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Jan282015

Strong Winter King Salmon Numbers

  KTOO News of Juneau, reported last week that the winter king catch out of Sitka has been exceptional. ADFG said this year’s catch has nearly doubled last year’s total in the same amount of time. Anglers with decades of experiences share that it’s the best winter in 20 years. What does this mean for us? As we wrote about two months…

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January 28, 2015Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Jan272015

Trivia Tuesday: Humpback Whales

Trivia Tuesday: Where do most humpback whales go during the winter?

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January 27, 20151 CommentTrivia TuesdayBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Jan232015

Recipe of the week: Sweet & Spicy Thai Glazed Halibut

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Sweet & Spicy Thai Glazed Halibut: Ingredients: 1 halibut fillet 1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 1/2 Tbsp white wine 1 1/2 tsp Sriracha 1 1/2 tsp honey 1 tsp finely minced garlic 1/2 tsp sesame seeds vegetable oil Combine all ingredients except halibut and oil in a…

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January 23, 2015Leave a commentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Jan212015

Wild vs. Farmed

I recently listened to a Ted Talk from a famous chef regarding a very interesting sustainable fish farm in southern Spain. Unfortunately, the chef doing the talk stepped out of the kitchen and spouted a bunch of dire and untrue statistics on the state of wild fish stocks. He seemed to think fish farming represents…

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January 21, 2015Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Jan202015

Trivia Tuesday: Spawning Salmon

Trivia Tuesday: how many eggs will a salmon typically lay before she dies?

A. 500
B. 5,000
C. 50,000
D. 500,000

Get it right and win an AU prize!

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January 20, 20152 CommentsTrivia TuesdayBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Jan202015

Offseason Fishing Photos

Some members of the AU crew have been busy this offseason honing their fishing skills away from Sitka. Do you have any fishing photos you’d like to show off from this offseason? Send the photos and your address to andrew.pooch@anglingunlimited.com by next Monday and we’ll feature them on our blog and send you an AU prize!

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January 20, 2015Leave a commentPhoto of the Day, The Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Jan162015

Recipe of the week: Grilled Salmon with Mint & Basil Sauce

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Blackened Halibut with Grilled Salmon with Mint & Basil Sauce: Ingredients: salmon fillet 1 oz fresh basil leaves 1 oz mint leaves 7 oz olive oil 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon mustard 2 tablespoons cream 2 teaspoons lemon zest juice of one lemon Salt & pepper Boil a…

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January 16, 2015Leave a commentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Jan152015

Fishing Resolutions for a New Year

Most New Year’s resolutions challenge us. Things like exercise more, lose weight, give up some habit or another. Why not make some resolutions that translate to fun and fulfillment. Why not commit to closer connections to the people in your life and the natural world. And, if you’ve already made a resolution to eat better…

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January 15, 2015Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Jan132015

Trivia Tuesday: Pelagic

Trivia Tuesday: What does the term “pelagic” mean? Get it right and win an AU prize!

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January 13, 20152 CommentsTrivia TuesdayBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Jan92015

Recipe of the week: Cheesy Halibut Ciabatta

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Blackened Halibut with Cheesy Halibut Ciabatta: Ingredients: halibut fillet 3 tbsp butter 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning salt & pepper half a loaf of ciabatta bread 1/2 cup mayo or miracle whip 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup…

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January 9, 2015Leave a commentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Jan62015

Trivia Tuesday: Old Halibut

Trivia Tuesday: what is the age of the oldest recorded halibut? Get it correct and win an AU prize!

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January 6, 20151 CommentTrivia TuesdayBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Jan52015

Late July Salmon and Humpback Whales

Kim, our amazing office manager in Minnesota always shares your feedback and the great memories you’ve created during your time with us. To help others in their search for the trip of a lifetime, we want to share those testimonials. The majority of our business is generated from client referrals, so your opinion is very important…

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January 5, 2015Leave a commentClient StoriesBy Angling Unlimited
Jan22015

Top Recipes of 2014

After a fishing trip with us, our clients leave Sitka with ample fish for their freezer. The recipe of the week was created to provide our clients with inspiration for preparing the fish they catch in Sitka. Here is a list of your 10 favorite recipes from 2014. Enjoy! Top Recipes of 2014 1. Panko…

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January 2, 20151 CommentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec312014

How Was Your Season?

The “go to” question people ask me at a holiday party is “How was your season?” It’s asked so often that I refine the answer into what is called “an elevator pitch” – something short enough that it could be completed in the time it takes to go from the first floor to the 10th. So, we’re…

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December 31, 2014Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec312014

Trivia Tuesday: Halibut vs. Sole

Trivia Tuesday: what are three differences between halibut and sole? Get it right, win an AU prize!

