Trivia Tuesday: Ocean Temperature
Trivia Tuesday: what is the average ocean temperature in Sitka during our fishing season (May-Sept.)? Get it right, win an AU prize!
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Trivia Tuesday: Fish ID
Trivia Tuesday: identify all the fish species in this photo and win an AU prize!
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Halibut Story for 2015
The International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) met a the end of January to assess the current state of halibut stocks and render the catch limits for 2015. For charter anglers who come to Southeast Alaska it’s a good news/bad news story. The good news – halibut stocks are trending up in our area and the…
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What is a Black Cod?
The official American Fisheries Society name is sablefish, but to nearly everyone who catches them, sells them, or eats them, the name is black cod. To add to the name confusion, this fish is in no way related to members of the actual cod family (Gadidae) which includes Pacific cod, walleye pollock, and hake. Black…
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Trivia Tuesday: Fish ID
Trivia Tuesday: what fish has skin like this? Get it right, win an AU prize!
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Recipe of the week: Halibut with Thai Coconut Curry Sauce
Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Halibut with Thai Coconut Curry Sauce: Ingredients: 1 can unsweetened coconut milk 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste 1 teaspoon sugar 4 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon fish sauce 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons minced…
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Trivia Tuesday: Rockfish ID
Trivia Tuesday: What is this species of rockfish? Get it right, win an AU prize!
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9 Reasons to Fish May
1. Hook It and Cook It – Great fishing, gourmet dining, and detailed instruction on how to prepare meals that will dazzle your family and friends with your take-home catch. If you haven’t done Hook It and Cook It, take advantage of a bumper crop of kings for 2015 – make this the year. 2. Wilderness…
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King Salmon Indicators Very Positive
The word on the street in Sitka is there are lots of kings out there – right now – in the middle of the winter. There’s also a lot of weather out there, but when the commercial trollers are able to make it to Cape Edgecumbe, they’re finding king fishing as good as anyone can…
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Recipe of the week: Sweet Jalapeño Salmon
Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Sweet Jalapeño Salmon: Ingredients: salmon fillet ¼ cup honey ¼ cup lime juice ¼ cup chopped jalapeño peppers 1 tsp chili powder ¼ tsp cumin ¼ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp salt In a small saucepan, over medium heat, bring 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup lime juice, and…
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Halibut Regulations for 2015
Daily limit: One Size restriction: Under 42 inches or over 80 inches Annual limit: None Disccussion: There are two moving targets effecting our halibut regulations. On the plus side, the stocks are increasing in Southeast Alaska at an encouraging pace. We’re seeing a payoff on the substancially decreased catch limits for both charter and commercial…
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Strong Winter King Salmon Numbers
KTOO News of Juneau, reported last week that the winter king catch out of Sitka has been exceptional. ADFG said this year’s catch has nearly doubled last year’s total in the same amount of time. Anglers with decades of experiences share that it’s the best winter in 20 years. What does this mean for us? As we wrote about two months…
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Trivia Tuesday: Humpback Whales
Trivia Tuesday: Where do most humpback whales go during the winter?
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Recipe of the week: Sweet & Spicy Thai Glazed Halibut
Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Sweet & Spicy Thai Glazed Halibut: Ingredients: 1 halibut fillet 1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 1/2 Tbsp white wine 1 1/2 tsp Sriracha 1 1/2 tsp honey 1 tsp finely minced garlic 1/2 tsp sesame seeds vegetable oil Combine all ingredients except halibut and oil in a…
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Wild vs. Farmed
I recently listened to a Ted Talk from a famous chef regarding a very interesting sustainable fish farm in southern Spain. Unfortunately, the chef doing the talk stepped out of the kitchen and spouted a bunch of dire and untrue statistics on the state of wild fish stocks. He seemed to think fish farming represents…
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Trivia Tuesday: Spawning Salmon
Trivia Tuesday: how many eggs will a salmon typically lay before she dies?
A. 500
B. 5,000
C. 50,000
D. 500,000
Get it right and win an AU prize!
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Offseason Fishing Photos
Some members of the AU crew have been busy this offseason honing their fishing skills away from Sitka. Do you have any fishing photos you’d like to show off from this offseason? Send the photos and your address to andrew.pooch@anglingunlimited.com by next Monday and we’ll feature them on our blog and send you an AU prize!
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Recipe of the week: Grilled Salmon with Mint & Basil Sauce
Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Blackened Halibut with Grilled Salmon with Mint & Basil Sauce: Ingredients: salmon fillet 1 oz fresh basil leaves 1 oz mint leaves 7 oz olive oil 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon mustard 2 tablespoons cream 2 teaspoons lemon zest juice of one lemon Salt & pepper Boil a…
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Fishing Resolutions for a New Year
Most New Year’s resolutions challenge us. Things like exercise more, lose weight, give up some habit or another. Why not make some resolutions that translate to fun and fulfillment. Why not commit to closer connections to the people in your life and the natural world. And, if you’ve already made a resolution to eat better…
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Trivia Tuesday: Pelagic
Trivia Tuesday: What does the term “pelagic” mean? Get it right and win an AU prize!
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Recipe of the week: Cheesy Halibut Ciabatta
Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Blackened Halibut with Cheesy Halibut Ciabatta: Ingredients: halibut fillet 3 tbsp butter 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning salt & pepper half a loaf of ciabatta bread 1/2 cup mayo or miracle whip 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup…
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Trivia Tuesday: Old Halibut
Trivia Tuesday: what is the age of the oldest recorded halibut? Get it correct and win an AU prize!
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Late July Salmon and Humpback Whales
Kim, our amazing office manager in Minnesota always shares your feedback and the great memories you’ve created during your time with us. To help others in their search for the trip of a lifetime, we want to share those testimonials. The majority of our business is generated from client referrals, so your opinion is very important…
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Top Recipes of 2014
After a fishing trip with us, our clients leave Sitka with ample fish for their freezer. The recipe of the week was created to provide our clients with inspiration for preparing the fish they catch in Sitka. Here is a list of your 10 favorite recipes from 2014. Enjoy! Top Recipes of 2014 1. Panko…
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How Was Your Season?
The “go to” question people ask me at a holiday party is “How was your season?” It’s asked so often that I refine the answer into what is called “an elevator pitch” – something short enough that it could be completed in the time it takes to go from the first floor to the 10th. So, we’re…
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Trivia Tuesday: Halibut vs. Sole
Trivia Tuesday: what are three differences between halibut and sole? Get it right, win an AU prize!
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Top Blog Posts of 2014
Thank you for another impressive year of readership! After nearly 100 blog posts and thousands of page views, we see what you’ve enjoyed reading the most. In case you missed these popular posts or you’d like to read them again, here are the top blog posts of 2014. Enjoy! Our Top Blog Posts from 2014: 1. Record King Forecast…
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Recipe of the week: Blackened Halibut with Cilantro Lime Quinoa
Let’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Blackened Halibut with Cilantro Lime Quinoa: Ingredients: Halibut fillet Juice and Zest from Two Limes ½ Tsp Paprika ¼ Tsp Salt ¼ Tsp Pepper ¼ Tsp Cayenne Pepper ¼ Tsp Onion Powder ¼ Tsp Cumin 1 Tsp Olive Oil 2 Cups Chicken Stock 1 Cup Quinoa Salt and…
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