Clamming

[SPEEDRUG]

I was always interested in doing some clamming or whatever you guys call it. How can i find out more info about the whole topic..

[SouthPaw]

Here's a post on the procedure. Many different opinions.Re: What's the most produtive way to chum for stripers? (FAQ) It's in tips trick and technics

[SPEEDRUG]

Not clamming to chum but to eat..

    I thought you walk on a beach and find clams..Thinking it would be a nice day at the beach

[Hotrod]

Most clamming is done in the bay..  this is a good topic.  and I will direct Mr. Clamman himself to this baby.  I myself would love to get the licenses also and learn what where how and when of clamming

[SouthPaw]

Sorry for the misunderstanding.
We used to walk in the water about waiste high and dig your feet into the sand. When you hit something hard go under and retrieve it. Your suppose to have a permit for this in Jersey of coarse. Anything to get your hard earned dollar.

[SPEEDRUG]

Exactly.

[Luna Sea 5]

first you have to get a licence.. after that, you may need to hook up with a sharpie in your area to find the right spots.  Clam with rake or by foot in 4' or so of water.

[olclamman]

   clammin  -  101  -   was in the bay yesterday -
     water was 54 degrees - wind shifting out of the nw to w to sw back to nw - 10 -15 knots
  not too bad-  havent done much  had surgery on my shoulder in sept  roter cuff  " ouch "--
 but went with a bud we got a 2 man limit - 150 each  -  now for thoses who would like to clam
 heres the scoop   # 1  you need a licence  $10 - non  residence  can only clam from june till the end of sept  $20 or $25 - i clam deep water -
 im 6 -2 -  you can tread  -- steping on
the clams  and going down and diggin  them out or raking -  i do both  -  i clam most of the yr
 at this i use a wet suit   and neoprene socks
 when its warmer just a bathing suit  -  if
 anyone would to go sometime post up  - if there are any questions   ask -
                       olclamman

[olclamman]

 ttt

[ped579]

Too much work for this older guy...Just put a dozen or so  on a plate with some red sauce and a couple Samual Adams Boston Lager's and I will be a very happy guy... yepper

[TurboDan]

   clammin  -  101  -   was in the bay yesterday -
     water was 54 degrees - wind shifting out of the nw to w to sw back to nw - 10 -15 knots
  not too bad-  havent done much  had surgery on my shoulder in sept  roter cuff  " ouch "--
 but went with a bud we got a 2 man limit - 150 each  -  now for thoses who would like to clam
 heres the scoop   # 1  you need a licence  $10 - non  residence  can only clam from june till the end of sept  $20 or $25 - i clam deep water -
 im 6 -2 -  you can tread  -- steping on
the clams  and going down and diggin  them out or raking -  i do both  -  i clam most of the yr
 at this i use a wet suit   and neoprene socks
 when its warmer just a bathing suit  -  if
 anyone would to go sometime post up  - if there are any questions   ask -
                       olclamman

Seriously, I'd love to go clamming sometime!  Used to go all the time as a little kid with my Dad, but neither of us have done it in years.  I believe we used to do in behind IBSP somewhere, at this point it's something of a blur.

Don't have a wet suit, but next spring, count me in!

[olclamman]

 
ttt

[Ronster]

What is everyone's preferred method for securing the clams you harvest?   

Pouch?   Basket inside a floatable ring?

Also, what do you guys prefer for winter clamming?    Waders or wet suits?

[olclamman]

 ronster
      i wear a wet suit this time of the yr
      5 mil  my bud wears an old pair of waders  with the boots cut off     you need dive or clam socks to keep your feet warm 
 the last i clamed the water temp was 42%  WE RAKE THIIS TIME OF THE YR   READ MY POST ABOUT CLAMMIN  where are you  located at   and do you want to try it some time 
                             oc 

 obtw   we use a float ring with a basket in it

[Ronster]

ronster
      i wear a wet suit this time of the yr
      5 mil  my bud wears an old pair of waders  with the boots cut off     you need dive or clam socks to keep your feet warm 
 the last i clamed the water temp was 42%  WE RAKE THIIS TIME OF THE YR   READ MY POST ABOUT CLAMMIN  where are you  located at   and do you want to try it some time 
                             oc 

 obtw   we use a float ring with a basket in it

I wouldn't mind going out with an old clamming hand!    I am in Somers Point.   

License and equipment is all in order...   

[Reckless]

  Looking at the map you get with license. Accept along the shore line you can clam all year?? Does that mean I could just anchor and start raking or wading anywhere? Are there clams out in the middle of Barnegat or do they wonder around? 
Is there a reason they are closer to the shore or out in the middle? Any help here would be appreciated.

Thanks
Frank

[Ronster]

Which map # are you looking at?   

[Reckless]

http://www.nj.gov/dep/bmw/barnegat.htm

[Ronster]

Below are links to the 2007 charts in the region you are looking at.    I don't think the 2008 charts are out yet.

http://www.nj.gov/dep/bmw/2007ClassCharts/2007Chart_3B.pdf

http://www.nj.gov/dep/bmw/2007ClassCharts/2007Chart%204A.pdf

http://www.nj.gov/dep/bmw/2007ClassCharts/2007Chart%205A.pdf


The link below is to the general NJ map.

http://www.nj.gov/dep/bmw/waterclass.htm

[mikel33]

This may seem like a really dumb question, but if you clam with your feet in the bay, do crabs ever come and think you are bait or anything?

I'd love to do this, but I am scared of the crabs getting at my feet. Does it ever happen?