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.

Oregon's Clams includes: All the information necessary to consistently dig limits of Oregon's Razor Clams and Oregon's Bay Clams.
Oregon's Clams discloses all of the locations where both bay clams and razor clams are commonly found along the Oregon Coast.
The photos of the bay clam and razor clam shows displays how to identify both bay clam shows and razor clam shows in the wet and dry sand.
The information on Razor Clams describes the methods to dig razor clams from the wet and dry sand. The clams in the photo were dug at Fort Stevens using the method recommended by the ODFW to dig Razor Clams using our standard clam shovel.

The narrative with accompanying photo array in the book describes the preferred method used for cleaning razor clams or bay clams using a knife or clion the video clip here demonstrating how to clean razor clams in a hot water bath. The pictorial essays and accompanying narratives describe the BEST METHODS used to clean Oregon's Bay Clams: purple varnish clams, gaper clams, cockles and softshell clams, Manila clams and butter clams.
ODFW Maps of Oregon's Bays that disclose the location of the clams common to each bay. Click HERE to see the map of the clams common to Siletz Bay and a video and photo array of our clam digs.
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 clams from the exposed surface of the tidal flats or from areas of the tidal flats covered by shallow water.
See the new and exciting additions to our family recipes for our critically acclaimed Oregon's Clam Chowder and our award winning Stuffed Clams. We are so very proud of a young lady who entered our recipe for Stuffed Clams and won the Grand Prize at the Clackmas County Fair. Join the fun! Nothing compares to the flavor of freshly dug clams prepared with my family's award winning recipes or recipes submitted by our fellow clam diggers. 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.
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Even though our books are written for adults launch a child on a lifelong adventure digging Oregon's Clams by giving them one of our books.

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.