If you’ve ever had to shuck a dozen clams in one sitting then you’d know how difficult to be. It’s a surprisingly tiring and tedious task, and without the right equipment it can take a really long time. But if you use just the right technique and have the right tools, it dramatically cut down …
If you’ve ever had to open a few dozen clams then you’d know how difficult and tedious it can be. That’s why we recommend picking up a clam shucking machine which will radically speed up the process while making it much safer and easier. But with all the options on the market it can be …
Clam baskets are traditionally used by clammers to collect and store their catch. The defining features of a clamming basket are it’s wire mesh netting that allows sand and water to easily fall through the basket while keeping the clams safe and secure. In recent years it has become difficult to come across used and …
A good pair of waterproof clamming boots are absolutely necessary if you plan on harvesting clams on the beach. Without them you’re likely to end up cold and miserable and covered in sand. For maximum protection and to allow you to collect clams as close to the ocean as possible we also recommend you pick …
One of the most popular tools for clamming is a shovel. A simple clam shovel allows you to easily harvest even the deepest razor clams without too much effort and, if done properly, ensures that the clam is undamaged and ready to be cooked and consumed. That being said, there’s quite a bit of variety …
Harvesting razor clams can be a very physically intensive process. Even if you have the strength and energy to spend an afternoon constantly harvesting clams, it’s very likely you’ll accidentally puncture the shell while digging it up. That’s why some clever clammers out there devised an excellent machine called a clam gun that allows you …
Nothing ruins an afternoon of clamming faster than wet and freezing cold hands. That’s why a good pair of clamming gloves aren’t just recommended, they’re a necessity. That being said, there’s a great deal of variety among these gloves including cuff-length, waterproofing and insulation which means quite a bit of research is required in order …
There are a variety of different uses for clam bags depending on your needs: For crabbers, they’re often used as bait bags to hold clams to attract crabs in their trotlines or pots. For clammers, they’re typically bags that are attached to your belt that allow you a way to collect clams hands-free. For chefs …
If you want to massively increase your yields while clamming then you’ll definitely want to invest in a clamming fork. It even makes extracting the clams from the sand far easier and saves your back from unnecessary strain. It’s important to note that clamming forks are different from clam rakes. Forks tend to have much …
If you’ve ever spent an afternoon digging for clams with a shovel then you’ll know just how valuable a clamming rake can be. In addition to being more efficient, it also allows you to save your back from having to constantly bend over to dig and collect the clams you’re harvesting. It turns clamming from …