MONSTER CLAMS! Catch, Clean, Cook California Gaper Clams!

[@haroldtakahashi8875]

is there anything published or available anywhere that shows forecasted minus tides?...the almanac only has high tides and is only for a generalized area (sf)...can minus tides be extrapolated from that?...i've tried internet sources, but only found daily tide tables...maybe i'm looking in the wrong places, or not far enough...love your channel and all your associates (subbed them too)...

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Harold, I am pinning your comment here as it is a very valid question that likely more viewers have. I have been clamming since I was one and a half years old so it never even occurred to me to add info on tide tables into a video. To answer your question, you can get a tide book from any fishing shop near the coast for a couple of dollars which show predicted tides (high and low) for the whole year. Additionally you can look at websites such as Mobile Geographics which offer the same information. Just input which month, day, year, and location you are interested in and it will show you the predicted tides. The link is here for San Francisco Bay, but if you google "Tide Chart" for another bay, it will also pop up. Unlike wind and swell predictions, tide charts are usually pinpoint accurate! Happy clamming and thanks for the support! tides.mobilegeographics.com/locations/7058.html

[@brentonpiercy]

@@bretthumphries7911 use this every time! best source. Wish that 31 day limit on the forecast wasn't there but love this thing!

[@ILGM1966]

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[@mwsmith6209]

Thank you !! Finally someone who is mature minded enough to make a video about horseback clamming with the added benefits of education as well... nicely done, thanks again !

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@hondosmith3172]

Horseback clamming???

[@OutdoorChefLife]

I already know this is the bomb!

[@josephpecoul6532]

I don't know what the about is. Help please.

[@josephpecoul6532]

Oh THANKS BROTHER!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

@@josephpecoul6532 Did you get it figured out?

[@josephpecoul6532]

@@catchncookcalifornia1574 no but just hearing my name was cool enough that was really unexpected. Thanks brother.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

@@josephpecoul6532 Lol, thanks for supporting us man! If you click on our home page, you will see different sections such as playlists, videos, etc. One will read "About" and has a short description of why we started the channel. Under that, you will see a tab that reads "View Email Address," click that, confirm you are not a robot, and send us a mailing address so we can get a fire kit out to you. Keep the old ways alive!

[@nver6550]

Man makes me hungry whenever i'm watching his videos. He cooks wells, thumbs up !

[@itoemi4246]

I love coastal foraging , like I did with my mom , once a week we to the coastal are to find clams for lunch and dinner ! By the way I'm from Philippines 🇵🇭 , I wish I can do the coastal forage before I get more numbers of age ! Ohh I really missed my mom !

[@BDCF100]

Beautiful, I always put the Horsenecks in a bucket of fresh water for a few hours. They purged a bit plus the siphon extended until it was two to three feet long. Then I blanched the siphon, discarded the first inch of the top and then ran the extended siphon meat through a meat grinder. Much more tender when relaxed. Clam cakes and chowder was the next step. Just found your videos and love them. Did all that stuff decades ago. 81 now and love the memories.

[@dianewill3839]

I really like how you show respect for conservation. I can't watch any KZbinrs who don't act right. I also love how you are admit about people calling about the toxin levels. It's a crazy enough time in world without adding ways to get sick. Keep up your great work guys, I really enjoy your videos. Stay safe and healthy.

[@mingrui1862]

I'm loving this channel, so happy to have found it!

[@NickFish007]

This is something I still want to do, also sea urchins.. Great video guys!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Nick, any time bro! Just say the word!

[@chadmerkley9465]

PLEASE take your daily limits of Uni/Urchin!!! Help the Kelp ©®

[@rickandrews4886]

I really appreciate how you fill in what you dig up. East coast, West coast it's all the same story. We either take the effort to care for the natural resources or we lose them.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Rick, thanks for the comment! I really want to emphasize the "why" on filling holes in the next clam vid I do! Luckily, we are rolling into clam season now!

[@donrussell1881]

Thanks man, for showing the reality of clam digging. So many want to blow sunshine up our butts about this. Count me a sub forever.

