Francis, I wasn't dissin' clam digging on the coast. My point was that there are so few opportunities there. When you have to come from a distance to dig clams it would be nice to have more than one recreation to take part in. The "good old days" when you could dig clams and do some river fishing during the same trip or on the same day. Coming from a long distance to dig 15 razor clams is a pretty expensive trip. It is good if you have a family or large group going digging. I know you live in Aberdeen which is nice for you.