Catch and cook razor clams - Oregon

[@cnl93]

Fishermanlife definitely would approve that “little butter”!! 😂😂

[@Billbobaker]

As Yan can cook would say..you put in ho dam thing...

[@juans3728]

Yes a little bit.

[@vietngo4263]

What about the avocado?

[@marzsit9833]

butter aka norwegian gravy.

[@billrobbins5874]

Would approve of the ice cold beer! 🍺

[@ricardonuno1694]

I originally watched your blog because of your surfperch fishing, but now I really enjoy how you expanded your blogs to different types of fishing, including clamming. Keep it up PK! Good stuff

[@Chrissers2010]

Nice video! Razors are soooo yummy! I'm from Southern Oregon but have only caught razors in Alaska. We mostly go for gapers and cockles here on the south coast. A couple suggestions: 1) Clams toughen as you cook them, eventually getting the texture of a rubber band. Typically you only want to cook around 90 seconds per side to get a nice tender clam. 2) Use unsalted butter to reduce the saltiness.

[@maryzetak7615]

Try slightly angling your clam gun towards the surf. You tend to crush the shells of the clams more if it strictly up with no angle.

[@timdouglass6491]

Thanks for another well made video. I went to Seaside one time and the sand was like glass. We couldn't detect a thing. This young 10 year old boy would run around and spot a clam every couple minutes for his dad. He was seeing something we definitely didn't. He was like a magician.

[@Thebombboom]

I did the same thing. Then I learned a neat trick, and I have done better then many a clammer many times. I love helping find clams for other people now to when I limit. Can't dig em for them of course, but you can find holes. Part of the fun is the hunt

[@namtrinh4695]

Try buying polarized sunglasses

[@conservativetothecor]

Its fun for me to watch PK. I miss the ocean. Im a great grandma now...May never see it again...but I can watch you. Thank you.

[@oregonlife]

Thank you. I feel very fortunate about what I do, clamming is quite peaceful and relaxing. The best part is being able to share my hobby with the world. Take care

[@conservativetothecor]

@@oregonlife I can relate to that completely. Have a ton of fun, and Ill be watching.

[@conservativetothecor]

How beautiful PK. Used to walk out as far as I could at low tide. So peaceful.

[@royf6722]

Love your videos PK. Great to see such a passionate fisherman in the beaches close to home.

[@keeganzpapa7290]

This is the second one of your videos I have watched. Many of us pass up a chance to catch fish or seafood because we don't know what is or isn't safe to eat or how to prepare it and what parts to avoid. Hats off to you for cleaning and cooking it right on the beach or in the parking lot so we can learn. Having not grown up in the area we would not know otherwise. Thanks..

[@billsmith-rq7ki]

for a camping trip, I just pre-mix some panko with four in the bag I will shake the fish, clams, rabbit, quail, deer liver or whatever in and then you can season or salt it to preference...without the unpronounceable ingredients you get in some of those mixes. Great vid, its always fun to see your take on all the activities that I also do.

[@Straycat733]

I love razor clams. I think they are the most tender tastiest clams. Got to dig for them when I was a student at Humboldt State. Got to taste clam chowder made with razor clams That was out of this world.

[@camlacasse3760]

Shellfish allergic - can I eat razor claims

[@outdoorfreedom9778]

2018 and it just came up on my puter? Clamming was a big family thing when I was a kid growing up in Washington. My grandparents, my folks and even my older sister. That was in the 50s and what we called a clam gun was a long thin tapered shovel and you found the hold and dug like hell! As you were digging so was the clam! Dang I miss those times!

[@johnbates8964]

We have a type of razor clam here in New England too, but it looks more like the handle of a straight razor barbers use , good stuff.

[@mialily206]

Yes indeed, Ma. Here! The razors seen in the Fish Lockers vids located in Cornwall, UK are similar to ours.

[@jameswitte5167]

@@mialily206 And he uses salt ... A lot less chance of breakage ...

[@tamweir3458]

I've clammed and crabbed a lot, it's just fun to watch. A lot of people know how but just enjoy watching the catch. Talk to all of us.

[@Mr.Saephan503]

2:15 as he pick up the clam phone goes off "achievement unlocked" lol

[@MGk-Farmer]

love the catch and cooks much appreciated

[@rhinohd]

Love you videos PK. Keep up the good work and having fun!

[@campfire52]

Another great video my friend. You have a lot of knowledge and it is very nice of you to share it with us on these videos. Thanks for what you do. Take care and enjoy the outdoors.

