Razor Rendezvous

Fishplay · 11-30-2003, 09:18 AM

I am planning to book a Seaside vacation home for the 20th and 21st of December.

We will have some excellent minus tides that weekend and should be able to limit before dark if we follow the tide out.

It would be great if we could put together a TA meeting of sorts.

Anybody interested?

[ 11-30-2003, 01:57 PM: Message edited by: Fishplay ]

KeyWest · 11-30-2003, 05:28 PM

I live in Astoria - would be more than willing to meet for a drink - how about the Shilo - let me know.

Dean

Fishplay · 12-02-2003, 02:56 PM

OK, the house is booked. Whats up? Everyone already stocked up on razors?

Dean,
Your welcome to dig with us or stop by and have a drink before or after digging hours.

I now am planning on being there sometime Friday night and will be leaving around 10:00am Monday.

The address is 1261 S. Columbia St.

Turn west on Avenue U which is on the south end of Seaside. Right on Columbia St. about .4 mile

Threemuch · 12-02-2003, 03:53 PM

I am in for the dig and a gathering. Can't stay overnight tho.
KB

BUGLEMAN · 12-03-2003, 01:42 AM

I was thinking of hitting the beach on the 23rd

Fishplay · 12-03-2003, 02:20 PM

Glad to to have the company Kurt! What day are you thinking of coming...Sat or Sun???

HOGGEMIN. Where you at? Too close to Christmas for you?

Pilar, Mr Fisherman, Puffin, Puffins Crew, Bait of Eggs, I know you guys are clam diggers. Whataya say!

Threemuch · 12-03-2003, 03:25 PM

Maybe both, but definitely Saturday.
KB

Pilar · 12-03-2003, 04:04 PM

Fishplay, sent you two PM's but they do not show up on the list. Call me or email so I can answer.

Miss B Haven · 12-03-2003, 04:28 PM

Hey where's Kamloops? He's got a Cabin in Gearhart and has been clamming every tide. Too close to the Holiday for me, that's the weekend I start shopping. [img]graemlins/stupid.gif[/img]

kamloops · 12-03-2003, 05:35 PM

I'LL be there, drop me an e-mail with time and date.
Are you sure you want to clam in Seaside?

puffins crew · 12-03-2003, 06:44 PM

Sounds good to me. Hey Pilar, want to carpool? Give me a call.

Peace, Tom

The Bad Fish · 12-03-2003, 08:35 PM

sounds like fun.. count me in for a drink and a shovel.

Fishplay · 12-03-2003, 11:25 PM

Kamloops,
I was actually thinking about Gearhart. I hear just down from DQ is a decent beach. Lodging was easier to find in Seaside. Sounds like you might know the lay of the land a little better than I. I know the Wa. beaches much better than Or.

Nice to have a good resource closer to home. Hope it lasts a while.

John, I'll call you tomorrow.

Bug_Flicker, Puffins Crew, glad to have the company.

Everyone....watch this thread for updated info.

Mel....you can shop the outlet stores in Seaside or better yet buy the wife all the stuff she doesn't realize she needs at Englunds!

kamloops · 12-04-2003, 05:31 AM

Fishplay,

Great, we'll go to my "secret" spot, proly together with everyone else in Gearhart.

I thought I had Mel talked into clamming "clamming virgin you know" but he chickened out at the last minute.
Dec 20 low -.03 4:17pm
21 -1.1 5:10pm
22 -1.5 6:00pm
23 -1.7 6:50pm

Bring your lanterns and warm clothes :shocked:

royalfish · 12-04-2003, 09:34 AM

Hey guys, read something in the paper this morning about domic acid in clams and crabs :shocked: . May want to make a couple of calls before you go. I would love to join you all but am on the Wilson looking for something bright and shinning. Have fun!!

Fishplay · 12-04-2003, 09:56 AM

Royalfish is correct. A closure has been issued on Razor clamming. However; the closure is for all beaches south of Seaside to the California border. Clatsop beaches remain open from Seaside North to the Columbia.

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Tanner · 12-04-2003, 10:14 AM

Gearhart is north of Seaside.

WaterDog · 12-04-2003, 10:32 AM

The following is the lastest info from OR Dept of Ag site. Link is below.

Quote:

Nov.5 Mussels collected from Gold Beach and Coos Bay during the week of Oct 27th reveal paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) toxin levels have dropped to well within the safe range. This finding permits an opening of the south coast for all shellfish harvesting except razor clams (Nov 5, 2003 news release).
At the time of this posting, non-razor clams (cockles, gapers, little necks, etc.) and mussels are safe for harvest in all areas, coastwide � on the beach or in the bay.
Razor clams from south coast sites continue to test well above the safe range for domoic acid. This means all razor clamming, on the beaches and in the bays, south of Seaside remains closed. Regular sampling will continue as tides and weather permit.
The good news is -- Razor clams collected from Clatsop Beach (Seaside north to the Columbia River) continue to support the opening of this area, effective October 1, 2003. Shellfish toxins can increase quickly if there is a new bloom of the algae that produces domoic acid.

<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helv">If your a clammer, this link should be in your favs:
http://www.oda.state.or.us/fsd/sea/status.html

I'm thinking about going. Never dug clams at night. Sounds like fun. :smile:

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BUGLEMAN · 12-04-2003, 03:49 PM

Sounds like a good turn out for the weekend of the 20th. Cool Kurt wanna carpool?

Fishplay · 12-05-2003, 10:35 AM

UPDATE:

I have now booked the house for Friday also.

December 19th, 20th and 21st.

I'm hosting an open house on all evenings. BYOB

Sleeping accomodations have filled up so you'll have to make your own arrangements.

Please RSVP by email the date(s) you plan to stop by so I will know approximate attendance.

There is a possability we may have to move it to a pub if this grows too large for the house.

WaaHooo!!! I'm getting all JAZZED UP!!!

HOGGEMIN · 12-07-2003, 07:59 PM

I thought that the Wash. beaches were open at the same time, but they open the 21st through the 23rd of Dec. I might show up for the Oregon dig and then we can all go to Wash for their dig and stay at my house there are 5 beds and lots of floor space. My house is in Ocean Park Wash.

Fishplay · 12-08-2003, 07:06 AM

I heard the Washington beaches experienced a devistating die off and the razor clamming sucked this year.

What do you know about this Mike?

HOGGEMIN · 12-08-2003, 10:24 AM

It has been hit or mis i'v missed so far but will follow a local the next tide series. He has done well most nights.

Fshklr · 12-14-2003, 07:49 AM

Fishplay,
I just started razors this yr and my success has been fantastic. I have found that the reported 1 or 2 hrs before the low will get you into clams but that the majority will be smaller as the tide receeded. Best beach to start at for large clams and abundance is 4 hrs before low tide (1st 60 yds exposed). 2 limits of large clams for every trip in under 30 mins. avoid these while digging, dense sand areas, sand that has ripple structure when the water receeds, and large mounding sand areas. Have the calendar marked for all 3 days..can't wait!!

kamloops · 12-16-2003, 12:43 PM

What time on Saturday are we going to meet?
Low tide 4:17pm 2 hours before low is usually OK.

Fishplay · 12-16-2003, 03:46 PM

Sounds good to me Kamloops. Lets say 2:00pm Friday and Saturday and 3:00pm on Sunday.

We will be meeting at Gearhart.

If your driving north on Hwy 101 from Seaside, take a left at the Dairy Queen, that is the main Gearhart Entrance. Watch your speed- 20miles per hour everywhere in Gearhart.

Proceed thru the 1st and only blinking red light in town then take the next legal right hand turn at the tennis courts.

Go North 1/2mile and take a left on the beach access road.

There is a sign located on the beach 300yards from the end of the paved road instructing vehicles to not drive or park south of this sign.

We'll park there.

puffins crew · 12-19-2003, 08:16 AM

I am planning on being at the beach at 2:00pm Saturday afternoon. I am sure hoping for a quick limit, My wife will be at the outlet stores while I am clamming. :shocked:

Seeya there.

Peace, Tom

Fishplay · 12-19-2003, 08:57 AM

OK I'm off to the coast. Hope to see you all there.

The address where we will meet after the dig is 1261 S. Columbia St.

Turn west on Avenue U which is on the south end of Seaside. Right on Columbia St. about .4 mile

New faces are always welcome.

SEE YA!