[@1206chaos]

I can appreciate how you care for the environment and ecosystems that you put the disturbed mud and rocks back. That’s pretty cool man. Respect. 👍 it’s really cool to see. Your meal looked great too! 👅Stay safe and enjoy. 😉

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks! I have been digging clams since I was a year and a half old. So I am pretty passionate about keeping it sustainable so future generations can grow up with the same foraging opportunities that I had!

[@cateeugenio6309]

You guys look good together.. wish you guys luck.

[@everthparedes5210]

So much fun! This is the kind of videos that inspired me to go out there and try new things. Things that anyone can do without much gear or experience. Last year I harvested my first CA mussels thanks to you. Delicious! Keep the old ways alive!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Right on! That is great to hear!

[@everthparedes5210]

@@catchncookcalifornia1574 Could you do a video on identifying, harvesting, and cooking edible seaweeds?

[@13c11a]

You really earned your dinner! I had no idea how hard it was to get those clams or how deep they were. Your preparation looks wonderful too. Bon appetite!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks! Its a dirty job, but somebody's got to do it!

[@bretthumphries7911]

Outstanding! I am eating this as I am watching this! I added a little cream to the clam mix, and fresh grated parm to the crumbs. Thanks

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Right on! Enjoy!

[@sylviazanello2252]

Italians never add cheese to a fish dish!

[@mv_devonkrisp8559]

I have no complaints against ur video love it and keep it up

[@jcm5343]

Not even sure how I was not subscribed your channel! Awesome Kevin! Really great content!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Lol, thanks James!

[@elkhunter76]

looks like fun with a great reward! Dish looked delicious!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks! It was tasty for sure!

[@mackman1480]

Lots of info with skills on the beach and talent in the kitchen to show others how to prepare good food.

[@marninacheff3056]

what beach is this so interested

[@chadmerkley9465]

Super cool you care about the sustainability, putting things back for the other (smaller, mature, breeding, etc) creatures. I'm a drive (Sierra foothills) from the coast and sadly haven't been back since they closed abalone.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks for the support! Hope you get back out to the coast soon, and that the sea urchin situation reverses soon so the abalone will come back!

[@Vici0us369]

Great content and learned not only how to catch them but also how to cook it from you.

[@BarefootIguana]

Great video! Really loving your content man!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thank you!

[@sickofeverything6413]

I’ve only been clamming once and it was so much tougher than what you made of it. I got my limit of 10 horse necks but it was a lot of hard work. You killed it with that clam gun. Nice catch and cook man.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Nice! Yeah, it is not easy. There were definitely one or two holes that veered off one direction or the other where I came up empty handed, but yeah, for the most part that clam gun makes short work of it!

[@adventurechannel6410]

Just subscribed. Cool video, clams look great. Cannot wait to watch more of your videos.

[@foodtime2949]

Nice adventure.. It's looking yummy when u cook.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thank you for the encouragement!

[@jonnysanchez3833]

Good tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks Jonny! I am announcing my new guide service on the sea urchin video I plan to post today. Clamming will certainly be a part of that! Hope you can join us one day soon! Cheers! - Kevin

[@jonnysanchez3833]

@@catchncookcalifornia1574 I'd be honored to tag along! I'm from Santa Rosa area. Aren't you also in the area?

[@redjeepoutdoors7037]

Just sub'd after seeing you on Fishermans Life. Well done on the video. Thanks

[@cottongennycandycain531]

That was insane!! I live in Cambellford Ontario Canada The only clams here are the frozen baby clams!! Those looked so amazing! You could start your own little claming business during covid!! I'd be the first in line

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Glad you enjoyed the video! We certainly enjoyed the clams!

[@kito1san]

At 8:48... I thought that was a horseneck clam with it's head sticking out. How did that become 2 Washington clams you pulled out.. haha

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Lol at 9min you see the washington siphon ;)

[@lifeofeels8271]

Nice video! Pretty awesome to see you and Diane doing this together! I love getting dirty when it comes to the outdoor stuff, just don't like the cleaning up part haha.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks! lol, yeah she opted to film that day ;)

[@amandagallaghet5394]

New to your channel and im binge watching as much as i can. Loving your vids your wife is awesome use make an amazing team. Keep it coming awesome dive vids. Much aroha from NZ

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks for checking out our content! Glad you are enjoying what we've been up to!

