Digging for big clams on the Oregon coast

I went out with a good friend to dig for some big clams because we wanted to make clam chowder (my first time). We found some really big gaper clams during low tide. The tool we used for digging was a garden rake and a clam shovel, which you can buy at any sporting goods.
Oregon clamming website: www.myodfw.com
Shellfish toxin alert: www.oregon.gov...
Clamming tool, rake: amzn.to/2L1ZJvR

[@mixedmediamess2607]

I was glad to find your channel! My family will be moving to the Eugene area in about 60 days, and clamming and crabbing are high on our list of things we want to do first! You sir are an excellent teacher!

[@alonsobiggas1897]

Dam,I'm really feeling some clam chowder now.great vid

[@kellyplumb3561]

Mya arenaria, I just discovered your channel, I used to surf fish with my pop's, I live in the desert now, but oh how I miss the Oregon coast, and fishing with my pop's... great video

[@thomasbrooks8112]

Now that is some seriously thick clam chowder! Just the way i like it! My son has a recipe where he uses about a 1/4 cup of herb infused vodka that he makes. It has fresh rosemary, thyme, parsley and a couple cloves of garlic, sliced in half. He makes this several days ahead and puts it in his fridge and it will keep forever.

[@ddeaae]

Watching these video's make one hungry...Great video excellent detail from start to chowder!

[@mikesmiles1158]

so nice to see you love the Oregon Coast.....Team PK Yi

[@PhuongNguyen-ml2ij]

Love your video.👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@regressmenot]

That looked like so much fun. Soup looked awesome too.

[@maryluharmon3267]

Excellent video! Thanks for the clam chowder recipe!

[@Makete100]

Chili powder in clam chowder? Man, gotta try that! Excellent videos.

[@martincoons823]

Really enjoyed that. Thanks guys

[@robbywideman6188]

Love your videos, PK! I'm taking the family and some extended family to Coos Bay this July for about a week for some camping, fishing, clamming, and crabbing. Your videos keep me wanting to head up early!

[@oregonlife]

Nice. You can try crabbing on the docks in Charleston, there's a bait shop you can rent crab pots. Have fun!

[@alexlikesgoats]

I didn't know little crabs lived in them! They're cute, but sacrifices must be made for the delicious chowder! lol

[@jeromespencer589]

love youre videos pk, ive been enjoying vacationing with my family in Newport for the past 2 years, and always hope to run into you on the beach some where :)

[@oregonlife]

Thank you. I usually fish Seal Rock/ Lost creek. Hope to see you out there sometime.

[@raysteele7701]

I like your cooking style!!!

[@johnwayne1696]

Great show enjoy learning new places and would love to surf fish

[@mikesmiles1158]

clam chowder .....nice Pk Yi....you made it good

[@JT-py9lv]

Very nice ! Looks fantastic.

[@howleh]

Wasn't hungry. Now I am... thanks. Looks awesome.

[@sjp2775]

Awesome video, guys! Thanks...👍

[@mariab8711]

Thank you from Texas

[@crabmaster8698]

Am impressed with how easily you get cockles! Have only gotten around 3 so far. Need to try and get some more. Great vid, as always!

[@longrider42]

You Evil Evil Little Man! I love Clam Chowder, specially from Mo's! All I'm having for supper tonight is steak and potato's. What, no bucket of Saltine Crackers! :)

[@longrider42]

@@oregonlife LOL, yep, you did forget them :) Too bad no one makes good canned Clams. Living in Wyoming its hard to get good sea food.

[@elkhunter76]

Looks like fun and great eats!

[@davehconner]

Something I am noticing as you create these videos is that you do not merely demonstrate what you know in a hurried manner. I see that you are thinking of the perspective of the viewer as they virtually watch through the camera lens. You also seem to be considering what the viewer does not know as you demonstrate and explain. In my opinion, you are creating great content with these videos. In addition to the free content you are providing on KZbin, you might want to consider organizing this stuff into informational products and selling it as training courses. Even though you are sharing it for free, there are people who will still buy it if it is packaged conveniently and marketed effectively. Thank you for what you are doing. I am inspired.

[@launilarson692]

Yumo, now all I need is a toasted sour dough bowl to pour it in !

[@kleinboysoutdoors5666]

Looks good going have to fly out to see son in Oregon to go claiming. Keep up the great videos.

[@nathangoodson7390]

That looks so fun and tasty!

[@josephwinnie802]

Love your videos !...

