She is my granddaughter 😊. And she is all about fishing, hunting, she'd hunting ect. 😊😊

*shed

We build these clam guns in several tube lengths. Standard size is 14". We also have a longer "Mocrocks" version that has an 18" barrel. Our smallest, 28" clam guns, have 12" barrels. The clam gun that Dale is using in this video is the Murff's Claminator Mocrocks with the 18" barrel. You can check out all of the sizes at www.theclaminator.com

Thanks for your comment. Just to clarify, our clam guns come fully working, right out of the box. Occasionally we have a customer report trouble with the valve at the end of their vent tube getting clogged up. That could be due to the kind of sand they are digging in or how dry/wet it is. Keeping the valve rinsed after every couple holes in a tide pool or in the surf usually keeps it clear as well. One customer of ours put a small O-ring on his valve and it seemed to resolve his clogging issues. We just passed on this tip to anyone else that may be experiencing similar issues. Happy clamming!

i am going to chime in also, as with any high end tool, you should take care appropriately, to keep it working well. This is a mechanical device to be used in a salt/sand environment, keeping the valve clean will allow minimal troubles while making your digging experience top notch, if your happier with a clam hawk, by all means use a clam hawk, All the guns will dig clams, some are manufactured better than others and will require more delicate use to keep from breaking, or more exertion to obtain the end result! We might have to work self washing mechanism, but that will add to the cost which we strive hard to keep as competitive as possible. Thanks for your input! Dale Murff Owner @@murffsclaminator

Will the type used for ghost shrimp work?

i typically hit the northern end of Clatsop beaches -- either the fort stevens or sunset beach approach. Lots of nice sand bars this year that should provide great digging once the ocean lays down a bit and we get some good tides.

i send a good amount of guns to the eastern seaboard -- Florida to Maine --- spread the word, you can order off the website and discounted shipping rates apply!

Great question! Honestly, it is a bit of trial and error. Dig it and see what comes up! Sometimes you get a lot of mole crabs (sand fleas) that look like clam holes. The razor clam "show" can look different depending on the day, sand, depth, size, etc. Some look like just a small hole a bit smaller than a dime. Others look like little volcanos. Some may be just a little dimple in the sand. Sometimes you can even see the clam necks sticking up out of the sand when the surf comes in. Once you figure out what they look like on a particular day, it is a lot easier to spot them. Good luck!

@@murffsclaminator thanks helped alot

Thanks for your comment on the vent tube and valve. Yes, it makes all the difference. We do plan to do some more videos that explain how it works. We do have some drawings on the clam gun page of our website that illustrates how the vent tube and valve work. Go check it out at: theclaminator.com/products/murff-s-claminator%E2%84%A2-stainless-steel-clam-gun

@@murffsclaminator Thank you much.

Thanks for your question. I think you can still purchase the "sand thumper" at Englund Marine. You can also make your own out of PVC, just like the one shown. You just fill it with sand to give it a little more weight. You can also use a stick or shovel handle, or even just stomp around in your hip boots. It's just the vibration that scares the clam and gets it digging down...which will hopefully make a small hole or "show".

​thank you!

winter digs, not near as popular! (and my secret spots) :)

We also have a video on how to clean razor clams with scissors. Check it out at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3LLhqh-Z76gaZY

Mostly on clatsop beaches near warrenton oregon. Some of the footage was recorded in Washington state.

what exactly were you looking for? you can check out the website ate www.theclaminator.com for more information or email me directly at dale@theclaminator,com to answer any questions you may have.

Yea for the price I'll stick with my shovel! My brother in law just bought my wife one for $147. Not me! LOL

good point!

@@davidregan9872 Tightwad!

@@duckshaker TIGHTWAD? I don't like using a clam gun, and the money I'd save I can use for gas! TRUMP 2024!!!

According to the California Department of Fish and Game, the best California beaches for razor clams are in Del Norte and Humboldt counties. wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Ocean/Regulations/Sport-Fishing/Invertebrate-Fishing-Regs

I live in westport. Its by far the best gun on the beach. Hands down

Yes, they are dead. The 5-10 second blanching in boiling water kills them instantly, but does not fully cook them.

Like all sea creatures, razor clams enjoy living in salt water. It doesn't hurt them at all.

@@richw.6832 Thank you ,I'm so daft lol,I knew they live in salt water but imagined them shriveling up like slugs🙈🤣🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️👍

Was thinking the same!

Some people have real jobs and work hard everyday.

Thank you. I can clean a claim. Cant wait.

Thank you. I can clean a claim. Cant wait.

A shovel works thats what I started with but we found clam guns and bought a few they are definitely worth getting

You can certainly use a shovel to dig razor clams. We sell both, clam guns and clam shovels at www.theclaminator.com.

Typically, razor clams will be between 6 inches to 2 feet below the surface. You can use a PVC clam gun. A lot of people use them. They tend to require a lot more work, however, because the PVC material is thicker than metal clam guns...therefore you have to push a lot harder to get them into the sand. They also do not have any vent tubes, which help to reduce the natural vacuum when pulling the gun up. That's why we recommend the Murff's Claminator Stainless Steel Clam Gun. You can see some illustrations of how the vent tubes work at: www.theclaminator.com/clam-guns/