[@johnkester5926]

Buy some waders on line from Cabelas

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

They had none in size 15. I finally found some though. I will do a review when I get the chance.

[@T1000-u7m]

Its nice to go out there and catch those clams on ur own,seafood are expensive these days👍

[@sabrinaevans8746]

Ever tried to cook gaper clams like New England style fried clams?

[@benjovi7007]

awesome vid

[@betzaidavazquez5579]

Delicious video guys, Thanks !! 🥰

[@lisaburris-daniels5923]

Where are you fishing for these clams?

[@2manycatsforadime]

this looks like the delta area, am I correct? Do you ever forage in southern Cal?

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Not the delta, but yes I do forage SoCal and I guide foragers down that way now and then!

[@robertyang2864]

Good quality video

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thank!

[@heathwilson6366]

We have razor clams here in Washington do you have them over there they are my favorite clam

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

We do but only in Humboldt and Del Norte, the two northernmost counties. We used to dig them and absolutely loved eating them, but they have had such bad levels of domoic acid the last 5 years they have been deemed poisonous year-round unfortunately! Enjoy them! Some of our favorites from the old days!

[@heathwilson6366]

@@catchncookcalifornia1574 come on over sometime and I'll fill your ice chest up

[@heathwilson6366]

Season opens in october

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

@@heathwilson6366 Sounds awesome! Might be time for a road trip!

[@myriahjasmine1341]

Try getting salt and pouring them into those little deep holes in the mud and keep filling the hole and see what comes out. The holes that look kind of like a key hole shape usually have a razor clam in it.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

I have seen folks try this with great success on the east coast and in Europe, but I am pretty sure it is illegal here. Not that the regulations specifically state "no salt", but they are pretty clear on only digging and gathering by hand, rake or shovel. I will look into it though and see 1) if it hurts clams that are potentially undersized and if not 2) if there is a loop hole and it can be applied here in CA. Razor clams are also typically found in more sandy matrix than the mud flats we were digging this day. Something about those clams just makes them favor that higher energy open coast environment rather than bays.Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@KeepItSimpleNailsbyAllisonSoto]

Oh so yummy!! Would love to go clamming!!! Great video!!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

They were pretty darn good!

[@Jupe367]

He is knowledgeable about claming.

[@andrewwei1626]

Looks so good. I’ll want to get some, what’s the rules on the clams? 10 each??

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Follow this link to the Department of Fish and Wildlife's ocean fishing regulations and search "shellfish." All the info you need is there. Good luck! nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=165608&inline

[@janethirakawa6114]

Do you ever go digging for Pismo Clams, so tasty. Remove meat, boil. Mix white miso with mirin, sugar, rice vinegar. Boil green onions, cut about 1 inch. Squeeze excess water. Stir green onions into miso mixture, add cooked pismo clams. Yummy!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Sounds awesome! Yes I definitely do and plan to do a vid on it when the pandemic passes (if I am still standing). Keep your spots quiet cuz people go crazy for Pismos!

[@justinhart2428]

That looks delicious

[@elijacobson3896]

Love your channel.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks!

[@jlook9679]

enjoyed your video, where were you digging at ? I am located in sacramento, thx

[@jackchenrelive2011]

My friend, put shrimp chops (crispy shrimp) onto the lettuce. And, scallops, those big chunks, unchopped or chopped. Fish, too. Matches the 5 star restaurants.

[@tomm2812]

Informative. Good video. Subscribed. Best

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks!

[@joecashnorfolk5533]

Do washington clams have the skin on the siphon that needs to be removed?

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Nope. Just the horse necks.

[@sundayduffer]

local bay area here..... found you from Outdoor Chef Life....found OCL from Fisherman's Life..... you should collab with FL.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

We have been hatching plans. Thanks for watching!

[@thefadedfisherman5548]

Just your intro got me to sub

[@SkyfallLotus]

So jealous! WA just closed off their shellfish harvesting due to high levels of toxins. Hopefully it'll open up again when the temps go down. Anyways, great video - I really want to try out that recipe!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Sorry to hear that! But always better to play it safe!

[@SkyfallLotus]

@@catchncookcalifornia1574 - Indeed! Btw, when will you guys be doing another mushroom video? I finally picked up "All that the Rain Promises and More..." by David Arora like you recommended. Can't wait to get my city boyfriend out and helping me identify mushrooms.

