Clams Blowing Around Today

[Moose416]

I watched quite a few clams being blown by the gusty wind we had today. Just something I use and no need to buy any new gear.  I drill 2 holes about 6 inches apart and about 6' on the windward side of the shelter. Using my safety rope I drop one end thru one hole and poke my gaff thru the other hole to grab it. I use the gaff with the large treble hook and long handle. My safety rope has a carribine attached on one end so i just fish it out with the gaff and clip it on the rope above the ice.  Then simply tie my life rope to the ropes on the shanty.  I also take my auger and drill a hole 3/4 of the way through on the backside of the shanty and leave the auger in it.  Kind of like a fence post on the ice the shanty can lean against to stop any spinning. Works grest and for windy days you gotta have some way to hold the shanty.  jake

[Greg2ha]

That's OK if your gonna stay in that spot for awhile but if you move often it might get
old for you.

[ice chaser]

my clam base camp sits nice on windy days if I anchor two sides on the windy side and one anchor in the skirt. Not very mobile but very comfy out of the wind. I drill lots of holes and look around before I set up on a windy day. Hate to sit over an empty hole.