should mention the crystalline style (a digestive enzyme) found in the digger. it might freak some people out if they don't know what it is. great video! that noodle recipe looks soooo yummy!
As always you provided pertinent information for the new and seasoned Clammer. This tutorial is a solid go-to guide for Razor Clamming and beyond. Hope to see you soon!
I have lived here 13 years and never been clamming. I need to find a local to teach me where to go. I know how to do it now thanks to this great video!. Thanks again Blake
Oh I like the new format! I’ve been going to razor clam dig a lot over the years and still leaned a lot, particularly the ocean condition trick. Thanks Blake, I know that probably was quite a bit of work to put together!
Pugetopia is what I call the area in Washington between Olympia and Everett. Great episode. I've been talking about going clamming with my kids for a while now. You've got me searching tides, so chances are looking really good that we'll go soon. Thanks!
Awesome, thanks Jarom! Worse case, if you can't make it in the next couple months the spring tides that occur early in the morning are a great excuse to stay on the coast for a weekend!
I have kept razor clams alive in buckets of salt water in my refrigerator for couple days by either just pouring sea water into another bucket to add oxygen or just having enough water to keep razor clams wet so clams can stick necks above water level to breath. I will alternate having bucket in and out of refrigerator for few ours at a time. You can also splash the water around to add oxygen. Keeping razor clams alive in salt water allows the razor clams to expell sand making the razor clams easier to clean.
We went the same day, it was gorgeous! We started at 2:30, got our limit in 30 mins and were first to leave lol. We went to mockrocks the next day. Every time we go to that beach the sand is like concrete! Digging was hard but we got our limits. Your video was awesome!
Thanks a ton Brent! Good point on the sand. If I do a follow up might be good info for me to include. Sometimes I'll see people in areas you know the sand is rock hard.
I like to get ‘em super close to the surf where they’re necking because not only can you see if it’s a bigger clam or not, but the sand is softer and the clam is on top! Very educational video Blake! Happy clamming!
What a great episode! WDWF should steal this from you to promote clam digging because this is so educational. I like the broiler recipe for this because its far less greasy than deep frying the clams, plus there's no pan of oil to have to discard afterwards. But the clam alfredo recipe looks like the bomb. It was funny, chewing sounds around, "this is to die for . . . . arff glug rrrmrmf (swallow), man that's so good!"
It is also a good idea to have a good light preferably that blinks to leave on your car dash to help you find your vehicle on the beach when you are done digging clams.
@@WAFishQuest From personal experience, once you learn the hard way you will never forget to bring a good light that can be seen through the fog at a distance with good battery life for your vehicle.
The vent on out side of the clam gun barrel is to allow air into bottom of clam gun hole to break suction to allow clam gun user to pull up the clam gun with sand and clam from hole much easier than a non vented clam gun.
Ah thank you! I'll have to do a follow up about that. The vent always sprays up a little loose sand, so i figured it was pressure displacement going down. I know you're right tho! 👍
@@WAFishQuest The pvc clam gun only has the one vent system to vent pressure from inside of clam gun when pushing it into the sand and to create suction when vent hole is covered to pull the sand and hopefully a clam up out of sand. The clam guns with metal clam extraction tube that have a vent running the length of the clam gun clam extraction barrel are easier to pull out of the sand because this vent that the pvc clam gun does not have breaks the suction at the end of the clam gun. If this external suction vent gets clogged with sand then the clam gun suction makes it harder to pull out of the hole like the pvc clam gun always is.
That razor clam fettuccine sounds amazing, definitely going to make that one when I get home. Quick tip for thickening your sauce a little bit is just to add a little splash of your pasta boiling water to your sauce. It is full of starches that wash out of the noodles as they cook, so it works great as a thickening agent.
I believe Linguine is the name of the type of pasta you made. Pro tip, if you break your uncooked linguine or other long pasta in half while still in package it makes it easier to cook and eat with out making a mess or having food hanging out your mouth when eating.
The most thorough razor clam video yet. I was probably there that day. We save the entire clam, but save the innards for another bait. I have a few small bags of the necks in the freezer for fish in too.
Thanks Jeff! That's the way to go! I'm going to go crabbing off the docks this weekend, and I think razor clam guts are all I got. But will do the job!
@@WAFishQuest Yeah man, still commuting from the mainland to Vancouver island once per week. I let a few vids build up and binge watch on the ride over. Haha agreed, no turds please.
So, you don't put them in water so that can spit out sand and waste. Wow! that's the first time I have heard that method. I believe you because my clam's necks are fully out and do not retract. So, they must be dead. I process them in the morning, and they still taste good. Going forward, I will try your method.