[@vaughnfalleur8484]

Dang bro.. my mouth is watering. Very fun video and brings me back to my childhood...I really enjoy your videos .

[@RogueCorps]

3:30. You have to keep each clam regardless of size, broken shell or not.

[@HeartMemory93]

May I ask why?

[@RogueCorps]

@@HeartMemory93 Sure, it's so people don't trade-up or throw back small or broken clams in the sand to die. www.dfw.state.or.us/mrp/shellfish/regulations.asp

[@2004ant1]

Fisherman's life! "Lil bit of butter" lol

[@maryluharmon3267]

Heavenly adventure! Fabulous beach! Thanks for another great video!

[@oregonlife]

Thank you. That was my first real clamming trip. Had a blast. Plan on doing another soon.

[@tvdinner325]

@@oregonlife Hi, love the channel. Where was this beach. We live in Eugene, and usually go to Florence.

[@davidyork751]

Very Nice, Those Clams look Soooo Good, Thanks For Sharing.

[@24kRobot]

This was calm and satisfying. I wish I was out there with you, buddy! A little elbow grease to earn that great lunch! I’ll bring the beer and Pepsi. Man, I can’t begin imagine! Digging up your own clams, cooking eating and enjoying a great meal by the sea. Great stuff!

[@yourpretty234]

I don’t eat sea food because it grosses me out but the way you did this is really making me want to go get some and cook it how you did, those look absolutely amazing🤤🤤

[@joesmo2840]

Trust me there good

[@colleengarren1462]

Man, you know how to have a good time. Only thing that would make it better would be beer, and camping nearby. Thanks for the knowledge, keep it up. Tight lines!

[@skippickens1843]

PK, I am looking forward to meeting you when things are better. I have one more operation to go thru and then off to Oregon for a month of crabbing, clamming and fishing around Florence. Will let you know when so maybe you can come over and we can meet. Really enjoy your videos on how to.

[@oregonlife]

Once August arrives, crabbing will get a lot better. If the time allows, we can definitely go crabbing. Good luck to your procedure and quick recovery. Tight lines.

[@HaydenLau.]

Cook it garlic, Olive oil and white wine instead then finish with flat-leaf parsley

[@PogueMahone1]

I might use a little bit (1-2 Tbsp) of butter with the EVOO, but otherwise, right on! That whole stick he used was redonkalous.

[@seanerecacho67]

Another great video PK keep up the great work thanks again for letting us know the location and what's in season!! Thanks again!!

[@patrickbaca6719]

Man, that looks good! Nothing like fresh seafood. Wish we had the variety in AZ that you have. Lol. Love your catch and cook videos. Thanks for sharing. Tight lines!

[@marked4death076]

Up here in oregon for work but live in AZ, i cant eat enough seafood haha probably spent wayy to much money on it honestly but its so awesome going to fresh seafood markets and picking what ya want

[@edschneider1780]

My idea is just bring beer to the beach and find some fresh cooked clam's and barter! Going in March of 19

[@BiggMo]

Thsts the advantage of using a shovel, clam guns are more likely to break shells

[@joebollmann1604]

Great job! Learned a lot. The fast forward parts of the video cracks me up every time. Keep it up.

[@sa-iw4dr]

PK; this is extra entertaining with the Micky Mouse voice, funny. Oh, just a little bit of butter, then he throws in the whole quarter. I'd try some panko bread crumbs with some tarter sauce. Sure looks good.

[@vincentho3964]

Informative video. Thanks ! In some beaches in England, the tide can come in quite fast and high. It can be deadly if FOG descends at the same time. You don't know where to turn to run for the shore.

[@egonmerz9457]

Razor clams live on Florida beaches as well. They are quite large and very plentiful. I love your videos. Keep them coming! ☺

[@longrider42]

Hey PK Yi, well I went fishing today April 28th at my favorite lake. I used the same rod you use for surf fishing. And I caught a trout a big one, female, and tagged, but since it was a clean hook up, using a circle hook, I let her go so she can make little fish. Any ways, Tight lines.

[@oregonlife]

James Hart nice catch. Good on releasing it

[@rainyrrrr4183]

That looks like fun being out on the beach, I used to live in Oregon at Florence OR. I miss it.

[@alfredsmalley25]

Excellent video, you wish you had some beer and I wish I had some clams

[@transplantedliver]

Looks great! I should take my family to the coast and do it. I remember having good luck at Fort Stevens.

