R.A. Ribb Company Steel 9-Tooth Recreational Basket Rake No. 1: A Cape Cod Clammer’s Workhorse

If you spend time clamming on Cape Cod, you quickly learn that having the right, commercial grade rake makes a huge difference. Digging for quahogs, soft-shell clams and other shellfish is hard work, and your equipment needs to stand up to sand, mud, rocks and repeated use.

That’s where the R.A. Ribb Company Steel 9-Tooth Recreational Basket Rake No. 1 comes in.

Available at Goose Hummock, this traditional-style steel basket rake is designed for recreational shellfishing and is built with the kind of straightforward, durable construction that Cape Cod clammers appreciate.

Built for Real Clamming

The R.A. Ribb Company has a long history of producing tools for shellfish harvesting, and the No. 1 Recreational Basket Rake follows that tradition.

The rake features nine steel teeth designed to work through the bottom while the basket helps collect shellfish as you work. Instead of relying on lightweight materials or a complicated design, this rake focuses on what matters most: strength, functionality and durability.

For Cape Cod clammers who put their gear through serious use, that simplicity is a major advantage.

Why a Basket Rake?

A basket rake gives you the ability to both work the bottom and collect your catch as you rake.

The nine-tooth design provides a useful balance between digging and gathering. As you work through sandy or muddy bottom, the teeth help loosen the substrate while the basket allows legal-size shellfish to be collected.

That makes the R.A. Ribb No. 1 a practical choice for recreational clammers who want one dependable tool rather than a collection of lightweight rakes that may not survive a season.

Steel Construction Matters

Clamming can be tough on equipment.

You're working in saltwater, sand, mud and rocky bottom. A rake gets dropped, dragged, twisted and worked hard. Cheap tools can bend, break or simply fail when you need them most.

The steel construction of the R.A. Ribb Company Recreational Basket Rake gives it the rugged feel you want when you're working a productive clam flat.

This isn't a rake designed to sit in the garage and look good. It's a working tool.

A Great Choice for Cape Cod Clamming

Cape Cod has an incredible recreational shellfishing tradition with mile after mile of productive flats.

Whether you're heading out for a morning on the flats, introducing someone to recreational clamming or gearing up for another season of shellfishing, the R.A. Ribb No. 1 is the type of tool that belongs in a serious clammer's equipment collection.

And there's another important consideration: know the local regulations before you start digging. Shellfish regulations, licensing requirements, seasons, size limits and daily limits can vary by town and location on Cape Cod.

Don't Buy a Rake You'll Have to Replace

One of the biggest mistakes recreational clammers can make is treating a rake like a disposable tool.

If you're serious about clamming, durability matters.

The R.A. Ribb Company Steel 9-Tooth Recreational Basket Rake No. 1 is built around a proven, traditional design and rugged steel construction. It's the kind of equipment that makes sense for people who actually plan to put their rake to work.

Ready to Go Clamming?

Before your next Cape Cod shellfishing trip, make sure you have the right equipment.

The R.A. Ribb Company Steel 9-Tooth Recreational Basket Rake No. 1 is available at Goose Hummock and is a great addition to any recreational clammer's gear collection.

Stop by Goose Hummock or shop TheMightyFish.com and get equipped for your next day on the Cape Cod flats.

When you're working hard for your clams, bring a rake built to work just as hard.