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May242014

Sitka Fishing Report 5/24: Supplee Party

The most productive waters for kings still remain south. We aren’t the only ones who have noticed either. With more charters starting their seasons and a concentrated bite, fishing spots south of Kruzof have been popular and busy. Captain David finished his second day of fishing with the Supplee party today. The first two days of the…

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May 24, 2014Leave a commentCaptain Tom's Fishing ReportBy Captain Tom Ohaus
May232014

Recipe of the week: King Salmon with Pesto al Rigatoni

King Salmon with Pesto al Rigatoni comes from Chef Ludger Szmania – he prepared this dish the last night of Hook It & Cook It 2014. Ludger will return in 2015 to share his talents of preparing delicious, fresh seafood for guests in attendance. If you’d like to experience his cuisine before then, he is now operating the…

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May 23, 20142 CommentsRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
May212014

5-Star Hook It & Cook It

Our annual Hook It & Cook It might have been the best ever. Ludger Szmania, formerly of the Four Seasons Hotel and Szmania’s restaurant in Seattle, is always great, but this year seemed special. From the appetizers through the main courses, we enjoyed an incredible array of rockfish, salmon, halibut, and black cod delights along…

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May 21, 2014Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
May202014

Trivia Tuesday – Fish ID

Can you identify the fish in this photo? Get it right and you win an AU sticker!

Rockfish Trivia

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May 20, 20146 CommentsTrivia TuesdayBy Captain Tom Ohaus
May192014

SEAGO fishes with AU

  SEAGO‘s executive director, Heath Hilyard, joined us for two days of fishing. He was accompanied by his dad, Clarence and friends Ben and Don. The group had great fishing during their visit – catching kings, halibut, rockfish and bagging their limit on the last day. Learn how SEAGO is currently representing Southeast Alaska charter fishing.

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May 19, 2014Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
May182014

Recipe of the week “Hook It & Cook It Edition”: Halibut, Shrimp and Chorizo Paella

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Halibut, Shrimp and Chorizo Paella: Ingredients: 1 tsp thread saffron 2 tsp smoked paprika 2 medium onions, chopped 2 red bell peppers, chopped 2 pounds tomatoes, chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 12 large shrimp, peeled 1 pound halibut 1 pound spanish style cooking chorizo 8 tbsp extra virgin…

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May 18, 20142 CommentsRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
May172014

Sitka Fishing Report 5/17: Replogle and Peterson Party

Day two of fishing for Hook It & Cook It was another success! Captain Phil guided anglers Jim and Pam Peterson and brothers Jim and John Replogle to The Cape where they bagged their kings and halibut. Sitting on anchor for most of the day because the drift was too fast, the group also caught…

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May 17, 2014Leave a commentCaptain Tom's Fishing ReportBy Captain Tom Ohaus
May152014

Position and Presentation: Two Strategies for Anchoring

My introduction to anchor mooching began at Vitskari Rocks – about 7 miles west of Sitka. It took just a few forays out to Vitskari for me to realize that all anchor positions are not created equal – not even close. In fact, there were two sets of GPS numbers that we all coveted and…

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May 15, 2014Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
May142014

Sitka Fishing Report 5/14: Crew Outing

  Six members of the crew including Chuck, David, Bo, Bryan, Sarah, and Andrew explored north stopping at familiar spots including The Shark Hole, Georgiana, Twin Point, and The Bowl before settling in at Point Amelia. Captain Bo led the outing and once he marked some enticing bait balls was committed to giving it a…

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May 14, 2014Leave a commentCaptain Tom's Fishing ReportBy Captain Tom Ohaus
May122014

Tons of Humpback Whales

I had to wait until I was 23 years old to see my first whale. The year was 1976 and we sighted a distant tail on a ferry crossing from St. Johns, New Brunswick to Nova Scotia. My kids didn’t wait so long because they lived in Alaska and the whale population had rebounded enormously…

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May 12, 2014Leave a commentSitka, The Captain's BlogBy Angling Unlimited
May92014

