the "What are you doing NOW" thread (part deux)

[Dx life Rx fishing]

Nice rake @JoeBfishing, looks like the one I got from some MA company. I didn't bother with the gauge, just entrusting the 1" gap on the rake...

I must have falsely assumed there were clams there, although you must have had some inclination that was to be the case too. Sorry to cause you any pain. I am a doctor, although not "that kind", and my familiarity with human physiology allows me to suggest my post-clamming therapeutic regime, a fistful of ibuprofen washed down with a few Margarita chasers. You can augment this therapy with a nice cigar if you wish...

My neighbors can't figure out why I don't share the clams I dig, just fish. Like you, my sorry old azz and shoulders are shot after digging so what I don't use for the next week either get shucked and frozen, or they get "replanted" to my personal flats by the dock or just sit in the lobster car hanging from the dock for easy and quick access...

I believe in NY you have to have the gauge in your possession of you are a recreational clammer.

 

[Roccus7]

I believe in NY you have to have the gauge in your possession of you are a recreational clammer.

Interesting. Around here the only clam they care about are the soft shells (steamers). Hard shells are considered garbage, much to my delight...

 

[Roccus7]

Hen clams, AKA Surf Clams, Skimmer Clams, are one step above hard shells in Maine, only considered suitable for chowdah and bait.

This LI Boy couldn't be happier as the local clamming regulations are all for steamers, and I only use skimmers for bait.

An actual exchange with the Town Clam Committee Chairman, "My I dig clams in my backyard?"

"Oh no, that's a protected area!"

"Sorry, wasn't clear, let's try this again. May I dig hard shell clams, you know quahogs, Mercinaria mercinaria, in my backyard?"

"Oh hell yes! Why would you want those?"

 

[JoeBfishing]

Atlantic Surfclam

Atlantic surfclams are distributed from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to Cape Hatteras, NC. The U.S. fishery generally concentrates on the populations off the coasts of New Jersey and the Delmarva Peninsula. Dredge and hand harvest are authorized in the commer

www.fisheries.noaa.gov

 

[CELLFISH]

was a good read... cellfish...

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[Chevy1]

Waiting for my daughter’s to come home , they are picking up Italian ice from Ralph’s, I am having chocolate ??

 

[Snapprhead27]

Just loaded the truck up, heading to Captree to see what the Bay as to offer.

 

[wader]

Reports, the Books, the usual Monday stuff.

 

[wader]

headin' to a Town Meetin'..................

 

[BennyV]

Just loaded the truck up, heading to Captree to see what the Bay as to offer.

How was it?

 

[Capt13]

southbound and down ....... with 2 dogs and the boss.
Somebody's got to check in on Wader.

 

[Roccus7]

southbound and down ....... with 2 dogs and the boss.
Somebody's got to check in on Wader.

There's a full-time job with all his moseying and honky tonking...

 

[Snapprhead27]

How was it?

We ended up going to ocean, I had 2 short fluke and a bunch of short BSB along with the birds. Pool fish was probably 5lbs. Just felt good to be out on the water.

 

[chunkster]

I'm having issues with my router. I tried resetting it.

 

[Chevy1]

Since it’s too hot to do my job and make money on mowing the lawn edging and weed whacking out all the crabgrass before the seeds set I can’t wait for tomorrow high temperature of 80

 

[wader]

Since it’s too hot to do my job and make money on mowing the lawn edging and weed whacking out all the crabgrass before the seeds set I can’t wait for tomorrow high temperature of 80

I've developed a fondness for crab grass.

• Holds up when there's no rain (i.e. it requires no watering).
• Dog Pee doesn't kill it.
• Grubs don't eat it.
• Moles/Voles don't eat.
• Don't have to fertilizer it.
• When left alone it grows nice & thick & looks great after mowing.
• Holds up to the sun.

I don't understand why we try so hard to get rid of it. If they sold crab grass seed I'd buy it.

 

[chunkster]

Many people develop a rash from contact with this plant.

 

[chunkster]

I just invested in a lobster tickle stick kit.

 

[Chevy1]

I've developed a fondness for crab grass.

• Holds up when there's no rain (i.e. it requires no watering).
• Dog Pee doesn't kill it.
• Grubs don't eat it.
• Moles/Voles don't eat.
• Don't have to fertilizer it.
• When left alone it grows nice & thick & looks great after mowing.
• Holds up to the sun.

I don't understand why we try so hard to get rid of it. If they sold crab grass seed I'd buy it.

Not nice on bare feet

 

[chunkster]

Ticks and beetles. I have no clue what you're talking about.