you here a little buz how do you put in all metal mode when I turn the nob to all metal mode there is no more buz or when you turn it on and here the buz is it in all metal mode? Thanks

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  3 роки тому

      Not really understanding your questions.

  • @Chewy_GarageBandDad
    @Chewy_GarageBandDad Рік тому

    Last time I commented I said something about this detector not being economically friendly. It was about 3 years ago. I finally saved all the money and bought one. Im now back here to learn to use it.
    Thanks for the recommendation
    Journey well.
    Edit: Sorry Chris, there is another sound that I heard yesterday playing around with it. Really fast high pitched chirping is as best that I can explain it. What is that sound in reference to?

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Рік тому

      Without seeing what you were doing or hearing what the sound actually was, there is no way for me to guess.

    • @Chewy_GarageBandDad
      @Chewy_GarageBandDad Рік тому

      @@ChrisRalph Understood, thank you for your time.

  • @davemacgyver573
    @davemacgyver573 2 роки тому

    Is the gold pro 2 better than the monster 1000 for finding gold??

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  2 роки тому

      There is no gold pro 2. The gold bug 2 is similar to the monster in finding small gold.

  • @S13402
    @S13402 4 роки тому +1

    This guy is amazing, a brilliant instructor!! I wonder if he was an educator sometime ago!!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 роки тому +1

      Educators are in my family. My grandmother, my mother, my daughter all are or were educators. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

    • @jackb4307
      @jackb4307 4 роки тому

      That was a most EXCELLENT presentation on the gold bug,I lost my book,so thank you for your onsite! Jack

  • @WilliamZuniga-gf1nb
    @WilliamZuniga-gf1nb 11 місяців тому

    What size of gold can the gold bug pro actually find.. can it find really small gold thats snaller than what you found next to the dime? I have one but haven't really gotton a cha ce to use it.. our local creek here in sonora mexico rarpy has anything bigger than a 1/8 that size. Whats your opinion?most of our gold is flood sand gold and there actually lots of it but its very rare i find anything large.. i do mostly panning and sluicing

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  11 місяців тому

      I can find to about 1/10 of a gram. However the smaller the target, the closer to the surface it must be to be detected. If you have one, test it for yourself on some of the bigger bits you have found.

    • @WilliamZuniga-gf1nb
      @WilliamZuniga-gf1nb 10 місяців тому

      Thanks for your reply.. and about what is the maximum depth of the detector? I'm headed to the river this weekend and we're gonna have some fun

  • @Eugène-h4x1h
    @Eugène-h4x1h 4 місяці тому

    Could there be lager gold nuggets with more then 4 a 5 bars? Because u said u would not dig it?

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 місяці тому

      The bars I am talking about do not measure strength of signal, they measure probability of iron. The 4 or five bars means the machine is real sure that the target is iron. Large gold does not look more like iron than small gold.

  • @EdgardoCurayJr
    @EdgardoCurayJr Рік тому

    Hi sir I like your gold detector can I get the chance to get your gold detector for free bec. I want to treasure hunt.

  • @savagestacker
    @savagestacker 4 роки тому

    So I got a question for you I got my (GOLD BUG PRO) in the mail yesterday but the coil was loose in the box . Is this unit super sensitive and should I return this whole detector?? or are they pretty robust and will it be fine?? There’s no damage to the box it was just a loose coil that slid out of its captive piece of cardboard box and probably bouncing around for a few hundred miles 😫
    Thank you for your time I really appreciate it .
    Probably going to return it ! Thx

  • @AlanJohnston-ky5xc
    @AlanJohnston-ky5xc Рік тому

    Great video and very information, thanks...!

  • @bigcountryvet5984
    @bigcountryvet5984 2 роки тому

    You are not prospecting until you find lead shot.😃

  • @paternomaestrado9042
    @paternomaestrado9042 3 роки тому

    Sir cris could u help me to purchase fisher gold bug pro pls. Responce sir

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  3 роки тому

      Find someone who sells them in your country. I do not sell detectors.

  • @gazzasgold9266
    @gazzasgold9266 3 роки тому

    Well done Chris...I make a semi living out of prospecting here in Western Australia. I mainly use a gpx4500, sdc2300 and also own a gold bug pro......you have probably helped me find more gold in trashy areas with the gold bug and I thank you.
    Would like to ask you if you know of anybody who sells a SMALL anti interference coil or salt coil as we call them here. Coiltek sell them but too large for my purpose.Subscribed.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  3 роки тому

      No coils like that which I know of...... I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @gjf20842
    @gjf20842 5 років тому +1

    This is great. Thank you for making this video. Very informative.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  5 років тому

      Glad you are enjoying it.

  • @ajsgaming9
    @ajsgaming9 Рік тому

    Can U make a shorter video of this plz ?

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Рік тому

      Just skip all the parts you don't want to learn about your detector.

