As the tide slowly rolled into Yaquina Bay I looked down at my bucket in contempt. This was not the plan. This was not the plan at all. The three of us, my long-time co-conspirator Ryan, and my middle son Cameron, had been digging for the better part of an hour and had about a dozen clams between us. I had managed to find a small number of immature gaper clams, all about four inches across, while Ryan and Cameron had gathered up a decent number of cockles. Our efforts were extreme and our ...

Some find it offensive that I eat bass. The looks that I get while carrying a stringer full of smallmouth are startling. Apparently, somewhere along the way, bass have become an untouchable. But, bass is a white and tender meat that’s simply delicious. I like to compare it to snapper for those who are pescaphiles. It cooks quickly, a quick sear and pan roast in the oven is all that is needed. Take note, though. Older bass can accumulate some toxins in their bodies, specifically in their fat. ...