Doug Weathers has been fishing with Angling Unlimited for 15 years with his family including father Don and brothers Chris and Tony. He’s seen a lot of good times on the water with us, so when he tells me at our tent event that the first drift on Monday with Captain Phil Carlson was his…
DetailsLets begin by gathering our ingredients: 1 pound rockfish 1 tsp olive oil 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes in olive oil 3 tablespoons pesto sauce 3/4 cup heavy cream salt & pepper to taste Season fillets with salt and pepper. In a large non-stick skillet on medium high heat, sear the fillets in the olive oil.…
DetailsA stretch of rough weather just after the fourth of July didn’t dampen the fishing for silvers and kings. Even better, the ocean laid down the past two days and the fishing has been absolutely on fire. Limits of kings, silvers, and halibut – often by late morning – have been the rule. The action…
DetailsWe’re at the midway point of our 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…
DetailsOn June 21 Angling Unlimited’s Captain David Gross’s customers finished off some excellent king salmon fishing and headed offshore. Included in the group was Henry Liebman. In an exploratory mode, they dropped the baits down in 850 feet of water. Below, an unsuspecting shortraker rockfish of roughly 40 pounds ate its last meal, came to…
DetailsLet’s begin by gathering our ingredients: 2 salmon fillets 1/4 cup peanut oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons green onions 2 teaspoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes 1 garlic clove 1 teaspoon grated ginger 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil salt and pepper to taste Combine all ingredients except for…
DetailsRecord Rockfish On Friday, June 21, 2013, Henry Liebman of Washington caught a 39.08-pound shortraker rockfish while fishing in Sitka with fishing charter company Angling Unlimited – breaking the Alaska state record of 38.68 pounds. The previous Alaska rockfish record stood since 2001. Recent findings by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in Juneau…
DetailsPeople love stickers. You can slap them on your car, laptop, water bottle – anywhere to show them off. They show everyone where you’ve been and what you’ve done. We’ve been asked about a sticker before and now we finally have them. We also have a few fun ways you can get yours for free.…
DetailsLet’s begin by gathering our ingredients: 2 rockfish 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened works best) 2/3 cup flour 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper (or to taste) 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil 2 eggs For the Mango Salsa: 1…
DetailsThe month of June has been amazing – great weather, great fishing and great people. Captain Ben fished his first day today with the Pepin party and was in by 1:30 p.m. The group came in with a limit of kings, halibut and rockfish. They also tacked on 12 silvers to complete their first day.…
DetailsIn my early years as a charter captain I was a bit overly instructive and dictatorial. This arose from caring a great deal about the outcome of each day. I wanted the anglers to do well. I wanted me, the captain, to do well. And let’s face it, who wants a captain/guide who doesn’t have…
DetailsFishing for kings remains somewhere between excellent and white hot. The fish have shown up in all the usual places on the ocean. Size is very solid with many in the mid-20’s and some ranging into the 30’s. We are seeing some silvers, but not many yet. We’re also seeing chums and pinks in the…
DetailsLet’s begin by gathering our ingredients: Teriyaki Marinade 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 cup water (or pineapple juice) 5 tablespoon packed brown sugar (use only 4 tbsp if using pineapple juice) 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp garlic powder 2 tablespoons honey Sriracha Cream Sauce 1/4 cup Sriracha…
DetailsCaptain Ben just finished fishing three great days with the Lueth Party. They experienced the hot king bite that we’ve been experiencing the last couple weeks. While fishing at Point Amelia in the mornings, they were able to get their kings within the first hour of fishing. Each day they enjoyed flat water and fished…
DetailsIt’s 3:30 AM, I’m fishing today, so I’ll keep it brief. The second week of June began a buildup to what has become an incredible king show. Huge schools have been roving the outer coast leading to limits for all boats plus ample catch and release opportunities. The fish have ranged from the mid-teens to…
