The tides were low enough this past week for a geoduck to be taken from the mainland instead of the island. Carl and Paulina Downing are pictured here showing us what they look like. The clamming for horseneck (gaper) clams was even better, especially for those with boats who went to the islands. Rockpicking abalone was also a good choice this last week. Even I got a limit. The fishing was not nearly as good. I didn't hear about any halibut or rockfish but I did see one boat with two limits of leopard sharks. If the wind would ever quit for a week or two things will change but until then we'll just have to sharpen our hooks and wait.