RAZOR CLAMMING | Oregon - Washington

If you like to learn how to dig razor clams in the surf or sand watch this video.
“How to video” with some great video of Teeny when he was 81 years young and still getting his limit of 18 clams hahahaha 15 is the limit. He always had such a great sense of humor. Love you and miss you Teeny.
#razorclams #shellfish #Clamgun

[@byronjones7263]

65 years ago in Washington state was no limit. I learned wet digging from commercial license clammers to dig sand bars as you did here. With shovel and burlap bag would fill it. Had to be sharp and exit with incoming tide. Leave with canners who'd clean and box and ship to us in Seattle. 1/3 whole for fried, 1/3 minced for chowder, and 1/3 smoked. Would end up with 15-20 cases. Oh so good. I am 75 now and disabled but still can smell the brine. Oh, back then, big ones were 7 to 8 inches.Be good to yourselves.

[@elkhunter]

That’s awesome Byron. I remember going out with old Colman lanterns with my grandfather when I was really young. We would fill old galvanized tubs with razors. Now some days it’s hard to get 15 clams.

[@byronjones7263]

@@elkhunter Yeah those were some good days and memories. Too many peop;le moved in the Pac.NW. My 5 & 7 yr old grandkids moved here from Aaska and are puzzled. What can I say? Sigh Used to use treble barbed hooks and no limit or license to saltwater fish.60 pound kings were not unusual. Now even Buoy 10 winter run doesn't produce those. Take Care

[@adrianjackson4561]

I live in Washington and my tribe gets to commercial dig for 4 hours as much as you can get. Our surf sacks are like 4-5’ long and 16” across and we have some good techniques that are faster and easier but it is basically the same idea. I just go a little closer to the clam and start the shovel blade pointing out towards the ocean so that the shovel curves down under the clam twist a Lil and pull straight up and quickly slide your hand in and it will be right there. But these here are great tips , well done

[@ryanwong345]

I’ve watched so many clam digging videos to try to learn how to dig with a shovel. Yours was the best one. A touching tribute. Thanks for sharing the love!

[@elkhunter]

Thank you. Hope to have a new video this spring. I have better cameras 😁

[@elkhunter]

Thanks for watching

[@seboyaprimera3785]

I love this video so much. You did an amazing job of showcasing our wonderful coastline, showing a great family time and paying your respects. ABSOLUTELY wonderful sir. ❤❤ ❤❤

[@elkhunter]

angela ORVIS, thank you very much. I’m glad you enjoyed my video. I’m hoping to put another video together in 2020. Please subscribe.

[@xuyankai6753]

Thanks for sharing, really moved by the Memory. Hope everyone be happy everyday!

[@janevanskike2101]

So sorry for your loss. I miss my dad terribly.

[@buddymcclure6170]

Great video and sorry for your loss brother! He seemed like a great guy and teacher!

[@elkhunter]

Thank you

[@WeekendTrailRider]

Thanks for the tips. I hope I look as good and able at 81 as Teeny, we should all be so lucky.

[@krystalespiritu2517]

Thank you for the lessons. Sorry for your lost.. He looked very kind.

[@elkhunter]

Krystal Espiritu thank you

[@HowtoAlaska]

This is the first KZbin video I have seen with the technique I use which is way faster than any technique I have seen. If you are good at it you can expose the clam before you grab them.

[@elkhunter]

I’m going to make a better video this spring. I hope to make a better video on our technique. Fast and simple 😎

[@elkhunter]

Thanks for watching. I will check out some of your videos tonight.

[@launilarson692]

God Bless You Sir , May you Rest In Peace . 🇺🇸🌹

[@dirkdiggler2430]

R.I.P Teeny

[@kaleoariola]

Great video thank you and condolences for your friend

[@elkhunter]

Thank you. And thanks for watching.

[@riverwoodluthier]

♥

[@elkhunter]

Doodlestreet Jones, thank you.

[@Death_Row_Anglers]

Good video I just subscribed to your channel good luck

[@elkhunter]

Savage Hookset thanks you.

[@Jupe367]

Is the geoduck an adult version of a razor clam or is that a different species altogether?

[@elkhunter]

Jupe367, it’s a different species. Thanks for watching.

[@dianewillson3261]

Hope they are in clam heaven

[@elkhunter]

Diane Willson me too. Thanks for the reply.