Trivia Tuesday – Fish ID
Can you identify the fish in this photo? Get it right and you win an AU sticker!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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7 Reasons Why Anchor Mooching Works
Most 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…
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Recipe of the week: Creamy Butter Halibut
Let’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…
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I 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…
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