Pismo clams are among the most sought after clams on the West Coast. These clams are large and delicious as table fare. In this video, you’ll see me hunt for these amazing mollusks!
I’ll scout around until I find one, then work that area. If you find one then more are usually around. I cover rectangular areas rather than poke around randomly.
I just found this video...those clams are absolutely beautiful. If you do not mind my asking, when is the beginning/ending season for harvesting these clams; and how many are allowed to be harvested in a day? I've never been clamming but I would love to experience it. Looks like you and your wife had a wonderful time, and I hope the two of you had a delicious meal.
It’s a lot of fun 👍🏼. My pitchforks are very old and were passed down to me from my dad. You may be able to find one at garage sales in Pismo Beach. Otherwise, look for one that has thin tines. Good luck!
Here in pismo looking now. I was inspired by your video and was so looking forward to finding a legal one. In the end i only found undersized clams. The locals here tell me that a legal clam hasnt been found here in 35 years. Can you point me in a better direction then where i was trying. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks. The forks were passed down to me from my late father. They're around 60 years old. I know a shop in Pismo Beach that sometimes finds clamming forks at garage sales then turns around and sells them.
Sir, just wondering Is there have any machine that able to detect the clam under the sand? a tool like Metal Detector that able to detect clam under the sand maybe ultrasonic sensor that able to penetrate the sand
@@tina9320Pismo clams spawn from spring to late summer. Consequently, the flesh isn’t ideal during reproduction. We follow the old rule of clamming during months with an “r”.
@@ryeginliving2664 If you ever visit maine, Pine Point allows everyone to dig, no license. The type I use for chowder and for bait are called surf clams aka hen clams. There’s a few beaches in Maine that let yo dig 3 bushels a day without a license, you just need to check for red tide or pollution closures. 3 bushels is the equivalent of five 5 gallon buckets. It’s so much fun! Do you fish?
Awesome, many thanks for sharing
You're welcome and thanks for watching!
Hi Ryan , hope to see u out there one day . Take care brother .
Hey YT, maybe this fall. Take care my man.
Awesome!
Is there any signs on the surface to indicate a clam, or do you just randomly poke and prod for one?
I’ll scout around until I find one, then work that area. If you find one then more are usually around. I cover rectangular areas rather than poke around randomly.
Delicious clamps
Oh yes, very tasty! 😋
I just found this video...those clams are absolutely beautiful. If you do not mind my asking, when is the beginning/ending season for harvesting these clams; and how many are allowed to be harvested in a day? I've never been clamming but I would love to experience it. Looks like you and your wife had a wonderful time, and I hope the two of you had a delicious meal.
Hi Valerie,
Clamming season is fall to early spring, generally months that have an “r”. The limit is 10 clams per person.
Yes, we love eating these clams! 😋
@@ryeginliving2664 THANK YOU
Looks so much fun. We want to try. Where did you buy the pitch fork. Any specific kind?
It’s a lot of fun 👍🏼. My pitchforks are very old and were passed down to me from my dad. You may be able to find one at garage sales in Pismo Beach. Otherwise, look for one that has thin tines. Good luck!
on fire fr!
Here in pismo looking now. I was inspired by your video and was so looking forward to finding a legal one. In the end i only found undersized clams. The locals here tell me that a legal clam hasnt been found here in 35 years. Can you point me in a better direction then where i was trying. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Hi Patrick. Sorry you couldn’t find any legals. Please email me for more information. rshiroma81@gmail.com
Great video! What beach was this? we are going this weekend
Thanks Greg. Please email me for more information. rshiroma81@gmail.com
Awesome video. Where did you buy the clam fork?.
Thanks. The forks were passed down to me from my late father. They're around 60 years old. I know a shop in Pismo Beach that sometimes finds clamming forks at garage sales then turns around and sells them.
Sir, just wondering
Is there have any machine that able to detect the clam under the sand?
a tool like Metal Detector that able to detect clam under the sand
maybe ultrasonic sensor that able to penetrate the sand
I am not aware of a machine that can detect clams in the sand.
Hi, is there any signs to find bigger one? I just can find lots of small one on the beach.
I don't know of a way to find bigger ones. A shop owner I talked to in Pismo Beach told me he dives to deeper water to find larger clams.
Suerteee
I like clams ☺️☺️
We love clams too!
Can I pay you to make me two of those clam forks with the measuring tool and the bars? Seems super useful!
I’m sorry but I don’t have the time. Thank you for watching!
@@ryeginliving2664 No worries. thanks anyway. Guess I'll have to learn how to work wood to make myself one of these!
@@mmmmmray 👍🏼
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You can get it anyday or there’s a certain month that you can get the clams?
You can get them all year round, however, I prefer to catch them during the winter and early spring.
@@ryeginliving2664 why during the winter and early spring?
@@tina9320Pismo clams spawn from spring to late summer. Consequently, the flesh isn’t ideal during reproduction. We follow the old rule of clamming during months with an “r”.
where did you guys go for clamming?
Email me at, rshiroma81@gmail.com
Good job my friend.new subscribe.
Thank you!
That was a nice haul! Do you need a license?
Thanks! Yes, a California fishing license is required
@@ryeginliving2664 really enjoy your vids. I live in maine and love to clam. Similar technique.
@@StriperScott what kind do you catch?
@@ryeginliving2664 If you ever visit maine, Pine Point allows everyone to dig, no license. The type I use for chowder and for bait are called surf clams aka hen clams. There’s a few beaches in Maine that let yo dig 3 bushels a day without a license, you just need to check for red tide or pollution closures. 3 bushels is the equivalent of five 5 gallon buckets. It’s so much fun! Do you fish?
@@StriperScott Good to know. Thanks 👍🏼