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Jan32014

Recipe of the week: Cajun Pecan-Crusted Rockfish

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Cajun Pecan-Crusted Rockfish: Ingredients: 2 pounds rockfish 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1 teaspoon tabasco 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 4 cups corn flakes 1 cup pecans Preheat oven to 375º F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Mix 1 cup nonfat…

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January 3, 2014Leave a commentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Jan12014

Fish Processing Matters

AU is all about sportfishing. That’s why our guests enjoy lighter gear and hands on methods. We want anglers to enjoy the feel of the bite and learn how to hook the fish. We know you enjoy fighting a salmon on a high quality rod and a reel with a super smooth drag. We also…

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January 1, 2014Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec302013

Top Blog Posts from 2013

It’s been over a year since we committed to delivering a more educational and entertaining blog for our readers. After all the posts from 2013, you’ve shown us what you enjoy reading. Here is a list of your top 10 favorite posts from 2013. Thanks for reading our blog! Our Top Blog Posts from 2013:…

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December 30, 2013Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec282013

Fishing in the Saltwater Wilderness

When we began our Hook It & Cook It program, we offered an ecotour option for the fourth day on the water. It seemed a good way to add a dimension to the trip, especially for people who aren’t hardcore anglers.  Some of our guests arrived in Sitka excited by this idea, but by day…

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December 28, 2013Leave a commentSitkaBy Angling Unlimited
Dec272013

Recipe of the week: Wasabi Salmon Meatballs

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Wasabi Salmon Meatballs: Ingredients: 1lb skinless salmon fillet 1 egg 3 scallions, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon diced pickled ginger 1 teaspoon wasabi powder 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon salt freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons black…

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December 27, 2013Leave a commentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec242013

Spin Direction for Mooching

Cutting and rigging a herring for mooching seems relatively simple. We went over what I believe is the ideal spin in last week’s post about spin control. What wasn’t revealed is that I cut my bait upside down and those baits spin counter clockwise. Most people cut them right side up and they spin clockwise.…

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December 24, 2013Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec202013

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Recipe of the week: Parchment-Baked Halibut

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Parchment-Baked Halibut: Ingredients: parchment paper cooking spray 2 pounds halibut fillets 1/4 cup pesto 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup shredded zucchini salt pepper 4 teaspoons olive oil 4 teaspoons dry white wine Preheat oven to 450°. Cut parchment paper into heart shapes. Unfold parchment heart, and coat lightly…

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December 20, 20132 CommentsRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec182013

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Spin Control while Mooching

Why do salmon strike a spinning mooching bait? The general consensus goes to herring behavior. When wounded, disoriented or otherwise compromised, herring tend to flutter, flash and spin. Truthfully, I’ve watched schools of herring at our dock and have yet to see one spinning like the baits we create, but they do flutter and flash.…

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December 18, 2013Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec142013

9 Reasons to Give the Gift of Fishing with Angling Unlimited

Have an angler on your holiday shopping list? The gift of a fishing trip with Angling Unlimited is certain to bring joy and excitement to whoever receives it this season. Here are our nine reasons to give the gift of fishing for the holidays. 1. Family: Your clan gets together at Thanksgiving and the Holidays,…

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December 14, 2013Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec132013

Recipe of the week: Halibut Cheese Chowder

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Halibut Cheese Chowder: Ingredients: 2 pounds halibut 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup red pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt sprinkle of cayenne 2 cans evaporated milk 3…

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December 13, 2013Leave a commentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec112013

Client Story: Gene and Mary Grommesch

Angling Unlimited began running fishing trips over a quarter of a century ago. We’ve earned a long list of loyal customers, many who return every year. In our new blog feature, “Client Stories,” some of our fishing friends share their AU fishing experiences with you and provide insights into what keeps them coming back for…

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December 11, 2013Leave a commentClient StoriesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec92013

Position and Presentation

I like simplification. It brings me to a center from which to operate. For instance, Sigmund Freud once said life gets down, “work and love.” Pretty simple and I can’t argue with that. Find work that you enjoy and brings meaning to your life. Build a loving family and good friendships. Is there anything else?…

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December 9, 2013Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec62013

Recipe of the week: Honey Mustard Salmon

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Honey Mustard Salmon: Ingredients: 1 salmon fillet 3 tablespoons mayo 2 tablespoons honey mustard 1 teaspoon dried chives 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 375º. Mix together 3 tablespoons mayo, 2 tablespoons honey mustard, 1 teaspoon dried chives and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.…

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December 6, 20131 CommentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec42013

The Good News, Bad News with Steller Sea Lions

The good news: The eastern population of Steller sea lions is now considered “recovered” by the federal government and they are no longer listed as threatened on the Endangered Species Act. The bad news: Reread the good news. I admit it,  I’m a conflicted greenie. The thought of all species happily interacting with each other…

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December 4, 2013Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec32013

7 Reasons to Fish With AU in May

1. Hook It & Cook It – Angling Unlimited teams up with Ludger Szmania to bring you four days of great fishing along with 4 nights of instructive cooking with Chef Ludger. Fish with the pros all day, learn to cook like a pro by night. 2. Big White Kings – Many of the big chinook caught…

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December 3, 2013Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov292013

