I have noticed an alarming trend on our razor clam beaches over the last 10 years. Yes, I am talking about the explosion of clam gun use. It reminds me of what has happened to our ski slopes with the snowboards.

It used to be that one would only see about 10% of the clammers using guns. Now the numbers have reversed. Many of these guns are expensive, high-tech models. Has everyone lost their minds?

What happened to the hands-on, one-on-one, man-against-clam battles that provide the adrenelin rush of victory? I LIKE playing tug-o-war with my prey! So what if you take the occasional wave over your wader's top while you're reached in to your armpit?

(besides, I tried on of them guns and about broke my back)