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About the Quahog. Quahogs are hard-shelled clams found in estuaries along the Atlantic Coast, from Canada to Texas. Their name, quahog, is a variation of poquauhock, (po-qua-hock) the Native American name for this clam.
Clamming (no-one calls it âclam-diggingâ on the Vineyard) for Quahogs is generally done with a Clam Rake. featuring a basket welded to the tines for retaining the catch. Another essential piece of equipment is the Gauge, used to measure the clams. Clamming tools can be found at most bait and tackle shops.