[@gaelcrane8008]

Love the sound of the ocean!

[@billhunter8868]

I can’t wait till you start crabin again. It never gets old

[@CASLUICEBOX]

Hi PK, hard to tell from your vid . when using a clam gun you need to angle the bottom of the hole towards the water.

[@oregonlife]

Yes, I wasn't giving it much angle and had some broken shells - will do next time..

[@Purehaecky]

little bit of butter lolllllll

[@bankmaster777]

purehaecky I agree!

[@bankmaster777]

With purehaecky

[@dexterhuang7303]

drools. looks great,,, we can only get tiny ones at restaurants or supermarket here in Singapore

[@denaredford6701]

Love the funny voice over and the fried in butter clams .

[@lisatulafono6205]

a little butter 😆😂🤣

[@lindabarrett6471]

I bet some pickled green tomato relish would be good with that! And some lemon. You are living the life!

[@robynannala8023]

Fun to watch. Wish you would have shown what to do with the whole ones too. Perhaps another video... :)

[@pavernater]

Never seen anyone cook right under where they fuel their car....glad to see you made it thru

[@NorthwestOpenSeason]

Hey PK, nice to see another upload. We love your videos. We’ve been talking about going after razors as well. Definitely need to look into the vented tubes though, looks like the way to go for saving your back.

[@oregonlife]

Northwest Open Season thanks. Yea, they make a huge difference. Well worth it in my opinion.

[@liemliem621]

Awesome clamming n cooking tutorial video PK. Can I come along with you on one of your fishing trip.

[@jgallagh37]

I love your videos. Hope to meet you on the beach one day. Any trips to Yachats?

[@oregonlife]

Thanks. Never fished in the Yachats area, but a little north is Seal Rock, and that's my stomping ground.

[@yayahelwa1681]

Very nice and mouth watering it looks delicious with butter ybe. Fisherman's life use to tell us the limits and dose that need a fishing license or not. So how men by is your limit on razor clams

[@oregonlife]

Here in Oregon, you can keep up to 15 razor clams. You need a SHELLFISH license to catch razor clams.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Razor clams are currently in quarantine in California. Not in Oregon? Lucky for you guys! The California Department of Public Health has warned recreational harvesters for the past couple of years that Domoic Acid levels were too high here in Northern CA for them to be a safe harvest. Otherwise I would be all over them :) Nice Video!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

No problem, I was just stating that they are present in CA but the Department of Health suggest you do not take them most years as they are toxic from filter feeding on naturally toxic plankton. looks like OR does not have so many issues?

[@Bob-fz7pd]

Google it. No one has ever died from red tide poisoning in Cali. I believe this is an attempt to discourage recreational fishing and not the first. Red tides dont effect large stretches of beach. When they happen there very limited so closing the season because of a claimed generalised high reading doesnt make sense.

[@izzy123412457]

Surprising the car didn’t go up in flames. Looks a little close, oh and the clams look so delicious. Needs more butter.

[@edgufler1122]

It's pretty out there. Nice Clams and good video.

[@michaelo6124]

In Yachats there is a restaurant called The Driftwood Inn, and they make absolutely great razor clams. And their Rubbery Shrubbery salad is delicious as well.

[@cjsoutdoors4412]

Nice job PK! Thanks for sharing.

[@lookronjon]

Good show PK. I like to smash a garlic clove and fry in butter first then cook my snails.

[@DonaldSimsProduction]

Mr. Yi: thank you for sharing your adventures with me.

[@NLYS27]

Watching him catch those good delicois size clams. Just makes me so hungry and make my mouth watery

[@503Basserzz]

you have been watching to much fishermens life lol with all that butter lol nice clams brotha

[@taco472]

“That’s waaaaay to much butter...just right” . It doesn’t get any better than that. 👍

[@Spoder_Man]

“ only gonna put a little bit of butter” proceeds to put the whole stick lmfao 🤣🤣

[@nobody46820]

I was told if you put the live clams in freah water, they will pump out all of their sand. Is this correct?

[@jensennusbaum69]

Just get some clean salt water after catching let them sit about 12 hours.

[@donmorse4780]

On the drive home we have added corn meal to the fresh water bucket and found d no sand in the clams. Works great.

[@joshe5931]

Or just rinse while you clean em... Purging them isn't nessecary.

[@marked4death076]

@@joshe5931 clean em? Dont ya just boil em till they open and eat them?

