【Littleneck Clams】Littleneck clams and Horse/Gaper clams digging in Tomales Bay, catch and cook!

[@leylinewalker8729]

Rad video! Thank you, we're planning on clamming soon and this video was very helpful!

[@gaylechin6200]

Wow! You are truly amazing. I feel like I am one of the few women who has done almost everything you do. But you are much more skilled and are able to do it solo. Amazing. I would like to know more about you and how how attained so many skills and so much confidence!

[@skinnypenguin5857]

Hahah i only started the whole fishing and hunting thing couple of years ago. but i used to lived on a van by myself for 3 years and every weekend i drove along the coast for diving, fishing and foraging, all solo.. so i kinda picked up the skills really fast. glad to meet women who loves fishing and outdoor! let's keep it up gal :P

[@eyeballs306]

Wow nice!! Everyone please fill the holes!

[@skinnypenguin5857]

Hahah definitely!

[@lifeofeels8271]

Great video! I like the contents that you've been putting out. I'm all about supporting other women who enjoy the outdoor as much as I do. Just subscribed.

[@skinnypenguin5857]

Thanks for subbing! :P

[@garick]

I love your videos!

[@skinnypenguin5857]

Thanks!! :P

[@wentang4094]

Powerfull water pump! Clams killer!

[@skinnypenguin5857]

Defintiely!

[@maggiezhang7210]

Are they still allowed to using the water pump?

[@FishAnotherDay]

@@maggiezhang7210 the positive pressure pumps are no longer allowed for clamming. I'm also putting out a new video with a clam gun since this method is no longer legal. Good luck!

[@agoodwife8787]

Without a pair of glovs for the tough work?Tom boy for sure. 😆

[@skinnypenguin5857]

haha i just dont like gloves. always avoid them once i can.

[@tibu1232]

I went to tomales bay but cant find the place for the little neck. Can you help me please. I went to the opposite side of lawson landing.

[@joenguyen-vlog8063]

Very nice. 👍👍👍

[@skinnypenguin5857]

Thank you 👍

[@davelu2688]

For the big clams, how do you identify which hole to dig?

[@skinnypenguin5857]

u will see their siphon tip out of the hole sometimes I will probably do a video on that later, stay tuned!

[@davelu2688]

@@skinnypenguin5857 cool thanks, yes please do a how to video! I find myself digging empty holes all the time and it’s frustrating lol

[@ycchang8351]

Thanks for sharing. Wished there is a closer clam spot in San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and Monterey county coast. I know of only one but the production and quality aren't very good. Still searching though.

[@skinnypenguin5857]

hunting for littleneck clam spots is definitely hard. I got a lot of no luck checks around bay area too. tomales bay is the nearest place i know that holds them

[@ycchang8351]

@@skinnypenguin5857 Strangely I found some right on the surface in one spot. Not enough to satisfy a meal though. Did you get my email earlier? Sent to yang84*@gmail.com?

[@camebackcat1487]

You are amazing.

[@skinnypenguin5857]

Thanks! :P

[@camebackcat1487]

@@skinnypenguin5857 I'm a new subscriber and think you are very special at this. You have a great voice, are extremely good at this, and seem much smarter and more skilled and more chill than most catch and cooks out there. Keep it up. You inspire me to get better. I try, but too often get skunked. Consider me another deep San Franciscan fan.

[@rayliu8401]

很會玩！ 👍 很會吃！

[@skinnypenguin5857]

谢谢：P

[@henrysung480]

Hi, I'm looking to go clamming in a few weeks. Can you recommend which area in Tomales Bay to find Littleneck clams? Is a boat required to get to the area?

[@skinnypenguin5857]

just look for gravel area along the beach. we found it very common on the opposite of lawsons landing, all the way inside the bay. so yes, if you want to do that area you need a boat. but honestly if you see any tidal zone with gravel that the clam can hide, you can find them

[@markshannon8448]

Where you get that measurement gauge? Also have you tried dunes beach?

[@skinnypenguin5857]

www.amazon.com/SF-Dungeness-Measuring-Washington-California/dp/B085NM3D1G/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=crab+gauge+with+clam+hole&qid=1610678485&sr=8-1 this is the gauge. dunes beach - nope, but it does not looks like having any littleneck clams though. also I know that area (beachs south of half moon bay) holds a lot of baby pismo clams that look like littleneck clams, but they have to be larger than 4 inch to be legally taken, so watch out for that.

[@markshannon8448]

@@skinnypenguin5857 awesome, thanks, I really like that gauge and just purchased one. And yeah I was more talking about beach crab snare fishing at dunes. Heard its been good. I've been going to the jetty and pacifica. I've never clam fished but watching your video has me interested in trying it. Finding where they at is going to be key. Keep up the good work, and great videos!

[@tsunchan6657]

Do you have a video how to make that pump?

[@skinnypenguin5857]

nope.. i made one long time ago but not a success, and the one i am using is a gift from my friend. will definitely make a video when i am making my next one.

[@samuelyu9222]

I think it’s recently made illegal to use the pump

[@camebackcat1487]

whoo-hoo!

[@skinnypenguin5857]

:P

[@yfs3279]

长见识了！🤩🤩🤩好神奇！

[@skinnypenguin5857]

哈哈 我就是瞎玩儿

[@tsunchan6657]

Where you get the pump?

[@ycchang8351]

You can buy one on craigslist for ~$160 or make it yourself. I made mine for about $60 using parts from HD and online.

[@skinnypenguin5857]

Thanks YC Chang for the reply - yes just as he said.

[@minizt]

@@ycchang8351 What kind of keywords would I type to find this pump, would like to buy one for myself, can i buy one off you?

[@ycchang8351]

@@minizt Try "clam pump" or if you'd like, you are welcome to buy from me as I can always make another one.

[@minizt]

@@ycchang8351 yeah are you in the Bay Area San Francisco ?

[@xuyankai6753]

小蛤蜊怎么去沙子啊？

[@skinnypenguin5857]

没有沙子的，littleneck本质上说跟象拔蚌亲缘关系更近（跟manila clam相比），有长长的鼻子伸出来摄食 不会吃到沙子 哈哈

[@mushypull]

Why not wear a glove when digging the horsenecks ? Those holes might have other broken shells on the way to your target.

[@skinnypenguin5857]

yup, a lot of cracked shells and gravel and stuff. i got tons of little cuts every time lol. but i don't like gloves, so would just avoid them whenever i can (except those must-have scenarios like diving)

[@cclok1554]

Do you have an instagram account too? Would love to follow you there as well!

[@skinnypenguin5857]

ha i am not posting my fishing stuff on instagram yet, probably later! will definitely let u guys know when i have an account for that!

[@richardrongcan]

太强了……………😂

[@skinnypenguin5857]

哈哈 瞎玩儿：P

[@kentnguyen5356]

Please cover up any hole that you dig and put the smaller size clam back to where you dig it. Don’t just leave a trail of hole and unburied and take off. That is irresponsible.

[@skinnypenguin5857]

i did buried them, and flatten the whole area after I was done. but i was using my leg so the camera did not clipped it well. Now that I know ppl might have this kind of concern next time I will. Thanks for the notice!

[@asianmomfacts]

how far are the little neck clam around the shore? are they close to the shore or out? thanks

[@asianmomfacts]

do you need a boat to get the clams? or it is by the shore?