Sitka Fishing Report, August 2, 2021
Happy days are here again! Fast silver limits were the rule for our boats that ran south and the weather has been unbeatable here in Sitka, AK.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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: