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…
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…
DetailsTrivia Tuesday: Wild salmon are born in freshwater, migrate to saltwater for the majority of their life, then return to freshwater to spawn. What is the term for fish with this life cycle? Get it right, win an AU prize!
DetailsEach summer seemingly endless schools of salmon swim past Sitka. The season begins with king salmon in May, which stay until mid to late August. From late June or early July until mid-September we see silvers. Pinks, chums and even an occasional sockeye are the fish of summer – mainly July through mid-August. I’m often asked what…
DetailsLet’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Sweet Potato Salmon Cakes: Ingredients: 1½ to 2 pounds salmon 4 large russet potatoes 3 large sweet potatoes ½ bulb roasted garlic 1 beaten egg 6 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon Salt and pepper to taste Panko Coconut oil Wrap all the potatoes in aluminum foil and bake for…
DetailsTrivia Tuesday: in this photo, Captain Bo is handling an average-size giant Pacific octopus. What is the largest one ever recorded? Get it right, win an Angling Unlimited 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 like to share some of those stories. The majority of our business is generated from client endorsements, so your opinion…
DetailsLet’s begin by gathering our ingredients for Rockfish Bisque: Ingredients: 6 cups water 2 cups dry white wine 2 cups fish stock 4 rockfish fillets ½ cup melted butter 1 cup onions 1 cup carrots 1 cup celery 1 tsp. garlic, minced ½ cup flour ¼ cup brandy 1½ cups tomatoes, seeded and diced 2…
DetailsI read in the Seattle Times that Americans ate more salmon than tuna for the first time in 2013. The salmon devoured came from all five species of Pacific salmon plus farm raised domesticated Atlantic salmon imported from all over the globe. One of the big drivers of the increased consumption came from the record wild…
DetailsTrivia Tuesday: Most of our anglers pass through Seattle’s airport as the jumping off point from the lower 48 on their way to Sitka. Then it’s only a short flight with Alaska Airlines before they’re greeted with a smiling face in Sitka. What is the distance from Seattle to Sitka? Please answer in miles or time. Get it right and win an AU prize!
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