"Oregon's Clams and Crabs" the 118 page book contains all the information necassary to dig the clams and take the crabs common to Oregon's coastal waters.

The book includes:

• Compelling color photographs that tell the whole story.

• Discloses ALL of the beach locations where razor clams are commonly found along the Oregon Coast.

• All the information necessary to consistently dig limits of razor clams in the wet or dry sand; but the annual abundance of razor clams varies greatly from year to year on the beaches south of Tillamook Head.

• All the information necessary to consistently dig limits of Oregon's Bay Clams.

• Updated maps of Oregon's Bays that disclose the location all of the species of clams common to each bay. Click HERE to see the map of the clams common to Siletz Bay.

• Click HERE to see the photo essay of the Clamslayer Brandon Williams taking gaper clams with ease using a Shrimp pump in the shallow water of Coos Bay. Using the shrimp pump is one of the most productive methods for taking bay clam from the tidal flats.

• Describes the BEST METHODS used to clean Oregon's Razor Clams and Oregon's Bay Clams.

• Pictorial essay showing the latest method to clean gaper clams. Removing the tough outer skin from the neck of the gaper clam adds a new dimension to the clam's versatility that will please your palette.

• The narrative and accompanying photographs describe the preferred method used for cleaning Purple Varnish clams.See the new and exciting additions to our family recipes for our critically acclaimed Oregon's Clam Chowder . Our family's favorite clam recipes are easily prepared entrees that your family will love. Marney Reed from Port Orford writes, "Hi Bill, Just wanted you to know we cooked your Clam Chowder recipe yesterday for company. It was the best chowder we've ever had - definitely restaurant quality!"

• Includes complete instructions for gathering and preparing Oregon's mussels.

• Join the fun! Nothing compares to the flavor of freshly dug clams prepared with the recipes in our books or submitted by our fellow clam diggers. Checkout the traditional and new recipes for clams contained in Oregon's Clams.

• All the information necessary to take Dungeness and red rock crabs from Oregon's Coastal Waters.Evaluates the methods used to trap Dungeness and red rock crabs.

• Discloses the movement of Dungeness crabs into and out of Oregon's Bays and identifies the areas of Oregon's Bays where crabs are commonly caught.

• Describes for those of you who are sensitive to handling live crabs the innovative method used to humanly kill Dungeness and red rock crabs quickly and efficently.

• Family recipes that your family will love. Our recipes emphasizes using cooking methods that enhance the naturally sweet flavor of crab meat to its full potential.

• The narrative with accompanying photographs describes the preferred method used for cleaning razor clams.

• Personaliize your copy of Oregon's Clams with an autograph by the author by entering your name or the name of the person you are giving the book to in the approiate box on the payment page.

• Even though our books are written for adults launch a child on a life long adventure digging Oregon's Clams and taking Oregon's Crabs by giving them one of our books.

Click HERE to place your order for the premier color edition of Oregon's Clams and Crabs for $22.90 or the other fine products we sell. For those of you who desire hands on experience digging clams get a head start digging Bay Clams by attending our Clam Clinic 2012 events. Our Clam Clinics are the ideal way to introduce kids of all ages to the wonders of digging clams. Bill

CLAM DIGGING and CRABBING EQUIPMENT

We offer the best products available as a convenience for clam diggers and crabbers who do not have access to clam digging and crabbing equipment. Except for abuse our products are fully guaranteed for 24 months from the date of the sale. Oregon does not charge sales tax and orders shipped to other states are shipped sales tax free.

The clam shovel we sell is used to dig both bay clams and razor clams. The razor clam shovel is manufactured with a full length handle unavailable at retail outlets and an 11 inch blade offset at the proper angle to take advantage on the method recommended by ODFW's Matt Hunter to dig razor clams from the wet sand.  The overall length of our shovel is 56 inches with an 11 inch blade.  The standard generic razor clam shovel sold at the big box stores with 9 inch blades and shorter handles sold at Fred Meyer for 29.95 will fall short of your expectations and fails in comparison to the shovel we sell.

Harvesting bay clams using a shrimp gun is a recent inovation that is gaining popularity with clam diggers. We now offer shrimp pumps manufactured by H20 Sports for 15.50 at our store while Fred Meyer sells one for 21.45.

Every digger that digs bay clams should be equipped with our clam net bag. The net clam bags were designed for bay clams and are ideal for holding and carrying your bay clams from the digging area. Click HERE to view our razor clam dgging shovel and the other products we offer clam diggers and crabbers.

The CRAB MAX is innovative by design and easy to use. The CRAB MAX is best used with a 200 pound test Tuna Cord hand line but is readily used with a surf rod and heavy duty spinning reel loaded with a minimum of 100 pound test Spectra fishing line.

Crabbing with the Crab Max using hand lines is user friendly for crabbers of all ages; especially women and children. It is easier for women and children to use the hand line. My grandsons, Brandon age 11 and Zac age 8, have really gotten into crabbing using the Crab Max with hand lines. Bill

CLAM WATCH

Crab Watch and Clam Watch provide the latest information available on local crabbing and clam digging conditions on the Oregon Coast. The crabbing and clam digging information is contributed by bait and tackle shops, Marina operators and ODFW.  Developing our sources of information is an ongoing process in an effort to provide the most accurate information available for taking Oregon's crabs and Oregon's clams.

Clam Watch and the Clam Diggers Association of Oregon has started a clam digging and crabbing Forum (Message Board) to broaden the scope of our service to clam diggers and crabbers. The Forum Board will add a new dimension to the ability of clam diggers to relate their experiences to one another. Make you voice heard. Your opinion counts. Blog On!

Click HERE to place your order for the premier color edition of Oregon's Clams and Crabs for $22.90 or view the other fine products we sell.

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