[@TheTroutHammer]

I oughta show you my clam chowder recipe. My wife, who's a clam chowder junkie, says it's the best she's ever had 😀

[@oregonlife]

That'd be great, always willing to try new recipes.

[@bizzyboy1539]

been dying to see more videos!

[@andradavis7201]

love love love you keep fishing

[@chrisfurry766]

PK, I caught my first Dungeness crab the other day! I want to personally thank you for your videos on the matter. I heard about dungeness crabbing 30 years ago and have been planning to catch them ever since. I’m 55 and feel like a little kid when I pull a big crab up. I’m in Brookings for the next week and then will make my way up the coast for the next month. Is there a better area to rake for clams this time of year. Thank you again for all the information you put out.

[@snowqueen4md]

Thank you so much for sharing your technique, can you share with us what camp site that your staying. It has stunning view. Thank you.

[@jawsua32]

I was just there yesterday! Got my limit digging for butters in about 45 min

[@ADVlife287]

jawsua3225 where? Going to visit my fam in Portland and going out for clams while I’m there

[@eatingandfamilychannelandhusba]

I’m writing down all your cooking crab legs recipe

[@popquizzz]

Never put corn in New England Clam Chowder.

[@MrJbunch1]

I have a clam dog for sniffing them out lol

[@RatdogDRB]

Oh, get your limit when you can !! Fresh clams are awesome !!! Speaking of... I need to get myself a clam gun!

[@TheStuckNorris]

@Bob Grendel only for the high capacity clam guns with a pistol grip

[@RatdogDRB]

@Bob Grendel Not with a CCW (Concealed Clam Weapon) permit.

[@TheStuckNorris]

@Bob Grendel need a federal stamp for that

[@brianmccarthy6655]

Hi Pk, great video. Looks like you are in Newport. Can I find cockles near Astoria?

[@desertflinger11]

Great...now I'm hungry!

[@fedderback1]

You make me want to move west just to gather clams and crabs .

[@scottnguyen5744]

Hi PK. Visiting Hillsburro this week. I wonder where is this spot so I can go claming. Got my license and tool already. Just can't seem to find where to go.

[@josephwinnie802]

Lol gaper trench warfare... good times my friend !...

[@josephwinnie802]

Chowder heaven...

[@jamesdriscoll9405]

I like to put them in a bucket of salt water for a while so they can expel the sand

[@AmmoMaster]

does look good though, ill have to try the wine in mine next time

[@mcpammcpam4161]

I can hear the sound it makes when you rake over the clam

[@froggleggers1805]

very nice

[@Ira88881]

This is the best.

[@scottfrick9370]

I have always soaked the necks in cold fresh water to remove skin, never seen anyone cook em with skin on.

[@jaymeedavis7630]

hey, headed to Lincoln City tomorrow for a few days. definitely interested in getting some Dungeness fishing in. do you have any suggestions on where the best crabbing is? thank you so much for any information you are willing to pass on!

[@ronin223]

Next time flour goes in with the butter at the beginning to brown .

[@traceyosterlind14]

And you need several cups of liquid, usually bottled clam juice. It's in the grocery store where you would find sardines, canned clam meat.

[@michaelhennegan9637]

Never knew the gapers had a crab in them.

[@bparr9086]

600 year old bottle of wine....🤣🤣👍

[@KOKO-FLY]

Are you back in Oregon? Awesome video 👍

[@regressmenot]

I think he said in a previous video he has a lot of footage left from before he moved and would be uploading it a little at a time.

[@KOKO-FLY]

@@regressmenot thanks for the info....👍

[@jawsua32]

I believe he was up here for a quick trip at the beginning of the month.

[@regressmenot]

jawsua3225 ahaaaa

[@joesmo2840]

What park was that you cooked the chowder in looked beautiful

[@patriciapeterson2820]

Hi PK, what is the name of you bibs? they are waterproof. with feet? thanks!!

[@AmmoMaster]

salt, lotsa pepper , some thyme, more potato's and clams... and no corn !

[@marthamullen5937]

I'm going to get 2 maybe 3 6 later ok I'm done raiding cockles is addicting lol got 2 limits last week going 4 th of July weekend lot of minus tides

[@how_Ive_done_it]

Hey PK. I’m going to be in Seal Rock June 28 to July 2. Any chance you’ll be out there?

[@oregonlife]

Yes. As of now, I do plan to visit Oregon again during the dates you mentioned. But I don't know specifically when I'll go fishing in Newport.

