Oregon's Clams and Crabs

"Oregon's Clams and Crabs" the premier color edition or the Black and White edition contains all the information necessary to dig the clams and take the crabs common to Oregon's coastal waters. The 130 page book comes complete with color photographs, illustrations and easy to follow instructions; and contains all the information found in Oregon's Razor Clams, Oregon's Clams and Oregon's Crabs. Plus detailed instructions and photographs on "How to Shake Crab" and suggest the harvest recommendations for taking softshell crabs.

The book includes:

  • ALL of the beach locations along the Oregon Coast where razor clams are commonly found. For those of you who are new to digging razor clams we recommend digging razor clams from the Clatsop Spit beaches located from Seaside to Fort Stevens.
  • All the information necessary to consistently dig razor clams in the wet or dry sand ranging from how to identify the razor clam shows to the methods used for digging razor clams.
  • The narrative with accompanying photo array describes the preferred method used for cleaning razor clams.
  • All the information necessary to consistently dig limits of Oregon's Bay Clams.
  • Updated maps of Oregon's Bays that disclose the location of the clam species common to each bay. Click HERE to see the map of the clams of interest common to Siletz Bay.
  • Click HERE to see the photo essay of the Clamslayer Brandon Williams taking gaper clams with ease using a Shrimp pump in the shallow water of Coos Bay. Using the shrimp pump is one of the most productive methods for taking bay clams from the exposed surface of the tidal flats or from areas of the tidal flats covered by shallow water.
  • The pictorial essays and accompanying narratives describe the BEST METHODS used to clean Oregon's Bay Clams: purple varnish clams, gaper clams, cockles and softshell clams, Manila clams and butter clams.
  • Join the fun! Nothing compares to the flavor of freshly dug clams prepared with my family's recipes or recipes submitted by our fellow clam diggers. Marney Reed from Port Orford writes, "Hi Bill, Just wanted you to know we cooked your Clam Chowder recipe yesterday for company. It was the best chowder we've ever had - definitely restaurant quality!"
  • The book includes the complete instructions for gathering and preparing Oregon's mussels.
  • The book contains all the information necessary to take Dungeness and red rock crabs from Oregon's Coastal Waters. Evaluates the methods used to trap Dungeness and red rock crabs.
  • Discloses the movement of Dungeness crabs into and out of Oregon's Bays and identifies the areas of Oregon's Bays where crabs are commonly caught.
  • Describes How to Shake Crabs. Recover a higher percentage of crab meat using the method professional crab shakers use.
  • Describes for those of you who are sensitive to handling live crabs the innovative method used to humanly kill Dungeness and red rock crabs quickly and efficiently.
  • Reveals my family's Dungeness and red rock crab recipes that your family will love. Our recipes emphasize using cooking methods that enhance the naturally sweet flavor of crab meat to its full potential.
  • Personalize your copy of Oregon's Clams with an autograph by the author by entering your name or the name of the person you are giving the book to in the appropriate box on the payment page.
  • Even though our books are written for adults launch a child on a lifelong adventure digging Oregon's Clams and taking Oregon's Crabs by giving them one of our books.
Click HERE to place your order for the 130 page premier color edition of Oregon's Clams and Crabs for $17.00 plus $2.50 shipping and handling charge.

Click HERE to place your order for the 130 page black and white edition of Oregon's Clams and Crabs for introductory price of $12.00 plus $2.50 shipping and handling charge.

Click HERE to take advantage of the Beginners Special for $40.75. Order the Black and White edition of Oregon's Clams and Crabs and the long handled razor clam shovel and the clam bag is free.

CLAM DIGGING and CRAB CLINIC EVENTS

For those of you who desire hands on experience digging clams get a head start by attending the Long Beach, Wa Razor Clam Festival on April 27th and 28th or our 2013 Clam Digging and Crabbing Clinic Events.

