These 3 CRUCIAL TIPS Will Help You Find More Metal Detecting! MUST WATCH For New Detectorists!

[@canadiangemstones7636]

This is EXCELLENT! Most MD content on YT is rubbish, this is not.

[@bryancharlton8069]

Dude this is best advice I've heard after literally countless videos. Good job man x

[@joebrown1382]

That 3rd swing I call the Zorro swing in a pattern of a Z fast walking. Low & slow name of the game. Good lessons John & you're spot on. Be patient & you will love the hobby.

[@thorny3218]

Man I’m glad I found some cool stuff at the very beginning of my career as a detector because I’ve been on a serious dry spell for about a month. Just spent three days at the ocean and only found a kids bracelet, some modern clad and part of a broken silver ring. I know it’s out there. In my first week I found an 1897 barber out at a very well hunted river crossing. Wish me luck to break my current spell. 😂cheers.

[@adventuresinmichiganwlisa9852]

Nice video👍🤓. My #1 tip is that yr finds are going to be only as good as yr location. And every state has different locations, different finds👍.

[@rodbarker9831]

John, I loved this video. You need to do a video on getting permissions. The verbage etc. I have an Equinox also. Would you mind sharing the settings that you, Mike and Gary use all of the time? Keep the video’s coming.

[@grandmakellymcdonald]

I appreciate all the help from everyone who is more experienced

[@MUDSWAT]

I've been hunting for 18 years. A big mistake I see people make is they go to a field and they jump around too much. They'll detect an area dig a can then move to another area dig a can. Do this 5 or 6 times and call it quits. My advice is to go to a spot people may not have detected before like the edges of a park or between bushes and just stay in that small area. Digging targets for 2 hours or more, you're more likely to find something rather than jumping around a field for 30 minutes and leaving. Happy Hunting!!

[@digthatbeep]

Very true, it's so important to grid and cover tight areas in large spots to really know what's there. Thanks for watching!

[@adventuresinmichiganwlisa9852]

Diggers dont get discouraged in yr hunt, have fun with it👍🤓

[@alfowler4580]

Great tips… the best tip for me is your method of size detection…..I started 5 yrs ago but had no one show me any of these tips…I learned about the swing and rate by watching KZbin VIDEOS….thanks for your tips…..

[@digthatbeep]

Thanks! Yes, that one thing alone has save us so much frustration so I hope you find it useful too!

[@chiggermagnet]

Brand spanking newbie here. Can't wait to get out there today to try these tips. I think my trash to treasure ratio is about to greatly improve. That tip about raising the coil slowly above the target is pure gold. You're a natural born teacher. Would love another tips video.Thank you so much!

[@MartinDCanchola]

I WAS NOT going to watch your video. However, I caved. I knew about the first 2 tips. When I am able to MD, I practice them often. I'm still finding items IN MY OWN backyard. However, the third tip was PHENOMENAL!! It blew me away. I will most definitely try that technique the next time I go out metal detecting. It was an Excellent video. THANK YOU!

[@TreasureHuntingDetectiors]

Thanks for sharing I’m learning something and thanks for the tips

[@SoCo_Surfcasting]

Always good to get back to basics. Good stuff John.

[@adventuresinmichiganwlisa9852]

Awesome tips 👍🤓👍 John.

[@raydigsdetecting]

Great tips and info. Thanks for sharing 👍😎

[@billcrow5403]

Awesome video John! I see a few people not overlapping their swing, and sometimes 3’ between swings, are surely missing targets. Overlapping is one thing that I try to concentrate on. Lots of good points!!

[@jamesdavisii8001]

I’m 56, just starting out. Thanks so much for your knowledgeable advice, much appreciated.

[@danstotland6386]

Outstanding! Super information for the newbies and us old folks that have not swung a detector in decades. (I used to use a BFO and a VLF-TR until school, and family got in the way). Thanks fella!

