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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, 20141 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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December 2, 2014Leave a commentTrivia TuesdayBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov282014

Where Do King Salmon Go During the Winter?

Each summer seemingly endless schools of salmon swim past Sitka. The season begins with king salmon in May, which stay until mid to late August. From late June or early July until mid-September we see silvers. Pinks, chums and even an occasional sockeye are the fish of summer – mainly July through mid-August. I’m often asked what…

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November 28, 2014Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov272014

Recipe of the week: Sweet Potato Salmon Cakes

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Sweet Potato Salmon Cakes: Ingredients: 1½ to 2 pounds salmon 4 large russet potatoes 3 large sweet potatoes ½ bulb roasted garlic 1 beaten egg 6 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon Salt and pepper to taste Panko Coconut oil Wrap all the potatoes in aluminum foil and bake for…

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November 27, 2014Leave a commentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov252014

Trivia Tuesday: Giant Pacific Octopus

Trivia Tuesday: in this photo, Captain Bo is handling an average-size giant Pacific octopus. What is the largest one ever recorded? Get it right, win an Angling Unlimited prize!

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November 25, 2014Leave a commentTrivia TuesdayBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov242014

Father and Son’s Alaskan Wildlife Adventure

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 like to share some of those stories. The majority of our business is generated from client endorsements, so your opinion…

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November 24, 2014Leave a commentClient StoriesBy Angling Unlimited
Nov212014

Recipe of the week: Rockfish Bisque

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Rockfish Bisque: Ingredients: 6 cups water 2 cups dry white wine 2 cups fish stock 4 rockfish fillets ½ cup melted butter 1 cup onions 1 cup carrots 1 cup celery 1 tsp. garlic, minced ½ cup flour ¼ cup brandy 1½ cups tomatoes, seeded and diced 2…

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November 21, 2014Leave a commentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov212014

Salmon Passes Tuna

I read in the Seattle Times that Americans ate more salmon than tuna for the first time in 2013. The salmon devoured came from all five species of Pacific salmon plus farm raised domesticated Atlantic salmon imported from all over the globe. One of the big drivers of the increased consumption came from the record wild…

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November 21, 2014Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov182014

Trivia Tuesday: Distance from Seattle to Sitka

Trivia Tuesday: Most of our anglers pass through Seattle’s airport as the jumping off point from the lower 48 on their way to Sitka. Then it’s only a short flight with Alaska Airlines before they’re greeted with a smiling face in Sitka. What is the distance from Seattle to Sitka? Please answer in miles or time. Get it right and win an AU prize!

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November 18, 2014Leave a commentTrivia TuesdayBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov172014

Introducing Captain Spencer Chute

Spencer Chute is no stranger to Sitka. He brings five years of North Pacific experience fishing for salmon and halibut to Angling Unlimited. After years of mooching and part of one summer deckhanding for Captain Tom, Spencer will feel right at home behind the wheel of our North River boats. Raised in Hawaii, Spencer has been near the ocean…

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November 17, 2014Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov142014

Recipe of the week: Seared Halibut with Chorizo Salsa

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Seared Halibut with Chorizo Salsa: Ingredients: olive oil halibut fillet salt & pepper 8 ounces chorizo sausage 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 minced garlic cloves 1/3 cup water 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar For the salsa, add 1 teaspoon oil and the chorizo, breaking…

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November 14, 20141 CommentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov122014

Trivia Tuesday: Rockfish ID

Trivia Tuesday: What is this species of rockfish? Get it right, win an AU prize?

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November 12, 20141 CommentTrivia TuesdayBy Captain Tom Ohaus
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