. The edible clams, mussels and scallops of California . Fig. 21. Gear used in digging Pismo clams, Oceano. "Rake" with extension handle and rope by which it is pulled through sand, fork and "drag" with snap and belt. other things being equal, the tallest man gets the most clams. As a result of this, the digger will be seen working far out from shore as shown in figure 1 and since on these exposed beaches the surf is never ceasing, it is not uncommon to see the combers break over the shoulder or .even the head of the digger, though at other times he may be only waist deep.
. The edible clams, mussels and scallops of California . Fig. 21. Gear used in digging Pismo clams, Oceano. "Rake" with extension handle and rope by which it is pulled through sand, fork and "drag" with snap and belt. other things being equal, the tallest man gets the most clams. As a result of this, the digger will be seen working far out from shore as shown in figure 1 and since on these exposed beaches the surf is never ceasing, it is not uncommon to see the combers break over the shoulder or .even the head of the digger, though at other times he may be only waist deep. At times this may partake of the exhilaration of surf- riding with an anchor of clams to prevent being swept too far, but at sunrise of a foggy day with a cold wind whipping the spray from the breakers it is a life of exposure. Another danger is also present. The channels separating the bars from the higher beach are often deeper than can be waded and with swift currents. Sometimes such a bar can be reached only at a single point where the channel is partially bridged by a spit and the location of this must be carefully kept in mind when returning from the bar. *A case of drowning due to neglect of this precaution has occurred since writing the above lines. 3—6453
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