This is really cool to watch, I was raised digging them with a true temper clam shovel, but I really want to see what it's like using a clam gun one of these days.
I love my Murff’s Claminator stainless steel shovel! The first day I took it out to Agate Beach (Newport, OR), I made a video and posted it on Facebook. I got lots of great comments. I like the way the Murff’s shovel is angled much better than the shovel made by “that other company“ from Astoria.
According to the California Department of Fish and Game, the best California beaches for razor clams are in Del Norte and Humboldt counties. wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Ocean/Regulations/Sport-Fishing/Invertebrate-Fishing-Regs
Great question! Honestly, it is a bit of trial and error. Dig it and see what comes up! Sometimes you get a lot of mole crabs (sand fleas) that look like clam holes. The razor clam "show" can look different depending on the day, sand, depth, size, etc. Some look like just a small hole a bit smaller than a dime. Others look like little volcanos. Some may be just a little dimple in the sand. Sometimes you can even see the clam necks sticking up out of the sand when the surf comes in. Once you figure out what they look like on a particular day, it is a lot easier to spot them. Good luck!
Typically, razor clams will be between 6 inches to 2 feet below the surface. You can use a PVC clam gun. A lot of people use them. They tend to require a lot more work, however, because the PVC material is thicker than metal clam guns...therefore you have to push a lot harder to get them into the sand. They also do not have any vent tubes, which help to reduce the natural vacuum when pulling the gun up. That's why we recommend the Murff's Claminator Stainless Steel Clam Gun. You can see some illustrations of how the vent tubes work at: www.theclaminator.com/clam-guns/
using a "tamper" will cause the clam to retreat, therefore creating a "show" which may be in the form of a hole or dimple in the sand. they don't always show on thier own --sometimes you need to do the tamping -- some just stomp there feet to get them to "show" -- tamp an area ten feet by ten or twenty feet back and forth, then review the area for the holes.
Classic video and fantastic footage Alto And great presentation Russ
This is really cool to watch, I was raised digging them with a true temper clam shovel, but I really want to see what it's like using a clam gun one of these days.
I love my Murff’s Claminator stainless steel shovel! The first day I took it out to Agate Beach (Newport, OR), I made a video and posted it on Facebook. I got lots of great comments. I like the way the Murff’s shovel is angled much better than the shovel made by “that other company“ from Astoria.
I live in westport. Its by far the best gun on the beach. Hands down
Very informative
Thanks for the nice video but can you tell us where are the beach having this kind of clam in CA ? Thanks a lot
According to the California Department of Fish and Game, the best California beaches for razor clams are in Del Norte and Humboldt counties.
wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Ocean/Regulations/Sport-Fishing/Invertebrate-Fishing-Regs
how do i tell if its a clam hole and not an air bubble
Great question! Honestly, it is a bit of trial and error. Dig it and see what comes up! Sometimes you get a lot of mole crabs (sand fleas) that look like clam holes. The razor clam "show" can look different depending on the day, sand, depth, size, etc. Some look like just a small hole a bit smaller than a dime. Others look like little volcanos. Some may be just a little dimple in the sand. Sometimes you can even see the clam necks sticking up out of the sand when the surf comes in. Once you figure out what they look like on a particular day, it is a lot easier to spot them. Good luck!
@@murffsclaminator thanks helped alot
Does the salt hurt them like slugs?
Like all sea creatures, razor clams enjoy living in salt water. It doesn't hurt them at all.
@@richw.6832 Thank you ,I'm so daft lol,I knew they live in salt water but imagined them shriveling up like slugs🙈🤣🤦♀️🤦♀️👍
I don’t have that tool. Can I use a shovel?
A shovel works thats what I started with but we found clam guns and bought a few they are definitely worth getting
You can certainly use a shovel to dig razor clams. We sell both, clam guns and clam shovels at www.theclaminator.com.
How long it the tube can i use pvc pipe?
Typically, razor clams will be between 6 inches to 2 feet below the surface. You can use a PVC clam gun. A lot of people use them. They tend to require a lot more work, however, because the PVC material is thicker than metal clam guns...therefore you have to push a lot harder to get them into the sand. They also do not have any vent tubes, which help to reduce the natural vacuum when pulling the gun up. That's why we recommend the Murff's Claminator Stainless Steel Clam Gun. You can see some illustrations of how the vent tubes work at: www.theclaminator.com/clam-guns/
Where did you film this video?
Mostly on clatsop beaches near warrenton oregon. Some of the footage was recorded in Washington state.
what does hitting the sand with your shovel do??
using a "tamper" will cause the clam to retreat, therefore creating a "show" which may be in the form of a hole or dimple in the sand. they don't always show on thier own --sometimes you need to do the tamping -- some just stomp there feet
to get them to "show" -- tamp an area ten feet by ten or twenty feet back and forth, then review the area for the holes.
Julie Murff thanks for the good info
I feel so bad for them when they move around :( do they feel pain and stuff?
How not to dig clams folks. Digs on the razor side. Now dig the other side of the hole and mediocre but right.