[@Copenhagenification]

@@marked4death076 not with razor clams. You blanch them to open them, then use scissors to cut the guts out, then you basically butterfly the neck and digger.

[@kristeelrod3367]

Looks amazing and a day on the water taboot.

[@stuartgoddard4001]

I looked at the title of this video and thought to myself "this guy is mistaken! Those aren't Razor Clams! They look nothing like a Razor Clam!" Imagine my surprise when I looked it up on Wiki and saw that it was! Here in the UK, we also use the term 'Razor clam' or 'Razorshell' to describe the Atlantic jackknife clam, (spp Ensis directus) which has a shell like an old fashioned 'straight' or 'strop' razor, used by men to shave themselves until the advent of the Bic safety razor! The clams in your video are Pacific Razor clams (spp.Siliqua Patula), which are mainly found on the Coastal waters off the North Western United States. We have a very similar looking clam in the UK which we call a 'Gaper' Clam (spp. Tresus Capax) which also looks similar to the legendary Geoduck Clams of South East Asia! (spp. Panopea Generosa) Great video and got my mind thinking laterally! :) FYI, Whilst the Atlantic jackknife clam is in the same family as the Pacific razor clam, the Jacknife clam is in a completely different genus!

[@gdi24-7]

Can you salt them out? One way we’ve gone clamming for razors when we didn’t have a shovel was to pour a pile of salt into the hole, the clam will try to expel the salt and you keep pushing the salt back in and viola the clam will burrow itself up and out of the sand. Give it a try I’m sure a container of salt is cheaper that a claminator

[@oregonlife]

Yes, I think many people commented about using salt. But I'm not sure if that is legal or not here in Oregon. I didn't see anyone on the beach using salt. Best to play it safe.

[@erikaserika]

Never been a fan of razor clams, always found them a tad too fishy to stomach. But this looked extremely fun! Always went looking for clams with my father, but that was on a Pacific island with warm sea and sun.

[@juknjp421]

I love clamming, living on the coast out here, we never miss those Washington digs! just limited out last night on Copalis Beach

[@draftdraft9164]

Custombbq w

[@namtrinh4695]

What is the limit and season on copalis beach?

[@juknjp421]

@@namtrinh4695 15 is the limit, and continuously checking with the department of fish and wildlife for new updates. covid19 shut down clamming here in Wa since March 2020.. my fruit trees are missing out on valueable clam guts and clam nectar for healthy fruit and rapid growth! Hopefully we get some Fall & Winter digs this season.. GL

[@juknjp421]

@@namtrinh4695 best thing to do is just keep searching the Department of Fish & Wildlife, or call them for clamming dates which usually are heavy in Fall & Winter, but not to far fetched to see some Spring Time Day Digs, but not as often as the fall and winter night digs!

[@namtrinh4695]

@@juknjp421 thank you for the quick response, I'm planning on a solo road trip up to Oregon and Washington this labor day weekend, i was wondering what is a few good spots to visit or see

[@ryeinn6971]

I usually sprinkle a little bit of sand in the butter it’s pretty good.

[@samh9754]

I dunno, man.. You're starting that grill WAY too close to your vehicle. Literally right next to your gas tank and tires. 14:34

[@hellojrod]

Not close enough. Did he die ? No.

[@kingravenink]

Except its NOT literally next to the gas tank, that's tucked underneath the vehicle. And if a tire can withstand hot desert roads, it'll handle the warmth coming off a little burner 🙄

[@R-BURQUENO]

@@kingravenink AGREED!!!! TIRES CAN WITHSTAND INTENSE 🏜️ HEAT AND YEA, THAT GAS TANK IS MEATAL AND NO WAY IS A FLAME GETTING THROUGH IT ALONG WITH THE FACT THAT THE TANK IS TUCKED SAFELY AWAY. I THINK HE WILL BE FINE🤔. OH WAIT HE WAS FINE!

[@aevryn]

Definitely got my mouth watering sheesh

[@PhonePhone-bz2ql]

I have cooked a lot of razor clams, and if you cook them for 4 minutes on a side you're going to end up with some very chewy clams.one and a half min's per side max. Try eggwash dip the clams into some crushed club crackers, tender pieces of heaven.

[@JEMHull-gf9el]

Wow those are a lot tubbier then the razor clams I'm used to. The ones I see are long and narrow, like a knife.