[@rkaz]

Looks tasty! If you cooked that again, do you think you would try using the broiler to get more browning of the topping? Just curious. Thanks for another informative video!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Absolutely! That was actually my only critique of the recipe. Other than that it was awesome!

[@josephsaeteurn9158]

will you plan on doing any lobster diving? i think that would be great.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Yes indeed! I lived in SoCal for a few years while completing my M.A. degree, so lobster was nearly a weekly meal. The season opens in October, and we are already hatching plans! Can't wait to share it with ya'll!

[@genxmonk70]

Tips for freezing clams and fish?

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

A vacuum sealer is a great way to prevent freezer burn on either. I would say that is the best advice I can offer on that subject.

[@genxmonk70]

@@catchncookcalifornia1574 Thanks!

[@josephpecoul6532]

Check out muck boots.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Will do!

[@pogifishing1979]

Wheres that area

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

It is our policy to not give up specific locations as poachers also monitor our comments and they have no care for the sustainability of the harvest. Search Google Earth for bays and mud flats, then cross check with California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Marine Protected Area (MPA) maps and State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA) maps to be sure it is a legal location to harvest. I am sure you will find some good spots. But when you do, please keep them quiet. "Loose lips sink ships" :) Always call the Biotoxin Info Hotline before harvesting shellfish as they could be deadly poisonous during certain times of year 800 553 4133. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@thanh0378]

Can you show us the exact location where I can dig those clams?

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

We make it a rule not to give up locations as poachers are known to monitor our comments and look for places to over-harvest. Go to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife home page and request a free California Finfish and Shellfish Identification Book. It will be sent to your home and will have plenty of good tips for you. Thanks for watching!

[@lanz1091]

yum

[@Silenceplz595]

Thank you for the health info. If i want to digging for steamer clam next week and call the biotoxin hotline before i go and it dont mention any warning where im going. would it be ok to harvest.or maybe it best to just avoid it during summer month

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

I would not go for steamer clams this time of year. The Biotoxin Hotline does not ever say "steamer clams" in their warning, but they do say "whole clams or scallops should not be eaten" during this time. That means that larger species (if the gut is removed) are typically safe to eat as you are not eating the dark parts that contain concentrated doses of the toxins. However, eating steamer clams (smaller species) means you would be eating them whole ("whole clams") and therefore you would be eating the gut as well. This is VERY risky this time of year. If you really have the itch to go clamming in the warmer months, I suggest going for the larger species like horse necks and Washington's, removing all dark meat and guts and discard it, and eat only the white meat. You are allowed 10 Horse Necks and 10 Washington's so even with the gut removed, that is a lot of good meat! This is what I have been doing in the summer months since I was a kid. Be safe, and thanks for asking good questions! Remember, no clam or mussel is worth your life.

[@vanessarodriguez3941]

Where is this place?

[@michellel4778]

You should be able to google size and what kind you want. I googled it and I didn't know there were so many different hip waders. Nice video.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

lol, of course the Googles have it! Guess I will invest. Thanks for watching!

[@michellel4778]

Also thank you. I was looking for different ways to clam dig. My mom taught me the shovel and rake method. I have lost track of where I dug before and was knee deep. Your way looks easier and less sink holes when the holes are filled back in.

[@kito1san]

9:36. Thank you for informing the illiterate / ignorant participants playing the clam harvesting. You had saved 2 families of a catastrophic mistake of being naïve. Hopefully, they take note of your warnings and also make use of the biotoxin hotline before going out for bivalves harvesting.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks for the support! I had to stop two families from harvesting mussels in the middle of summer a couple of years ago. They were not happy about it, but I would rather them give me bad looks than read about them in the obituaries!

[@clarrus12]

What area is this?

[@michaelandersson4926]

Great vid👍

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks!

[@A.rdewan]

Loved ur video but i really need to know more details about now u clean. And plz give me this recipe

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

You got it! The recipe is in the description. Bivalve season just opened back up, so I will make sure I provide details on cleaning clams in the next clam video we do!

