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 or the lighter Anderson carbon 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 build and waterproof coil for wet-weather and shallow-water hunting, 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.
Fisher F22 FAQs
Is the Fisher F22 waterproof?
The F22 is weatherproof (rainproof), and its 9-inch coil is waterproof and submersible — so you can hunt in the rain and work wet ground and shallow water at the coil. The control box itself is not submersible, so don't dunk the whole detector. For full underwater detecting you'd want a dedicated waterproof machine.
Is the Fisher F22 good for beginners?
Yes — it's one of the most recommended first detectors. It's lightweight, runs ready-to-go modes for coins, jewelry, and relics, and shows clear numeric and category target ID so beginners learn quickly, while the adjustable settings give you room to grow. It's also a popular lightweight backup for experienced detectorists, backed by Fisher's 2-year warranty.
What coils fit the Fisher F22?
The F22 shares coils with the Fisher F11 and F44. Common upgrades are the 11″ DD waterproof coil for depth and separation in mineralized ground, and the 11″ concentric teardrop coil for reach on larger targets. Both, plus protective coil covers, are stocked here.
What is the Fisher F22 good for?
It's a true all-rounder: coin shooting, jewelry hunting, relic hunting, and beach and wet-ground detecting thanks to the waterproof coil and weatherproof body. The four modes and adjustable iron audio let you adapt it to trashy parks or cleaner relic ground alike.
How does the Fisher F22 compare to the Garrett ACE 300?
They're close competitors. The F22's strengths are its weatherproof build and waterproof coil, its ~2.3 lb weight, and combined numeric and category target ID. The ACE 300 has a slightly larger stock coil and its own ecosystem. For all-weather hunting and light weight, most buyers lean F22.
What comes with the Fisher F22?
The F22 ships with the detector, a 9-inch concentric waterproof search coil, batteries, and Fisher's 2-year warranty. Add an upgrade coil, a coil cover, or a spare rod from the accessories above to round out your kit.
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 over $99 ship free in the lower 48, local pickup is available out of Michigan, and over 2,700 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.