[@keyanalove3279]

Different coasts, different clams 😊

[@Thebombboom]

Eastern razor clams are shaped almost like a foldout razor, hence the name. Pacific razors are much hulkier, resemble less of a razor. Reason they are still called a razor clam here is because the shells are extremely thin and when you break em, they can cut you like a blade. I've had my share. Feels great, actually. Like bloody music. Seriously though, get some sand in a cut. Hoo boy...you feel it fo sho

[@rogueandreel1357]

Wow! I never knew they had clam guns. Need to look into those for pismo clams

[@scotman8785]

Well done. Very enjoyable to watch.

[@coolguy21420]

Damn that looks so good! I wish I was on the west coast

[@Kastrius]

salt is the best way to get them out whole

[@dhawkr.3678]

Thanks for the great videos. I'll try cooking them on the beach next time here in Washinton state

[@marked4death076]

Bring butter

[@kenwasden9457]

Stumbled on your channel recently. love..Love..LOVE your videos. Normally I don’t comment on posts, but I really admire and appreciate your simple approach to fishing the Oregon coast. Been crabbing for years with my kids north of Tillamook - you inspired me to finally buy my own pots. Keep posting your vids - you rock!! PS - what brand of eyewear is that??

[@oregonlife]

Hi, Ken. Thank you. I had a great time doing these videos. The eyewear is just some cheap sunglasses I got off Amazon: amzn.to/2HXAyXB. They work great and are pretty light weight. Cheers.

[@bluesb1158]

PK this is fun I want to do that too. I need to get one of those clam pumps first. Thanks

[@Foodie_888]

Blues B Don't need it. Can use salt. Pour salt on top the craters and they will come up and just grab them.

[@bzz5601]

This man knows how to live.

[@G4Disco]

Went to the Washington coast for the first time today. I'm going back for some clam digging.

[@reynaldobalmaceda7986]

where's the steamed rice Bro? That's also good with soy sauce and vinegar,!!!!

[@ichigeri]

was the butter salted too? I'm reading up on this and plan to do it in October. Got some home grown Idaho potatoes to make a chowder with when we make the trip over :)

[@kleinboysoutdoors5666]

Great show love trout fishing the best.

[@emtae3]

What kind of clam gun is that? Is it easier to pull out of the sand than the regular clam guns?

[@Joetrout]

What does it taste like? Calamari?? Looks real good, here in the Texas coast we just have shrimp, crabs an oysters

[@tazblink]

They are a very mild clam taste. Have you ever had and type of clams? These are subtle and meaty a little chew to them. I much prefer little neck steamers they have a much stronger clam taste but razors are dam good. They aren't like squid at all different texture different taste. They make amazing chowder with big chunks of clam in your soup is really great. These are the funnest clams to harvest in the NW.

[@louskylar]

Catching clams looks intersting. Is a fishing license necessary to catch clams?

[@oregonlife]

You need a shellfish license in Oregon.

[@jahlionsounds]

nice video dude those clams looks awesome

[@sscfc1]

The PK seal of approval Must be a VIP

[@TheMrmanning71]

Looks so good! Sorry to see that rod and reel sink to the bottom.

[@mattjoseph3545]

So wait, you can just drive on the beach? Awesome.

[@oregonlife]

You can at this beach, yes. Gearhart, OR.

[@tbusch63]

must check on maps to see where it is legal to drive on the beach. even shows on Oregon maps with colored sections. otherwise you risk a ticket

[@yourpretty234]

Do you know when they usually allow people to get them south of Lincoln city!?

[@oregonlife]

It varies due to the bio toxins. You can check this website to get updates, all closures and openings are announced here: www.oregon.gov/ODA/programs/FoodSafety/Shellfish/Pages/ShellfishClosures.aspx

[@gothicel]

Aren't you suppose to fill the hole afterward?

[@lelavender]

Not on a beach. The tide does it. Go back the next day and every hole will be gone.

[@RonGay58]

In Maine we feed them corn meal, that cleans grit out of them.

[@andybaldman]

How do you feed them?

[@Thebombboom]

Razor clams aren't the same as other clams. They are moving clams where's most clams are sedentary clams.

[@mikerivers2705]

Hey PK havr you seen those videos where peopl pour salt into the siphon hole.

[@oregonlife]

Yes, but I'm not sure if that's legal or not in Oregon.

[@hondaman991]

Yea that fish fry breading has a lot of salt so be careful with it I usually add a little bit of extra corn meal.

[@Marie-or6hz]

Will the salt method of catching razors used in the UK, also work for razors along the west coast?

[@oregonlife]

It might, but I believe that's illegal here in Oregon.