[@myriahjasmine1341]

Not even 4 seconds in and i had to sub. I live in moss landing area and just started fishing this year and im obsessed and i want to do my first catch clean and cook on the beach. Or even try coastal foraging. I never knew this was a thing. Im into it.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

We just started offering coastal foraging workshops for those interested in getting into it. We have not yet set up a website for it, but that will be soon to come. Shoot an email our way if you are interested in attending some time.

[@Danielguitron7777]

Where is that at I always wanted to go clam fishing

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Sorry but it has been our rule not to give up locations since we started this channel. A Google search will surely yield some good results for you. However, when you find a good spot, please keep it quiet, that way it stays sustainable for future generations. It really only takes a single poacher listening in on the internet, Instagram, or even at the local bar, and it can ruin amazing spots quite quickly. Best of luck to you and enjoy!

[@Danielguitron7777]

I’m against poachers I’m a single dad just trying to teach my kids better than just being on their phone I love nature my kids love it too but technology is taking over our lives I grew up with all of this but work has me busy but I still go fishing and take my kids to fish but we have not much luck but if fun thank and j understand everything you’re talking keep it save from bad peoples god bless

[@hotmelts3076]

Dang! I want to come clammin and eating with you two!!

[@hotmelts3076]

@catch_N_Cook_California what is the surprise?? Have you been hacked haha?

[@yuyuweiwei117]

where is this?? I’m in the Bay Area and would love to try this

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

We do not divulge locations as a rule since many poachers monitor KZbin comments to try to find spots. So if we help some good folks, some not-so-great folks might swoop in an spoil the spots we all love so much. I can assure you that a dedicated web search will steer you in the right direction though. Good luck! And keep the spot quiet if you find it! Cheers!

[@Jerahmeelli415]

Lol Look at you hogging public resources that doesn’t belong to you...To answer Elaine Zhao question...go to Princeton Harbor during the low tide. Check the fish and game site for possible closures. Don’t take more than 10!(gaper/gooey ducks) for other clams dig in the muddy rocky areas with a rake, forage along the coast and try new areas, pref ones far far away from the SF bay. Good luck and stay safe 💕. The number homie lists near the end of the vid is to check the toxins monitoring line. Def keep that in your phone like dude said!

[@joelalvarez5150]

Y’all make it look tasty !

[@williamrice1622]

so was the phone DOA? food looks great. wish i could do it but dont think the sand would be good for my wheelchair

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

The phone lived! A wheelchair in that mud would be tough, but pier fishing should be just fine!

[@veerapolsengchiam5716]

Where is this at? I've always went razor clamming in Washington. My kids love doing things like this

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Glad you enjoyed the video! California mud flats!

[@buenolawoffice7746]

Catch N Cook California any specific location? We went up to Bodega Bay today but were only able to catch ONE clam 😂

[@donniebrasco11]

This channels awesome keepem cooking guys

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks!

[@kevinfinkel5536]

If you save the shells and subject them to prolonged high heat (red to orange hot) they will break down when doused with water. They break down into calcified lime which can be mixed with clay to form bricks.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Interesting!

[@hondosmith3172]

Those looked like 2 different kinds. The bigger ones are what we have in Puget sound. They're about ½ way down to the geoducks

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Yup! Horse neck clams (Tresus sp.) and Washington clams (Saxidomas sp.).

[@bretthumphries7911]

Last time I went clamming (Thanksgiving) I took one of those plastic fish measuring tapes and added a hook to the end. I would quickly hook the clam spout so I could see how deep and which direction to dig. Kind of depressing sometimes, but worked like a champ.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

That is an interesting technique I have not heard of. If in CA though, it is not legal to take clams other than as follows: California Department of Fish and Wildlife Code "29.20(c) Special gear provisions: Spades, shovels, hoes, rakes or other appliances operated by hand, except spears or gaff hooks, may be used to take clams." I believe a warden would describe your rig as a gaff-hook even if it is homemade. So if you plan on clamming in CA just keep that in mind. Thanks for watching!

[@carguy4433]

dang, you always make me hungry

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Don't know if we should say this... but it was really good ;)

[@Gudrunst123]

I've been looking to get a pair waders as well but not sure what brand of wader I should get. Do you have any recommendations? I would be using it for clamming and foraging tide pools.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Our buddy Fishing Chef got a pair for something like $20 and has used them for a couple of years now. Not sure what brand they were, but since it was a Chinese company I am pretty sure they don't make them in size 15 for me. I am still looking into it myself.

