The Fisher F22: A Weatherproof All-Rounder for Coins, Jewelry & Relics
The Fisher F22 earns its popularity by doing the important things well at an entry price. It's genuinely weatherproof, so a surprise rain shower doesn't end your hunt, and the 9-inch coil is waterproof for hunting wet ground and shallow water (the control housing itself isn't submersible). Four ready-to-use modes (Jewelry, Coin, Artifact, and Custom) let you tune out trash for the targets you're after, while the dual target-ID system shows both a 1–99 numeric reading and a 9-segment category display so you can judge a target before you dig. At roughly 2.3 pounds it's light enough for all-day swinging and for younger or older detectorists, and it runs 25–30 hours on two AA batteries. For a do-everything first detector, or a lightweight backup, the F22 is hard to beat.
Fisher F22 Specs at a Glance
- Operating frequency: 7.69 kHz
- Weight: ~2.3 lbs (ultralight)
- Build: weatherproof housing; 9″ concentric waterproof (submersible) coil; control box is not submersible
- Modes: Jewelry, Coin, Artifact, Custom (4)
- Target ID: 1–99 numeric + 9-segment visual category ID
- Audio: 4-tone audio-ID with Fe-Tone® adjustable iron audio
- Sensitivity: 10 levels; 20 volume levels; non-volatile memory
- Power: 2× AA, ~25–30 hours
- Warranty: 2 years (current Fisher warranty term)
Coils & Accessories for the Fisher F22
The F22 grows with you. For more depth and ground coverage, the 11″ DD waterproof coil is the popular upgrade (the DD winding holds target separation in mineralized soil), while the 11″ concentric teardrop coil adds reach for larger, deeper targets. Protect your coil with the 9″ teardrop coil cover, and keep a spare 26.5″ lower rod on hand. Lost your paperwork? The Fisher F22 digital manual is a free download. Every coil and cover here is confirmed to fit the F22 (and its F11 / F44 siblings).
Fisher F22 vs Garrett ACE 300
The F22 and the Garrett ACE 300 are the two detectors most first-time buyers cross-shop, and they're closely matched on price and capability. The F22's edges are its weatherproof control housing for hunting through rain and wet weather, its featherweight ~2.3 lb body, and its combined numeric-plus-category target ID. The ACE 300 counters with a slightly larger stock coil and a loyal following of its own. If hunting in any weather and light weight matter most to you, the F22 is the pick; if you specifically want the ACE ecosystem, that's the other way to go. Either way, both are capable starter machines; the F22 just packs more weather resistance into a lighter package.
Why Buy Your Fisher F22 from Serious Detecting
We're an authorized Fisher dealer, so your F22 is genuine stock with the full 2-year manufacturer warranty, and we carry the coils and accessories that actually fit it, not guesswork. Orders of $99 or more ship free in the lower 48, local pickup is available out of Michigan, and thousands of verified buyers have rated us 4.9 stars. New to detecting and not sure the F22 is the right first machine? Tell us where and what you want to hunt and we'll confirm the fit.
