Razor Clams



	A limit of razor clams dug in the wet sand at Agate Beach
Oregon's Razor Clams is the complete guide on how and where to dig for razor clams on the Oregon Coast. The 48 page book is full of photographs, illustrations and easy to follow instructions that will have you digging razor clams on your first trip out on Clatsop Spit beaches. The book includes: All of the beach locations where razor clams are commonly found along the Oregon Coast. The annual abundance of razor clams varies greatly from year to year on the beaches south of Tillamook Head and for the last 5 years has been unstable at best. All the information necessary to consistently dig limits of razor clams in the wet or dry sand. The narrative with accompanying photographs describes the preferred method used for cleaning razor clams. See the new and exciting additions to our family recipes for our critically acclaimed Oregon's Clam Chowder. Our family's favorite clam recipes are easily prepared entrees that your family will love. 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 complete instructions for gathering and preparing Oregon's mussels. Personaliize 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 approiate box on the payment page. Click HERE to order Oregon's Razor Clams for $11.20. The abundance of razor clams along the Oregon Coast varies greatly and dramatically due to ocean conditions, the erosion of beach sand, weather related die offs and disease, but because of the decline in the population of razor clams south of Tillamook Head we recommend digging for razor clams on the beaches associated with Clatsop Spit. The Clatsop Spit Beaches, "Seaside, Gearhart, Del Rey Beach, Sunset Beach, Columbia Beach and Clatsop Spit" are one of the most productive beach areas for digging razor clams in the Pacific Northwest. Each year tens of thousands clam digging enthusiast visit area beaches to dig razor clams. Ninety five percent of Oregon's razor clam digging occurs there. This year's population assessment by ODFW estimates the number of razor clams on Clatsop Spit beaches to be approximately seven million. The Clatsop Spit beaches are the ideal place for those new to digging razor clam to learn how to dig razor clams. It was thrilling to read the comment posted on facebook by clam digger, Steven Schwindt, "I got started digging clams a few months ago. I bought William's Oregon's Razor Clams and it is big help to me. The book goes with me every time we go clamming." Click HERE to order Oregon's Razor Clams for $11.20 or scroll down the page to view our other books about digging clams and crabbing. For those of you who desire hands on experience digging clams get a head start digging Bay Clams by attending our Clam Clinic 2012 events. Our Clam Clinics are the ideal way to introduce kids of all ages to the wonders of digging clams, Oregon's bay clams. If your clam digging interest includes all of the clams of interest to Oregon clam diggers then you should consider purchasing the 82 page black and white edition of Oregon's Clams or the 110 page premier color edtion of Oregon's Clams and Crabs. Bill OREGON'S CLAMS The new 82 page edition of "Oregon's Clams"* is the complete guide to digging the clams of interest on the Oregon Coast* and includes all the information on digging razor clams contained in Oregon's Razor Clams. Unlock the secrets of Oregon's Clams with the new black and white edition of the 82 page book that is full of photographs, illustrations and easy to follow instructions that will have you digging razor clams or bay clams (gaper clams, cockles, butter clams, littleneck or Manila clams) on your first trip out. Not only does this year's edition of Oregon's Clams present a detailed photo essay with accompanying narration describing how to clean and prepare butter clams for Clams Casino it also includes a photo essay detailing the cleaning method that leaves gaper clams fork tender. The book includes detailed maps of Oregon’s Bays identifying the locations where bay clams are commonly found. Click HERE to order Oregon's Clams for $14.50, or purchase the premier color edition of Oregon's Clams and Crabs the complete guide to digging clams or taking crabs in Oregon's coastal waters printed in living color. OREGON'S CLAMS AND CRABS Our new book, the Oregon's Clams and Crabs contains everything you need to know about digging clams or trapping crabs in Oregon's coastal waters. The book contains all the information found in Oregon's Razor Clams, Oregon's Clams and Oregon's Crabs. The expanded 110 page premier color edition of Oregon's Clams and Crabs comes with color photographs and detailed information that you will not find in any other publication. The color photos reveal details that are often missed in black and white photographs. Click HERE to order the premier color edition of Oregon's Clams and Crabs for $20.90. OREGON'S CRABS The revised book Oregon's Crabs is the complete guide to taking Dungeness and red rock crabs on the Oregon' Coast. The 52 page book, Oregon's Crabs, describes the cyclical movement of crabs from our bays, identifies the most productive baits and the most innovative and productive methods used to trap crabs from Oregon's Coastal waters using crab pots, crab rings, crab snares and the most effective Crab Max folding crab trap. Some crabbers are squeamish about about handling live crabs; well, Oregon's Crabs describes innovative methods to humanly clean and cook crabs while minmizing handling the the crabs. My family looks forward to preparing the recipes in the book each time we go crabbing especially when the catch includes Oregon's native red rock crabs. The book is unique because it not only describes Dungeness crabs it also describes Oregon's native red rock crabs. Click HERE to view the instructions for ordering Oregon's Crabs for $12.70, or purchase our new color edition of Oregon's Clams and Crabs the complete guide to taking clams and crabs in Oregon's coastal waters. CLAM DIGGING and CRABBING EQUIPMENT 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. The overall length of our shovel is 56 inches with an 11 inch blade. The standard generic razor clam shovel sold at the big box stores with 9 inch blades and shorter handles sold at Fred Meyer for 29.95 will fall short of your expectations and fails in comparison to the shovel we sell. Harvesting bay clams using a shrimp gun is a recent inovation that is gaining popularity with clam diggers. We now offer shrimp pumps manufactured by H20 Sports for 15.50 at our store while Fred Meyer sells one for 21.45. The black clam bags used to hold razor clams are inadequate for bay clams. Every digger that digs bay clams should be equipped with our clam net bag. The net clam bags were designed for bay clams and are ideal for holding and carrying your bay clams from the digging area. Click HERE to view our razor clam digging shovel and the other products we offer clam diggers and crabbers. CLAM WATCH Clam Watch provides the latest information available on local clam digging and crabbing 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. The Website Clam Watch is being redesigned. Click on the "Area of Interest" and scroll down to view the current crabbing, clam digging and fishing information, such as it is at this period time. Or scroll up to view detailed information about the fish species of interest caught in that specific location. 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! SUMMARY OF REGULATIONS FOR CLAMS AND CRABS Clam digging and crabbing ethics are the future of digging clams and taking crabs in Oregon's Coastal Waters. We follow ODFW regulations for taking clams and crabs. We practice clam digging and crabbing ethics when digging clams and taking crabs and stress their value at our clam clinics. POINTS OF INTEREST - PLACES TO SEE Click HERE to view the Points of interest and Great Places to see while visiting the Oregon Coast. In today's economy it is important to plan your trip to take advantage of your recreational opportunities. In addition to our Points of interest and Places to see while visiting the Oregon Coast click on the link to the Oregon Coast Today Newspaper to see interesting places to visit and new things to experience while visiting the Central Oregon Coast. We emphasize those businesses that support the interest of recreational clam diggers. PHOTO GALLERY OF EVENTS Click HERE to view photo gallery of clam digging activities. Participate! Share your clam digging adventures and recipes with us. Post your photographs and clam recipes by emailing them to us at clamdigginginfo@yahoo.com Click HERE to return to the top of the page.