  • @alfaruqabdurrasyid6626
    @alfaruqabdurrasyid6626 7 місяців тому

    hello ,sir
    Does this detector use VLF technology? thanks. .

  • @Famo59
    @Famo59 5 років тому

    Hi Chris.
    Would definitely be better to video for a full viewing screen 📺..what’s the point of small screen viewing..?
    Well done on the information..
    Cheers Famo59 👍🤓🍺⛏

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  5 років тому

      I dont know why this is - some videos I do are full size, while others appear small, I have no idea why. It seems like at the info on the net is for viewers to resize their viewing screen.

  • @secrettreasure1388
    @secrettreasure1388 4 роки тому +1

    '''' THANK YOU ,,, SÜPERRRRRRR.......!!

  • @kevinhoney1385
    @kevinhoney1385 Рік тому

    great vid bro. Very helpfull.

  • @jasonyork4418
    @jasonyork4418 2 роки тому

    Good morning Chris. So I really enjoy your videos and I just wanted to say thank you for your knowledge and time to make these learning curves for us! I have a question about the gold bug pro? I live in Northeastern Wa and I bought the Goldbug Pro. In the video you said it's going to be a challenge for mineralized soil. But it says in the manual that it's good for high mineralized soil. So I'm confused because I need this to work where I'm at or my wife is going to kill me for buying the wrong one 🤫

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  2 роки тому +1

      The manual is a sales tool, and tells you what they think you want to hear. Mineralized ground comes in all grades from slight to extreme. at the lower end you will be fine, in the middle you sill struggle some but pull through and at the upper end you will have difficulty.

  • @otel155
    @otel155 3 роки тому

    Can you submerge the coil on gold bug pro or pro 2

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  3 роки тому

      Yes you can submerge the coil, but not the control box.

  • @palawanrexx1331
    @palawanrexx1331 4 роки тому

    Thank you for showing the capabilities of my gold bug pro . i just let it sit in the box again because i am confuse about how to use it properly . now i can enjoy it again after the lockdown

  • @CandSMINING
    @CandSMINING 5 років тому

    Great video Chris. Thanks for giving us some really good information. Are you still hunting around Sierra City? I have a Gold Bug Pro and really like it for gold hunting.😎👍👍👌👌⛏⛏

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  5 років тому

      I'm not in Sierra City, but in that region.

  • @nigelkennedy9811
    @nigelkennedy9811 2 роки тому

    What do u think of the White’s DFX 300

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  2 роки тому

      great for coins and relics, Whites is out of business, so repairs are not available.

  • @nusantaravibes
    @nusantaravibes 4 роки тому

    Thank you sir. I’m from Malaysia and searching for gold in malaysia are too low. So i plan to discover more and hope this video can guide me. What do you think about gold activity in Malaysia?

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 роки тому +1

      I do not know.

    • @nusantaravibes
      @nusantaravibes 4 роки тому

      Chris Ralph, Professional Prospector sir how about Fisher gold bug 2? Any review and feedback?

  • @phrunt
    @phrunt 5 років тому +1

    Brilliant Video, thank you.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  5 років тому

      Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @jakedoe1054
    @jakedoe1054 3 роки тому

    It also works to move rattlesnakes out of your way.

  • @tahoerounder
    @tahoerounder 4 роки тому

    Hey Chris! Thanks for ALL the info! I have a question about this metal detector that ties in with another video you did about listening for faint sounds. My question, does the metal detector ALWAYS show movement in the arc up top, even over faint signals? I sometimes feel like I hear REAL FAINT sounds (iron bars might move, might not), but if I don't see the arc up top moving or indicating anything, I usually just move on. Should I be digging these faint sounds with no bars the arc? Thank You!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 роки тому

      If the sound is repeatable, you should investigate. The faintest signals may not mover the bars.

  • @jabirhussain2688
    @jabirhussain2688 4 роки тому

    Thank you very much sir it's help full for me but I need more information to hunt gold nuggets thanks and GOD bless you

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 роки тому

      I have many videos, keep watching them.

  • @allansgoldmining
    @allansgoldmining 5 років тому

    Hey Chris, thanks for this informative video. I have a Gold Bug 2, and I'm beginning to like the Pro. The tones are much more definitive compared to the Bug 2, plus the display is more informative. This must be Fisher's competitive response the Minelab Equinox. Might consider buying one ! 🤠

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  5 років тому +2

      The GB Pro came out years before the Equinox - something like 2012. Its not a new detector. While it is a sensitive detector, its not as sensitive as the GB2.The old GB2 is all by ear, no visual display. I am going to do a video on the gold Bug 2 one of these days. I will be at this year's Pomona GPAA show. Hope to see you there.

    • @allansgoldmining
      @allansgoldmining 5 років тому

      Honestly, I hadn't seen that model before. I've been eyeing the Equinox for sometime. Look forward to seeing you at Pomona !

