Post by: kenzmad on January 23, 2013, 09:31:51 PM
Post by: Gobble Doc on January 23, 2013, 09:43:19 PM
Post by: SnakeEyes on January 23, 2013, 09:44:08 PM
Post by: bobcat on January 23, 2013, 09:48:04 PM
I would also vote for Twin Harbors, especially since you'll be coming from the north.
Post by: kenzmad on January 23, 2013, 09:51:55 PM
Post by: sirmissalot on January 23, 2013, 09:58:31 PM
Post by: kenzmad on January 23, 2013, 10:01:21 PM
A bucket of clean ocean water and they will live until the next day. I also hate cleaning them. Hate it. Not a fan of twin harbors I've had much better luck elsewhere, if you go there go near grayland, not Westport.
wife would be good with that as they have a casino there
Post by: bobcat on January 23, 2013, 10:06:15 PM
Post by: sirmissalot on January 23, 2013, 10:14:46 PM
Post by: kenzmad on January 23, 2013, 10:18:19 PM
If you like casinos I'd suggest quinalt casino. There's great digging right out front, you can camp there or get a room in the casino.
what beach is that? I am new to this clamming thing so be nice. ocean shores isn't open near as I can tell.
Post by: kenzmad on January 23, 2013, 10:24:26 PM
Post by: NateR on January 23, 2013, 10:26:27 PM
Post by: NateR on January 23, 2013, 10:27:50 PM
I second the Quinalt Casino. We've been slaying them out there the last few digs. There's a few good threads/youtube videos about cleaning them. I cut a "C" to get the guts out, snip the neck and filet the rest of it. Egg wash and some Pregresso Garlic/Herb bread crumbs and it's a home rum.
Home rum...I meant "Home Run"...I've head a few tonight.
Post by: lokidog on January 23, 2013, 10:29:52 PM
I see Twin Harbors and Long Beach are both open for three days while the others north are only open for one. Jack's Country Store in Ocean Park had a really good supply of clam guns at good prices if you go down there and need equipment.
Cleaning is easy, lots of places show using a pair of scissors but I think it is quicker with a knife.
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on January 24, 2013, 06:35:53 AM
Post by: lokidog on January 24, 2013, 07:13:57 AM
If you come to twin harbors send me a pm i live in aberdeen...ill help a fellow member out
:tup:
And some people say people on this site are not helpful.
Post by: Lcl 66 Tinner on January 24, 2013, 07:27:47 AM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on January 24, 2013, 08:45:50 AM
Post by: Becky on January 24, 2013, 09:16:08 AM
Copalis = Ocean Shores and north up to Copalis River.
Mocrocks = north of that.
For your daughters/wife (and maybe even you) the night digs get really hard on your hands from the freezing cold temperatures so a good trick I've done is wear regular thin plastic medical gloves underneath a pair of thin fabric gloves (which will end up soaked usually, hence the medical gloves underneath). The big waterproof/insulated gloves I've always had to take off because you need more mobility in your hands if you're using clam guns.
Oh, and cleaning isn't too bad if you make everyone participate! It'll go real quick, start a line basically have one person with tongs and the pot of water boiling to pop open the clam, give it to the next person to de-shell and snip the siphons and separate the insides and stomach area, have someone else cleaning out the diggers/stomach... it'll go by fast haha. http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/clean_prepare.html (http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/clean_prepare.html) is helpful with pictures.
It's fun and easy once you get the hang of it, good luck!
Post by: lokidog on January 24, 2013, 09:30:59 AM
I use a light weight liner in either a pair of heavy duty (orange) rubber gloves or neoprene ones. Works great for using a gun, might be wetter if jamming your hands into the surf.
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on January 24, 2013, 09:39:35 AM
Post by: Becky on January 24, 2013, 09:45:39 AM
You do not need to precook/heat your clams to open them! These are not steamers or oysters. A filet knife will slide right in to cut the adductor muscles and allow the shell to open all the way.
I use a light weight liner in either a pair of heavy duty (orange) rubber gloves or neoprene ones. Works great for using a gun, might be wetter if jamming your hands into the surf.