DetailsLet’s begin by gathering our ingredients for our recipe of the week: 2 pounds halibut 2 limes salt and pepper 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 cups chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon lime juice 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil Cut limes into wedges. Squeeze over halibut fillets. Season halibut fillets with salt and…
DetailsFather’s Day has crept up once again. It’s already this Sunday! If you haven’t gotten your dad a gift yet, don’t worry. You have enough time. And, we are here to give you some ideas if your dad is making a trip to fish with us in Sitka this summer. Here are five great Father’s…
DetailsThe slow start to June turned around nicely this past weekend and kept rolling for the last three days. Everyone got limits and catch and release opportunities were there for those with an interest. King sizes ranged from the mid-teens up to 30 pounds. If felt like June finally began acting like June, except we’re…
DetailsWe’re a month into the 2013 season and we already have hundreds of great pictures. We’ve seen beautiful kings, chicken halibut, a new boat, great food, wildlife, and everything else you’ve come to expect from Sitka. You can see all the pictures from 2013 in our photo gallery, but we want to share our favorite…
DetailsThe fishing in May was in general descent. Nothing lights out, but pretty reliable for “getting the job done” – meaning getting limits of kings. We had to show patience; it didn’t pay to drive all over looking for the mother lode, but good things came to those who waited. Typically the fishing only improves…
DetailsThis rockfish recipe requires salsa verde. You can either use a jarred variety or homemade. We are going to make an easy homemade salsa verde to top the rockfish. Let’s gather our salsa verde ingredients: 1 pound tomatillos 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 jalapeno peppers 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1…
DetailsAngling Unlimited’s new 30 foot North River “Albatross” took her maiden voyage on Sunday, June 3. Aboard for the event were Scott and Tom Ruhlman, Craig and Steve Shank, and deckhand par excellence Bryan Christianson. We opened up with 3 kings landed and one missed on the first drift of the boat’s career. Steve Shank…
DetailsSince our last report, we’ve left Cape Edgecumbe and started fishing farther north. Our most reliable spots for salmon have been the Parking Lot, Point Amelia and Gilmer Bay. We aren’t the only ones who’ve noticed. It’s usually a race to these spots in the morning with the early boats benefiting from their hustle. Captain…
DetailsRockfish, including the highly prized yelloweye rockfish (often called red snapper), suffer from barotrauma when brought up from deep water. These fish have an air bladder which is slowly inflated or deflated over many days. This air bladder makes them neutrally buoyant in whatever depth they occupy. A small air bladder at 250 feet becomes a…
DetailsGather your ingredients for rockfish egg rolls: 4 tablespoons oil ginger root 2 cloves garlic 2 green onions 1 carrot 1 small red pepper 1 cup cabbage 1/4 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons sesame oil 20 egg roll wrappers 1 rockfish (2 fillets) In a wok…
DetailsMost of our time in Sitka is spent fishing, because that’s what we love to do! We know you do too, but we also know that the fun doesn’t need to stop once the fishing in done for the day. Here are five of our favorite activities in Sitka for you to try when you’re…
DetailsThe king run has hit its stride in the past two weeks. With the arriving schools of these very valuable fish comes the option of catch and release fishing, particularly with the current regulations of one per day and three per season. When done properly, catch and release is a great way to enjoy sportfishing…
DetailsThe 2013 season got off to a windy and productive start. The annual Hook It and Cook It event began with some cool temperatures and moderate southerly winds, yet we did well with a combination of king salmon and halibut. The kings were mainly 18 to 22 pounds but Carl Malone managed a 28 pounder.…
DetailsHook It and Cook It kicked off the 2013 season with Ludger Szmania of Szmania’s Restaurant returning for his sixth season to cook for guests each night of their trip. It was another great year of fishing and food to start the summer. During Hook It and Cook It, guests fish during the day and attend…
DetailsLingcod are open for the entire charter season in 2013 with a daily limit of one lingcod; 30 inches or greater in length and less than 35 inches in length, or 55 inches or greater in length. The annual limit is 2 lingcod – one of which can be 30 to 35 inches in length,…
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