Oregon's Clams
Now with AWARD WINNING RECIPES the 128 page color E edition of Oregon's Clams is the complete color guide to digging clams on the Oregon Coast. The photographs, illustrations and easy to follow instructions in the color edition will unlock the secrets to digging razor clams or bay clams (gaper clams, cockles, butter clams, littleneck clams, Manila clams, purple varnish clams or softshell clams) on your first trip out.
Two limits of bay clams dug by Greg Harlow and myself at Idaho Point in Yaquina Bay. On the roll over clam digger John proudly displays a geoduck clam he dug from Coos Bay. Geoduck clams occur infrequently in Oregon's Bay. They are rarely dug from Coos Bay and Netarts Bay
Get a head start developing your clam digging skills by purchasing the 128 page color E edition of Oregon's Clams for $9.95. Click HERE to order Oregon's Clams. Discover the rewards of digging Oregon's clams by purchasing a copy of the book, Oregon's Clams. Digging clams is a recreational activity that can be enjoyed by all members of the family regardless of age as shown below by then 13 year old Katie and her twin sister Maggie were featured in an Oregon Coast Today articles March 2009 and July 2013 digging for purple varnish clams in Siletz Bay. You may have seen the author and avid clam digger, William Lackner, digging bay clams on the Oregon Coast Show, or with weather guru Andy Carson from KPTV as shown below or with Joel Porter of KMTR in Eugene.
CLAM DIGGING and CRABBING EQUIPMENT We rate our standard razor clam shovel the best of inexpensive clam shovels on the market today at $30.75. The overall length of our standard razor clam shovel as shown in the middle photo is 56 inches. Our standard long handled clam digging shovel is unavailable at retail outlets. Unlike heavy stainless steel clam shovels our light weight standard clam digging shovel will not wear you out digging either razor clams or bay clams. When you wear out one of our standard clam shovels buy another and dig more clams. Click HERE to purchase our standard razor clam shovel $30.75 plus shipping and handling. Our PCV clam gun is the ideal clam gun for those new to digging clams. Click HERE to purchase the clam gun for $20.00. The clam gun has become so expensive to ship that we only offer it for sale from our place of business at my home at 136 SW Brook St. Newport, 541 265 5847.
Harvesting bay clams using a shrimp gun is a recent innovation that is gaining popularity with clam diggers in Oregon's bays. The cost of shipping our clam guns and shrimp pumps has become so expensive, that we only offer them of sale at for $20.00 ea at our store from my home: our place of business located at 136 SW Brook St. Newport. Call 541 265 5847 for an appointment to pick one up.
Our razor clam bag shown above is made using fine mesh with a draw string and button to keep your razor or bay clams safe and secure. The 9 x 24 inch dimension is large enough to hold a limit of 15 largest razor clams or limits of bay clams. Click HERE to purchase the clam bag for $6.00 plus $1.95 shipping and handling for the first razor clam bag ordered only. Order a half a dozen and reduce the cost of shipping and handling. Our green net bay clam bag shown below is made sturdy materials with a metal ring that will last for years keeping your limits of bay clams safe and secure. Click HERE to purchase our green net clam bag for $7.00 plus $3.95 shipping and handling for the first clam bag ordered only. Order a half a dozen and reduce the cost of shipping and hanling. Crab Max Crab Folding Crab Traps Catch capacity and quality materials separates the Crab Max crab trap from the other folding crab traps. The Crab Max crab traps in the open and closed position To order the Crab Max Folding crab traps: order 1 or more Crab Max crab traps with hand line for $35.00 ea. Order 2 or more Crab Max crab traps with hand lines for $35.00 ea for a total of $70.00 plus S&H. Order 3 Crab Max crab traps for $35.00 ea for a total of $105.00 plus S&H. To order 4 or more crab traps follow the instructions on the payment page to modify the quantity ordered to match the number of traps you wish to order for $35.00 ea. and click on the Check Out Button. Making a gift of the Crab Max folding crab trap and hand line to a child is a gift that will last a lifetime. Click HERE to view payment instructions for Crab Max crab traps. The shipping and handling charge applies to the first crab trap ordered only. Save the shipping and handling charge by picking up the traps and hand lines for $32.00 ea. Cash only at my home at 136 SW Brook ST. Newport, Or 97365, 541-265-5847. If your visiting Lincoln City purchase the Crab Max crab traps for $30.00 ea. Cash only from Bill Paterek's home at 4800 SE Inlet space #3 Lincoln City 97367. Call 541-996-2427. Neither Bill Paterek or myself sell crab bait. The amount of the shipping and handling based on your zip code. The shipping and handling charge varies from $8.75 for residents of Oregon or Washington and $9.75 for residents of California or Idaho and increasing amounts for residents of other states. The shipping and handling charge applies to the first crab trap ordered only. Click HERE to see the price list or to purchase CRAB MAX crab traps. The cost of the Crab Max folding crab traps at retail outlets average $40.00 ea. We have had to increase our regular price to $35.00 per crab trap complete with a hand line to cover the price of a manufactures price increase of $2.00 per trap and hand line, increased postal rates mailing packages at the post office in addition to Chinese tariff on Stainless Steel and other materials. However you can still take advantage of the cost savings by ordering the Crab Max Starter Kit. Take advantage of the Crab Max Starter Kit for 49.00 and save $14.50 per order. The Crab Max Starter Kit consist of the Crab Max crab trap with hand line, a copy of the new edition of Oregon's Crabs a $22.00 value for 14.00 in addition to the free crab gage and wooden crab mallet. Order the basic Starter Kit for 49.00 to take advantage of the opportunity to catch more crabs. In Oregon you can legally crab with 3 devices. Increase the number of crabs taken by crabbing with 3 Crab Max crab traps: I do. Purchase the basic Starter Kit plus 1 additional Crab Max crab trap for $84.00 or 2 additional Crab Max crab traps for $119.00. The shipping and handling charge is based on the state you live in as follows: Oregon and Washington $8.75, Idaho $9.75, Arizona and Nevada $10.75, Alaska and Hawaii $25.00 and all other states $19.50. Click on the Crab Max Starter Kit to place you order. We had to increase the cost of our traps to cover the $2.00 manufactures price increase for a trap with hand line, an increase in postal rates charged by the post office, in addition to the tariff charged by the Chinese for stanless steel and other materials. Crabbing with the Crab Max folding crab trap using hand lines for is user friendly for crabbers of all ages; especially women and children. It is easier for women and children to use the hand line with a T Hanle. My grandsons, Brandon and Zach have really gotten into crabbing using the Crab Max with hand lines. Click HERE to see the product information and price structure for our Crab Max crab traps. CRAB WATCH Crab 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! PHOTO GALLERY OF EVENTS RELATED LINKS OF INTEREST FOR CLAM DIGGERS
Related links of interest to the NOAA Tide Tables for you area, ODFW Shellfish Regulations, Shellfish Hot Line Closures, and the link to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's OHV for ATV Enthusiast.
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