Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Thai Halibut Cakes: 1 halibut fillet 3 tbsp coconut butter (package of unsweetened shredded coconut and 2 tbsp coconut oil – blend in food processor until forms a buttery texture) 3 tbsp fish sauce 2 tbsp water 2 cloves minced garlic 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger root 1…
DetailsWe’re beginning that exciting time of year where the silvers are 15-18 pounds and they are hungry. The Cape has changed to mostly silvers, pinks, and shark action while we’re salmon fishing. Sometimes when we’re fishing, anglers will hook into a fish only to have the line go slack shortly after. Upon reeling in, they…
DetailsThe rain didn’t seem to let up the last week of July and neither did the fishing. As we moved closer to August, the slight dip in silver action in the middle of July turned up to finish the month strong. Most boats are getting 15-20 silvers a day. And, the fish are growing each…
DetailsThe second half of 2016 began with a different tone than the first half. The weather has been beautiful – a very consistent, flat ocean. It’s allowed us to fish wherever we please. This has been important to us, since the Cape hasn’t been as reliable as it was in May and June. Silvers are…
DetailsIt all started on Friday the 13th. The weather was strangely hot for May, reaching into the high 70’s and shattering the previous high record by more than 10 degrees – a combination that might send suspicious types into a tail spin. Nonetheless, the first half of the season came off quite nicely. For the…
DetailsIt was a busy week on the water for boat traffic with the official King salmon commercial trolling opener starting July 1. We had fantastic weather – partly cloudy, glass-like water, and long even swells. Kings have been reduced to one per day, per person now, with six annual still effective. But, they continue to…
DetailsDuring the past week, we had clear blue skies and flat seas that turned into windy, rainy, big water then back again. On the beautiful days, fishing was fast and comfortable at the Cape. Then, once stormy weather rolled in, everyone spread out to find their fish. Before the storm, kings and cohos were abundant…
DetailsOur boats are having continuous success heading south for halibut, kings, rockfish, and now – silvers! The cape has been solid all season. Most boats are finding that the majority of their limits are caught while mooching at the Cape. Some are having success with anchoring and others are finding that drifting is best. Our clients…
DetailsDuring the past week, our groups have put in more time at a variety of spots to find their fish – it hasn’t been one go-to like in past weeks. The salmon are still feeding aggressively before and after tide change, but slack tide has been work. So, captains have taken our clients to multiple…
DetailsOver the past week, the bite has become more consistent. The salmon are feeding aggressively in the time window right before tide change. Most boats that capitalize on their opportunities within that timeframe have come in with their limit of fish. Our fleet spread out this week – some venturing north and some holding onto…
DetailsWe kick off our season with Hook It & Cook It in less than two months! Many of you (including us) booked your plane tickets and are counting the days until you leave for Sitka. But, what should you pack? Sitka’s climate is similar to the Pacific Northwest. The thermometer may say 60 degrees, but the…
DetailsHalibut regulations are set for 2016 and we’ve gained an inch. This gain reflects steadily building halibut numbers and size in Southeast Alaska paired with a conservative approach to harvesting those gains. Last year, the regulations allowed for retaining one halibut under 42 inches or over 80. In 2016, we’ve stepped up to one halibut…
DetailsRaised in the plains of North Dakota, Eric “Viking” Melland was drawn to the allure of adventuring Alaska from his parents Russ and Nancy. They told him stories of their days exploring the last frontier and Eric knew he wanted to be a part of it. When he spent his summers at his family cabin…
DetailsWhat is “normal”? We often hear that question relative to sea conditions, fishing, and weather. It’s tough to answer in a world of endless variability. It’s much easier to identify “not normal” and the 2015 season qualified. We enjoyed good king fishing in early May when it’s normally scratchy. That was followed by very challenging…
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DetailsThe final week of our season was the best it’s ever been. We ran six boats on September 9 for the first time in our history and ended on the 10th with three boats. We were fortunate to hit a favorable stretch of weather that allowed us to fish the open ocean wherever we pleased. Most groups experienced…
DetailsIn our last report, we announced the arrival of big cohos. Since then, the fishing only picked up and the cohos grew to trophy size. The average size coho is above ten pounds and we’ve seen some as high as 18! Over the past two weeks, we’ve only been pushed to inside waters a couple days because…
DetailsThe three day groups who just finished fishing with us had a sample of the common weather conditions of 2015 – from a sunny day on the ocean to a windy, rainy day tucked away in inside waters. Fortunately, when weather rolls in, we find sanctuary in protected waters that still hold fish – a huge benefit to fishing…
DetailsFirst timers Ralph Noyes, Dennis Owsley, Fred Stahlbush, and Scott Brunsdon came to Sitka after Ralph’s thorough research revealed it to be the best fishery in Alaska. They chose Angling Unlimited after learning from our website what their experience would be like. They were blown away. During their three-day fishing trip, Captain Bo took them to our…
DetailsOur silver success continues to be the most productive to the north. Over the weekend, most of the fleet went to Hoonah Sound and enjoyed amazing weather and great coho fishing. The water was flat and with nothing but current to push the boats around, many of the captains chose to motor-mooch around Emmons Island. Most…
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