A two second dip to open them is how I was always taught, or hot water, or just the heat from the steam. :dunno: I wasn't saying cook them lol. They still grasp the shell quit hard once cut open if they haven't been even slightly heated. I've done both ways though.
Yeah heavy rubber gloves work the same but get very slippery, was thinking more along the lines of insulation with the double layers (and the fabric gloves help grip) and no one mentioned gloves to him :) is why I suggested that. I'm thinking for a newbies perspective with 3 females out on the beach with him. Seasoned vets of clam digging can go out there, get clams in 30 mins or less, and not need a single thing but their gun/shovel.
Post by: Becky on January 24, 2013, 09:48:44 AM
You guys all sound like your coming from the middle of seattle :chuckle:...
The poster is from Kent, close enough? haha
Post by: lokidog on January 24, 2013, 09:50:26 AM
You guys all sound like your coming from the middle of seattle :chuckle:...jeans and a sweatshirt and no gloves with a headlamp...the only downfall with not using gloves is your hands get cold and cut up sometimes from the shells of your not carefull..but i think gloves just get in the way....and im usually done in 30min digging...unless its a really bad dig....using a gun is pretty easy for first timers.....i use a shovel....i think its more fun.....and as far as cleaning i just run hot tap water on them and they open right up...no reason to boil water :twocents:
Some of just have more sensitive hands. :rolleyes: I do like to be comfortable though and find a lantern more useful than a headlamp for spotting the shows. We took turns this year holding the lantern while the other dug which helped keep the lantern from getting ruined.
Post by: WSU on January 24, 2013, 09:50:50 AM
Post by: WSU on January 24, 2013, 09:51:26 AM
Post by: Becky on January 24, 2013, 09:54:59 AM
You guys all sound like your coming from the middle of seattle :chuckle:...jeans and a sweatshirt and no gloves with a headlamp...the only downfall with not using gloves is your hands get cold and cut up sometimes from the shells of your not carefull..but i think gloves just get in the way....and im usually done in 30min digging...unless its a really bad dig....using a gun is pretty easy for first timers.....i use a shovel....i think its more fun.....and as far as cleaning i just run hot tap water on them and they open right up...no reason to boil water :twocents:
Some of just have more sensitive hands. :rolleyes: I do like to be comfortable though and find a lantern more useful than a headlamp for spotting the shows. We took turns this year holding the lantern while the other dug which helped keep the lantern from getting ruined.
Lantern > head lamps, for sure. I always bring both for good measure :)
Post by: SnakeEyes on January 24, 2013, 10:18:41 AM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on January 24, 2013, 10:37:01 AM
Post by: DRobnsn on January 24, 2013, 10:56:16 AM
I agree a lantern is better but more of a pain especially if your in the water digging like me....bigger clams there.....ive always got big clams in pac beach....im usually by myself or with my huntin partner and we just dig to fast to deal with a lantern lol......with that said i have seen some nice ss lantern stands that keeps the lantern 2 ft off the ground i wouldnt mind trying out
You do know where to get those really nice aluminum and stainless Latern stands, right?
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on January 24, 2013, 11:07:27 AM
Post by: DRobnsn on January 24, 2013, 11:33:18 AM
Post by: sirmissalot on January 24, 2013, 11:35:48 AM
I also use the hot water method, prefer to heat the water in a pot and give them a quick dip, much easier and faster than trying to open them without in my opinion. Also agree with the scissor method, a few quick snips and its done. Still hate cleaning them. Love to dig them, like to eat them, hate to clean them.
I'll be at mocrocks on Saturday somewhere near iron springs. Probably get there early so I'm not digging in the dark
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on January 24, 2013, 12:06:47 PM
Post by: huntnphool on January 24, 2013, 02:23:36 PM
how do you clean them?MagKarl did a nice thread with pics on cleaning them, just click this link :tup: http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,35867.msg420343.html#msg420343 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,35867.msg420343.html#msg420343)
Post by: Carl on January 25, 2013, 10:48:50 AM
Post by: sirmissalot on January 25, 2013, 12:06:12 PM
Sirmissalot, your message box is full. :yike:
Sorry, you should be good now!