    • @TheIrongutz
      @TheIrongutz 5 років тому

      The GB2 has found more gold than any other detector combined period. Like Chris said, it’s all about listening what the detector is telling you. The most important thing is know your machine inside out, keep coil low to the ground, balanced and dig every target.

    • @carolreineks6742
      @carolreineks6742 2 роки тому

      Hi Chris do you have a video on the nox800

  • @tonyortiz2823
    @tonyortiz2823 2 роки тому

    Why is threshold unsteady?

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  2 роки тому

      I am guessing you are used to coin machines - they are designed for giant targets like coins and rings. When you turn up the gain enough to see little tiny pieces of gold, you get a threshold that is a bit more unsteady.

  • @buffalokrisgoldprospecting
    @buffalokrisgoldprospecting 3 роки тому

    Will it find a .1. one tenth gram nuggett

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  3 роки тому +1

      Yes.

    • @buffalokrisgoldprospecting
      @buffalokrisgoldprospecting 3 роки тому

      Thank you for your response Chris I've always enjoyed your videos because of this video I bought my own Fisher gold-bug Pro I've yet to find any nuggets with it but I do have nuggets and you are correct even ones that are smaller than .1 make a sound it's a nice detector so thank you sir for your nice educational video and like always thanks for sharing it's people like you and Jeff and the rest of the crew on here that teaches us that got me up and going now I'm a prospector with my own channel and life's great now to get out there and find something with that new gold bug Pro

  • @trevorheltzel7206
    @trevorheltzel7206 4 роки тому

    I love your video's they are perfect for a guy like me! Your not over the top & extra like some of these guy's. I appreciate how informative & helpful you are when sharing the facts with us. Also thank you for sharing your accumulated knowledge of tips/tricks/hacks that only someone with many year's of experience can offer. I understand you weren't obligated in anyway to do this. So again thank you brother! You've been very helpful. You have my gratitude & thanks so know that you are appreciated.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Lots more videos are planned for the future.

  • @emilaputri662
    @emilaputri662 Рік тому

    Berapa harga alat ini saat ini ?

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Рік тому

      It is different in different countries - find someone she sells this metal detector in your country.

  • @stevegrant425
    @stevegrant425 5 років тому

    Thanks Chris. I kept avoiding the non-discriminatory setting because I was getting so many anomalous signals. With this info, I'll be able to discriminate a little and should have better luck!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  5 років тому

      Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @theunisdeklerk1232
    @theunisdeklerk1232 3 роки тому

    I looking at purchasing a gold bug pro . As you explained in your video I will follow and hope for the best

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  3 роки тому

      Best of luck to you. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @katied2579
    @katied2579 2 роки тому

    Thank you so very much for making this video! It has helped us termendously

  • @hepplewhitesonsexploration4791
    @hepplewhitesonsexploration4791 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for the video!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  5 років тому

      Glad you are enjoying it.

  • @danielmanuel2715
    @danielmanuel2715 4 роки тому

    I am a Filipino and need your advice
    if what detector I need for finding gold bars buried inside a 3 feet concrete. I have a location in our place as thick as this and as wide as 3x4 meters in a forest. 1 foot underground this concrete. One corner we tried to dig but water cause us a problem. I decided to buy first a detector to make sure where to dig in a concrete if treasure is present.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 роки тому

      Get a very large coil for your metal detector whatever you buy. Big coils see large targets deep.

  • @milaputri3103
    @milaputri3103 Рік тому

    Berapa harganya alat ini ?

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  Рік тому

      It is different in different countries, find some one who sells these in your country.

  • @GOWIN8109837
    @GOWIN8109837 3 роки тому

    Just received mine. TONS OF THANX !👍

  • @marksholin4835
    @marksholin4835 4 роки тому

    hey chris, i like your video on the gold bug pro,i picked one up a year ago.i love this detector. i live on the coast of washington and theres mega black sand here. ya gotta turn the gain down a bit, it ground balances very well on the beach ,even works in the wet salt here.ive found coins and rings on the beach. next year iam taking to go look for gold. ive practiced on very small bits of lead.some so small it wont register on the meter, but you can still hear a signal. also the ability to see thru a chunk of fe304 that i have and still pick up a 2.3 gram nugget that my mom gave me.(she does her treasure hunting at garage sales)

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 роки тому

      I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @maclenio100
    @maclenio100 4 роки тому

    I'm your big fan from now on. I love your honesty and the way you explain. Thanks

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  4 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @peteraustin767
    @peteraustin767 9 місяців тому

    Thanks Chris from a beginner with this Fischer Gold bug

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph  9 місяців тому

      Best of luck to you and a Happy new year to you and yours!

  • @MrBurnenn
    @MrBurnenn 5 місяців тому

    Great knowledge 👌