Clamming Newbie

[JR8899]

Any suggestions for a first timer? I have my license and I've read up on the regulations & maps. My plan is to get to shallow near IBSP by boat and anchor up and jump in and start raking away. (Assuming I can find a rake between now and then) Otherwise drag my feet around. Any tips? Thanks

[Integracingsr]

I used a stone rake the other day for my first time and did pretty well.  It obviously creates a lot more drag than a clam rake and doesn't get quite as deep but I was able to put a meal together in a short amount of time so success can be had with relative ease.  With that said, the folks that did have clam rakes were picking up a greater quantity.

[hunterbob1]

1 hour ago, JR8899 said:

Any suggestions for a first timer? I have my license and I've read up on the regulations & maps. My plan is to get to shallow near IBSP by boat and anchor up and jump in and start raking away. (Assuming I can find a rake between now and then) Otherwise drag my feet around. Any tips? Thanks

Many good times here.Tices shoal ,nuf said!

https://mapcarta.com/21354586

[jumpthestring]

OP , you should PM  Zipper he is the Clam Whisperer..

[Roon]

We used a garden hoe and feet and hands.

Family time was great dinner was banging

[OldMenRule]

27 minutes ago, Roon said:

We used a garden hoe and feet and hands.

Family time was great dinner was banging

I'm not a fan of clams but that looks great

[jerseyhunter]

Put a weight belt on , attach  a bushel basket to the waist, walk around in your stocking feet and do some  "clam dancin".  Just reach down and dig/pick em up with your hands.

[JR8899]

Success!