Post by: raisen2 on January 25, 2013, 03:09:08 PM
Post by: Smossy on January 25, 2013, 03:12:35 PM
Never dug them, have eaten alot of them. been looking at the upcoming digs and with the wife and 2 girls, should be able to put a buttload of them in the freezer. how do you clean them? any tips on digging? thinking Long beach as there is something to do there before the dig.Hey let us know when you plan on going. Me and my girl usually go every time they have an opening. Ill show you everything you need to know if we can make it out! Its a blast!
Post by: Smossy on January 25, 2013, 03:13:10 PM
Oh I see my lady is already on it lol! :chuckle:You guys all sound like your coming from the middle of seattle :chuckle:...jeans and a sweatshirt and no gloves with a headlamp...the only downfall with not using gloves is your hands get cold and cut up sometimes from the shells of your not carefull..but i think gloves just get in the way....and im usually done in 30min digging...unless its a really bad dig....using a gun is pretty easy for first timers.....i use a shovel....i think its more fun.....and as far as cleaning i just run hot tap water on them and they open right up...no reason to boil water :twocents:
Some of just have more sensitive hands. :rolleyes: I do like to be comfortable though and find a lantern more useful than a headlamp for spotting the shows. We took turns this year holding the lantern while the other dug which helped keep the lantern from getting ruined.
Lantern > head lamps, for sure. I always bring both for good measure :)
Post by: Becky on January 25, 2013, 03:15:19 PM
Oh I see my lady is already on it lol! :chuckle:You guys all sound like your coming from the middle of seattle :chuckle:...jeans and a sweatshirt and no gloves with a headlamp...the only downfall with not using gloves is your hands get cold and cut up sometimes from the shells of your not carefull..but i think gloves just get in the way....and im usually done in 30min digging...unless its a really bad dig....using a gun is pretty easy for first timers.....i use a shovel....i think its more fun.....and as far as cleaning i just run hot tap water on them and they open right up...no reason to boil water :twocents:
Some of just have more sensitive hands. :rolleyes: I do like to be comfortable though and find a lantern more useful than a headlamp for spotting the shows. We took turns this year holding the lantern while the other dug which helped keep the lantern from getting ruined.
Lantern > head lamps, for sure. I always bring both for good measure :)
Yep! I figure since razor clamming is my ONLY area of expertise I might as well chime in ;) haha.
Post by: huntnphool on January 25, 2013, 03:16:32 PM
Poor Smossy :chuckle:Oh I see my lady is already on it lol! :chuckle:You guys all sound like your coming from the middle of seattle :chuckle:...jeans and a sweatshirt and no gloves with a headlamp...the only downfall with not using gloves is your hands get cold and cut up sometimes from the shells of your not carefull..but i think gloves just get in the way....and im usually done in 30min digging...unless its a really bad dig....using a gun is pretty easy for first timers.....i use a shovel....i think its more fun.....and as far as cleaning i just run hot tap water on them and they open right up...no reason to boil water :twocents:
Some of just have more sensitive hands. :rolleyes: I do like to be comfortable though and find a lantern more useful than a headlamp for spotting the shows. We took turns this year holding the lantern while the other dug which helped keep the lantern from getting ruined.
Lantern > head lamps, for sure. I always bring both for good measure :)
Yep! I figure since razor clamming is my ONLY area of expertise
Post by: Smossy on January 25, 2013, 03:17:35 PM
Oh I see my lady is already on it lol! :chuckle:You guys all sound like your coming from the middle of seattle :chuckle:...jeans and a sweatshirt and no gloves with a headlamp...the only downfall with not using gloves is your hands get cold and cut up sometimes from the shells of your not carefull..but i think gloves just get in the way....and im usually done in 30min digging...unless its a really bad dig....using a gun is pretty easy for first timers.....i use a shovel....i think its more fun.....and as far as cleaning i just run hot tap water on them and they open right up...no reason to boil water :twocents:
Some of just have more sensitive hands. :rolleyes: I do like to be comfortable though and find a lantern more useful than a headlamp for spotting the shows. We took turns this year holding the lantern while the other dug which helped keep the lantern from getting ruined.
Lantern > head lamps, for sure. I always bring both for good measure :)
Yep! I figure since razor clamming is my ONLY area of expertise I might as well chime in ;) haha.
No doubt baby bubba.
