Nothing ruins an afternoon of clamming faster than wet and freezing cold hands. That’s why a good pair of clamming gloves aren’t just recommended, they’re a necessity. That being said, there’s a great deal of variety among these gloves including cuff-length, waterproofing and insulation which means quite a bit of research is required in order …
There are a variety of different uses for clam bags depending on your needs: For crabbers, they’re often used as bait bags to hold clams to attract crabs in their trotlines or pots. For clammers, they’re typically bags that are attached to your belt that allow you a way to collect clams hands-free. For chefs …
If you want to massively increase your yields while clamming then you’ll definitely want to invest in a clamming fork. It even makes extracting the clams from the sand far easier and saves your back from unnecessary strain. It’s important to note that clamming forks are different from clam rakes. Forks tend to have much …
If you’ve ever spent an afternoon digging for clams with a shovel then you’ll know just how valuable a clamming rake can be. In addition to being more efficient, it also allows you to save your back from having to constantly bend over to dig and collect the clams you’re harvesting. It turns clamming from …
Finding the best crab seasoning is just as much a question of location as it is about taste. Marylanders generally prefer Old Bay or J.O. on their blue crabs whereas New Orleanians will prefer a spicier blend like Zatarains or ‘Slap Ya Mama’ on their crabs and crawfish. Even Texas gets in on the action …
Crab tongs are a great way to help you handle live crabs while fishing and for cooking them afterwards. They’re also a great, inexpensive way to help you prevent any pinches or pokes that often come with handling live crabs. There’s a surprising amount of options and varieties among the tongs so we decided to …
Pacific razor clams (scientific name: Siliqua patula) are an extremely meaty shellfish that is typically found along the west coast between California and Alaska. They are quite common along sandy beaches, especially in areas where the surf can frequently hit the beach. They can even live up to a mile offshore though most clams found …
There are three fundamentals to being an informed shellfish consumer: Knowing the source. Understanding handling. Knowing how to assess quality. Sourcing Your Shellfish Where are the shellfish from? As a consumer, you want to know that your shellfish was harvested by a licensed harvester from a certified shellfish growing area (according to the guidelines of …
Opening Clams Requirements Clam Knife Gloves Note: Don’t try to use a pearing knife or other sharp knives to open shellfish, you can really hurt yourself. Instructions Lay the clam in your hand with the hinge pointing toward your thumb and the rounded end pointing toward your fingers. Position your knife blade in the groove …
In 1991, a relatively new marine toxin, domoic acid, was first detected on the West Coast of the U.S. When this marine toxin was discovered in certain West Coast fish and shellfish, recreational and commercial fisheries were closed. These closures had serious economic impacts on those communities dependent on these fisheries. One of the most …