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Title: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Skillet on August 01, 2018, 12:17:39 PM
Box Orders

7mmfan - 7
Woodchuck - 1
Ridgeratt - 1 (repeat customer, thanks  :tup:)
WAcoyotehunter - 1
syoungs - 1
H20hunter - 1
Bigdave - 2
MR5x5 - 1
Stalker - 2
"Commercial customer" - 4
Whitpirate - 1
Ctwiggs - 1

I'll be filling orders from the top of the list down.  Current fishing has me thinking 20-25 boxes should be doable, with 30 boxes possible by Sat morning.  H20hunter has agreed to keep this list current for me while I'm out of cell coverage.  If fishing is fantastic, I'll let him know via inReach and we'll take up to 40 boxes on the list.




Looks like I'm going to be able to squeeze in a short trip for the HuntWa'ers who were not able to get in on the first group buy.

2nd List
dhoey 1 box spokane
quadrafie 1 box spokane
birdguy 1 box seatac
bluemoon
elkaholic123
jamesfromseattle
skyvalhunter

My current plan is to ship these fish Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning on Ak Air for pickup at the cargo terminal of your airport that is serviced by AK Air or Horizon Air.

As before, these are random-sized troll dress coho packed in 80# net weight boxes.  Actual weights may vary by a pound or two.  More details about the fish and packaging can be found on the first group buy thread. 

There most likely won't be any rockfish available, this is a straight coho run. 

Coho price is $4.00/#, plus airfreight.  Airfreight typically runs from $72-$78 a box, depending on which airport you'll be picking up from. I will be slush icing these fish, and the weather is a little snotty out there right now, so there might be a little bit of scale loss you wouldn't normally see on my fish.  This does not indicate a lower quality product in any way, but I just wanted people to be aware (for the commercial wholesale market, some fish counters really want the scales on for display purposes).

In the interest of keeping things organized, please indicate how many boxes of coho you'd like to buy on this thread, even if you've already said so on the first buy.  Something along the lines of "Skillet will take 2 boxes to SeaTac".  If you're looking to partner up with somebody on a box, that's great - but I can only have one addressee per order.  So after you figure out your deal with your partner, one of you will place the order.   If you wish to remain anonymous, it's ok to PM me your order - but until I confirm it back, orders on the thread will take priority if I come up short of fish.

Speaking of which - fishin' is fishin'.  If I don't have enough to go around, I will fill orders from the first post on down, provided they're aren't any potential issues with payment (like a guy that just joins to buy fish, but insists on sending a check. I'm going to skip over that order to take care of long-standing HuntWa'ers first).
Combined shipments:  Wherever possible, please place multiple orders together.  If five friends each want one box each, if possible please have one guy order and pick them all up at once. 

I will also be taking one payment per combined order.  I will email an invoice to the person picking up the fish.  Payment details are available on the other thread.  Please communicate with me ahead of time re: payment, especially if you're relatively new here. 

I'll be updating this post with more info regarding people to get in touch with in case I'm unreachable.

Let's get those orders placed!

Thanks,

Chris
FV Diamond Lil






Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 01, 2018, 12:43:12 PM
For those of you who don't know Skillet and how he takes care of his fish, his fish is the top quality anywhere. You won't find nicer and better taken care of salmon.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: 7mmfan on August 01, 2018, 12:49:17 PM
I'm committed for 7 boxes.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 01, 2018, 12:51:03 PM
For those of you who don't know Skillet and how he takes care of his fish, his fish is the top quality anywhere. You won't find nicer and better taken care of salmon.

 :yeah: Top notch guy to deal with. Buy with confidence.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: KFhunter on August 01, 2018, 12:52:01 PM
KFhunter will take 1 box of 80# coho to Spokane

Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: Woodchuck on August 01, 2018, 12:53:02 PM
Woodchuck needs a box.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: Ridgeratt on August 01, 2018, 12:55:14 PM
I'm in for a box.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 01, 2018, 12:56:16 PM
I'm committed for 7 boxes.

 :yike:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on August 01, 2018, 01:00:07 PM
I'll take a box in Spokane
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: jackelope on August 01, 2018, 01:00:58 PM
How many pounds in a box?

Anyone around Seattle/Bellevue/Redmond/Duvall want to split a box?
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: KFhunter on August 01, 2018, 01:02:01 PM
How many pounds in a box?

Anyone around Seattle/Bellevue/Redmond/Duvall want to split a box?

80# per box
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: h20hunter on August 01, 2018, 01:08:09 PM
For those of you who don't know Skillet and how he takes care of his fish, his fish is the top quality anywhere. You won't find nicer and better taken care of salmon.


