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Old 04-23-2010, 12:45 PM   #52
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Originally Posted by Lakegeezer View Post
It is difficult to find fresh water clams in the north east quadrant any more and the bottom is more muck than sand.
Correct me if I am wrong, but freshwater clams are filter feeders. The less "stuff" in the water, the less they have to feed on. The absence of freshwater clams usually points to cleaner water, I believe.
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