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ltorna1
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 Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 4:34 pm Post subject: Anybody get clams in Corpus? |
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| I was exchanging fishing stories with the folks up in the north east and got hungry and homesick for some raw clams (quahogs). On the TPWD sea-critter website there are a bunch of different types of clams, including the texas quahog. Has anybody harvested or bought any clams in corpus that are good to eat raw? I know HEButts sells small clams but I think they are farm raised and I am always iffy on eating farm raised shellfish raw. |
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Chef Lefty
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| Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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I am a fan of the clam Luke, but have not done my homework regarding the locals.
My red head French mom-in-law swears by the (non-local) green lipped new Zealand clams which I concur are very tasty.
But never raw...yet.
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Jason Slocum
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| Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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| You can find a bunch in the oso behind the apt office (with pool) in the ankle deep mud. Dont know that I would eat one though. I have eaten bay scallops (during season) and the occasional horse conch off ransom island/dagger is, and in redfish bay. Jason Slocum |
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jebsays
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Here are a couple of resources that may help:
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/seafood/classification.shtm
http://2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/showthread.php?t=330009 - most notable from this URL:
| Quote: | There is no commercial fishery for clams in Texas though we have a couple of edible species. As has already been mentioned, the only legal gear that can be used for harvesting clams are your hands. Additionally, they can only be harvested from Approved waters, as classified by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Maps showing Approved, Restricted, and Prohibited waters of each bay system along the Texas coast can be found on their web site (http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/seafood/).
The open season for clams runs concurrently with the oyster season, November 1 - April 30. The daily bag limit is 25 pounds of live clams per person, per day and you must have a saltwater fishing license. You should also check with DSHS (800-685-0361; 24/7) before going clamming (or oystering) as areas may close quickly during harmful algal bloom events.
Lance Robinson
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Big Jack
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| Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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No Clams but I got the Crabs in the Bluff the summer of '75
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Chef Lefty
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| Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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| Big Jack wrote: | | No Clams but I got the Crabs in the Bluff the summer of '75 |
I believe that was the freshman class that never won a varsity game of football....hummmmmm.  
absolutely all in fun...if anyone has an eel involved.
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Bigrock
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ironmanstan
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| Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 4:36 am Post subject: |
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| Big Jack wrote: | | No Clams but I got the Crabs in the Bluff the summer of '75 |
The old sayin comes to mind. ANY PORT IN A STORM. 
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ltorna1
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| THanks for all the shared info gentlemen, and for those who didn't really have info, thanks for NOT sharing whatever it is you DO have. Looks like I will be waiting for my trip back home to indulge in some clams on the half-shell. They make great bait too. |
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stxoutdoors
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| Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 6:10 am Post subject: |
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Clams were bomb at deadmans on croaker yesterday .... Jk Luke
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landlocked beachbum
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I've seen the orange mantles of scallops in the grass of LM while fishing before.
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sandollar_sa
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Somebody's mother used to make Coquina stew. I wasn't impressed. It's fascinating watching them eat though (Coquinas eating, not the stew people) |
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jebsays
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Something like this?
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obsessed
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this one time at the Cheetah..........crud, wrong thread, sorry. 
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sandollar_sa
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| Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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| jebsays wrote: | Something like this?
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You didn't actually find that in our stretch of the coast, did you!? & if you did, would it be uncool to ask where? |
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