#975991 - 04/05/17 04:04 PM
Re: 2017 next Clam dig
[Re: fp]
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Ornamental Rice Bowl
Registered: 11/24/03
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They all look to be WET.... with Saturday being the least.
As STRIKEZONE would say, marine forecast rather sux balz.
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Friday SE wind around 22 kt. Rain. W swell 13 ft becoming SW. Wind waves around 4 ft.
Friday Night S wind around 21 kt. Showers. SSW swell 20 ft. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft.
Saturday W wind 13 to 15 kt. Rain. WSW swell 11 ft. Wind waves around 2 ft.
Saturday Night W wind 12 to 16 kt. A chance of showers. W swell 10 ft. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft.
Sunday S wind 12 to 18 kt. A chance of showers. W swell 8 ft. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft.
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I still go when most others would puss out... but there's no way I'm digging on that Friday forecast.
Sat and Sun are do-able in my book, but it won't be fun.... esp for newbies.
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#975993 - 04/05/17 04:22 PM
Re: 2017 next Clam dig
[Re: fp]
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Ornamental Rice Bowl
Registered: 11/24/03
Posts: 12767
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Couple more points about wind/swell that I posted on the other board last weekend... Bluebird day with no threat of wetness from above, but as fop said, the big swell made for some tremendous surges high up the beach. I saw several folks bowled over by the advancing water. Very tempting to dig way down-beach as a big draw recedes, but do so only if you are agile enough to outrun the next surge up the beach. Saw one less-than-agile fella that got knocked down by the surf THREE separate times, but he insisted on going way down beach with each draw to risk more of the same! One more tip.... when that water starts racing up the beach, GO WITH THE FLOW, allowing the advancing water to push you along like a friendly tail wind as you retreat up-beach. The flow can actually help you gently extend each stride as long as you go along with it. Don't try to resist the flow.... that just makes it all the more likely that the wave will knock you over. .... Those comments describe a nice bluebird day with no rain. Swell was 11 ft with 12-13 knot WNW winds. Plan accordingly.
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#976030 - 04/06/17 08:36 AM
Re: 2017 next Clam dig
[Re: fp]
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Ornamental Rice Bowl
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Friday SE wind 14 to 19 kt becoming S 22 to 27 kt in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 kt. Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. W swell 18 ft at 12 seconds becoming SSW. Wind waves 2 ft building to 6 ft.
Friday Night SSW wind 16 to 26 kt, with gusts as high as 34 kt. Showers. SW swell 23 ft decreasing to 17 ft. Wind waves 6 ft subsiding to 2 ft.
Saturday W wind 12 to 14 kt. Showers. W swell 12 to 13 ft. Wind waves around 2 ft.
Saturday Night W wind 9 to 14 kt. A chance of showers. W swell 11 ft. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft.
Sunday S wind 10 to 19 kt. Showers likely. W swell 8 ft. Wind waves 1 ft building to 4 ft.
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"Let every angler who loves to fish think what it would mean to him to find the fish were gone." (Zane Grey) "If you don't kill them, they will spawn." (Carcassman) The Keen Eye MDLong Live the Kings!
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#976067 - 04/06/17 04:46 PM
Re: 2017 next Clam dig
[Re: fp]
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It all boils down to this - I'm right, everyone else is wrong, and anyone who disputes this is clearly a dumbfuck.
Registered: 03/07/99
Posts: 17149
Loc: SE Olympia, WA
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Not zesty.
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#976073 - 04/06/17 05:19 PM
Re: 2017 next Clam dig
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Carcass
Registered: 01/09/14
Posts: 2312
Loc: Sky River(WA) Clearwater(Id)
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Friday Wind waves 1 ft building to 4 ft. Bring your snorkel, Dan.....
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#976080 - 04/06/17 06:38 PM
Re: 2017 next Clam dig
[Re: Bent Metal]
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It all boils down to this - I'm right, everyone else is wrong, and anyone who disputes this is clearly a dumbfuck.
Registered: 03/07/99
Posts: 17149
Loc: SE Olympia, WA
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Friday Wind waves 1 ft building to 4 ft. Bring your snorkel, Dan.....
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She was standin' alone over by the juke box, like she'd something to sell. I said "baby, what's the goin' price?" She told me to go to hell.
