What has been your # 1 detector in years passed

[Ron from Michigan]

My favorite beep and dig metal detector the Fisher 1235X light weight, fast response and good depth. Great value a very under priced detector. This may still be a good choice for a seeded hunt?

 

[BW]

Garrett groundhog. I still have it and it does a good job on finding deep coins.

 

[tab-nabit]

Toss up - I can't let my Compadre go (so light and simplistic) beep & dig - but years ago I spent many hours with the 6000/Di Pro (1st new in box detector I bought after used detectors) and the 6000 gave many nice finds.
I been down for years and now getting back in finally swung the Compadre just today I still like it but still kicking myself for giving the Vaquero & Tejon away.
I also had given my 6000 away years ago, replaced with a V3i and will soon have to re-learn it.
I'll be swinging the Compadre for awhile (medical reasons) + old & crunchy and the little cheap thing still works (just doesn't go deep but that's okay with me).
Enjoyed reading other's favorites.

 

[tnbassfishin]

fisher 1235x, Troy x5, Tesoro eldorado, troy x2, tesoro ss.

 

[synthnut]

Any of the various Sovereign’s that I’ve owned, and still own…..They work anywhere !!….Land….Wet land….Sea….Everywhere !

 

[Pap]

List your favorite detector of all times

Well, at 85, I have to think. The first was a Compass and then a Whites. And from there was another Whites (XLt then DFX) which were really good. {remember) Dave Z who helped me and who could blow the "doors off of Minelabs!) And then the Tesoro which I fell in love with! Next was a Troy X5 That I fell in love with and still have with coils. All gave me happiness!
Pap


Troy

 

[oldkoot]

Well, at 85, I have to think. The first was a Compass and then a Whites. And from there was another Whites (XLt then DFX) which were really good. {remember) Dave Z who helped me and who could blow the "doors off of Minelabs!) And then the Tesoro which I fell in love with! Next was a Troy X5 That I fell in love with and still have with coils. All gave me happiness!
Pap


Troy

I have the X5 also and am really liking the X5 a lot, been trying to find the 5 inch coil for my X5 currently have the other three coils for the X5

Up until I started using these beep and digs my favorite detector I use and still own is the Xterra 705

 

[Pap]

I have the X5 also and am really liking the X5 a lot, been trying to find the 5 inch coil for my X5 currently have the other three coils for the X5

Up until I started using these beep and digs my favorite detector I use and still own is the Xterra 705

I have all the coils including the 5 inch. The 10 inch I was privileged to run tests on for Troy.
I guess I just can't seem to sell the entire outfit although I will be honest and
admit I doubt I will hunt again.
Pap

 

[Waterdog]

I have had a few favorites. Minelab Excalibur 800 is my favorite metal detector. Great for hunting in the water . Just would like to find another 8 inch coil for it. Also the Minelab E-trac for land hunting. Fisher cz 6 was a nice machine too. Whites with the big foot coil was nice in it's day.

 

[oldkoot]

I have all the coils including the 5 inch. The 10 inch I was privileged to run tests on for Troy.
I guess I just can't seem to sell the entire outfit although I will be honest and
admit I doubt I will hunt again.
Pap

if you ever want to part with the 5 inch coil for the X5 i would be interested in purchasing it from you

 

[Dirtdigger33]

My 2 Compadres (7" and 5.75") They are so simple and lightweight, fun and make every hunt exciting and adventerous. I have had the 5.75" for 14 years and have put alot of hours on it. It still works like the day I took it out of the box.
Eldorado Micromax and Bandido ii MIcromax.
Anyone who has ever used these does not need an explanation why they are my favorite detectors.