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Clams Love Cocaine...

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theBearJew
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Jul 9 2012 3:51PM
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jeR.
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make sure your waders fit, or just go barefoot. clam flats are like walking in calf deep quicksand
Jul 10 2012 11:50AM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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Not gonna wear waders. I'll be doing this in the Delaware Bay very close to the ocean, just around the point of cape helopen delaware. I'm hoping this well lead to a mostly sandy bottom that isn't too quicksandish, as I'm planning on flyfishing in this area as well and that sounds like it sucks.

Is a rake needed or can you just toe locate as I've heard that too.
Jul 10 2012 1:24PM
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*Bird
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am i the only one who doesn't think thats gross at all?
Jul 10 2012 1:37PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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No you are not. Actually I'm picking up some googly eyes and taking them the to beach in an attempt to one up this video.
Jul 10 2012 1:44PM
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PopsicleStand
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clam rake sure helps. also, it does take a touch since the prongs on the rake can puncture the shell of the clam, especially if they are smaller. otherwise, its pretty easy and fun. and damn do they taste good out of the ocean. im not sure about where you are, but you might quickly research some of the other mollusks there, as you can make a pretty tasty little boil if you know what you are looking for. I used to do clams, mussels, oysters, steamers mmmm, and razors too if I could catch em.
Jul 10 2012 1:49PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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Will do, I got a little more research to look up before I go down anyway. Right now I'd be happy with crabs and clams though. Never had a clam straight out of the ocean so I'm hoping I score something.
Jul 10 2012 2:01PM
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PopsicleStand
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We used to net blue crab too and throw em right in the pot also after cleaning them. I believe I caught one that was like 1/4 inch short of the record? Like 8 inches point to point or something? That was a long time ago though. Have fun and good luck!
Jul 10 2012 2:05PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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Wow that is a big ass blue crab.

Thanks man, I'll be sure and document what I'd bet is going to be a drunken debacle of net tangling and toe stabbing.
Jul 10 2012 2:10PM
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GrabsForFun
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I was actually hungry before I saw this... damn
Jul 10 2012 4:37PM
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