Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Lemon Marinated Salmon Shark: Ingredients: 4 cloves minced garlic 1/3 cup white wine 1/3 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning salt & pepper Salmon Shark Sharks urinate through their skin. To neutralize this flavor, fully submerge meat in milk…
DetailsWe have just over a month left in the 2014 season and we’ve accumulated a lot of great photos. We put all the photos we’ve taken into our photo gallery, but we thought we would pick a few our favorites photos for your enjoyment. We like to highlight the grip and grin photos most of the time, but the lighter, funnier moments need to surface once and awhile too. Enjoy!
DetailsTrivia Tuesday: What are some reasons why humpbacks breach? Get it right, win a new AU calendar!
DetailsThe first day of Keenan Gallagher’s Sitka fishing trip will probably be one he’ll never forget. Captain Phil went to Point Mary, where the king fishing has been very reliable lately, picked a spot and dropped the anchor in between two other AU boats. Keenan decided he’d break the ice after a slow morning and…
DetailsLet’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Salmon Gyros: Ingredients: king salmon fillets salt and pepper olive oil pita pockets baby spinach tomatoes lemon 2 cups Greek yogurt 1 cup crumbled feta 1 cucumber, grated 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups Greek yogurt,…
DetailsWe have a brand new item in the AU gift store: calendars. These calendars are small enough to pin in your office or on your fridge. Full of amazing photos from every aspect of Angling Unlimited and Sitka, these calendars will enhance your offseason daydreaming, while you count the days until your next trip comes. They are…
DetailsThe Weathers party wrapped up three days of fishing yesterday with Captains Phil, James, and Ryan. Since our last report, silver and king fishing production declined at The Cape, which pushed the fleet north. We’ve found decent salmon bites at Point Mary, The Parking Lot, Point Amelia, and The Bowl. With a ripping current, we’ve…
DetailsKim, 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’ll share some of those stories. The majority of our business is generated from client endorsements, so your opinion is very important to us! Here is…
DetailsLet’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Rockfish Sticks: Ingredients: Vegetable oil cooking spray 2 cups buttermilk 1 pound rockfish, cut into 3-inch strips 1 1/4 cups finely grated Parmesan 3/4 cup Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs 1 teaspoon salt Olive oil, for drizzling 2 cups marinara sauce Preheat the oven to 500º F. Spray a…
DetailsDuring the past week, fishing was very reliable and productive at The Cape. The entire fleet was at The Cape today; doing drifts outside the troll line. There isn’t much structure, just large schools of silvers feeding high in deep water. Kings are mixed in, but not as common. Captain Phil and the Willard party spent the…
DetailsAs of midnight last night, ADFG announced the closure of the first commercial troll season for king salmon in 2014. ADFG anticipated the goal of 171,300 kings would be met by this time. Captain Tom reflected on the commercial opener’s effect on the fishing last week. Without much pressure in our reliable fishing spots and with…
DetailsTrivia Tuesday: the Pepin party caught the elusive salmon grand slam with Captain Bo. Can you identify these salmon top to bottom? Get it right, win an AU sticker.
DetailsDuring the last week of June, the ocean was glass-calm. Silvers started to show up the week before and since Robert Yokoi brought his fly fishing gear, he thought he’d try his luck. Captain David marked schools of silvers at very shallow depths – 40 feet and up. Robert casted his fly from the bow, letting it sink just below…
DetailsThe commercial king salmon opener for trollers began on July 1. Historically, this has caused some trepidation that our king fishing would get pounded into the ground. But, for the past five seasons, we’ve seen precious little impact. The areas we fish and the areas they fish seem to overlap less and less. July 1…
DetailsLet’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Wasabi Cream Cheese: Ingredients: 2 tablespoons wasabi paste 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature rye bread 2 avocados 1/2 lemon 8 ounces smoked salmon Mix 2 tablespoons wasabi paste and 8 oz. cream cheese until well combined. Then add juice from 1/2 a lemon…
DetailsMay – June 2014 Our Sitka fishing season opened May 15 like 2013 never ended. The seas were calm, the sky clear, and we ran into a good king bite at Cape Edgecumbe. After that, it was offshore for halibut then back in to finish the 2 kings per person limit and for an hour…
DetailsWe’re through May and June and we’ve accumulated a lot of great king salmon photos. All the photos we’ve taken go to our photo gallery, but we thought we would pick a few of our favorites photos for your enjoyment. Take a look at what our clients caught during the fantastic May and June king run of 2014. Enjoy!