Our Clam Clinics and Crabbing Clinics are the ideal way to introduce kids of all ages to the wonders of digging clams and taking crabs. However, the information in our books will reveal everything you need to know to successfully dig clams or take crabs from Oregon's coastal waters. Bill

CLAM DIGGING and CRABBING EQUIPMENT

Successful clam digging and crabbing begins with the equipment you purchase. We offer the best products available as a convenience for clam diggers and crabbers who do not have access to clam digging and crabbing equipment. Except for abuse our products are fully guaranteed for 24 months from the date of the sale. Oregon does not charge sales tax and orders shipped to other states are shipped sales tax free.

The clam shovel we sell is used to dig both bay clams and razor clams. The razor clam shovel is manufactured with a full length handle unavailable at retail outlets and an 11 inch blade offset at the proper angle to take advantage on the method recommended by ODFW's Matt Hunter to dig razor clams from the wet sand. Refer to Oregon's Clams for a detailed illustration showing how to dig razor clam using the method developed by ODFW's Matt Hunter. The overall length of our shovel is 56 inches with an 11 inch blade. Click HERE to order our razor clam shovel we sell for $28.75.

The harvesting of bay clams using a shrimp gun is a recent innovation that is gaining popularity with clam diggers. We now offer shrimp pumps manufactured by H20 Sports for $17.50 at our store. Click HERE to order our shrimp gun.
Our razor clam bag shown above is made using fine mesh with a draw string and button to keep your razor clams safe and secure. The 9 x 24 inch dimension is large enough to hold a limit of 15 largest razor clams or a limit of bay clams. Click HERE to purchase the razor clam bag for 5.40 plus 1.95 shipping and handling for the first razor clam bag ordered only.

The CRAB MAX crab catchers we sell for 22.00 are innovative by design and easy to use with a surf rod. However, the CRAB MAX is best used with a 200 pound test Tuna Cord hand line but is readily used with a surf rod and heavy duty spinning reel loaded with a minimum of 100 pound test Spectra fishing line. However, we recommend using the Crab Max crab catchers with a hand line or as backup in case of fishing rod or reel failure.

Crabbing with the Crab Max using hand lines for 32.00 is user friendly for crabbers of all ages; especially women and children. It is easier for women and children to use the hand line. My grandsons, Brandon age 11 and Zac age 8, have really gotten into crabbing using the Crab Max with hand lines. Click HERE to see the product infromation for our Crab Max crab catchers. Bill

The wooden crab mallet is a recent addtion to our family of products. at $4.00 per mallet is a great price for this time saver. The shipping cost of a $1.95 applies to the first crab mallet only. Divide the work by having 3 or 4 on hand when it is time to shake the multiple limits of crabs that you, your family members and friends caught. Click on the Add to Cart Button below.

Click HERE to see the product infromation for our Crab Max crab catchers and crab mallet. Bill

The Oregon, Washington and California Crab Gauge is a new item to our product line. Click HERE to see the product infromation for our Crab Max crab catchers, crab mallet and crab gauge. Select Option 1 when purchasing crab gauge with other items for a 1.70 per gauge or Option 2 when purchasing the Crab Gauge only for 2.70.

CLAM WATCH

Crab Watch and Clam Watch provide the latest information available on local crabbing and clam digging conditions on the Oregon Coast. The crabbing and clam digging information is contributed by bait and tackle shops, Marina operators and ODFW.  Developing our sources of information is an ongoing process in an effort to provide the most accurate information available for taking Oregon's crabs and Oregon's clams.

Clam Watch and the Clam Diggers Association of Oregon has started a clam digging and crabbing Forum (Message Board) to broaden the scope of our service to clam diggers and crabbers. The Forum Board will add a new dimension to the ability of clam diggers to relate their experiences to one another. Make you voice heard. Your opinion counts. Blog On!

Click HERE to place your order for the 130 page premier color edition of Oregon's Clams and Crabs for $17.00 plus $2.50 shipping and handling charge.

Click HERE to place your order for the 130 page black and white edition of Oregon's Clams and Crabs for introductory price of $12.00 plus $2.50 shipping and handling charge.

Click HERE to take advantage of the Beginners Special for $40.75. Order the Black and White edition of Oregon's Clams and Crabs and the long handled razor clam shovel and the clam bag is free. The standard shipping and handling charge applies to the Beginners Special.

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