Razor Clam Dig

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OLYMPIA - Fishery managers have tentatively scheduled two razor clam digs on morning tides April 6-9 and April 19-23, provided marine toxin tests show the clams are safe to eat.

If approved, Twin Harbors will be open all nine days during the April opener.  Long Beach will be open April 6-8 and April 19-20.  Copalis and Mocrocks will be open April 19-20.  All digs will be held on morning tides


See you on the beach !!

[PacificNWhunter]

I'll be down there!

[huntnphool]

I'll be going

[ICEMAN]

Sorry, Turkey opener for youth, and Turkey weekend for the big boys...besides, I have a ton in the freezer! Better start canning some more for snacks...nothing beats smoked razor clams and cheeze on a cracker, beer in the other hand...

[huntnphool]

Would love directions and a recipe for that Ice!!!

[ICEMAN]

In pint jars, cram razor clams in tight, 1/4" below rim. Pinch of salt, table spoon of vegetable oil, and some liquid smoke, just a few drops, not too much. Pressure can, 90 minutes at 15lbs..... enjoy later with beer and friends. Great snack for your sockeye trips!?

[huntnphool]

So you dont put them in a smoker? That sounds like a great snack out fishing!!!

[ICEMAN]

Nope, no smoker needed in this case.....

We do smoke our canned salmon first, but clams just the salt, oil and smoke liquid...

[huntnphool]

Looks like we have another coming up

http://wdfw.wa.gov/do/newreal/release.php?id=feb1809b

[Antlershed]

In pint jars, cram razor clams in tight, 1/4" below rim. Pinch of salt, table spoon of vegetable oil, and some liquid smoke, just a few drops, not too much. Pressure can, 90 minutes at 15lbs..... enjoy later with beer and friends. Great snack for your sockeye trips!?

I'm going to have to give that a try...

[Skyvalhunter]

Hard to beat those razor clams.   :drool:I may have to hit this one and make a weekend of it. A person gets spoiled after digging in Alaska though. Cleaning the 50 clam limit a day stinks though.

[Screaminreelz]

For those looking

Smoked Razor Clams

Put 1 pound BROWN sugar and 2 cups salt in a clean 5 gallon bucket. Add a small amount of hot water to dissolve sugar and salt.
Add cold water to the bucket until it is 2/3 full. Add clams. Soak in the brine for 45 minutes.
Take out and pat dry. Let air dry for 45 minutes.
Smoke for 1/2 hour in smoker ( 1 pan full chips ).
Pack clams in small canning jars. Pressure can for 30 minutes at 15 pounds pressure.
NOTE: This recipe is for about 100 to 150 clams. Adjust brine accordingly

[div4gold`]

Dang, I've got to go about 1/2 mile to start digging.  Went last series of tides and it was easy digging.  Love them canned but the skimpy seasons we have been getting I eat most of them fresh. 

[TeacherMan]

Looks like we have another coming up

http://wdfw.wa.gov/do/newreal/release.php?id=feb1809b

  That is the first weekend of my springbreak, I'm making the reservations ASAP at the hotel... In the past I've just frozen them for surf perch bait, I don't know how to clean them correct I guess, I always have problems with not getting out all the sand. I guess I should try it again. You guys make them sound good. 

[Skyvalhunter]

If you are going to use the tops for surf perch bait cut them off before adding the clams into the hot water to remove the shells. You will get alot more bites on them if they are taken off pre hot water dip.