While cruising around YouTube.com, I came across a nice movie titled, "Metal Detecting: Plug Digging Technique." They also are using the square plug that I'm in favor of and practice quite often. Their example soil was extremely soft and nice.. ours is a little rockier than that, but it shows a similar technique. I also use a drop cloth for laying the extracted dirt on. This acts like a funnel when re-filling the hole. They are using the Lesche digging trowel. I've never used this before, but am seriously considering purchasing one for next season. I use the standard White's trowel which is strong but dulls quickly. I can see the advantages related to their design. It is obviously built well and is meant to last. Not to mention the serrated edge for root cutting has got to be awesome.

Below you'll be able to watch the video. How is digging in your area? Do you have a similar or different technique. Please don't hesitate to share some information!

Along the lines of purchasing a Lesche digging trowel, I wouldn't mind a good pinpoint probe. I've been eye balling the Sun Ray in-line target probe. Anyone have a chance to use one of these? I'm concerned about the added weight to the detector and the overall durability of the unit. Also, are there any performance issues with the unit being 'in-line' between the coil and receiver? I think the concept is brilliant though.

Either way.. I think it'll be on the x-mas list this year.