Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients. 2 pounds salmon 2 tbsp butter 1 medium leek, thinly sliced 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 cup whipping cream 1/2 cup sliced almonds 2 tbsp parsley 1/2 tbsp grated lemon peel sea salt & pepper 1/4 cup flour 1 egg 1 tbsp olive oil For the sauce: Melt…
DetailsThe boats are in the water, all are set up to fish. The rooms are clean and ready for guests. All the big pieces are in place, but this game is about getting the little things right, too. So, we check and recheck the reels. We take boats for a second or third shakedown cruise.…
DetailsA downrigger is a large spool containing heavy stainless steel multi-strand cable combined with an arm that extends over the water. Downriggers come in two basic types: hand-crank or electric motor for retrieving the wire. The wire has a heavy snap affixed to the end which to clip a cannon ball – commonly eight to…
DetailsAnnessa Feder Annessa is from Nevis, Minnesota and graduated from Nevis High School in 2011 She just completed her sophomore year at South Dakota State University where she is majoring in pharmacy. She enjoys spending her free time skiing, wakeboarding, and tubing on the lake in the summer. She also really enjoys running and staying…
Details“Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future.” – Neils Bohr, Danish physicist. The coming season definitely qualifies as the future, but I’m willing to take a shot at the Sitka fishing outlook anyway. Kings: The king abundance index (AI) of 1.2 is low. This signals low productivity of kings from the Columbia River and north.…
DetailsI grew up in New Jersey where bluefish formed the backbone of a huge sportfishery. My dream fishing day as a boy began with a long ride in a slow party boat out of Point Pleasant, NJ. After two or three hours of cruising, we’d arrive at the “Acid Waters” – which was essentially a…
DetailsFloyd Bishop and AU share a fair bit of history. He and his buddies first came up to Sitka over 15 years ago and Floyd has returned many times. He fished aboard my boat last summer when he was less than a month away from his 92nd birthday. Over the course of three days, I…
DetailsAngling Unlimited’s new boat, a North River 30 footer named Albatross, is making it’s way through the production phases. Fully welded and painted, she’s now in “rigging” which means mechanical systems, electronics, seats, windows, and nearly everything else that transforms the aluminum structure into a first class, comfortable North Pacific sport fishing machine. Each new boat that AU…
DetailsAngling Unlimited and Szmania’s hosted a sneak preview of the Cook It side of Hook It and Cook It last Saturday night at Szmania’s Restauant. We had a great turnout of 35 people – a mix of AU regulars and Szmania’s regulars. We began with short introductions from Chef Ludger and Captain Tom who added…
Detailslove when you have just as much fun after fishing as when you are fishing. That’s why we’ve created some special summertime events for our guests to keep the day going after the fishing is done. Here are our events during the first half of the season. Hook It & Cook It The excitement of…
DetailsSo, what’s to like so much about this photo from the summer of 2012? For a fishing guide hoping to provide wild salmon action to his clients, the answering is everything. Those slashes running diagonally across the screen of our Furuno fish finder are king salmon – lots of them from 180 to 100 feet.…
DetailsGather your ingredients: 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, diced 1 cup panko bread crumbs 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 pounds salmon fillets, finely chopped 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt olive oil burger buns lettuce tomatoes Sesame Mayonnaise 1 cup mayo…
DetailsThis Saturday, we’re teaming up with Ludger Szmania of Szmania’s Restaurant to host a “Hook It & Cook It” event, which previews our May event. This special event is $29 per person, which includes an exclusive menu. Guests will sample from a delicious two-course meal featuring seafood that can be caught in the waters around Sitka such as rockfish,…
DetailsSince we are quickly approaching the 2013 season, you can imagine we are anxious to get back to Sitka. We know that many of you will be returning to Sitka as well, and what gets everyone excited about their visit more that stories and pictures? Every Friday leading up to our season, we will post…
DetailsEvery year, the king salmon regulations are released under the same theme: sustainability of the resource. When the 2013 king salmon regulations were released last week, we felt it was our duty to report the news as soon as we could. We’ve almost had a week for the news to set in and we feel…
DetailsThe 2013 season is just over a month away! Before we start what will be another great season, we want to catch our readers up on some of our top blog posts from 2012. Here are our readers’ top seven posts from the last year. Enjoy! 1. Halibut Regulations Finalized for 2012 – We reviewed the…
DetailsThere are five species of salmon caught in Southeast Alaska: kings (chinook), silvers (coho), pinks (humpies), chums (dogs), and sockeye (reds). Kings are managed under an international treaty between the U.S and Canada. The number of kings allowed to be caught in Southeast Alaska each year is determined by a number called the Abundance Index…
DetailsAfter a month-long contest and over 100 submissions for our new boat name, we have selected a winner! The winning name is Albatross, which was submitted by Mike Park of Washington. Congratulations Mike, you’ve won a personalized, embroidered Angling Unlimited Jacket! Here’s Captain Tom’s explanation for why Albatross was such a great fit for his…
DetailsIt was great to see Sitka be recognized as one of the top small towns in America by Smithsonian Magazine this month. And while this may be a surprise to some, this is something we have known for years. Sitka indeed is the small town in Alaska to visit – with its rich history, wildness wonder…
DetailsWe saw a great turnout at the Northwest Sportshow in Minneapolis this past weekend. We always enjoy talking to new people about our business and fishing in Sitka. Like the Fargo Show, many people are doing their research and planning future fishing trips to Alaska, which is a great sign. One misconception that many people…
DetailsThe first cut has been made! We have narrowed the field to names that received votes. This Friday we will make the final cut. Then Tom and Chuck will deliberate and choose a name. The person who submitted the winning name will receive a personalized, embroidered Angling Unlimited Jacket! Thank you everyone who has used…
DetailsIn the past two weeks, I’ve been honored to speak to Puget Sound Angler chapters from Lake Washington and Bellingham. I’ve run into a number of long time Angling Unlimited anglers including Mark Brasham, Doug Wiviot, Jon Calvo, and Bob Faine – all from the Lake Washington chapter. All four started fishing with us in…
DetailsEach winter when I get tired of reeling in small perch and bluegills, I get the itch to fish for bigger, stronger fish. Since fishing in Sitka is still months away, I make an annual fishing trip to Nestor Falls, Ontario to fish for lake trout through the ice. This year, three friends and I…
DetailsMany of our guests at Angling Unlimited have met my Labrador retriever Jean at tent events. She likes to attend and catch food as it falls from above. She’s a wonderful dog – calm, fit, and smart. She had a litter of six puppies in the wee hours of Sunday morning: 3 males, 3 females.…
DetailsGather your ingredients: 2 halibut fillets 1 cup homemade breadcrumbs 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 small package crumbled feta cheese 4 teaspoons dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic small handful chopped basil Combine basil, garlic,…
DetailsThis past weekend we were at the Red River Valley Sportsmen’s Show in Fargo. We had a great time during the four days of the show – meeting people and hearing about their interest in Alaska. Most of our conversations revolved around answering questions from people who had heard great stories about Alaska and also…
DetailsLet’s face it, the amount of screen time kids these days seem to insist on frustrates all of us in the old fart category. I’ve talked to my kids about how I used to go outside to play as they get lost in Facebook thinking that maybe my long winded lecture will turn things around.…
DetailsAU’s new North River 30 footer is under construction in Oregon. It’s going to be another beauty based on our original design. We’re expecting delivery just in time for the season and we’re looking for a name. Keep your suggestions coming in, because the person with the winning suggesting will receive a personalized embroidered Angling Unlimited jacket!…
DetailsIt’s hard to talk about our new boat – the one that’s now in production at North River in Roseburg, OR – without talking about our old boats. Angling Unlimited started as a one boat operation in Neah Bay, Washington in 1988. The boat was a 22 foot Sea Sport called Obsession and it served…
DetailsHere are 7 reasons why right now is a great time to book your Alaskan fishing adventure with Angling Unlimited in Sitka. 1. Angling Unlimited still has great dates available for the 2013 season. 2. You’ll have more options for dates, captains, and lodging that work best for you. 3. …
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