Gaper Clams 2/17 Thursday UPDATE! not 2/24. Sorry for the mix up on the dates

There's a minus -.6 on the 17th of Feb. 5pm, which is a Thursday.
Crab Doran in the Morning and then head out to lawson for a quick limit on Gapers.. :smt003in the afternoon.
I will post again when the time gets closer,

Allen, It's been 10 years since I've been clamming for horse necks at Hog island.  So count me in, do you have a sand bar in mind?

Doug

Yup, the one in front of the pier n middle of the bay...any sand bar that pops up should be loaded..

What kinda gear is required to get clams?  I'm always down to try something new.

pvc clam tube n a shovel that's all

Whats the diameter on the PVC tube?

Whats the diameter on the PVC tube?

They sell it at lawsons landing, at the store there for 30+ bucks.  I don't think you can buy anything in that big size at home depot.  Its like 12" by 4 feet long, if i remember.

After hauling the big PVC pipe out there many times. I found out a new trick digging for the clams. You really don't need the tube! With the tubes you still must dig a good size hole then place it in. Then have to dig the sand inside out the small space. I found out a new trick is to dig next to the clam. Make a good size hole about 1 to 2ft. Wide n deep.  Careful not to knock over the clam til done.  Once done put ur shovel on opposite side of the hole and knock everything onto your hole. The clam will be expose for a moment.  Reach in and grab the sucker! Sometimes the sand covers them,  just reach in and feel around. I always get my limit using this method. Saves you $30 and hauling the big tube around.

Good luck and have fun!

After hauling the big PVC pipe out there many times. I found out a new trick digging for the clams. You really don't need the tube! With the tubes you still must dig a good size hole then place it in. Then have to dig the sand inside out the small space. I found out a new trick is to dig next to the clam. Make a good size hole about 1 to 2ft. Wide n deep.  Careful not to knock over the clam til done.  Once done put ur shovel on opposite side of the hole and knock everything onto your hole. The clam will be expose for a moment.  Reach in and grab the sucker! Sometimes the sand covers them,  just reach in and feel around. I always get my limit using this method. Saves you $30 and hauling the big tube around.

Good luck and have fun!

The pvc tube does get old fast.... +1 on your method

Alright, I'm in. Crab n Clam. We will need to hash out the details as the date grows close. I've never been to the area or been clamming! Looking forward to it!

The clams we're after are the big ones that are at least 3 feet deep in the sand...maybe I have to see it done first to fully understand the your system...always willing to try out new methods though:smt003

The clams we're after are the big ones that are at least 3 feet deep in the sand...maybe I have to see it done first to fully understand the your system...always willing to try out new methods though:smt003

I have never seen those kind before!  Lucky you. They really look tasty!

time to stuff my fanny pack with nori, soy sauce, wasabi...

time to stuff my fanny pack with nori, soy sauce, wasabi...

I promise you won't lose any equipment n phone gear this time John

Im in!