Took my first shellfishing trip of the year Saturday, to one of the few Hood Canal beaches then open for clams and oysters. I believe several others are now open, as of March 1. Anyway, no problem getting nice clams (Manila, littleneck and a few butters) and oysters on a plus 1.5 tide. Had not been to this beach, an old favorite, for seven or eight years and was glad to see it's doing fine. Can't wait for crabbing to open.