Fisher F44

The F44 is the weatherproof mid-range Fisher, and it adds the controls that start to matter once you know what you are listening for: adjustable ground balance for mineralized soil, an iron audio setting, and frequency shift to move away from interference. Four-tone audio and a clear target ID keep it approachable. It suits someone whose first detector has taught them what they want to change, without demanding a season of study to use properly.