[@jimpraefke8065]

Awesome presentation I think you did a job. Good job, JOHN explaining how to swing and everything else👍🏻

[@JJGaming872]

Tysm I am 9 year old kid and I metal detecting my which my dad this helps us a lot

[@TheZeppelin14]

The number one problem I believe is finding good locations.

[@guitawrizt]

Yes- fish are where you find 'em.

[@digthatbeep]

Yes, location is one of the most critical pieces once you learn how to use your detector. Thanks for watching!

[@AlfredNorman-cq3qn]

Find your "Inner Detective" I've found maps in the local library from 1752-1809, 1850, 1925 to 1949 of areas. Look for old Homesteads and churches. That kinda stuff. REMEMBER ALWAYS GET PERMISSION TO METAL DETECT FROM THE CURRENT PROPERTY OWNERS!!!!!! IF NOT COULD END UP A CHARGE OR EVEN JAIL TIME!!!!

[@bradcreeks8302]

I put some of these techniques to work this weekend. Especially lifting the coil over bigger objects. That helped a lot .Thank you.

[@WILE-E-DETECTING]

Nice video thanks.

[@robertkusek4407]

Thanks for the tips, great info, much appreciated.

[@blainechevy]

About 2 weeks back I slowed my swing down and started making sure I was over lapping, and I totally agree with what you just mentioned in this video I totally agree with your advice, I enjoy your videos, keep them coming

[@digthatbeep]

Awesome, thanks for watching!

[@rossmusel]

Very good info, this video covers a lot of good information. Nice work

[@tammymoore4336]

Thank you for this video. I’ve been detecting on and off for 3 years and it was a nice refresher. Keep up the great work!

[@DugMcClure]

I can only “ second that emotion” for each point you made, John, and especially because I’ve learned these same things over my four and a half year detecting experience ( and Dig That Beep was hugely responsible for my current addiction). Can you give us a settings rundown for those of us using the Nox’s?

[@digthatbeep]

That's awesome and I'm happy that our channel got you interested in this amazing hobby!

[@genedavidson3395]

All real good tips, I dig myself and use them. Good luck, HH

[@show-metreasure3438]

Great fundamentals John, keep on keeping on!

[@ericdart2193]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge john great tips

[@willojacobs6519]

Thanks. I have been detecting for about 4 years , but it is always great to have a refresher course.

[@JuanRamos-hf4pn]

Excelent video , very educative...

[@sandman4224]

Sound advice, John. Good job!!

[@digthatbeep]

Thanks man!

[@angiecrowell3747]

Omg best new detector bideo!!!! Thanks needed this!

[@jamodrummer]

Thanks for this.

[@jimmymalone3494]

I enjoyed your video John thank you.

[@fig1954]

Hey John and viewers. Great tips and true advise. One of the most enjoyable and rewarding hobbies there is. I've never stopped dirt fishing since I got the bug back in 1973 and have hunted, land and sea, all over the world and every environment except rocky gold prospecting. (too old for that) If I may offer additional info to the swing for large open areas. Your swinging arm can extend the detector sweeping range if you swing wide. Horizontally. Try not to stop 2' or so from your hips. I use a "windshield wiper" type move in an overlapping arc pattern. You should be able to double and maybe triple the ground coverage, versus just the ground a foot or two in front of you. I do also alternate to a horizontal wide swing. You will get used to it and also try to alternate swinging with both arms. There's lots to learn about soil conditions, terrain (reading the ground area), types of hunting (coins, relics, jewelry), machine settings and different machines and equipment. But if your starting out in first grade, don't sweat the college entrance exam. "The more you learn, the more you'll earn and the more you earn, the more you'll learn." After 50 years of diggin, I'll admit I haven't had to learn much more other than how to use a new machine. So newbies, learn the basics, practice, watch DTB and others BUT don't drop out! There is a learning curve and soon you'll be graduating! Sorry John if I hijacked your comments. Gotta hook up some day. God Bless man.

