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…
DetailsKTOO 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…
DetailsTrivia Tuesday: Where do most humpback whales go during the winter?
DetailsLet’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…
DetailsI 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…
DetailsTrivia 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!
DetailsSome 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!
DetailsLet’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…
DetailsMost 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…
DetailsTrivia Tuesday: What does the term “pelagic” mean? Get it right and win an AU prize!
DetailsLet’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…
DetailsTrivia Tuesday: what is the age of the oldest recorded halibut? Get it correct and win an AU prize!
DetailsKim, 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…
DetailsAfter 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…
DetailsThe “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…
DetailsTrivia Tuesday: what are three differences between halibut and sole? Get it right, win an AU prize!
DetailsThank 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…
DetailsLet’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…
DetailsAll of us at Angling Unlimited want to wish all of you a very happy holiday season. It’s a safe bet that a number of you are enjoying a holiday meal with your catch from last summer’s trip to Sitka. Perhaps there’s some homemade smoked salmon on a plate for your family and guests. And, you’ve…
DetailsTrivia Tuesday: What is the name for a female salmon? Get it right, win an AU calendar and sticker.
DetailsYears ago, an astrologer did my chart. After plugging in when (July 10, 1952, 9:43 PM) and where (Orange, NJ) I was born, he came back with a personality profile. In astrological terms, it turns out I’m all water and air – which might explain why I drink so much seltzer. I’m also born under…
DetailsAleta VanZinderan could be the poster child for the old adage, “Hire what you can’t teach.” Captain Chuck, whose gift for picking great employees is seemingly endless, brought Aleta to Angling Unlimited in 2005 after she completed her freshman year in college. What she knew about the nuts and bolts of the job hardly mattered – she…
DetailsLet’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Cream Cheese Filled Smoked Salmon Muffins: 2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1.5 cups grated cheddar cheese 6-8 oz. smoked salmon 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill 1 egg 1 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup cream cheese cupcake liners Heat the oven to 350º…
DetailsTrivia Tuesday: How old is the town of Sitka? Get it right and win an AU prize!
DetailsAfter five years of blogging and 530 posts, we’ve created a healthy archive of information about our fishery, our business, and our customers. Thanks for reading! We’ve kept you busy with our professional guide advice, fishing reports, recipes, and much more. For this post, we dug into the archive and cherry-picked ten old posts that are…
DetailsLet’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Cheesy Rockfish Casserole: Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp 1 rockfish fillet 2 cups mozzarella 2 cups parmesan 1 cup half & half 3 tbsp butter 6 tbsp parsley Mostaccioli noodles 1 tsp pepper 1 jar Alfredo Cook pasta according to directions, drain, and set aside. Pan fry rockfish with…
DetailsTrivia Tuesday: What are the two species of salmon in this photo? Get it right and win an AU prize!
DetailsLet’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Sweet & Spicy Peach Glazed Salmon: Ingredients: 1 wild Alaskan salmon fillet 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 heaping tablespoons peach jam 1/2 lime, juiced Combine 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning and 2 tablespoons brown sugar in a small bowl. Skin salmon…
DetailsLast week, we teased a new series about where your favorite fish go in the winter. We promised to answer that question for king salmon first. First, the clue from last time: The reason you’ll see the flash of your herring much deeper into the water column during the winter is because of a lack…
DetailsBeginning May 2015, Delta Airlines will run flights to Sitka. Competition is good news for Sitka, which has been a one airline town for decades. Visitors to Sitka finally have a choice of carriers for the first time since AU went into business. We believe competition will be good for prices, services, and schedules. Delta’s schedule promises…
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