With the razor clams you completely gut and rinse them so it's not an issue. (or at least I do). If they were manila clams I would keep them in water to purge their sand out. Thank you for watching and commenting!
I'm not much of a fan of clams of any kind, they would be fun to harvest though. Your recipes and final product are making me second guess my thoughts on these. haha 🙂Mike.
Yumm, I didn't get to do any clamming this year. Have you heard if there will be a smelt season this year? The sealions have moved up to the 32 mile buoy so smelt must be soon. If there is a season and you go, let me know. I might meet you in Castle rock or something. I've never been
Hi Marine Vet! Thank you for your service. 🙏 I can't believe I left that out. I put a little flashing light on the dashboard of my truck. Like a bike light. Any light you can distinctly recognize will do tho!
I had tried that once , so did dozens and dozens of other diggers so It took a while to locate my Vehicle, have never tried night digging again Thanks for the reply, Ron in Raymond, WA
should mention the crystalline style (a digestive enzyme) found in the digger. it might freak some people out if they don't know what it is. great video! that noodle recipe looks soooo yummy!
Thanks Grommit! Good call! I call that the boinker! (I know that is not what it's for).
As always you provided pertinent information for the new and seasoned Clammer. This tutorial is a solid go-to guide for Razor Clamming and beyond. Hope to see you soon!
Thanks a ton, see you Sunday!
I have lived here 13 years and never been clamming. I need to find a local to teach me where to go. I know how to do it now thanks to this great video!. Thanks again Blake
You're welcome! Any beach access to those coastal beaches work. If you want a specific street to GPS let me know.
Oh I like the new format! I’ve been going to razor clam dig a lot over the years and still leaned a lot, particularly the ocean condition trick. Thanks Blake, I know that probably was quite a bit of work to put together!
Thanks as always Wojomojo! I bet I spent 12-14 hours editing total. So yes, it was a lot for me!
@@WAFishQuest We really appreciate all the work for this and the last 10 years!!!
I keep telling myself that I need to do this more. The broiled clams looked amazing! I'd like a surf and turf with elk back strap.
Sign me up!
Pugetopia is what I call the area in Washington between Olympia and Everett.
Great episode. I've been talking about going clamming with my kids for a while now. You've got me searching tides, so chances are looking really good that we'll go soon. Thanks!
Awesome, thanks Jarom! Worse case, if you can't make it in the next couple months the spring tides that occur early in the morning are a great excuse to stay on the coast for a weekend!
I have kept razor clams alive in buckets of salt water in my refrigerator for couple days by either just pouring sea water into another bucket to add oxygen or just having enough water to keep razor clams wet so clams can stick necks above water level to breath. I will alternate having bucket in and out of refrigerator for few ours at a time. You can also splash the water around to add oxygen. Keeping razor clams alive in salt water allows the razor clams to expell sand making the razor clams easier to clean.
Good idea!
We went the same day, it was gorgeous! We started at 2:30, got our limit in 30 mins and were first to leave lol. We went to mockrocks the next day. Every time we go to that beach the sand is like concrete! Digging was hard but we got our limits. Your video was awesome!
Thanks a ton Brent! Good point on the sand. If I do a follow up might be good info for me to include. Sometimes I'll see people in areas you know the sand is rock hard.
Solid video. Everything was spot on, just like I was trained years ago by the old timers. Thanks!!
Whoa, thank you Mike!
Yesssss, love razor clams, fried, chowder, fritters wooo!!!
Thank you! A kindred spirit!
GREAT video and editing. Nice cap. Thanks Blake!
Thank you sir! I got that cap on sale super cheap too!
I like to get ‘em super close to the surf where they’re necking because not only can you see if it’s a bigger clam or not, but the sand is softer and the clam is on top! Very educational video Blake! Happy clamming!
Thanks Capt Connor! I agree. I love when you can see Vs created by their necks in shallow water.
We have used a bucket with salt water with a bubblator. To keep the water oxygenated. Works well for getting them to purge more sand
Ah good call.
What a great episode! WDWF should steal this from you to promote clam digging because this is so educational. I like the broiler recipe for this because its far less greasy than deep frying the clams, plus there's no pan of oil to have to discard afterwards. But the clam alfredo recipe looks like the bomb. It was funny, chewing sounds around, "this is to die for . . . . arff glug rrrmrmf (swallow), man that's so good!"
It is also a good idea to have a good light preferably that blinks to leave on your car dash to help you find your vehicle on the beach when you are done digging clams.
Thanks Willipa Photo! Can't believe I forgot that.
@@WAFishQuest From personal experience, once you learn the hard way you will never forget to bring a good light that can be seen through the fog at a distance with good battery life for your vehicle.
