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Offline Skillet

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Hanson Fish Co in 2020
« on: June 25, 2020, 09:28:49 AM »
Wanted to get a quick update out about what's going on with the fish business, and share some exciting news.

First of all... COVID.  Man, that hurt us up here, and continues to do so. What really bummed me out is that I had to cancel my planned HuntWa group buy this spring.  Based on what we knew at the time, it seemed like the right choice.  I thank everybody for their patience and understanding with that.

Ready for some good news, though?  I'm bringing the boat south in November, and will be doing another HuntWa group buy like we did last winter.  I'll be bringing on specials again, like the scallops and king crab.  Maybe a few other things, stay tuned for that announcement in a few months.

One thing I've learned from this Covid experience, though, is that for me to get the fish to the people who want it I can't always rely on my physical presence in WA to make it happen. And that the random nature of my travels didn't always work with everybody else's schedules.  So... I'm running a little experimental project this summer while I'm out fishing to distribute fish in a small area.  This pilot project is going to be run by our very own @ctwiggs1 and his family in the South Sound area.  It's going to be a Facebook group (which is kind of funny, if you know how hard I've tried to avoid that site over the years  :chuckle:), and will be offering up a limited line of flash frozen fish in 10# boxes and 25# filet cases.  King, coho, halibut, black cod, lingcod, and actually some yelloweye!  We're hoping to have fish available for pickup in early-mid August. 

If you're really jonesing for fish and need a fix until I get down this winter, reach out to him and see if you can meet him at one of his drop-off locations.  This is a limited quantity experiment, so I can't promise how much of each species will be available.  I've set all the prices for this (they'll be the same for the winter buy as well), and had to raise some to reflect the skyrocketing costs we're seeing up here in AK. Compare to any online product, though, and the prices are still way under average. If this whole thing works out the way we'd like it to, I'll be looking for more folks to run buying groups in other areas. Some nice discounts on fish, and other benefits, potentially available for those who step up to take the abuse!  :chuckle:

Ctwiggs1 has suggested he may be open to doing some dropoff points outside of the South Sound area, but I'll let him make the final call on that. I know how much windshield time it takes to cover WA state with fish, and it's more than you'd think. Like watching "The Irishmen."

Alright folks, I'm just about ready to go for kings on July 1.  Got a very stern Coast Guard inspector coming to the boat in a few minutes, gotta lay out the $20's on the table just right to make sure I pass  :chuckle:. Jokes, jokes!  It takes Benjamin's now-a-days...

Good fishin' everybody, I'll keep a few updates coming throughout the summer.

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Re: Hanson Fish Co in 2020
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2020, 09:59:36 AM »
Whoo Hooo, our Boy Chris is back on the job..!!!!  Damn, that calendar sure does make November seem a long time away.  Maybe I'll have to reach out for a southern pick-up....

Good Luck Chris, happy fishing!!

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Re: Hanson Fish Co in 2020
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2020, 11:10:51 AM »
I’m kicking myself for not getting tuna last time. Any plans to get that again?

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Re: Hanson Fish Co in 2020
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2020, 11:13:54 AM »
WHERE ARE MY PRAWNS????????

WHERE ARE MY PRAWNS????????

WHERE ARE MY PRAWNS????????

WHERE ARE MY PRAWNS????????
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Re: Hanson Fish Co in 2020
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2020, 11:23:23 AM »
Hi guys,

Popping on here.  First off - big thanks to Chris for taking my way-to-many-phone calls.  I've been described by friends as the most curious (insert expletive) person they've ever met, and I am absolutely fascinated by what Chris does.  I'm pretty sure last week I asked him 3 times if he could figure out a way to offer health insurance so I could win the argument with my wife to go work for him :chuckle:

Everything about what we are doing is 100% controlled by Chris.  His offerings, his prices, his rules.  We made a Facebook page (link below), and Chris is one of the admins.  I'm pretty sure my words to Chris were "You've built a great brand and you shouldn't put too much exposure with me.  You need to be able to fire me if the time comes for that without damaging yourself."  I'm already my favorite employee.

My goal here was a mixture of Chris's very noble mission and my own selfishness:  He wants to get top tier fish to our freezers as efficiently as possible and I want to get his fish in my freezer as efficiently as possible.

In all seriousness, my wife and I really are just a conduit here.  We want to be able to buy from Chris more often than once a year, and we want to be able to see more people be able to take advantage of this great opportunity. 

If all else fails, I'm going to at least claim victory for getting Chris over the "3 friends" bar on Facebook :tup: :chuckle:

https://www.facebook.com/HansonFishCoSouthSound 

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Re: Hanson Fish Co in 2020
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2020, 11:29:21 AM »
Very cool man, best of luck.  :tup:
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Re: Hanson Fish Co in 2020
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2020, 11:35:08 AM »
Great stuff man be safe!
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Re: Hanson Fish Co in 2020
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2020, 11:47:20 AM »
Hope you do well this summer  :tup:

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Re: Hanson Fish Co in 2020
« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2020, 11:51:12 AM »
No Facebook for me but if anyone figures out a tricities run before the November return, please let me know. My seafood rack in the freezer is empty.

Glad you're pulling though this *censored* show up there Chris. Good luck with the upcoming season and I look forward to the next chat season when you return.
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Re: Hanson Fish Co in 2020
« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2020, 11:57:15 AM »
No Facebook for me but if anyone figures out a tricities run before the November return, please let me know. My seafood rack in the freezer is empty.

Glad you're pulling though this *censored* show up there Chris. Good luck with the upcoming season and I look forward to the next chat season when you return.

It's definitely not out of the picture.  Chris and I discussed it in detail last night and my response was pretty simple:  If I can cover the cost of gas I'm fine doing it.  I recognize that I'm probably not going to make much personally on the east side because of the amount of gas I'll be burning, but you guys are a part of the hunt-wa family and that's very important to me (and VERY important to Chris).  This site has been a great resource for me over the last decade or so, you've been a big part of Chris working on his direct-to-consumer approach, and I don't want anyone to feel that this is going to be exclusive to people in the south sound.  I mean honestly, I get enough crap for living in King County on this site as it is :chuckle:

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Re: Hanson Fish Co in 2020
« Reply #10 on: June 25, 2020, 12:01:44 PM »
I am interested in some halibut and could have my sister or bro-in-law snag it for me. I don't have facebook either so not sure the details. I could also have them grab your order Ben and keep it in my freezer until we can work out an exchange
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Re: Hanson Fish Co in 2020
« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2020, 12:03:09 PM »
Don't worry, we'll definitely get a post up here when all the details are ready!!  Nobody is getting left out because they don't have FB, that's for sure!

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Re: Hanson Fish Co in 2020
« Reply #12 on: June 25, 2020, 12:18:12 PM »
If the timing is right I can get in from the west side when I get off work to ellensburg
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Re: Hanson Fish Co in 2020
« Reply #13 on: June 25, 2020, 12:59:52 PM »
also interested in more halibut  :tup:
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Re: Hanson Fish Co in 2020
« Reply #14 on: June 25, 2020, 01:13:42 PM »
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