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Jul312017

End of July 2017 Wrap-Up

July 2017 reigns as the calmest month we’ve ever seen in Sitka. We went weeks on end fishing a dead calm ocean and the wind only blew a few days during the month. We pretty much ran all over the ocean at full cruising speed. The fishing from the beginning to the end of the…

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July 31, 2017Leave a commentCaptain Tom's Fishing ReportBy Angling Unlimited
Jul282017

Sitka Fishing Report: End Of July 2017

Calm Seas, lots of silvers, easy halibut, and a bit more struggle than normal for kings. The pattern of the first half of July continues. How long the extreme calm can last? Who knows, but not forever. It appears the silver run will just keep racing along. The kings remain easy one day, hard the…

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July 28, 2017Leave a commentCaptain Tom's Fishing ReportBy Angling Unlimited
Jul172017

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Sitka Fishing Report for Mid-July 2017: “Upside Down Cake”

I look at times of the salmon season by which species is the cake and which is the icing. June through at least mid-July, kings are typically the main event – the cake. Silvers are the bonus fish – the icing. The first two weeks of July this year, we’ve had a sort of upside…

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July 17, 2017Leave a commentCaptain Tom's Fishing ReportBy Angling Unlimited
Jun302017

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Sitka Fishing Report: June 2017 Recap

The last 10 days of June have been marked by excellent numbers of silvers and mostly good catches of kings. The king run continues to present the occasional hiccup which seldom lasts more than a day. Even on those days, kings are landed, we just work harder at it. The silvers numbers have been building…

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June 30, 2017Leave a commentCaptain Tom's Fishing ReportBy Angling Unlimited
Jun302017

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Captain Tom On: Why Fish Sitka, Alaska?

  A guy I know has been fishing king salmon from Washington, through British Columbia and all over Southeast Alaska for over 40 years. Until the early 90’s he cruised the coast in a live-aboard yacht fishing anywhere he wanted. He keeps meticulous records of every fish they catch and his catch rates. After careful…

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June 30, 2017Leave a commentSitka, The Captain's BlogBy Angling Unlimited
Jun202017

When It All Comes Together

There are signs to watch for. Some show up on our sounders – big schools of baitfish, layers of krill, and marks that are clearly salmon. Some are quite visible without electronics – whales, birds, and well-defined rip lines in the water. After an unusually challenging week in early June, all the signs came together…

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June 20, 2017Leave a commentCaptain Tom's Fishing ReportBy Angling Unlimited
Jun52017

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7 Rules to Remember When Mooching for Salmon

  1. Pacific salmon are different: They don’t behave like most fish and it has to do with how they drive through their feed. Most fish drive into baitfish, grab and turn away. Salmon just keep swimming straight ahead, looking for more. They react to something not being right with what they ate by swimming…

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June 5, 20171 CommentThe Captain's BlogBy Angling Unlimited
Jun52017

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Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation

We at Angling Unlimited were honored to have six veterans join us for a fishing trip on June 1-4. It was jointly sponsored by the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation, whose mission is “to promote a happy and healthy life for combat victims who suffer from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).” The event was not only…

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June 5, 2017Leave a commentClient Stories, NewsBy Angling Unlimited
May302017

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Hook It and Cook It Client Testimonial: Eng Family

Awesome, incredible, and outstanding are some of the words that I would use to describe our entire experience at the 2017 “Hook It & Cook It” event at Angling Unlimited in Sitka, Alaska. It’s 4 great days of fishing and 4 great evenings of three-course gourmet dishes, all consisting of local fish, prepared and cooked…

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May 30, 2017Leave a commentClient StoriesBy Angling Unlimited
May262017

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Hook It and Cook It 2017: A Family Affair

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May 26, 2017Leave a commentCaptain Tom's Fishing Report, The Captain's BlogBy Angling Unlimited
May172017

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Sitka Fishing Report: May 17, 2017

Our season is underway! A full house of guests enjoyed night number one of Hook It and Cook It with chef Ludger Szmania. They are out on the water today. The AU staff has been working hard for the past three weeks, getting all the parts of our well-oiled machine running smoothly. We are ready. The…

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May 17, 20171 CommentThe Captain's BlogBy Angling Unlimited
May12017

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Preparing for the 2017 Sitka Fishing Season

The adage has it that “most fish are caught the night before”. As for Angling Unlimited’s 2017 season, this time in spring is the night before. Careful, precise, and conscientious preparation is a requirement to take the best care of the people who fish with us and guarantee the best outcomes. That’s what we’re up to…

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May 1, 20171 CommentCaptain Tom's Fishing Report, The Captain's BlogBy Angling Unlimited

Sitka Fishing Report: April 30, 2017

  The AU crew in Sitka headed out on the ocean and fished for 3 1/2 hours. The sounder lit up with clouds of baitfish. Individual kings plus one school were also marked. The crew landed 5 halibut and 4 kings, plus they missed or lost a couple more kings (nobody is perfect). This is…

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May 1, 2017Leave a commentCaptain Tom's Fishing ReportBy Angling Unlimited
Mar132017

