Thanks. I just got my Bounty Hunter Tracker IV and a pin point probe. Was digging on just straight dirt and no grassy area. After watching this video now I have an idea on grassy areas.

That was an awesome instructional video on how to dig a plug! However, newbies should be aware of how to coin probe an extremely shallow coin, so that they don't have to dig those deeper plugs for a 1-2 inch deep coin. Keep up the great videos! Joe

Very Good info not only in the video but also in the comments too!

Great vid doing all the research before going out of my yard practicing in my yard digging proper plugs and this video is a great help....I want to do things the right way:-)

I've been digging plugs and flaps square and at 90 degrees for 25 years. This cuts less roots too in addition to what you ave already said. I see these other people on youtube that are cutting shallow and funnel shaped plugs and we know these will die and just blow away. I have dug test plugs in my yard and know that the deeper the plug the better. I won't detect a nice yard unless the soils moist. Even the best deep plug will turn brown in dry conditions.

Excellent demo!

Use your Pistol Probe before you dig out a monster plug. I cut plugs less than an inch in diameter using the pistol probe. It tells me exactly where the target is meaning a smaller plug.

great advice. nicely done.

Great Great video. Im new to Detecting and I will use your advice. Thanx

Hey Twistidd, I do some probing and popping of shallow targets. Especially if I'm sure they are new coins. The new Garrett Propointer can do about the same on shallow targets.

Great video. I learned a lot. thanks

beautiful job thank you.

good tips, thanks Carter

I agree big deep hole is best less work and less damage - I do not complete the circle however I make big trap door technique holes looks better and wont lift away-

personally, I use my detectors pinpointer function. Then I make one clean cut about 6" in and then twist it fwd slightly. Then I put my pointer probe into the small slit. If I get a signal and I usually do, I then make a cut on ea side of the original cut. This makes about a 1/2 circle. I then fold the soil up enough to get to the target. Then I close the flap and step on it. Dont make a big ass full circle cut and pull it out. When you have a dime sitting 1" below the surface cutting a 6" x10" chunk out isnt exactly smart or efficient. A other good way is to use a fat screwdriver. After you've pinpointed, stick the screwdriver in and turn it back and forth enough to get your probe inside. If you target it then gingerly dig it out w/o disturbing the grass at all.

I had one owner ask me if I'd finish digging a swimming pool hole for them LOL :) Of course they were joshing but it was a big plug LOL. Little over zealous.

I agree!!! Your not just keeping the area and the hobby going but your also learning how to effectively dig and find your treasure! Add to my website under "Geo Detecting Metal Detecting Ho To". Thanks!

This guy don't have other videos showing that he does metal detecting all the time. You don't know the ins and outs, the ups and downs about detecting, if don't metal detect. It is easy for you to show others.

Great tip, Thanks

A FULL plug turns BROWN as the grass dies... I think a HALF moon plug is MUCH more effective in keeping the property NEAT and ALIVE....

hi there a very well made video...top marks to you. is it true that some of you lads over there in the U.S use a small ice pick to work out them coins and rings i would love to see that done... please keep the videos coming. mickytwoknives

Please don't cut all the way around the hole. Cutting the same size plug in a "U" or "V" shape allows you to pull the plug but keeping a good size of continuous root system between plug and the rest of the area. Cutting a "V" leaves the dig almost undetectable as well which is the ultimate goal.

I have have to correct people sand also seed their lousy holes later

Clad meaning 'modern'

This method will kill the sod. Also, this method will make it so that people will no longer be able to metal detect in parks where this method is being used.

The grass will die anyway if you cutting a complete pug and if the ground is dry.

what is a plug!!!!!!!!!!!!

@throwingwrenches What is the reason that you believe this. I only half agree with this video so I want to know where you are coming from.