Description
Search tight prospecting areas with greater precision using the Fisher 6.5" Elliptical Search Coil, designed specifically for the Fisher Gold Bug 2 Metal Detector.
Its compact elliptical footprint is particularly useful when searching bedrock, working around rocks and brush, or investigating areas where precise coil placement and sensitivity to small targets are important.
The coil features a 7-foot cable, waterproof construction, and electrostatic shielding, making it a purpose-built small-coil option for Gold Bug 2 prospecting.
Key Features
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Designed for Fisher Gold Bug 2 – Compatibility directly confirmed by First Texas Products.
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6.5" Elliptical Search Coil – Compact design for precise prospecting and detecting.
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7' Cable – Provides the cable length required for the Gold Bug 2 configuration.
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Waterproof Search Coil – Suitable for detecting in wet and muddy environments.
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Electrostatically Shielded – Designed to help reduce unwanted electrical interference.
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Excellent for Tight Terrain – Easy to work around rocks, brush, roots, and bedrock.
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Small-Target Focus – Compact footprint is well suited to searching for small targets.
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Improved Target Separation – Useful when targets or mineralized features are closely spaced.
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Matching Coil Cover Available – Fisher 6COVER-E2 is the manufacturer-listed protective cover.
Specifically Designed for Fisher Gold Bug 2
This search coil is designed for:
Fisher Gold Bug 2 Metal Detector
First Texas directly lists 6COIL-E-7-GB2 in the official Gold Bug 2 parts and accessories catalog.
This is important because Fisher produces several similar-looking 6" and 6.5" search coils for different detector platforms.
This Gold Bug 2 version should not be confused with 6COIL-E, which is a different coil variant.
Compact 6.5" Elliptical Design
First Texas markets this as a nominal 6" Searchcoil, while Fisher specialist retailers specify the physical coil as approximately 6.5 inches.
The elliptical shape provides a compact search footprint that can be especially useful in:
Its smaller footprint makes precise coil placement easier than with larger Gold Bug 2 coils.
Built for Gold Prospecting
The Gold Bug 2 is a specialized gold prospecting detector, and this compact coil is particularly useful when searching locations where small targets may be hidden in difficult terrain.
A smaller coil can be advantageous when working:
Actual sensitivity and detection depth will vary with target size, ground mineralization, detector settings, target orientation, and other environmental factors.
Target Separation & Precise Searching
A compact coil searches a smaller area during each sweep.
That can make it easier to isolate individual responses when targets are close together or when you're working through complicated terrain.
This is particularly useful when precision matters more than covering the maximum amount of ground with every sweep.
For large, open prospecting areas, a larger Gold Bug 2 coil may provide more efficient ground coverage.
Waterproof Search Coil
The coil itself is waterproof, allowing it to be used in conditions such as:
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Wet soil
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Mud
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Shallow water
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Wet grass
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Damp prospecting areas
Always follow the Gold Bug 2 manufacturer's instructions regarding the water exposure limits of the detector's other components.
Electrostatically Shielded
Fisher specialist documentation identifies this search coil as electrostatically shielded.
This construction is designed to help reduce unwanted electrical effects on the coil and support stable operation during detecting.
7-Foot Cable
This exact Gold Bug 2 coil is equipped with a 7-foot search coil cable.
The longer cable configuration is part of this specific Gold Bug 2 coil design and is another reason it should not be confused with visually similar Fisher search coils intended for other detector platforms.
Matching Coil Cover
First Texas identifies the matching protective cover as:
Fisher 6" Coil Cover – 6COVER-E2
The Gold Bug 2 catalog lists both 6COIL-E-7-GB2 and 6COVER-E2 as compatible accessories.
The protective cover is sold separately unless specifically included with your offer.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
Fisher |
| Product Type |
Search Coil |
| Compatible Metal Detector |
Fisher Gold Bug 2 |
| Manufacturer Nominal Size |
6" |
| Commonly Listed Physical Size |
6.5" |
| Coil Shape |
Elliptical |
| Cable Length |
7' |
| Waterproof Search Coil |
Yes |
| Electrostatic Shielding |
Yes |
| Primary Application |
Gold Prospecting |
| Best Use |
Tight Terrain, Bedrock & Precision Searching |
| Matching Coil Cover |
Fisher 6COVER-E2 |
| Coil Cover Included |
No |
| Metal Detector Included |
No |
What's Included
SEARCH COIL ONLY.
Gold Bug 2 metal detector, protective coil cover, mounting hardware, and other accessories are not included unless specifically stated with the offer.
Why Choose the Fisher 6.5" Coil for Gold Bug 2?
The Fisher 6.5" Elliptical Search Coil gives Gold Bug 2 users a specialized option for locations where precision, maneuverability, and small-target searching matter more than maximum ground coverage.
Its compact elliptical footprint is especially useful around bedrock, rocks, roots, brush, and other terrain that can make larger coils difficult to maneuver.
With Gold Bug 2 compatibility directly confirmed by First Texas, plus waterproof construction, electrostatic shielding, and a 7-foot cable, this is a purpose-built Fisher coil for demanding prospecting conditions.