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December 31, 20142 CommentsTrivia TuesdayBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec292014

Top Blog Posts of 2014

Thank you for another impressive year of readership! After nearly 100 blog posts and thousands of page views, we see what you’ve enjoyed reading the most. In case you missed these popular posts or you’d like to read them again, here are the top blog posts of 2014. Enjoy! Our Top Blog Posts from 2014: 1. Record King Forecast…

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December 29, 2014Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec272014

Recipe of the week: Blackened Halibut with Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Blackened Halibut with Cilantro Lime Quinoa: Ingredients: Halibut fillet Juice and Zest from Two Limes ½ Tsp Paprika ¼ Tsp Salt ¼ Tsp Pepper ¼ Tsp Cayenne Pepper ¼ Tsp Onion Powder ¼ Tsp Cumin 1 Tsp Olive Oil 2 Cups Chicken Stock 1 Cup Quinoa Salt and…

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December 27, 2014Leave a commentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec252014

Thank You

All of us at Angling Unlimited want to wish all of you a very happy holiday season. It’s a safe bet that a number of you are enjoying a holiday meal with your catch from last summer’s trip to Sitka. Perhaps there’s some homemade smoked salmon on a plate for your family and guests. And, you’ve…

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December 25, 2014Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec232014

Trivia Tuesday: Female Salmon

Trivia Tuesday: What is the name for a female salmon? Get it right, win an AU calendar and sticker.

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December 23, 20142 CommentsTrivia TuesdayBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec232014

Beginning of Light

Years ago, an astrologer did my chart. After plugging in when (July 10, 1952, 9:43 PM) and where (Orange, NJ) I was born, he came back with a personality profile. In astrological terms, it turns out I’m all water and air – which might explain why I drink so much seltzer. I’m also born under…

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December 23, 2014Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec212014

Farewell Aleta

Aleta VanZinderan could be the poster child for the old adage, “Hire what you can’t teach.” Captain Chuck, whose gift for picking great employees is seemingly endless, brought Aleta to Angling Unlimited in 2005 after she completed her freshman year in college. What she knew about the nuts and bolts of the job hardly mattered – she…

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December 21, 20142 CommentsNews, The Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec192014

Recipe of the week: Cream Cheese Filled Smoked Salmon Muffins

  Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Cream Cheese Filled Smoked Salmon Muffins: 2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1.5 cups grated cheddar cheese 6-8 oz. smoked salmon 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill 1 egg 1 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup cream cheese cupcake liners Heat the oven to 350º…

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December 19, 2014Leave a commentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec162014

Trivia Tuesday: Sitka’s Age

Trivia Tuesday: How old is the town of Sitka? Get it right and win an AU prize!

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December 16, 2014Leave a commentTrivia TuesdayBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec152014

Older Posts You Should Read

After five years of blogging and 530 posts, we’ve created a healthy archive of information about our fishery, our business, and our customers. Thanks for reading! We’ve kept you busy with our professional guide advice, fishing reports, recipes, and much more. For this post, we dug into the archive and cherry-picked ten old posts that are…

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December 15, 2014Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec122014

Recipe of the week: Cheesy Rockfish Casserole

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Cheesy Rockfish Casserole: Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp 1 rockfish fillet 2 cups mozzarella 2 cups parmesan 1 cup half & half 3 tbsp butter 6 tbsp parsley Mostaccioli noodles 1 tsp pepper 1 jar Alfredo Cook pasta according to directions, drain, and set aside. Pan fry rockfish with…

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December 12, 20146 CommentsRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec92014

Trivia Tuesday: Salmon ID

Trivia Tuesday: What are the two species of salmon in this photo? Get it right and win an AU prize!

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December 9, 2014Leave a commentTrivia TuesdayBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec52014

Recipe of the week: Sweet & Spicy Peach Glazed Salmon

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Sweet & Spicy Peach Glazed Salmon: Ingredients: 1 wild Alaskan salmon fillet 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 heaping tablespoons peach jam 1/2 lime, juiced Combine 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning and 2 tablespoons brown sugar in a small bowl. Skin salmon…

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December 5, 2014Leave a commentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec52014

Where Do King Salmon Go In Winter? – Part II

Last week, we teased a new series about where your favorite fish go in the winter. We promised to answer that question for king salmon first. First, the clue from last time: The reason you’ll see the flash of your herring much deeper into the water column during the winter is because of a lack…

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December 5, 2014Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec32014

Delta Coming to Sitka in 2015

Beginning May 2015, Delta Airlines will run flights to Sitka. Competition is good news for Sitka, which has been a one airline town for decades. Visitors to Sitka finally have a choice of carriers for the first time since AU went into business. We believe competition will be good for prices, services, and schedules. Delta’s schedule promises…

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December 3, 2014Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus

Trivia Tuesday: Salmon Life Cycle

Trivia Tuesday: Wild salmon are born in freshwater, migrate to saltwater for the majority of their life, then return to freshwater to spawn. What is the term for fish with this life cycle? Get it right, win an AU prize!

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