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…
DetailsWe 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…
DetailsLet’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…
DetailsMooching 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:
DetailsLet’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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DetailsStill 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…
DetailsWe 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…
DetailsWe 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,…
DetailsLet’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…
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