DetailsTrivia Tuesday: Last week, Captain Bo stumbled upon this creature cruising the surface. Can you identify this fish? Get it right, win an AU sticker.
DetailsThe end of June marks the final day our clients can retain two kings per day. Starting tomorrow, it moves to one per day with six kings annually remaining the same. The June king run produced many multiple fish days for our clients and most brought home their annual limits. Some days were white-hot with many catch and release opportunities.…
DetailsThis week’s recipe comes from the AU Cookbook. Thanks, Sue Baumann, for this mouth-watering halibut recipe! Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Buttery Parmesan Halibut: Ingredients: 1 halibut fillet 2 eggs 2 cups Ritz cracker crumbs 1 cup Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon dill weed 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash seasoning 1/2…
DetailsThe Jim Messenger party fishing aboard Story Teller with Captain James Baumann brought in the first silver salmon limit on June 23. After a morning of excellent king action, they’d gone offshore and gotten a limit of halibut. Upon returning to the salmon grounds, they came upon a big school of silvers and landed six…
DetailsThe silver bite was on this afternoon! The Messenger and Parducci parties fishing with Captain Bryan and Captain James boated limits of kings and silvers. By not venturing off shore for halibut, the groups’ good fortune caught them in the midst of a white hot silver bite in the afternoon. Captain James reported seeing schools of silvers a…
DetailsTrivia Tuesday: Can you identify this bird? Get it right, win an AU sticker!
DetailsEach of our client stories are unique. Some clients visit with family, others with friends or co-workers, and some come alone and join other groups. Jim McLendon fished with Captain Chuck as a single in early June and experienced the impressive king fishing and friendly company of the other clients on board – Joel Merzon and Roxie and Tiny Blanchard. After…
DetailsLet’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Orange Teriyaki Black Cod: Ingredients: 2 cups Yoshida’s 1 cup apple cider vinegar zest and juice from half an orange 1 pound black cod Cut black cod in 4 pieces, then place in baking pan. Cover with zest from half an orange. Then cover with juice from…
DetailsWe’re beginning to see huge schools of kings on a regular basis. Anglers have many opportunities for catch and release throughout the day and it’s not uncommon for everyone on the boat to have a king on at once! Captain DJ just wrapped up a three day trip with the Burns party. They experienced a mix of…
DetailsCaptain Tom wrapped up fishing with the Thompson party today after three days of excellent production. During the first two days of the trip, the ocean was flat, which allowed them to explore the western coast of Kruzof for kings. The consistent theme: find a location with bait and you’ll find kings. The fish are hungry and just need a…
DetailsLet’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Salmon Bellies in Oyster Sauce: Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 cup brown sugar 3 green onions, sliced 1/4 cup oyster sauce 1 cup water 4 salmon bellies 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons warm water Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir…
DetailsKim, 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’ll share some of those testimonials. The majority of our business is generated from client endorsements, so your opinion is very important to us! Here…
DetailsOne of the thrills of fishing in Sitka is that everyday on the water is different. Each day our guests experience the productive fishing, witness wildlife, and create life-long memories with friends and family. We take pride in ensuring their experience is seamless, special and unforgettable.
In our latest video, Captain Tom shares a story of an ideal day fishing with Angling Unlimited in Sitka. It’s stories like this one that provide the allure of the unknown and keep us excited for what the next day will bring! Do you have a favorite day on the water? We’d love to hear it!
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