Recipe of the week: Greek Salmon Phyllo Wrap

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Greek Salmon Phyllo Wrap: Ingredients: 1 package frozen chopped spinach 1 package crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup Greek vinaigrette dressing Phyllo sheets salmon fillet 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup chopped cucumbers 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill Heat the oven to 425º F and layer cookie sheet with…

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March 13, 2017Leave a commentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Feb232017

Angling Unlimited’s Customer Experience

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February 23, 20178 CommentsThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Feb202017

The Proper Way to Hook a Salmon When Mooching

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February 20, 20172 CommentsThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Feb92017

My Redfish Adventure: A story of convergence of three

1. In the fall of 2014 my friend Captain Keith Robbins came back from Louisiana with enticing stories of big redfish in shallow water caught on fly rods. Keith charters on Puget Sound for both salmon mooching and salt water fly fishing. 2. In the spring of 2016, my youngest daughter Evelyn (better known as…

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February 9, 2017Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Jan312017

You Gained Three Pounds – of Halibut

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January 31, 2017Leave a commentNewsBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Jan272017

The End Game – Proper Technique for Netting Fish

After a long fight with a prized king salmon, the last thing you want is the heartbreak of losing the fish at the boat. The proper technique for netting fish involves teamwork between angler and netter. Let’s look at the basics for getting the job done. Fish don’t volunteer for the net – they must…

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January 27, 20171 CommentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Jan172017

Fishing in the Saltwater Wilderness of Sitka, Alaska

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January 17, 20172 CommentsSitka, The Captain's Blog, VideosBy Angling Unlimited
Jan22017

6 Reasons for Mooching with a Line Counter (LC) Reel

We covered why line counter reels are essential for mooching salmon in our last blog post and wanted to follow up with 6 reasons for mooching with a line counter (LC) reel: 1) Virtual Sight Fishing No it’s not exactly like spotting a bonefish on a flat and putting a fly two feet from its…

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January 2, 20171 CommentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec192016

Recipe of the week: Sarah’s Smoked Salmon Chowder

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Sarah’s Smoked Salmon Chowder: Ingredients: half stick of butter 1 medium white onion, chopped 4 carrots, peeled and diced 3 celery stalks, sliced into small pieces ½ cup white wine 6-7 potatoes, washed and diced 1½ teaspoons dried thyme 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups milk 1 tablespoon…

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December 19, 2016Leave a commentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Dec122016

10 Common Mistakes Made While Mooching

Mooching is our method for fishing salmon at Angling Unlimited. Over the course of 25 seasons, we’ve taught a lot of people how to fish for salmon the “hands-on” way. We know it’s effective and we know that people who feel their own bite and hook their own fish have more fun and get a greater sense of satisfaction. Here are the 10 most common pitfalls aspiring salmon moochers run into:

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December 12, 20162 CommentsThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov222016

Recipe of the week: Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms: Ingredients: 15 mushrooms 1/2 cup goat cheese 2 tbsp mayo 2 tbsp shredded parmesan 1/4 cup smoked salmon 1 tsp lemon zest 3 green onions 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp minced garlic Preheat oven to 350º F. Carve out…

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November 22, 2016Leave a commentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Nov32016

Fall Savings on Airfare to Sitka

Plan your fishing adventure early and save money. Fall specials at Alaska Air and Delta make fall the time of year to book and reserve your flights. We’ve found incredibly low rates from all over the country. Booking early not only reserves you ideal dates for 2017, but also helps you save on airfare! Check out these great round-trip deals! $286…

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November 3, 2016Leave a commentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Oct172016

2016 – Year of the Scratch

Still the Best It’s early August, late in the morning with light rain, a 10 knot wind from the southeast, 3 to 5 foot seas. The day started out well, but we’re wondering when we’ll get the next bite which will hopefully end up being the next salmon. I’m pondering when a day will come…

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October 17, 20161 CommentThe Captain's BlogBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Sep212016

Sitka Fishing Report: September

We finished our season with an eventful two weeks in September. This was the busiest our September schedule has been, with nearly all eight boats running until the end of the season. The days became shorter and the fall chill was in the air. We were fortunate to hit a favorable stretch of weather allowing us…

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September 21, 2016Leave a commentCaptain Tom's Fishing ReportBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Aug252016

Sitka Fishing Report 8/24: Final Stretch

We continue to fish the Cape when it allows, but with a consistent south wind, it hasn’t been easy. August has been a month of wind and rain. If the Cape allows, it’s the most productive area for salmon. If the wind blows us off the Cape, we’ve heading north, fishing Beaver Point, Shelikof Bay,…

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August 25, 2016Leave a commentCaptain Tom's Fishing ReportBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Aug212016

Recipe of the week: Thai Halibut Cakes

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…

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August 21, 2016Leave a commentRecipesBy Captain Tom Ohaus
Aug122016

Sitka Fishing Report 8/12: Big Silvers Are Here!

We’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…

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August 12, 2016Leave a commentCaptain Tom's Fishing ReportBy Captain Tom Ohaus
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