X2  :yeah:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: Woodchuck on August 01, 2018, 01:11:05 PM
For those of you who don't know Skillet and how he takes care of his fish, his fish is the top quality anywhere. You won't find nicer and better taken care of salmon.


X2  :yeah:
x infinity.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: syoungs on August 01, 2018, 01:21:08 PM
I will take 1 box to tri cities.

I believe horizon has a terminal in pasco.

might have some to split if anyone in town wants in.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: Skillet on August 01, 2018, 01:27:03 PM
For those of you who don't know Skillet and how he takes care of his fish, his fish is the top quality anywhere. You won't find nicer and better taken care of salmon.

That is some high praise coming from you, sir.  Thank you!

Looks like we're getting a good start here.  Thanks fellas.

You gonna eat anything else this year, 7mmfan?? :chuckle:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: 92xj on August 01, 2018, 01:29:08 PM
I will take 1 box to tri cities.

I believe horizon has a terminal in pasco.

might have some to split if anyone in town wants in.

I'd be interested in buying a portion from you.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: 7mmfan on August 01, 2018, 01:29:30 PM
How many pounds in a box?

Anyone around Seattle/Bellevue/Redmond/Duvall want to split a box?

Jackelope, just sent you a PM
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: h20hunter on August 01, 2018, 01:31:47 PM
H20 for one box to Indianapolis
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: bigdave on August 01, 2018, 01:33:36 PM
Bigdave on board for 2 boxes to Spokane!! yeah baby!
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: MR5x5 on August 01, 2018, 01:43:23 PM
MR5x5 for one box to SeaTac.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: Stalker on August 01, 2018, 01:47:23 PM
If they are still available I'm in for 2 boxes to B-ham.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: MADMAX on August 01, 2018, 02:12:10 PM
I'm in for one box of coho
Seatac
I will ask my Son in law to pick it up as I'm heading up to Seiku
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: WAElkhunter89 on August 01, 2018, 02:27:20 PM
Anyone near Yelm/Lacey looking to split a box? I'm currently deployed overseas, but would love to split a box with someone.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: WAElkhunter89 on August 01, 2018, 04:08:39 PM
Bump for splitting a box if anyone is interested. Would love to get some salmon in the freezer for when I get back in a few months.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: Skillet on August 01, 2018, 04:30:36 PM
Ok fellas, I've got some catching to do and we'll be leaving cell coverage shortly.  I'm handing the list maintenance off to H20hunter while I'm out, so PM him if you have any q's you don't wanna ask on the open forum.

We've got 23 boxes spoken for, so we're in the "maybe" zone already. I'll update H20 with catch rates and he can either keep the list open for more buyers or shut 'er down.

* Hoping someone can jump in with WAelkhunter89 real soon here.  Consider it a real "thank you for your service!" by helping him get his hands on some of these fish.

Thanks all, be back in a few days-

Chris
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: h20hunter on August 01, 2018, 04:32:37 PM
 :tup:

I'll post updates as they come in with photo evidence of his coho killing prowess and hopefully stacks of fish.

Be safe my friend.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: WAElkhunter89 on August 01, 2018, 04:38:45 PM
Home is located in Yelm, wife works in Puyallup. So anywhere in between there.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: MADMAX on August 01, 2018, 04:44:55 PM
 I hope I’m on the list for a box of coho
I’ve been trying since the last order to get one
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: Skillet on August 01, 2018, 04:48:53 PM
Yes Madmax, thanks for the catch.  I'll update the list. Based on your PM to me, you are right behind 7mmfan.

List updated MADMAX.  I'm almost out of range, it's H20's show now.  :tup: 
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: elkaholic123 on August 01, 2018, 04:50:45 PM
I will take a box if there is any available.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: Alan K on August 01, 2018, 04:52:51 PM
Alan K will take 1 box to SeaTac if it ends up being available.

Located in Yelm! The family would like most of the box, but WAelkhunter89 you're welcome to a few fish!  I'm far from an expert on filleting though.  Hopefully by the time I get down to the bottom I'll have some decent ones to give you! :yike:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: Ridgeratt on August 01, 2018, 04:55:19 PM
 :salute: :salute: :salute: :salute:


To the folks supporting the small business people. 

Glad my credit app filed out in crayon was accepted.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: DeerThug on August 01, 2018, 04:55:55 PM
DeerThug will take one box.  Horizon air to Yakima.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: quadrafire on August 01, 2018, 04:56:41 PM
Quad would be in for a box
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: WAElkhunter89 on August 01, 2018, 04:57:22 PM
Alan K will take 1 box to SeaTac if it ends up being available.

