Clam bags and PVC pipe

[twlazio]

First time using clams.  Should I use PVC in the bags? Will I catch as many crabs with PVC?  Can I get 2 days out of clams?  I heard a bushel of clams should get me close to (3) 1200 foot lines, is that about right?  Thanks in advance.

[ILLSWIMHOME]

PVC in clam bags?

[Mr. Ray III]

First time using clams.  Should I use PVC in the bags? Will I catch as many crabs with PVC?  Can I get 2 days out of clams?  I heard a bushel of clams should get me close to (3) 1200 foot lines, is that about right?  Thanks in advance.

They keep the clams from getting crushed, you might get two days out of them.  You'll catch the same, pipe is just a pain to use.  I only used to use it when rays are bad.  A bushel will do 4000' + depending on spacing.

[rdbeard]

I bait clams at 11 to 12 ft i can bait 3800 ft and i bait heavy so they will last 2 days, heavy means 5 to7 clams depending on size/ I think the days of getting large clams are over due to harvest rate. i use to see 3 to 4 in clams some time ago.