[@robbiedeewoody2921]

Always watching your channel PK. Please, please canyou tell us each time where you are! We are moving from Oklahoma to Florence OR in October and I am learning a lot from you. Thank you sir!

[@oregonlife]

www.myodfw.com - they have maps for every bay in Oregon for clamming. For Florence, there is a mud flat by the HWY 126 bridge by the casino. Go there during low tide and you'll limit out in no time.

[@robbiedeewoody2921]

@@oregonlife Thank you!

[@jameskim62]

PK. Love your video. I am in Vancouver, Canada. What area can you dig up the clams. Do you have information link. Maybe I can tag along if your are in Oregon digging clams.

[@oregonlife]

check out: www.myodfw.com for clamming maps around Oregon. yes, you can tag along if our schedule matches up.

[@jameskim62]

PK Yi my time is very flexible. I am planning to attend your fishing tournament as spectator this year. Do you know where good place for digging geoduck clam?

[@Deathdealer40cal]

Great vid PK:) quick question...do those tiny crabs feed on the clam or they just live off the food the clam collects? Tight lines my friend!! Oh and happy father's day:)

[@oregonlife]

Thank you. I think they live off the food the clam collects, not 100% certain.

[@josephwinnie802]

Lol... more butter !

[@transplantedliver]

Was this Netarts?

[@BaconBus]

What beach was this?

[@debbiefern59]

Where are you located. Bay?? Ocean beach.

[@kellydaugherty4758]

Great ingredients and then you use cheap crappy wine, Chardonnay at that. Try using higher acid wine like Sauvignon Blanc

[@oregonlife]

Will have to try that next time.

[@conejo97305]

This is netarts bay for all guys in the comments

[@garypage9515]

WHERE WAS THIS..??.

[@launilarson692]

🥰👍🏻❤️ !

[@cditzler6313]

holy crap i say that too haha august? wheres a good place to park a motorhome very low cost mouth is watering wife wants to retire in a lake house motorhome ocean close enough

[@cditzler6313]

also can you start if you don't but mention of what you fish for tastes good or not thanks

[@joannturner7119]

I wish your videos were a little longer

[@mattojeda1491]

Is a license required for clam fishing?

[@MrAcuta73]

Yes, need a shellfish license....like $10-ish I believe. (in Oregon)

[@n6yun]

Can you make a video more specific on how to use the rake all we see is you walking around in shallow water and surprise there's a clam could you show us the technique without the water

[@oregonlife]

OK, will do a future episode on that.

[@sickofeverything6413]

PK I love your videos but that’s like a vegetable chowder man. You should’ve used all of those clams.

[@oregonlife]

Oh, that would be a lot to use all of it, haha. We only made a small batch.

[@WadeBaune]

Clam base? Is it clams?

[@oregonlife]

The ingredient says it has clam meat, and .... clam broth (water + dried clams).

[@how_Ive_done_it]

We should get together and go fishing

[@joshuapluim]

What did you do with the pea crabs PK? I like to fry them up with a little butter, add a dash of garlic powder and just pop them in whole! They have a nice smooth crabby taste, and a slight crunch. :)

[@oregonlife]

We used them as bait for surf fishing, but they only lasted 1 cast - they don't stay on the hooks for very long. I'll have to try frying them up next time.

[@TygerBleuToo]

Potatoes!

[@harrellt1405]

More

[@aleyshakluver8575]

Pk you changed your YT name? :)

[@oregonlife]

Yes. I wanted a name that was more marketable.

[@TheHmoObRicer]

U probably wont answer this but...what part of beach you go?..i always wanted to clam hunt!!

[@moonlanding-69]

I think this is NETARTS/Tillamook

[@wesyoungquist393]

What James said VVV

[@steelcube]

good video but please dont shake the camera..

[@AmmoMaster]

No corn in clam chowder !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@oregonlife]

I didn't believe a cook who told me either. But ended up really liking it when I tried it. Never shut your mind to new ideas, is the moral here.

[@hollytheresee]

A bit skeptical here. Just wondering why he had to go so far out when looking for the clams. A lot of touching his chest where the bag is strapped to him when his back is toward camera and as for the third clam you don’t see the clam come out on the rake until after he turns around. Just my opinion and I’m entitled to it. The camera also turned on and off a few times. I’m just suspicious that’s all.

[@danielpearse9875]

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