Which Fisher is right for me?

[gates21]

Here is what I want to use it for:
Mainly field/old site/trashy old homesite hunting.
Have the SE and am very proficiant with it, but I want something that is easier to use
Want something fairly light- the SE kills my arm after a few hours- HIPMOUNT WOULD BE GREAT
Something fast, that works well in heavy nails/iron
Something easy to use, I dont need 100 different tones, etc. I dig everything in fields anyway (except iron of course)

I was considering the CZ3D, but maybe someone else has a different suggestion
I plan on keeping my explorer for hunting newer parks, manicured homes, etc.

Thanks

 

[Dan-Pa.]

CZ3D would be my pick as they presently make them and you have the advantage to buying one new with a 5 year warranty, If digital is to your liking perhaps you can pick up a CZ70 pro or CZ7A pro and all the above are hipmountable. I can understand the weight problem with an Explorer but even if you use the above CZ's in rodmount going to see a big difference. Might also suggest the acc. 5 inch coil which excells in trashy areas..Do not misread this post as an Explorer is a good unit but if they made a lighter version they would sell like hotcakes,,,,

 

[Jackpine Savage]

It's tops in my book for old site and field hunting. Eats plowed fields and iron for breakfast! Very sensitive to all sizes of targets around iron. Followed up with a T2 on a site that I had hit hard with the Edge and didn't find squat!

Tom

 

[oneton]

The cz-3d would be one of the best pics,dual khz,2detectors in one,very easy to use and needs NO upgrades,built like a tank and will last many years to come.

 

[jbow]

it's not a Fisher but from your post i'd recommend you look at a Tesoro Tejon with a 5.5" coil. I have six detectors and the Tejon with the small coil is very good for picking through iron. It is also light and has one tone. It has two disc modes that run at the same time. Switch between them with a push of the trigger. You can pick up a used one for around 350.00

J

 

[tvr]

I have a CZ6a and a Tejon (and a couple of others). From reading about the CZ3D, it is similar to all the CZ's but with added enhanced mode with processing algorithms to sound more old coins in high tone than in mid-tone.

Both CZ and Tejon are very good at identifying nickels as well as higher conductor coins. I dig less chopped up aluminum can parts with the CZ. The Tejon doesn't seem to be masked as much by iron when using the standard coils. Both are excellent detectors, I am keeping both.

I have a12 inch Sunray coil for the CZ for wide open areas and the beach. I have a 5 inch coil for the CZ for trashy areas. Sunray isn't making the 12 in coil for the CZ anymore. I found one used. They show up for sale every now and then and can be used on the CZ3D. With the 12 inch coil mounted I use a chest harness to carry the box.

I have a 5.75 inch concentric coil for the Tejon for trashy areas. The Tejon hits very hard on brass and lead.

I understand that some Fishers don't iron mask as much as the CZ's. I hope some more people comment on experiences with those and with working around iron masking issues.
tvr

 

[RichW]

That would be a 1236X.

 

[tvr]

RichW,
Which coil(s) do you use in different conditions and do you work slower in the heavy nails / iron? Any technique information is greatly appreciated!
tvr

 

[RichW]

I usually start out with a stock coil and then switch to a smaller coil if the area is loaded with nails. Work slow and vary your search pattern. My favorite machines for hunting areas loaded with nails have alway been the 1236, the Original Bandido, and the Pantera. HH

 

[jbow]

The Tejon does hit hard on brass and lead...

I have been wanting to try a CZ3D too. I had an F75 but sold it to help pay for an E-TRAC.. (which I love). I still have a T2 though.

I also have a Whites TDI on my screen. I wonder if it is the machine that will actually pull targets out of coal slag and other RR mess.

Time will tell.

How does the CZ balance? Does it feel heavy?

J

 

[tvr]

Great info gentlemen! Thanks.

I hope we are helping gates21 with info for his decisions.

I haven't done weight balance measurements but by feel I think:
-the CZ6a with chest mounted box and 12 inch coil feels about like the Tejon with standard coil to swing.
-CZ with 5 inch coil and box on shaft, balances about like Cibola with standard coil; CZ is heavier to carry, but about the same to swing.
-CZ with 8 inch coil and box on shaft is heavier that Tejon and Cibola and is more nose heavy, more swing effort.

My better half said .... "I found a deal at Myrtle beach" ... so we are at the beach for a weekend; windy and rainy for now. I packed the CZ6, CZ20 and Sand Shark. CZ6 is water resistant, so I got it damp for half an hour on narrow beach at high tide before it got real dark, found a half inch diameter foil ball, a can at 8" ... knew it was a can but dug it and dropped it in the trash and a master pad lock.

 

[SEMPERFI61]

n/t

 

[Ron from Michigan]

Gates,one problem with a really trashy old home site is iron nails.I used a CZ3D on an old mid 1800s one room school site that was littered with iron nails.I did find silver but dug a lot of iron.I agree with Rich,the lower priced 1236X would be more suited for this type of hunting.