Post by: robodad on March 19, 2008, 07:08:30 PM
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 !!
Post by: PacificNWhunter on March 19, 2008, 08:15:41 PM
Post by: huntnphool on March 19, 2008, 08:31:48 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on March 19, 2008, 08:33:53 PM
Post by: huntnphool on March 19, 2008, 08:37:07 PM
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Post by: huntnphool on March 19, 2008, 08:43:17 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on March 19, 2008, 08:44:44 PM
We do smoke our canned salmon first, but clams just the salt, oil and smoke liquid...
Post by: huntnphool on February 18, 2009, 04:28:56 PM
http://wdfw.wa.gov/do/newreal/release.php?id=feb1809b
Post by: Antlershed on February 18, 2009, 04:31:03 PM
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...
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 18, 2009, 04:33:50 PM
Post by: Screaminreelz on February 19, 2009, 06:02:04 PM
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
Post by: div4gold` on February 21, 2009, 04:32:03 PM
Post by: TeacherMan on February 22, 2009, 09:01:45 PM
Looks like we have another coming up :IBCOOL:
http://wdfw.wa.gov/do/newreal/release.php?id=feb1809b
:whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: 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. :chuckle:
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 22, 2009, 09:13:22 PM
Post by: TeacherMan on February 22, 2009, 09:51:25 PM
Post by: tmike on February 22, 2009, 10:08:42 PM
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Cleaning the 50 clam limit a day stinks though.It was 60 when I was there. After a few summers I learned to quit after 15 or so and let everyone else fill their buckets :chuckle:
Post by: NRA4LIFE on February 23, 2009, 08:56:17 AM
Post by: TeacherMan on February 23, 2009, 10:33:05 PM
What is a good way to smoke them and have them preserved? Is there someone around town that does that?
thanks
Chris
Post by: div4gold` on February 23, 2009, 10:43:36 PM
So who is going clamming in the Ocean shores area on the 28th or 29th? I'll be there in a Silver Jeep with two little girls 2 and 3 years old and my wife. Just look for one of the biggest guys on the beach,I'll have on a black hunting washington hoodie, brown neapream chest waders, say hi.
What is a good way to smoke them and have them preserved? Is there someone around town that does that?
thanks
Chris
In days gone by there used to be 'clam cleaners' that cleaned and canned clams but not anymore. You are pretty much on your own. If you bring a pressure cooker and jars you can do it on a camp stove or hot plate in your motel room. The easiest is to just clean them and use a little bit of olive oil, a few drops of canned smoke and a little bit of salt. If you wait till you get back to Curlew you could actually do a short smoke in a regular smoker and then can them, or just eat them fresh, which is hard to beat. I'll be out there just a bit south of the Gitchee Goomee unless we have a tidal wave :)
Post by: ICEMAN on February 24, 2009, 05:03:11 AM
So who is going clamming in the Ocean shores area on the 28th or 29th? I'll be there in a Silver Jeep with two little girls 2 and 3 years old and my wife. Just look for one of the biggest guys on the beach,I'll have on a black hunting washington hoodie, brown neapream chest waders, say hi.
What is a good way to smoke them and have them preserved? Is there someone around town that does that?
thanks
Chris
Hey chris, there are a few houses still around that post a sign "clams cleaned for $" I have seen the signs on a few digs, but never tried them since we clean our own. You could Ice the crap out of them for a few days and clean them later, if you won't be back home with them.... We have done this once, and all was ok....
Post by: Gobble on February 24, 2009, 05:16:21 AM