Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Caribbean Jerk Salmon Ingredients: 1 salmon fillet 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup lime juice 1/8 cup lemon juice 2 garlic cloves 1 jalapeño 1/2 cup diced sweet onion 3 green onions 2 tablespoons grated ginger 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 cup juice nectar 1 tablespoon chopped thyme…
DetailsLet’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Poached Halibut in Coconut Curry Sauce: Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 24 ounces fresh spinach salt and pepper to taste 3 shallots, diced 1 tablespoon red curry paste 1 ½ cups chicken broth 14 oz coconut milk ½ teaspoon sugar 2 halibut fillets ¼ cup cilantro ¼…
DetailsLast week I was up in my office overlooking Sitka Sound. The morning started with a raw wind, sleet, rain, and snow. At noon the sun came out and the wind dropped. I was about to text Captain David and suggest we go out in Papa K, a 20-foot Whaler docked at the Cove Marina,…
DetailsI’m looking out over Sitka Sound. It’s the first day of spring and there isn’t a cloud in the sky. A seiner is making a set about two miles out from our water front suites. The stage is set for the annual herring fishery, what some call “The Super Bowl of Seining.” They seiners are…
DetailsMy brother-in-law and his wife had one big hope for their trip to Sitka – to see a whale. They live inland in Virginia. On day one we motored out on a flat calm ocean headed for salmon fishing 2 miles offshore. As we approached the grounds I spotted something odd looking on the horizon…
DetailsIngredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons honey salmon fillet sesame seeds 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2-3 tablespoons Sriracha 1 1/2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk In a small saucepan over medium heat, add 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar,…
DetailsThank you to everyone who attended the Fargo Sportsmen’s Show this past weekend and stopped by our booth. We truly enjoy sharing our stories and helping you plan your fishing adventure to Sitka, Alaska. We heard a lot of questions during the four-day show, but two were very common. Two popular questions we heard at…
DetailsSport salmon regulations in Southeast Alaska follow a well defined sequence: The Abundance Index (AI) projects the strength of the run. Once determined, the AI plugs into the Southeast Alaska King Salmon Management Plan (Plan) and out comes our regulations. Managers enjoy very limited latitude within The Plan. The AI is a complicated formula with…
DetailsTwo Kings a Day in the Month of May The leading indicators for the 2014 king salmon regulations look very positive. We expect a banner year. We’re talking high abundance, good size fish, and relaxed bag limits. Official word comes out by early April, but with so many indicators hard over to positive here’s our…
DetailsMost moochers from the lower 48 find anchor mooching counter intuitive. You don’t cover new ground and the boat doesn’t move and help keep the bait spinning. You just plunk the anchor and sit there. But, it works and here are 7 reasons why. 1. Your drift is too fast: Wind and current sometimes make…
DetailsLet’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Creamy Butter Halibut: Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 2 pounds halibut 1 large onion, diced 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1½ cups tomato sauce 1…
DetailsI was walking through Costco the other day and spotted two big displays of Omega 3 supplements. One was salmon oil from Alaska, the other krill oil from the Antarctic. The health benefits of Omega 3 fatty acids seem endless including improved cardio vascular health, decreased systemic inflammation, better mental health, slower cognitive decline in…
DetailsLet’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Apple and Horseradish-Glazed Salmon: Ingredients: 1 salmon fillet 1/3 cup apple jelly 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives 2 tablespoons horseradish 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt black pepper olive oil Combine 1/3 cup apple jelly, 1 tablespoon chopped chives, 2 tablespoons horseradish, 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar and…
DetailsIt matters in marlin fishing. Tuna trollers are obsessed with it. Offshore fishing articles often include detailed illustrations of it. But, does it matter in salmon fishing? The “it” to which I refer is pattern. For example, a boat trolling for tuna may have 7 lures trailing behind. These lures are not viewed as 7…
DetailsLast year I bought some small level wind reels designed for largemouth bass and paired them with “Whooping Sticks” from Cabelas. The rods aren’t exactly state of the art but they are nearly impossible to break, they’re short, light, and very limber. I spooled the reels with 20 pound spectra line, attached a 3 foot…
DetailsLet’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Rockfish Ravioli: Ingredients: 1 rockfish fillet 1 cup puréed asparagus 1 cup puréed mushrooms 1 cup puréed onions 1 jar alfredo wonton wraps 5 tablespoons butter assorted peppers 1 zucchini 2 tablespoons white wine 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons parsley Purée 1 cup of onions, asparagus and…
DetailsI’m not sure why, but anglers often don’t connect the dots regarding the relationship between boat speed and bait speed while mooching. It’s pretty common for bait speed to be associated exclusively with what you, the angler, is doing. Specifically we’re talking about how fast you let line out while dropping the bait through the…
DetailsLet’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Tempura Halibut: Ingredients: 2 halibut fillets 1 cup flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup beer 1 egg yolk 2 egg whites Mix together 1 cup flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Combine 1 cup beer and 1 egg yolk. Combine beer and egg…
DetailsWhether your goal is weight loss, building muscle mass, or simply a well balanced diet – the buzz is all about “high quality protein.” The best protein sources provide a rich source of high quality omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. Replacing intake of processed carbs like sugar and bleached flower with these “good…
DetailsLet’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Super Bowl Sunday Salmon Mousse: Ingredients: 8 oz. smoked salmon 8 oz. cream cheese 1 tsp. dried dill weed Black pepper, to taste 1 clove garlic, finely minced Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse repeatedly until all the ingredients are blended and smooth. Refrigerate for 1 hour…
DetailsLast Friday in Sitka the temperature pushed into the mid-50’s under cloudless skies. With the forecast the same for Saturday, Captain David Gross and I decided to give winter king fishing a shot. David knew someone who caught a 31-pounder that week just five miles from our dock. So, we waited unitl 9 a.m. with…
DetailsLet’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Panko Parmesan Crusted Halibut: Ingredients: 2 pounds halibut olive oil lemon juice 1/2 cup panko 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon parsley 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper cooking spray Cube halibut and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Preheat oven to 450º. Combine 1/2…
DetailsHalibut regulations for guided fishing in Southeast Alaska in 2014 are now cast in stone. The daily limit remains one and there is no annual limit. We have a reverse slot limit again. You can keep halibut that are under 44 inches and over 76 inches. The number that matters for the overwhelming majority of…
DetailsThis recipe comes from straight from the Angling Unlimited cookbook. Thanks to former Captain David Boehm for this delicious recipe. Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Famed Fish Dry Rub: Ingredients: 1 salmon fillet 2 teaspoons lemon pepper 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 teaspoon whole tarragon 1 teaspoon dry whole basil 1 tablespoon paprika…
DetailsMost saltwater salmon fishermen from California to Alaska believe you’ll find more fish if you cover more ground. It makes sense – the fish move constantly, they scatter, so we fishermen need to work as much water as possible to locate them. But, that’s not how it works much of the time. The fish, for…
DetailsAfter 15 memorable seasons as a captain and deckhand for Angling Unlimited, Captain Ben is saying farewell. After thousands of days on the water with at least as many clients, Captain Ben leaves AU with a legacy of leadership, passion and commitment. The day after Ben graduated high school, he was on a plane bound…
DetailsAfter 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 2013. Top Recipes of 2013 1. Red Raspberry…
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