Founded in 2009, the NEL company has quickly been recognized as an outstanding manufacturer of high-quality search coils compatible with several popular metal detector brands. With continuous research and development, NEL incorporates advanced technology into powerful coils for use with Fisher, Garrett, Nokta Makro, Minelab, Quest, Teknetics, Tesoro, White’s, and XP Metal Detectors.

What do the NEL Super Fly, Big, Attack, Storm, Thunder, Tornado, Hunter, Sharpshooter, Snake, and Sharp Search Coils have in common?

Each NEL coil is designed with different specifications perfect for the specific needs of the hunt. Various shapes, sizes, and designs prioritize depth, separation, sensitivity to small targets, and sensitivity to big targets. They are also custom outfitted for your exact brand of metal detector and come with everything you need to connect the new coil to your detector.

Features of all NEL Coils

• Coil Type: DD
• Fixing Bolt and Velcro Cable Strap Included
• Robust Coil Mounting Bracket
• Gold or Silver Plated Connector Contacts
• Cable Strain Relief
• 100% Waterproof
• Composite Wearing Face
• Impact Resistant, UV Resistant Outer Shell
• High Strength Cable
• Coil Cover Included

NEL Super Fly 11 x 12” Search Coil

Weighing in at just 14.8 ounces, the NEL Super Fly is SUPER lightweight and can FLY through the air with ease! This thin and light coil is the optimal size and shape for use in all search conditions. Super Fly is equally adept at locating targets of less than 1 gram or larger than 10 kg. Now you can find targets at depths not attainable with any standard coil!

What is Unique about the Super Fly 11 x 12” Search Coil?

• Size: 11x12”
• Weight: 14.8 oz
• 100% Waterproof
• Depth Rating: 7.5/10
• Separation (of iron and useful metals): 8.5/10
• Sensitivity to Small Targets: 9/10
• Sensitivity to Big Targets: 7.5/10
• Recommended For: Professionals and amateurs

NEL Big 15x17” Search Coil

The NEL Big offers the greatest depth of any coil as confirmed by independent tests and is perfect for deep searching. It offers high sensitivity to large targets and is also excellent for smaller finds. Its large size is perfect for open terrain, is fully submersible and can be used without a coil cover.

What is Unique about the NEL Big 15x17” Search Coil?

• Size: 15x17”
• Weight: 32.4 oz
• 100% Waterproof
• Depth Rating: 10/10
• Separation (of iron and useful metals): 6/10
• Sensitivity to Small Targets: 7/10
• Sensitivity to Big Targets: 10/10
• Recommended For: Professionals

NEL Attack 15x15” Search Coil

Superior to standard coils in depth by 80%, this full submersible coil is perfect for open terrain. It’s epoxy resin filled body and protective coating make it possible to use without a coil cover.

What is Unique about the NEL Attack 15x15” Search Coil?

• Size: 15x15”
• Weight: 25.3 oz
• 100% Waterproof
• Depth Rating: 9/10
• Separation (of iron and useful metals): 7/10
• Sensitivity to Small Targets: 7/10
• Sensitivity to Big Targets: 9/10
• Recommended For: Professionals

NEL Storm 13x14” Search Coil

Designed for finding small to medium-sized targets at depth, the NEL Storm is well suited for finding coins and artifacts. It offers 35% greater depth and 20% greater ground coverage than standard coils.

What is Unique about the NEL Storm 13x14” Search Coil?

• Size: 13x14”
• Weight: 23.6 oz
• 100% Waterproof
• Depth Rating: 8.5/10
• Separation (of iron and useful metals): 7.5/10
• Sensitivity to Small Targets: 7.5/10
• Sensitivity to Big Targets: 8.5/10
• Recommended For: Professionals

NEL Thunder 14.5x10.5” Search Coil

Using the latest technology to combine high detection depth with high selectivity, the NEL Thunder is designed to find small, medium, and large targets.

What is Unique about the NEL Thunder 14.5x10.5” Search Coil?

• Size: 14.5x10.5”
• Weight: 20.1 oz
• 100% Waterproof
• Depth Rating: 8.5/10
• Separation (of iron and useful metals): 9/10
• Sensitivity to Small Targets: 8.5/10
• Sensitivity to Big Targets: 8/10
• Recommended For: Professionals

NEL Tornado 12x13” Search Coil

The most famous NEL coil, the Tornado is excellent for finding coins and artifacts. Extremely lightweight for its size, the 19.7 oz coil is perfect for a full day of searching.

What is Unique about the NEL Tornado 12x13” Search Coil?

• Size: 12x13”
• Weight: 19.7 oz
• 100% Waterproof
• Depth Rating: 8/10
• Separation (of iron and useful metals): 8/10
• Sensitivity to Small Targets: 8.5/10
• Sensitivity to Big Targets: 8/10
• Recommended For: Professionals and Amateurs

NEL Hunter 12.5x8.5” Search Coil

Designed specifically for searching on land littered with iron, the NEL Hunter offers excellent separation of junk from valuable treasure. Lightweight and highly maneuverable, it makes an excellent replacement for standard coils.

What is Unique about the NEL Hunter 12.5x8.5” Search Coil?

• Size: 12.5x8.5”
• Weight: 17.2 oz
• 100% Waterproof
• Depth Rating: 7/10
• Separation (of iron and useful metals): 9/10
• Sensitivity to Small Targets: 9/10
• Sensitivity to Big Targets: 7/10
• Recommended For: Professionals and Amateurs

NEL Snake 6.5x3.5” Search Coil

Designed to for searching in areas littered with iron and other debris, the NEL Snake is perfect for searching beaches, building foundations, and littered-covered settlements. With a high degree of separation and sensitivity to small targets, this coil can help find treasure in the midst of trash.

What is Unique about the NEL Snake 6.5x3.5” Search Coil?

• Size: 6.3x3.5”
• Weight: 10.5 oz
• 100% Waterproof
• Depth Rating: 5/10
• Separation (of iron and useful metals): 10/10
• Sensitivity to Small Targets: 10/10
• Sensitivity to Big Targets: 6/10
• Recommended For: Professionals and Amateurs

NEL Sharpshooter Search Coil

The Sharpshooter Coil is 9.5" long x 5.5" wide and designed to search areas heavily littered with iron and other trash debris. The shape of the coil helps to separate non ferrous metal from iron. The coil is light and weighs in at 12.3 Ounces, 350 Grams with coil cover. This DoubleD coil has good sensitivity to large, medium and especially small targets.

What is Unique about the NEL Sharpshooter 9.5x5.5” Search Coil?

• Size: 9.5 x8.5”
• Weight: 12.3 oz
• 100% Waterproof
• Depth Rating: 9.5/10
• Separation (of iron and useful metals): 9.5/10
• Sensitivity to Small Targets: 9.5/10
• Sensitivity to Big Targets: 6/10
• Recommended For: Professionals and Amateurs

NEL Sharp 5x5” Search Coil

NEL’s lightest weight coil, the Sharp is perfect for finding small targets in heavily littered search areas. The shape of the coil itself helps to separate iron for other nonferrous metals.

What is Unique about the NEL Sharp 5x5” Search Coil?

• Size: 5x5”
• Weight: 8.8 oz
• Depth Rating: 5.5/10
• Separation (of iron and useful metals): 9.5/10
• Sensitivity to Small Targets: 10/10
• Sensitivity to Big Targets: 6/10
• Recommended For: Professionals and Amateurs

To zero in on the coil that is the best for your metal detector go to the NEL brand page, select your manufacturer. You can then narrow your search using the" Shop By” navigation on the left and choose your preferred coil shape and size.