Razor clams

[CharpentierTom]

Hi does anyone have any experience catching razor clams? I spent a few hrs and a large pot of salt at the beach today trying to catch some but had very limited success. I checked the tide and went when it was right out. Am thinking that they must be seasonal however I did have wife, dog and small child so trying to be quiet was out of the question if this matters.

Many thanks

[tigs]

take a sharpish knife with a long blade (a breadknife is good) and walk very slowly up to the breathing hole that indicates that there is a razor clam.

You then slide the knife, not point first but rather the whole sharp side in and downwards towards where the clam should be. Start a good 2-3 inches away from the hole at least. You will feel the edge catching the clam shell, then all you have to do is dig it up – your knife pressing against it stops it from digging its way to freedom.

[CharpentierTom]

Hi Tigs thanks for that will give it a go on Sunday.

[Arzosah]

I'm veggie, but I'll be storing that information against the apocalypse

Tom - keep the shell, use it as mulch on your veggies.

[DundeePrepper]

Razor "clam guns" are popular in the US..
www.ehow.co.uk/how_8555417_make-razor-clam-gun.html

Theres loads of youtube vidoes showing people using them and they seem really efficient, might be worth making one.. I also saw a couple for sale on Ebay from US sellers at around £40..