Recipe of the week: Halibut Ceviche

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Halibut Ceviche: Ingredients: 1 halibut fillet 6 roma tomatoes 2 jalapeños 2 small onions or 1 large onion cilantro lime juice Start by cutting halibut and onions into small pieces. Combine in a non-reactive bowl with about 10 oz. lime juice. Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour.…

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November 29, 20134 CommentsRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov262013

Food Glorious Food – A healthier choice of salmon

It’s the feasting time of the year – food is a central focus at this time of year. Unfortunately, the bounty spread before us in November and December soon morphs into the booty spread behind us in January.  In reading about how to maintain a healthy weight, it’s hard to avoid the term “high quality…

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November 26, 2013Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov262013

Introducing Captain Bo Breuner

Bo Breuner has put in three long seasons for Angling Unlimited as a deckhand and he has thrived in the role.  Raised with a passion for fly fishing, Bo brought that same passion to fishing the Pacific Ocean. As a client in 2008, Bo fished with his uncle George Jaquette on Captain Tom’s boat. He…

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November 26, 20134 CommentsThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov262013

Hook It & Cook It: Chef Ludger returns for 2014

Just like the name implies, at Hook It & Cook It, you fish a full day then come back to educational, delicious, and spirited cooking lessons with Ludger Szmania, one of Seattle’s best chef. Ludger runs his own restaurant, Szmania’s, in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood. Prior to that, he was chef at the Four Seasons Hotel.…

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November 26, 20131 CommentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov252013

Fishing Report: Thanksgiving Salmon

I had the opportunity to venture forth on my old stomping grounds last Thursday. Angling Unlimited began in Neah Bay during the summer and on Puget Sound the rest of the year. Back in the days of a more vigorous blackmouth hatchery program, Puget Sound produced very good fishing in November and December. I ran…

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November 25, 2013Leave a commentCaptain Tom's Fishing ReportBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov222013

Recipe of the Week: Orange Glazed Salmon

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Orange Glazed Salmon: Ingredients: 1 salmon fillet 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate 6 teaspoons soy sauce 4 teaspoons sherry 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root 2 teaspoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoons canola oil 1/2…

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November 22, 2013Leave a commentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov152013

Why line counter reels are essential for mooching salmon

About 15 years ago, Mike Chamberlain and I were examining a Shimano Bantam 1500LC (LC stands for line counter). Mike owns Ted’s Sports Center in Lynnwood, WA and knows just about everything about tackle and fishing. The 1500LC was the first high quality salmon mooching reel with a line counter that we’d seen. Gimmick or a…

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November 15, 20132 CommentsThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov152013

Recipe of the week: Hawaiian Halibut

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Hawaiian Halibut: 2 pounds halibut 1 cup crushed saltine crackers 1 cup crushed macadamia nuts 1 cup panko 1 1/2 cups flour 2 eggs 2 tablespoons butter or Margarine 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon parsley flakes 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon…

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Nov132013

Great King Salmon Shots

During the season we accumulate a lot of photos of our clients holding their catch. We love to capture the pure joy and excitement as they display their trophy fish. All of our clients leave Sitka with photos from their trip, but we want to share with everyone a small sample of the great king…

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November 13, 2013Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov112013

Salmon That Eat Everything

My formal salmon mooching education began in 1975 in a classroom at The College of Fisheries at the University of Washington. My professor brought in a guest lecturer, a highly renowned Puget Sound moocher named Gus Zarkades. Listening to Mr. Zarkades infused me with OCD approach to presenting a spinning herring. By the time he…

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November 11, 20131 CommentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov82013

Recipe of the week: Greek Salmon Sticks

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Greek Salmon Sticks: Ingredients: 2 pounds wild salmon, skinned and cut into strips 1/3 cup flour salt & pepper to taste 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk Dipping sauce 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt 1…

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November 8, 2013Leave a commentRecipes, The Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov62013

Client Story: Tryg Winquist

Angling Unlimited began running fishing trips over a quarter of a century ago. We’ve earned a long list of loyal customers, many who return every year. In our new blog feature, “Client Stories,” some of our fishing friends share their AU fishing experiences with you and provide insights into what keeps them coming back for…

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November 6, 2013Leave a commentClient Stories, The Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov42013

AU Fleet Complete

We don’t expect most of you to know the difference between a Volvo D6 and a Volvo 43. But, we know you can feel, smell, and hear the difference. The D6, a new generation computerized fuel-injected diesel, makes a boat faster, quieter, and refreshingly smoke free. That’s why we sold our final 3 Volvo 43…

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November 4, 2013Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov12013

Recipe of the Week: Salmon Tacos with Jalapeño Cream

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Salmon Tacos with Jalapeño Cream: Ingredients: For the Salmon Tacos: 1 teaspoon chili powder ¾ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon paprika ¾ teaspoon salt ¾ teaspoon pepper 2 pounds fresh salmon 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 whole tortillas, 6-inch size avocados and salsa For the…

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November 1, 2013Leave a commentRecipes, The Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus

Record Breaking Salmon Run

The salmon harvest numbers in Alaska for 2013 broke records and show the value of undisturbed spawning habitat. Statewide 269.3 million salmon were commercially harvested which demolishes the previous record from 2005 of 221.9 million. In Southeast Alaska, the pink salmon harvest was nearly 90 million fish. Another 10 million could have been harvested without…

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October 28, 2013Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
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