[@danbernskoetter]

Thanks for the great video. I am new and needed to watch.

[@tommychew6544]

Good video, I see a lot of videos where the first thing I think is why are they swinging like that? Super fast while walking too fast even, missing even more ground or sand. I agree with what said about trying to tell them anything, they act like its sacrilege, and it's something I have learned to never do with people, some just won't change know matter what they might be missing.

[@digthatbeep]

Very true! Not much we can do but hope they eventually realize it, haha.

[@granvillewooster7673]

Great information brother thank you so very much for sharing 👍👍❤️🇺🇸

[@buzzsaw7754]

Very good info

[@Swamp-Fox]

Thanks for the great tips! Hope to see more in the future!

[@wiseguydigsgold]

Hey brother, thanks for that great tips. I will have to go out an try them out today. Stay safe out there. Dig that Beep!!!

[@Mrpaint06]

Thanks for taking the time to share your wisdom! Great info as always!

[@The1KMnO4]

Well done. Thanks for taking the time.

[@Treasure-Charger]

Great tips, John!

[@coffeeguy2cup]

very nicely explained thanks very much!

[@detectingchas3827]

very good tips

[@groundassaultmetaldetectin4004]

Great tips.

[@terryarchibald2467]

Thanks. That was indeed helpful.

[@Downgradedcollectibles]

Great video. I have been digging alot of trash. Now starting to look for new places to go. Hopefully this will help identify targets.

[@wfjones123]

Thanks!

[@digthatbeep]

Thank you!

[@wfjones123]

@@digthatbeep No thank you! I've been kind of in that limbo stage that you referred to, Hearing some of your tips really encouraged me.

[@TheDukesOfDerbyshire]

Watching from Derbyshire, England. Great tips, there's a lot to be said about swing technique!! I made a similar video recently which was a Beginners Guide to metal detecting. Due to the sheer volume of people getting into this hobby, that video has now become my most watched ever video. I would recommend making one if you haven't already. people love tutorial videos

[@digthatbeep]

Thanks man! That's great, congrats and you're right about people loving tutorial videos!

[@DIG_5050]

Great advice, John. All these points are valid, no tonly in removing the easy and more consistent sounding targets, but getting the deeper, older stuff, too. Lifting the coil off the target to “size” is a great tip, too. 😎

[@dennissemkow1299]

Well done.especially the coil lift over a good sounding signal.

[@DiggingGrandma]

Thank you so much for the much needed information. I am a newbie and never understood how you could tell a small size object from a large until now. Great tips all around. Happy Hunting!

[@Molemole7]

Great information 👍

[@MrCrflover]

Sure love a video with tips! Thank's a lot!! Im ready for more tips maybe for a person just above beginners or intermediates. Thanks again!

[@Swamp_Hippie843]

Good stuff! I used some of your techniques and had my first two silver day. Also, I like that you’re in SC ( like me) so it’s cool to see the stuff you find.

[@kerrywoods8144]

Excellent

[@talcadetector4018]

Excelente, amigos, saludos cordiales desde chile 🙋‍♂️🇨🇱🤝👏👍⛏️💍🗝️

[@charlieschemmel122]

Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@gregorygibson5455]

Hello John ,Mike and Gary

[@joeykirkpatrick547]

Great information, thanks

[@NativeBowhunter1965]

Thank you for making this video. I believe it will really help my wife and I find more targets. One question, does rain help the detector find more targets?

[@keithmuncher9399]

Thanks John. I have been detecting for about 3+ years and this helps me out. I try different routines to see what works best for me. I want to know how you find out how deep a target is unless you dig it. My Simplex has the depth guide but usually is wrong.

[@sagehawk6316]

Thanks for the info..

[@MikePiles-vh6to]

Thank you

[@jaytetzloff2827]

Great video John - I have made great finds using a Garrett Ace 400 (admittedly not a state-of-the-art detector), using exactly the techniques you demonstrated in the video. My belief is that ANY metal detector will find good non-ferrous targets less than 8 inches IF you swing correctly and are patient. Keep up the great work!