[@alemmoa329]

U got a sub..appreciate your work.🙌

[@foodtime2949]

반갑습니다. 멋있는 영상 잘 봤어요 ^^

[@frmstone]

very informative. thx

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Happy to share! Been digging clams since I was 1.5 years old. Glad the info has helped!

[@DavidRobinsonTV]

wow looks delicious!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

It was! Thanks!

[@jasonjones6428]

The next time you do a video with clams, would you mind showing a more detailed explanation of the cleaning? Maybe it’s pretty self explanatory if I actually had a clam to try with, but I’d like to see what specific parts are edible and what isn’t. Thanks, and fantastic video!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Absolutely. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@Environmenthrall]

Have you ever attempted sea anemone?

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Nope. I am pretty sure they would not be edible... but never really considered it honestly.

[@Environmenthrall]

@@catchncookcalifornia1574 I guess they are eaten in areas of China and the Mediterranean. Sparse info. available from what I could find. Couldn't find any ethnobotanical history of its use in CA.

[@lechengsylviawong]

Does anyone know where is the location? We are trying to find a place that we can dig the clam in Southern California

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

We do not give up specific locations in order to keep spots sustainable, but clamming can be done in southern CA near SB or OC. Just be sure you are not in a MLPA and be sure to keep your spots quiet or they will be overrun in no time. Also, look up specific county health warnings as sometimes beaches near cities are unsafe due to sewage runoff after storms and such.

[@zekeking8539]

does anyone have some channels they would suggest with similar content, but further north... say Washington and the areas surround Seattle in particular? going to be moving there in a couple months, and want to start doing my research

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

PK Yi, Ace Videos, Wooded Beardsman, and I am sure others can chime in here...

[@zekeking8539]

@@catchncookcalifornia1574 thanks for the start!

[@barehandedbill8070]

People are scared to eat a "snail" but they taste great! Good thing you stopped the people before they got any bad clams. The ones you made looked divine, wish I could try them. Do you know any areas around the Mendocino coast to dig horseneck or washington clams? I see steamer clams shells in the rocks here so I will try to dig them after the closure.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

I think you would have to venture up to Humboldt Bay to find them. They both like heavy silts that are only found in slower moving bay environments. Open coastlines like the Mendo coast are a bit too turbulent for them I think. That said, you are correct that you can find steamers and Nuttall's cockles on the open coasts, and up there, razor clams as well (though the latter has been sadly closed due to toxicity for years now). Good luck!

[@paulchoi9191]

Where in california is this? I would love to try clamming

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

We do not give up locations, but you can clam from San Diego to Del Norte... the whole California coast!

[@jms3942]

@@catchncookcalifornia1574 Why not? Just curious

[@winecountrystagingdesign8504]

Where can you get the gun?

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

West Marine has them I think.

[@kylorenthehusky2584]

Looks deelish!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks!

[@cbooc]

Nice

[@SpamMusubi308]

"Bay farts" 🤣🤣🤣

[@caseystokes2726]

Hey man you should check out Frogg Toggs for waders. They make a lot of outdoor and fishing clothes. They will also custom make whatever you need. Definitely check them out. Awesome video! Keep'em coming!

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks for the tip!

[@michellelackomar7580]

i like it when they spit.

[@kito1san]

Is it already the time for Clam harvesting, again?? Boy time flies, I remember not that long ago we just start the end of season. Great job. New technique on getting those clams, didn't know that was possible other than ghost shrimping with that equipment. Nice indeed. If this technique works, I love to try this. It's less invasive to the clam bed and lot less big holes people leave behind. Aside from that, looks a lot less work than digging.

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

Thanks. As stated in the video mussels, whole clams, whole scallops and even some species of clam (such as razor clams) are not safe to eat this time of year. Only by calling the biotoxin information hotline can you be sure. Horseneck clams and Washington clams are currently safe to consume in most counties but ONLY if the dark meat and gut are discarded. Some species such as razor clams in Humboldt and Del Norte counties are so high in domoic acid that not even their white meat should be consumed.