Men of position and of influence spent their evenings on our veranda, among others the Melbourne agent for the Lady Jermyn, the likeliest vessel then lying in the harbor, and the one to which the first consignment of gold-dust would be entrusted if only a skipper could be found to replace the deserter who took you out.
3. Salt Them Out. Razor clams are extremely sensitive to salinity. One way to reduce your effort and have the clams come to you is to use table salt. As soon as you see the show, when it is open widest, pour salt into the hole.The clam should emerge in order to escape the salt and then just catch it and place it in your ice chest.Be sure to check fishing rules and seasons with the Department of Fish and Wildlife (1-866-880-5431). Thereâs a limit on how many clams you can harvest at one time.. Dig With a Clam Shovel. Once you locate the holes in the sand, dig quickly with a clam shovel. Go straight down about 3-6 inches from the center of the clam show. Place the back of the shovel facing the hole and begin removing sand.
When clams move or feed the disturbance in the sand creates a small hole or dimple in the sand. This is called a â Clam Show â Once you have found a clam, remember that razor clams can dig downward about a foot every thirty seconds, and they can be anywhere up to three feet deep.igging Razor Clams can be challenging, especially if you are using a clam shovel. Here are a few tips that will help you be successful digging your clams without. making what we call âclam chowderâ (e.g., crushed, or cut up clams in your bag).