[@knutblume907]

The most important thing is persistence. Everything is lost everywhere is my motto.

[@thethrillofthehuntmetaldet5517]

And that's how it's done ladies and gentlemen. I've been metal detecting for 10 years myself and see guys that have been doing it longer still swinging the wrong way and you just can't mention it without them getting offended lol😂. Take notes rookies and some of you veterans.

[@JONESY7MM]

Nice man….I picked up the bounty hunter land ranger pro

[@dirttrackfanphotos]

I love your videos. I would like to see you show how you ask for permissions and what you do when its a refusal. Thank you.

[@SouthernShooterZ71]

At 3:45. What's all the chatter? Junk in the ground? Do you just listen to it or get rid of it somehow like turn down sensitivity or something?.. new to this hobby

[@joncarlson5561]

Hell ya good job.

[@stevebrown8517]

Good info.

[@jerryactrik1901]

Appreciate the video! You said you gave up digging that target after about 13 inches, is that a good rule for areas with potential underground pipes or was it just not worth going further? I'll be getting started after Christmas and just trying to soak in as much as possible before I get my hands on the gear.

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

how i got my vanquish 340. off craigslist for $60. ,months later got the V12 coil off ebay for $89 plus shipping. 👍👍👍

[@bmiller22765]

It’s always good to go back to the basics every now and then. Just like coaches do in football. RTR

[@grandmakellymcdonald]

Let’s go let’s go treasure 🌺💕✌️👵

[@markthompson7503]

I recently retired and am looking for a hobby. I have started collecting Reckless Metals and rounds, some coins but I want to start metal detecting. What is a good and affordable metal detector?

[@brotherskeepers111]

My wife does the swing blade type swing, lol, she gets so upset when I point it out

[@digthatbeep]

Haha!

[@eliseovergara8096]

I want to upgrade. I have a 1 year old AT pro. Would you take a trade in? I would like an 800 Nox.

[@digthatbeep]

I don't take trades at the moment but I can give you a great deal, shoot me an email [e-mail]

[@Duane-yf2lb]

YOU KNOW AS WELL AS I DO THAT MOST PEOPLE JUST DON'T HAVE MUCH COMMON SENSE!!!!!, GOD BLESS.QUARTER SIGNAL!, I HAVE A VANQUISH 540 AND EVERY TIME I GET THE HIGH 30S IT'S USUALLY JUNK!, IT'S VERY FRUSTRATING, BUT I DON'T GIVE UP. WHEN I CAN AFFORD IT I'M GETTING A GARRETT PRO OR A.T.MAX. I THOUGHT ABOUT A EQUINOX, NOT SURE JUST YET.

[@tonymaxedon]

I've been detecting 38 years and I dig all sounds...lot's of garbage but pays off 5-10 times/year!

[@Cortney_Whitecotton]

I guess I must be swinging my Deus one faster than that.

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

give me some free samples of the gold jewelry you have found. so i can practice. 🤣. theres major events here in huntington beach. surfing. volley ball air shows. thousands of people. the first intermittent tone was a small silver ring. very speratic tone.

[@markwys]

Excellent instruction! Please turn the volume down on your detector. I watch a lot of MT videos and many know that tone will wake the wife if she if napping while I'm watching. So, I turn the volume down but then, I can't hear what you're saying.

[@FourtyOunce]

Another thing I see a bunch is guys swinging the coil in general a foot off the ground 😂

[@wandlbaker]

Regardless of the machine, LOW AND SLOW is the way to find stuff. Yes, you will find a lot of trash. But if you dig up all that trash you may uncover something that the trash was covering. PATIENCE.

[@thomasfiscus7321]

Great video bud.

[@AlfredNorman-cq3qn]

This guy know his 💩, if ya listen to his hints you will find some rather interesting finds. My rating 👍👍

[@tabathaosborne6447]

Awesome info