Originally Posted By: Dave Vedder
Originally Posted By: milt roe
Im with Dave on that. Tru-temper long bill shovel. Two scoops on the ocean side. Reach down along the ocean side and when you find the clam squeeze the top of the shell hard like you are trying to stop pissing in an emergency, then gently slide the perfect clam from the sand and into your bag. Repeat. There is an art and rythm to it that once mastered is its own reward.


You said it better than I ever could. Add in the fact that you typically dig in, or very near, the surf, so the clams are very shallow and there's always the chance of an exhilarating wave breaking over your back. It just doesn’t get any better!.

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