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How to Dig With
a Clam Shovel |
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to Dig Razor Clams
Using a clam tube...
First look for a "clam show". What is a clam show?
That's where a clam has withdrawn its neck or started to dig leaving a
hole or dimple in the sand. There are three major kind of "shows" to look
for:
Always look for the larger sized hole shown here next to a quarter. This
is a good indication that the clam will be larger, but not always. |
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| 1. Facing the ocean, check impression of tube in sand, then center the tube over the" clam show." |
2. Slant the top of the tube slightly toward the sand dunes. Work the tube in carefully with a rocking or twisting motion. |
3. Work the tube down 6" to 10" below the surface. Place thumb over air vent, pull up using your leg muscles (keeping your back straight will avoid muscle strain!). Do this one to three times. |
4. Check each core that you bring up. The clam may be concealed within. If the clam does not come up with the tube, reach into the hole for it. Remember to keep the first 15 clams and avoid wasting any. |
Clam Digging Gear: It is lawful to use hand or hand operated shovel and to employ a cylindrical can or tube. Each digger must have a separate container, but may share a digging device. Openings of cylindrical cans or tubes for razor clam digging must be either circular or elliptical. If circular, minimum dimensions: is four inches, if elliptical 4" long by 3" wide - outside diameter.
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How to Dig With
a Clam Shovel |