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#976102 - 04/06/17 08:26 PM
Re: 2017 next Clam dig
[Re: fp]
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Old Duffer
Registered: 03/15/99
Posts: 2967
Loc: Hoquiam,WA.USA
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STRONG SPRING STORM TO AFFECT THE AREA FRIDAY - CLAM DIG ALERT
Thursday April 6, 2017
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a HIGH WIND WATCH for the central coast, (Grays Harbor County), from 8am – midnight on Friday. Strong winds and rain will impact the coast in the morning, then taper off a bit before becoming strong again in the late afternoon and early evening. South winds are forecast to be 25 -40 mph sustained, gusting to 60 mph.
CLAM DIG ALERT
Associated with this storm will be growing surf conditions affecting the Clam Dig in Twin Harbors Friday evening. The Surf will grow to 22-28’ on Friday making beaches very hazardous with long wave run –up, potential for numerous sneaker waves, overtopping of piers and jetties and significant beach erosion. DO NOT TURN YOUR BACK TO THE SEA.
Be prepared for the possibility of localized power outages during this wind event due to broken branches, possible fallen trees and power lines.
Bring an umbrella, works good in that kinda weather.
fp
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#976103 - 04/06/17 09:15 PM
Re: 2017 next Clam dig
[Re: fp]
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River Nutrients
Registered: 04/25/00
Posts: 5078
Loc: East of Aberdeen, West of Mont...
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MMMMMMM, guess I'll not dig tomorrow............oh well, haven't dug in about 40 years.....but I enjoy seeing all the pics... I do remember, night digs....had to leave parking lights on, or you might have a hard time finding it. NOT MANY PEOPLE WANTED TO NIGHT DIG. Seems that I remember being able to dig "about year around"....
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#976216 - 04/11/17 03:26 PM
Re: 2017 next Clam dig
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Old Duffer
Registered: 03/15/99
Posts: 2967
Loc: Hoquiam,WA.USA
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The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates and morning low tides: April 12, Wednesday, 8:08 a.m., 0.0 feet; Twin Harbors, Long Beach April 13, Thursday, 8:43 a.m., 0.0 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis, Long Beach April 14, Friday, 9:18 a.m., 0.1 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks, Long Beach April 15, Saturday, 9:55 a.m., 0.3 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis, Long Beach April 16, Sunday, 10:36 a.m., 0.5 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks, Long Beach
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#976529 - 04/25/17 03:52 PM
Re: 2017 next Clam dig
[Re: fp]
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Old Duffer
Registered: 03/15/99
Posts: 2967
Loc: Hoquiam,WA.USA
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The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates and morning low tides: April 26, Wednesday, 7:09 a.m.; -1.1 feet; Twin Harbors, Long Beach April 27, Thursday, 7:55 a.m.; -1.5 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks, Long Beach April 28, Friday, 8:42 a.m.; -1.8 feet, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Long Beach April 29, Saturday, 9:32 a.m.; -1.7 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks, Long Beach April 30, Sunday, 10:24 a.m.; -1.3 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis, Long Beach May 1, Monday, 11:20 a.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach
Plus 25 Clam limit at Long Beach
fp
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#976641 - 04/28/17 12:14 PM
Re: 2017 next Clam dig
[Re: fp]
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Ornamental Rice Bowl
Registered: 11/24/03
Posts: 12767
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Here's something ya almost NEVER hear folks talk about.
When was the last time ya saw an Ornamental with a BULGING sac?
Just remember ya heard it here on PP first.
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Now back to our regularly scheduled programming.
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"Let every angler who loves to fish think what it would mean to him to find the fish were gone." (Zane Grey) "If you don't kill them, they will spawn." (Carcassman) The Keen Eye MDLong Live the Kings!
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#977238 - 05/28/17 05:29 PM
Re: 2017 next Clam dig
[Re: Sol Duc]
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Old Duffer
Registered: 03/15/99
Posts: 2967
Loc: Hoquiam,WA.USA
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Season is over. We dug a bunch this year. Ate a lot, gave away a lot, froze and canned up enough for 29 jars for Mrs, fp's yummie Clam chowder. See ya's next season, fp
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