Razor clams

[kisfish]

Is anyone going to hit it this coming weekend? It's in the paper Twin harbors is going to be open 19-23. Bring on the clam fritters. Yummy.

[Gobble Doc]

I wish.  It sounds fun. 

[Carl]

I was going to post this and found kisfish beat be to it!

•Sept. 19, Thursday, 7:13 p.m.; -0.3 feet
•Sept. 20, Friday, 7:57 p.m.; -0.5 feet
•Sept. 21, Saturday, 8:39 p.m.; -0.5 feet
•Sept. 22, Sunday, 9:21 p.m.; -0.3 feet
•Sept. 23, Monday, 10:04 p.m.; 0.0 feet

Normally I would be trying to hunt something, but we have friends in from FL that have a list of places they would like to see. It’s their first time to the PNW.  So I thought I would combine a trip to the Olympic National Park with some evening razor clamming. 

[buckhorn2]

+Sounds like 15 to 25 mile winds and 10 to 12 foot swell should make it an adventure in the dark.

[Carl]

+Sounds like 15 to 25 mile winds and 10 to 12 foot swell should make it an adventure in the dark.

 

[sled]

  If Anyone Goes Tonight Please Give An Update.  We Are Planning On Digging Friday Night.

[buckhorn2]

Ten of us dug at grayland and had our limits in about 15 minutes it was beautiful there tonight people sitting in chairs and just taking in the ocean. Hope the weather holds off for your dig tomorrow. We were about a mile north of the grayland beach approach.

[Hunterman]

Nice dig Del    Too bad no one here likes razor clams but me. Will it still be open next week end?

Hunterman(Tony)

[sled]

Ten of us dug at grayland and had our limits in about 15 minutes it was beautiful there tonight people sitting in chairs and just taking in the ocean. Hope the weather holds off for your dig tomorrow. We were about a mile north of the grayland beach approach.

  What Time Did You Start Digging?  We Are Dropping Momma Off At Sea Tax At Noon The Heading That Way.  We Will Have Time To Kill But Not Sure When We Should Try To Start Digging?
  Thanks For The Update.

[Houndhunter]

I'm not ready to start seeing clam dig threads.... Oh man im already missing fresh fried razor clams, we just got a good spot too.....

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

[/quote]  What Time Did You Start Digging?  We Are Dropping Momma Off At Sea Tax At Noon The Heading That Way.  We Will Have Time To Kill But Not Sure When We Should Try To Start Digging?
  Thanks For The Update.
[/quote]
I have my best digs by hitting the beach about 3 hours before low tide, as soon as I see "shows" then it is fast limits.

If you show up later you will notice a line on the beach where there are a lot of holes, and a bunch of people walking around at the waters edge... 

[sled]

  What Time Did You Start Digging?  We Are Dropping Momma Off At Sea Tax At Noon The Heading That Way.  We Will Have Time To Kill But Not Sure When We Should Try To Start Digging?
  Thanks For The Update.
[/quote]
I have my best digs by hitting the beach about 3 hours before low tide, as soon as I see "shows" then it is fast limits.

If you show up later you will notice a line on the beach where there are a lot of holes, and a bunch of people walking around at the waters edge... 
[/quote]  Thanks.  We Will Give It A shot.

[mainer78]

We are thinking about going Saturday night.  Man we just finished the last of our clams. I am looking forward to some fresh ones!!

Here's a couple pics from previous digs!

[brianmtsinc]

Do you guys know of an RV park around there?  We are thinking of heading out today, but I have never been anywhere to dig other than Copalis so any info would be appreciated   

Thanks!
Brian

[kisfish]

The clamming yesterday was great and the weather was just perfect. I did make the mistake of using an unproven clam gun. I picked it up at a yard sale for .50cents. It looks to be from the 50's.  It worked ok but not great. The metal edge is very thin and flimsy. It would bend in the sand and I had to use the leatherman to keep straightening it out. Oh well still dug my limit in 15 min. The weather down here is starting to drizzle and rain. Fri @11.30 am. Good luck out there tonight

[buckhorn2]

You had to like clams to dig last night we had it all wind-rain-and a big swell. They did;nt show for us until about 6;30 and we had to pound for them there were no easy ringers. Saw where the charters canceled some trips because of weather they said 17 foot swell Monday not the kind of digging with a lantern and wondering what might be coming in. We got 9 limits but I liked it the night before when we dug in tee shirts.

[kisfish]

The weather is holding good right now so it looks like the clamming should be good.

[buckhorn2]

It was good digging again last night was fun seeing all the lanterns and flashlights. Tonight might be different it's raining and blowing pretty good here right now. When a lot of fresh water gets on the beach you don't see ringers you have to pound to get them to show so it's tougher digging for some. Bring a rain coat and maybe put a light in your car so you can find it in the dark it's hard to find your rig in the dark.

[Encore 280]

I think we're gonna just sit in the camper and watch the game t'day and cancel the on the clams unless the winds dies down about 25 knots or more. Batten down the hatches!!

[kisfish]

Yes it is raining and blowing hard. No clamming for me. Going to warm up to a nice hot bowl of elk stew.

[Encore 280]

Look's like it's gonna be a go for clams as soon as the game is over as long as it stays like it is out there now.

[kisfish]

I know it's crazy. The sun is out, no wind. I'll take it.

[buckhorn2]

It rained and the wind blew then about 8;30 it stopped and we got our 8 limits there were very few diggers out there tonight.

[Sitka_Blacktail]

Clamming was excellent this weekend. Beautiful weather, nice sized clams, and 5 minute limits.

[sled]

  Anyone Fishing Surf Perch Now After Digging?

[kisfish]

I have not been but that's a good idea. I might try it on the 17th when it gets approved.

[kisfish]

Sled,
We hit twin harbors yesterday and the clamming was great. I brought along a pole for surf perch and caught one in about 15 min of fishing. fry'd him up for dinner. I have to say they are not my favorite. They taste fine but the meat is always soft, nothing like a good walleye fillet