Post by: Becky on January 25, 2013, 03:30:01 PM
Poor Smossy :chuckle:Oh I see my lady is already on it lol! :chuckle:You guys all sound like your coming from the middle of seattle :chuckle:...jeans and a sweatshirt and no gloves with a headlamp...the only downfall with not using gloves is your hands get cold and cut up sometimes from the shells of your not carefull..but i think gloves just get in the way....and im usually done in 30min digging...unless its a really bad dig....using a gun is pretty easy for first timers.....i use a shovel....i think its more fun.....and as far as cleaning i just run hot tap water on them and they open right up...no reason to boil water :twocents:
Some of just have more sensitive hands. :rolleyes: I do like to be comfortable though and find a lantern more useful than a headlamp for spotting the shows. We took turns this year holding the lantern while the other dug which helped keep the lantern from getting ruined.
Lantern > head lamps, for sure. I always bring both for good measure :)
Yep! I figure since razor clamming is my ONLY area of expertise
LOL I meant hunting/harvesting wise! O_____O eeek.
Post by: Smossy on January 25, 2013, 03:31:01 PM
Poor Smossy :chuckle:Oh I see my lady is already on it lol! :chuckle:You guys all sound like your coming from the middle of seattle :chuckle:...jeans and a sweatshirt and no gloves with a headlamp...the only downfall with not using gloves is your hands get cold and cut up sometimes from the shells of your not carefull..but i think gloves just get in the way....and im usually done in 30min digging...unless its a really bad dig....using a gun is pretty easy for first timers.....i use a shovel....i think its more fun.....and as far as cleaning i just run hot tap water on them and they open right up...no reason to boil water :twocents:
Some of just have more sensitive hands. :rolleyes: I do like to be comfortable though and find a lantern more useful than a headlamp for spotting the shows. We took turns this year holding the lantern while the other dug which helped keep the lantern from getting ruined.
Lantern > head lamps, for sure. I always bring both for good measure :)
Yep! I figure since razor clamming is my ONLY area of expertise
Hahahahaaha oh man I havent laughed that hard in awhile.
Shes great dont get it wrong!
Post by: Smossy on January 25, 2013, 03:31:15 PM
Post by: Encore 280 on January 25, 2013, 03:34:14 PM
Post by: Smossy on January 25, 2013, 03:36:26 PM
If you do the hot water trick, have a bucket of ice water or really cold water close by and soak 'em in the ice water for a couple minutes, stops the cook'n process. Keep the necks for the surf perch. :tup:Exactly right! I just let the cold water in my sink run then toss them in there as we pull them from the pot. Quick flash into a boiling pot with a strainer, so u can just lift the strainer and not burn yourself. but retrieve your clams. We still have a freezer full mmmm.
I think thats whats for dinner tomorrow now that I think about it.
Last night we just ate the last of our lingcod/cabezone from our last charter. Delicious!
Post by: lokidog on January 25, 2013, 05:50:36 PM
Post by: mainer78 on January 27, 2013, 09:47:19 PM
There is a guy that sits on the corner by the Green lantern tavern/pub whatever they call it these days. He's usually there a few hours before low tide he makes and sells extremely nice clam guns and those lantern stands. Not cheap but he says if you ever have an issue with them he would take care of you. He's a really nice guy. Btw I used to use a shovel also but I bought a gun from him that actually fits me I'm 6 foot 3 and most guns kill my back. But his work great I dug my limit in about 15 mins at the last tide two nights in a row not a single back pain!
I bought one and they work pretty darn good... My wife decided it hers now though!!! :dunno:
Post by: DRobnsn on January 28, 2013, 12:14:24 PM
Post by: WSU on January 28, 2013, 12:28:10 PM
I've never used hot water, still don't understand the need as I have never had any problem slipping my filet knife into one. Seems like an extra step and if using a propane cooker, lots more gear to haul around. :dunno:
Don't knock it until you try it. It makes it a lot easier, and it doesn't take all that much hot water. I just pour a pot of boiling water over them and then rinse.
Post by: DRobnsn on January 28, 2013, 12:46:46 PM
Once the water is boiling I take the whole limit in a net and dunk it for a few seconds then transfer it quickly to the cold water. Seems to work quite well for me.