Sitka Fishing Report 5/9: Limits of kings to kick off the season

The Kings are here! On the first official day of fishing in 2014, Captain David and Captain James guided local Sitkan Betsy Decker and family Ron, Claudia, and Bernie to Cape Edgecumbe. The Cape was very good to them – they caught limits of kings, halibut and several rockfish. What a great way to kick…

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May92014

Recipe of the week: Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Balsamic Glazed Salmon: Ingredients: 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup white wine 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp dijon mustard 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary 1 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 salmon fillet Salt and pepper 2 tsp canola oil In a saucepan combine 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4…

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May 9, 20143 CommentsRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
May22014

New Faces to the Angling Unlimited Crew

Paige Skoog Paige is originally from Menahga, MN, but she’s been living in Minneapolis for the past two years. She will graduate from Hennepin Technical College in Eden Prairie this spring before she ventures to Sitka. She will finish with two certificates – one as Medical Receptionist and one as Workplace Office Assistant. While attending…

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May 2, 2014Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Apr302014

Sitka Fishing Report: 4/30 Spring Kings

Kings have begun showing in Sitka already. Captains David and James began catching them in the last week of April. We believe these early fish are a very positive leading indicator that the record king forecast is taking form. Fishing may also be off to an early start as a result of a very mild winter…

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April 30, 2014Leave a commentCaptain Tom's Fishing ReportBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Apr262014

Recipe of the week: Fettuccine Dill Salmon

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Fettuccine Dill Salmon: Ingredients: 1 pound salmon fillets salt & pepper olive oil 1 box fettuccine 1 minced shallot 1 pound asparagus, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup vegetable broth 2 cups frozen peas, thawed 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup sliced green onions 1 tablespoon chopped…

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April 26, 2014Leave a commentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Apr252014

How to Fillet a Salmon

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April 25, 20142 CommentsVideosBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Apr192014

Recipe of the week: Halibut Cakes

  Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Halibut Cakes: Ingredients: 2 pounds russet potatoes 2 tablespoons margarine 6 green onions 1 pound halibut 1 large egg salt and pepper 3/4 cup instant polenta Vegetable oil Peel potatoes. Cook the potatoes in lightly salted boiling water until tender. Drain and transfer to large bowl. Mash…

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April 19, 2014Leave a commentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Apr172014

Five Reasons for a Big 2014 Run of King Salmon in Southeast Alaska

Hopefully by now you’ve heard about the great forecast and regulations for king salmon. But, what indicators besides a good AI can predict a great year? Here are 5 big reasons we expect a big king run for 2014: 1. The forecasts for returns to the Columbia River are off the charts on the high side. The…

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April 17, 2014Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Apr142014

How to avoid tangles while mooching

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Apr112014

Recipe of the week: Smoked Salmon Wontons

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Smoked Salmon Wontons: Ingredients: 1 pound cream cheese 1 pound smoked salmon 2 green onions 1 egg Vegetable oil wontons Chop the green onion finely then add to the processor with salmon and cream cheese. Mix ingredients together. Lay wonton on plate, add 2 teaspoons salmon mixture to…

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April 11, 2014Leave a commentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Apr62014

Recipe of the week: Caribbean Jerk Salmon

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…

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Apr22014

Record King Salmon Forecast for 2014

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April 2, 20141 CommentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Mar292014

Recipe of the week: Poached Halibut in Coconut Curry Broth

  Let’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…

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Mar242014

Fishing Report: End of Winter

Last 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,…

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March 24, 2014Leave a commentCaptain Tom's Fishing Report, The Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Mar222014

Herring in a Pickle

I’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…

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March 22, 2014Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus

Humpback Rebound

My 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…

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Mar142014

Recipe of the week: Teriyaki Salmon with Sriracha Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 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,…

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March 14, 20141 CommentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Mar132014

Recap of Fargo Sportsmen’s Show

Thank 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…

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March 13, 2014Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Mar112014

Determining King Salmon Regulations

Sport 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…

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March 11, 2014Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Mar52014

Betting Big on Kings

Two 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…

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