The vent on out side of the clam gun barrel is to allow air into bottom of clam gun hole to break suction to allow clam gun user to pull up the clam gun with sand and clam from hole much easier than a non vented clam gun.
Ah thank you! I'll have to do a follow up about that. The vent always sprays up a little loose sand, so i figured it was pressure displacement going down. I know you're right tho! 👍
@@WAFishQuest The pvc clam gun only has the one vent system to vent pressure from inside of clam gun when pushing it into the sand and to create suction when vent hole is covered to pull the sand and hopefully a clam up out of sand. The clam guns with metal clam extraction tube that have a vent running the length of the clam gun clam extraction barrel are easier to pull out of the sand because this vent that the pvc clam gun does not have breaks the suction at the end of the clam gun. If this external suction vent gets clogged with sand then the clam gun suction makes it harder to pull out of the hole like the pvc clam gun always is.
Thanks for the informative start to finish video ! Love those razor clams !
Thanks a ton! Really appreciate it!
Excellent! Best razor clam video I have seen!
Thanks a ton Jake! That makes my night!
That razor clam fettuccine sounds amazing, definitely going to make that one when I get home. Quick tip for thickening your sauce a little bit is just to add a little splash of your pasta boiling water to your sauce. It is full of starches that wash out of the noodles as they cook, so it works great as a thickening agent.
Amazing 101/guide Blake! Always love the educational aspects of your content!
Thanks a ton Nate!
3rd type of clam gun has that tube on the outside to make it easier to pull the gun back up - lessens the vacuum effect
I believe Linguine is the name of the type of pasta you made. Pro tip, if you break your uncooked linguine or other long pasta in half while still in package it makes it easier to cook and eat with out making a mess or having food hanging out your mouth when eating.
Thanks! The mess I could do without, but part of the fun if noodles is finding them in your beard later!
The most thorough razor clam video yet. I was probably there that day. We save the entire clam, but save the innards for another bait. I have a few small bags of the necks in the freezer for fish in too.
Thanks Jeff! That's the way to go! I'm going to go crabbing off the docks this weekend, and I think razor clam guts are all I got. But will do the job!
"This is where the turds live." Lol. That was a great video. Learned lots! I have to get on the bivalve game. Looks delicious, so much meat!
Wow, you really watched it deep! Thanks Chris! Growing up, I knew people who barely cleaned the turds! I am too dainty for too many turds tho.
@@WAFishQuest Yeah man, still commuting from the mainland to Vancouver island once per week. I let a few vids build up and binge watch on the ride over. Haha agreed, no turds please.
Great video, everything a new starter needs to know
Thank you so much Bashi!
Amazing video Blake!!!!!😃💚💙
Definitely the best razor clam vid ever. So many great bits if info!
So, you don't put them in water so that can spit out sand and waste. Wow! that's the first time I have heard that method. I believe you because my clam's necks are fully out and do not retract. So, they must be dead. I process them in the morning, and they still taste good. Going forward, I will try your method.
With the razor clams you completely gut and rinse them so it's not an issue. (or at least I do). If they were manila clams I would keep them in water to purge their sand out. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Top notch as usual!
I'm not much of a fan of clams of any kind, they would be fun to harvest though. Your recipes and final product are making me second guess my thoughts on these. haha 🙂Mike.
Thanks a ton as always Mike! Got a lot of geoduck in my neck if the woods, but I think most locals consider razor clam king clam around here!
Yumm, I didn't get to do any clamming this year. Have you heard if there will be a smelt season this year? The sealions have moved up to the 32 mile buoy so smelt must be soon. If there is a season and you go, let me know. I might meet you in Castle rock or something. I've never been
Will do! I do not know. They don't announce it until right before whenever they do unfortunately. Usually it's some day in February.
Use a silicone brush to apply the melted butter.
Good call. I got one too. thanks!
I remeber being so embarrassed when i was a little kid because i had to pin my license to my jacket.
Ha ha, thanks Adam! I remember chasing mine down the beach once in 20 mph+ winds when it came unpinned 😂
How do you locate your vehicle after dark?
Hi Marine Vet! Thank you for your service. 🙏 I can't believe I left that out. I put a little flashing light on the dashboard of my truck. Like a bike light. Any light you can distinctly recognize will do tho!
I had tried that once , so did dozens and dozens of other diggers so It took a while to locate my Vehicle, have never tried night digging again
Thanks for the reply, Ron in Raymond, WA
Why do you not eat the abductor muscles and turn them into crab bait?
Just how I was taught I suppose. Do you scrape the guts off in some other fashion?
I use them for crab bait too. I’m sure crab meat tastes better lol!