I didn’t know Americans did this as well! I’m from New Brunswick and was shocked when buddy said he was in Mass! This is real Canadian maritime shit. Love to see it.
This is great! Just check your local regulations as plunging for softshells is strictly prohibited in many places on Cape Cod. I really want to try this method though.
Plunging is not allowed in many towns, check the local regulations, North Shore towns all have this in the local regulations "A handheld tined-type fork is the only implement that may be used for the digging or taking of shellfish and sea worms."
I grew up on the Cape. But I don't know who started plunging the for cams. But I do remember plunging for clams since the late 70's with my dad. Great memories.
Great video, Andy! I live in East Falmouth (Waquoit) and was wondering if you have any specific recommendations for great local spots for steamers/oysters and where to park. I mostly get quahogs at Seconsett Island and need to find some better places.
as long as it stays cold they will stay alive for weeks. I had one survive 4 weeks, forgot it was in there... But I'd say eat them within a week to be on the safe side.
You've got to purchase a non-residents clamming license in any town you clam to legally dig since Brockton is clamless. There are a bunch of towns on the South Shore and South Coast to choose from but you may want to see what spots a town has open before you get a license as clamming spots close depending on water quality.
yes, but it is an inefficient way to gather them. I always get some 'hogs when plunging, they are in the top layer above the piss clams. Use a quahog rake for quahogs.
