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#970820 - 01/04/17 09:41 AM 2017 next Clam dig
fp Offline
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Loc: Hoquiam,WA.USA
The upcoming dig at Kalaloch is approved on the following dates and low tides:
Jan. 8, 2017, Sunday, 3:11 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Kalaloch
Jan. 9, Monday, 4:08 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Kalaloch

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#970838 - 01/04/17 03:19 PM Re: 2017 next Clam dig [Re: fp]
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That's the beach that my family and Cousins use to clam dig back in the late sixties and early seventies.
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#970841 - 01/04/17 06:35 PM Re: 2017 next Clam dig [Re: Sol Duc]
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We have never been on that beach. Is Ruby beach part of Klalock beach?

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#970842 - 01/04/17 06:47 PM Re: 2017 next Clam dig [Re: fp]
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Ruby is north of the deadline at Beach 3
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#970843 - 01/04/17 06:49 PM Re: 2017 next Clam dig [Re: eyeFISH]
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Thanks doc. So the only way to dig there is walk, or in my case, fall, down one of the trails?

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#970846 - 01/04/17 07:35 PM Re: 2017 next Clam dig [Re: fp]
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South Beach approach at the lower deadline looks like a 'no fall' zone. It's the second left after passing the mouth of the Queets.
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#970871 - 01/05/17 09:36 AM Re: 2017 next Clam dig [Re: fp]
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There was a "overflow" RV area, South of the Kalaloch Camp ground. We had better view of the ocean there, than many of the camp spots in the big Kalaloch Campground.

I remember the that beach as being OK for digging.



Edited by DrifterWA (01/05/17 09:37 AM)
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#970890 - 01/05/17 02:46 PM Re: 2017 next Clam dig [Re: fp]
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Hi all,

Never done the clam thing. I thought it'd be a fun thing to try with my two boys - ages almost 5 and 2 and a half.

Anyone clam with kids this young? My wife would be along so we'd have a 1:1 adult to kid ratio for keeping a close eye (i.e. kid running towards surf).

Next questions. Looks like the weekend digs are in the evening.

If a low tide is at 6 pm, when do you usually start? Do you use headlamps? Lanterns?

Thanks!
John

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#970891 - 01/05/17 03:20 PM Re: 2017 next Clam dig [Re: fp]
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5 yo could help I'm sure. Night digs either a lantern or headlamps work.

Right tide you could gettum 2 hours early. Bigger Clams usually show better the closer to low.

fp


Edited by fp (01/05/17 03:21 PM)

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#970893 - 01/05/17 03:34 PM Re: 2017 next Clam dig [Re: fp]
No More Ice Fishin Offline
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Cool, thanks FP. We might shoot for a late February dig. If I understand you right, then, we could probably be digging from 4 pm on to the 6 pm low?

I'd rather avoid dealing with the dark.

What do I need? One of those clam guns made with PVC pipe?

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#970905 - 01/05/17 06:02 PM Re: 2017 next Clam dig [Re: fp]
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PVC tubes work. I don't like night digging.

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#970956 - 01/06/17 09:08 AM Re: 2017 next Clam dig [Re: ]
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This was back when I could dig. Gotta have a designated digger for me now, dag-gonnit!

https://youtu.be/vZE2gtKp5oQ

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#971012 - 01/06/17 07:19 PM Re: 2017 next Clam dig [Re: fp]
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Here's a little dark digging.

https://youtu.be/n90XrOX7sG8

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#971373 - 01/11/17 04:50 PM Re: 2017 next Clam dig [Re: fp]
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Here's the next one.

The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates and evening low tides:
Jan. 13, Friday, 7:17 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks
Jan. 14, Saturday, 7:59 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks
Jan. 15, Sunday, 8:40 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks

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#971374 - 01/11/17 05:28 PM Re: 2017 next Clam dig [Re: No More Ice Fishin]
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If you have never done it, you better be darn careful with young kids, surf, and darkness. Surge can come way up suddenly even where it hasnt been for a while, a 2 year old kid isnt a good idea IMO. We have all seen grown ups dropped and dragged.

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#971377 - 01/11/17 05:57 PM Re: 2017 next Clam dig [Re: fp]
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That Friday tide's a winner. Won't even have to dig in the surf to get nice ones at the low... er... I think.

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#971420 - 01/12/17 06:34 PM Re: 2017 next Clam dig [Re: fp]
Sol Duc Offline
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Originally Posted By: fp
Here's the next one.

The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates and evening low tides:
Jan. 13, Friday, 7:17 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks
Jan. 14, Saturday, 7:59 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks
Jan. 15, Sunday, 8:40 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks

fp

Man, a -1.4 is crazy low for out here.
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#971467 - 01/13/17 03:13 PM Re: 2017 next Clam dig [Re: fp]
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Anybody else clamming tonight?

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#971471 - 01/13/17 04:08 PM Re: 2017 next Clam dig [Re: ]
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Registered: 03/15/99
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Loc: Hoquiam,WA.USA
Originally Posted By: ReefSkunk
Anybody else clamming tonight?


Yup, with eyeFISH. Have a seat open if anybody needs a ride from Hoquiam.

Ya better hurry,

fp

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#971483 - 01/13/17 09:43 PM Re: 2017 next Clam dig [Re: fp]
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Registered: 03/15/99
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Loc: Hoquiam,WA.USA
Made it out to the krik with eyeFISH and Mr. Tanner for a dark dig. Limits for all and it wasn't that tough. I can say that as I can't dig anymore, Thanks doc!



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