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Just what does it take for you to receive your premium portions of Catch Sitka Wild Alaska Seafood on your doorstep in a pristine, frozen condition? This month we are doing a deep dive into all things logistics. Shipping a frozen, perishable product sure isn’t simple, that’s one thing we should clear up right away.

As much an art as commercial enterprise, salmon trolling represents the archetype of the small-boat Southeast Alaskan fishery. A close cousin to sport fishing for salmon, commercial salmon trolling involves selecting the right lures for the right conditions and finding the fish to entice them with. A lot of the gear is the same between commercial and sport fishing, just scaled up in both size and quantity for commercial fishermen.  

Is Fresh Fish really the Best Fish?  Fresh seafood is frequently assumed to be the best seafood, but is it really? This desire for “fresh” is something that has long been held by fish consumers, and until recently it was absolutely true. We can all agree the word “fresh” has a great appeal – especially in the seafood world. But the general assumption is that “fresh” equals “quality,” and this is where most seafood consumers are mistaken. Quality seafood is what we’re after, and to get the best quality of fish, always selecting the “fresh” option won’t produce the results you’re...

Learn all about the amazing silver bullet, the Wild Alaskan Coho Salmon.