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Salmon on the screen

So, 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.…

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April 19, 2013Leave a commentCaptain Tom's Fishing Report, The Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
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Recipe of the week: Salmon Pepper Burgers

Gather 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…

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April 17, 20131 CommentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus

Hook It & Cook It with AU and Szmania's

This 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,…

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April 15, 2013Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus

Time for some Sitka stories and pictures to preview 2013

Since 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…

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April 12, 2013Leave a commentCaptain Tom's Fishing Report, The Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus

What can we expect from the king salmon regulations?

Every 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…

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April 9, 20134 CommentsThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus

Top Blog Posts of 2012

The 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…

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April 8, 2013Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus

Salmon Regulations Alaska Style

There 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…

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April 3, 20132 CommentsThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus

And the winning boat name is…

After 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…

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April 1, 2013Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus

Smithsonian Magazine lists Sitka as #9 small town in America

It 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…

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

Common question at the Northwest Sportshow

We 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…

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

Vote now to help us name the new boat!

The 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…

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March 25, 20133 CommentsThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus

Puget Sound Anglers

In 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…

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March 22, 2013Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus

Ice fishing lake trout vs. salmon fishing

Each 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…

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March 21, 20131 CommentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus

Puppies!

Many 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.…

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March 15, 2013Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus

Recipe of the month: Feta & Basil Crusted Halibut

                                Gather 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,…

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March 13, 20136 CommentsRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus

Recap of Fargo Sportsmen's Show 2013

This 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…

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March 11, 20131 CommentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus

From Halo to Halibut

Let’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.…

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March 10, 2013Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus

Name the Boat Contest!

AU’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!…

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March 9, 201319 CommentsThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
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A tradition of custom aluminum boats carries on

It’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…

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March 8, 20131 CommentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus

7 Reasons to Book Your Sitka Trip Now

Here 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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March 3, 2013Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus

How to pack for Sitka

In Sitka, where Angling Unlimited operates, you’ll find a maritime climate, meaning it’s heavily influenced by thousands of miles of ocean that moderates the temperatures and brings ample precipitation. It’s rare for the weather to be either very hot or very cold. Those of you arriving from warm summer climates may find it a bit chilly. You can expect temperatures…

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

Yellowfin Tuna vs. King Salmon

Lucky me spent the past week on the Big Island of Hawaii with my wife and two younger kids. I devoted most of the trip to family beach activities – surfing, body surfing, boogie boarding, and snorkeling, which was terrific. On Friday, long term Angling Unlimited friend and client Tryg Winquist invited me to join…

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February 25, 20132 CommentsThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus

Captain Tom's favorite salmon spots

When it comes to favorite salmon spots, I’m fickle. My favorite spot is a temporary thing and it’s the place we’re currently catching. Sitka’s king salmon spots can generally be divided between inside and outside. As a general rule, the outside ocean spots are more consistent on a day in day out basis. I love…

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

Recipe of the month: Red Raspberry Glazed Salmon

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the recipe of the month for February is salmon, glazed with a red raspberry sauce. Let’s get started by gathering your ingredients In a small bowl, combine pepper, salt and paprika. Foil a baking sheet.  Place salmon on foil and evenly spread seasoning rub over salmon. Next, evenly drizzle…

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February 13, 20135 CommentsRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus

Captain Tom's Favorite Fishing Books

Sometimes a long fishless winter day is best passed by reading about, you guessed it, fishing. There are a million how-to, where-to, fishing books, many of which are educational, most of which are duller than a butter knife. Of all the more or less instructional books I’ve read, my favorite is “Striper Moon” by Ken…

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February 12, 20131 CommentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus

5 reasons to like the 2013 halibut regulations

Sport fishing halibut regulations are set for 2013 for anglers on a guided trip. Bag limit is one per day with a “reverse slot limit” whereby you can keep halibut under 45 inches or over 68 inches. Here are five reasons to like these halibut regulations: 1. You can catch and keep the best eating…

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February 6, 20132 CommentsThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus

Captain Tom recaps the Seattle Show

Last week I spoke four times at the Seattle International Boat Show. The turnout for the first talk on Tuesday was intimate, about a dozen people showed up to hear about Angling Unlimited and fishing in Sitka. The final three talks were all about our method – mooching for salmon and turnout was great –…

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February 4, 20131 CommentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus

Halibut and King Salmon Regulations for 2013

  Halibut The North Pacific Fishery Management Council and the International Pacific Halibut Commission have finalized the halibut regulations for 2013. Limit is one halibut per day that is either under 45 inches or over 68 inches. There is no annual limit. This halibut regulation worked well for our customers in 2012 and we expect more exciting halibut…

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January 26, 2013Leave a commentCaptain Tom's Fishing Report, News, The Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus

King Salmon June Special

  King Salmon June Special – 20% off regular rates on all trips completed by June 12 Massive schools of feeding kings move down the outer coast of Southeast Alaska beginning in late April and early May each year. The run builds to a peak from late May through the end of June offering what is arguably…

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

Recipe of the month: Chipotle Sparked Mustard Salmon

Welcome to the new addition of Angling Unlimited’s blog – a monthly recipe.  Our goal is provide recipes for the fish that we catch in Sitka, Alaska.  Most of our recipes will include fish such as salmon, halibut, rock fish, ling cod, cod and more.  You can subscribe to our newsletter to receive a new…

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January 18, 20133 CommentsRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
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