Located in Yelm! The family would like most of the box, but WAelkhunter89 you're welcome to a few fish!  I'm far from an expert on filleting though.  Hopefully by the time I get down to the bottom I'll have some decent ones to give you! :yike:

That would be awesome, I'd greatly appreciate it. Been a while since I've had some good salmon.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: Woodchuck on August 01, 2018, 05:03:09 PM
:salute: :salute: :salute: :salute:


To the folks supporting the small business people. 

Glad my credit app filed out in crayon was accepted.
Filled...  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: Ridgeratt on August 01, 2018, 05:07:15 PM
:salute: :salute: :salute: :salute:


To the folks supporting the small business people. 

Glad my credit app filed out in crayon was accepted.
Filled...  :chuckle:

In crayon I'm not sposed to a spelling ace!!!   :chuckle:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: Woodchuck on August 01, 2018, 05:15:59 PM
:salute: :salute: :salute: :salute:


To the folks supporting the small business people. 

Glad my credit app filed out in crayon was accepted.
Filled...  :chuckle:

In crayon I'm not sposed to a spelling ace!!!   :chuckle:
Word on the street is you had to get the Mrs. to co-sign though.  :dunno: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: Ridgeratt on August 01, 2018, 05:18:10 PM
Maybe.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: DeerThug on August 01, 2018, 05:20:49 PM
So i did not see how we pay.  I assume you will PM??

Or enlighten me.

Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: MADMAX on August 01, 2018, 05:25:02 PM
Thanks for updating you have my email and information for notification and billing invoices
I take it the fish will be at respective airports this Saturday or Sunday , correct?
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: h20hunter on August 01, 2018, 05:41:40 PM
Invoices will be emailed to recipients with flight information for tracking purposes. My understand is Captain is accepting checks to be mailed directly to him for payment.

Pms coming in to me will be held im order for those still looking to sign up if catch numbers allow.

If i miss a ? please use the @ feauture to flag me directly and ill do my best to get and share info as timely as possible.

@DeerThug
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: h20hunter on August 01, 2018, 05:56:33 PM
Also, Skillet expects fish to depart sat night, early Sunday.  Weather and ocean conditions will play a part. All on the list should make sure he has email addresses for contact.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: Dhoey07 on August 01, 2018, 08:35:03 PM
So would that make for a Sunday night eta at the Spokane airport?

@h2ohunter
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: h20hunter on August 01, 2018, 08:39:02 PM
Likely from what he has said. The fish comes packed well and im told a day or two would still be fine without cold storage.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: Dhoey07 on August 01, 2018, 08:53:38 PM
Does anybody know how long they would hold a box in the cargo terminal in spokane? I’m leaving for Westport Saturday at noon and won’t be back till Monday afternoon?

I can’t really volunteer the wife to pick it up by herself with the kids. Any ideas?

Any other Spokane valley guys picking up?
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: quadrafire on August 01, 2018, 08:57:10 PM
Does anybody know how long they would hold a box in the cargo terminal in spokane? I’m leaving for Westport Saturday at noon and won’t be back till Monday afternoon?

I can’t really volunteer the wife to pick it up by herself with the kids. Any ideas?
I could hold for you in Spokane Dhoey if we are on the list. Let me know
And pick up
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: Dhoey07 on August 01, 2018, 09:09:09 PM
Does anybody know how long they would hold a box in the cargo terminal in spokane? I’m leaving for Westport Saturday at noon and won’t be back till Monday afternoon?

I can’t really volunteer the wife to pick it up by herself with the kids. Any ideas?
I could hold for you in Spokane Dhoey if we are on the list. Let me know
And pick up

That would be awesome Quad! I would be able to pickup Monday afternoon.

@h2ohunter Is there an updated list?

@quadrafire let me know when you have sent a PM to h20hunter saying that “you’re in on standby” and I’ll send one so I’ll be right after ya.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: syoungs on August 01, 2018, 09:09:25 PM
Also, Skillet expects fish to depart sat night, early Sunday.  Weather and ocean conditions will play a part. All on the list should make sure he has email addresses for contact.

I shot a PM with my email address to skillet, do I need to do anything else but wait at this point?
@h20hunter
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: h20hunter on August 01, 2018, 09:13:34 PM
I have two pms currently that are on standby. If you were mot on the original im in section please send me a pm with a im in on standby message.

Syoungs....yup. now we hope he has good weather and slays them.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: h20hunter on August 01, 2018, 09:21:09 PM
Actually,  @Dhoey07 you are first on the secondary list. Please refer to page one of this thread, i added to the list and captains updates.  Last text from him this evening was he was heading to his grounds and leaving coverage.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: h20hunter on August 01, 2018, 09:34:01 PM
@quadrafire
@Dhoey07

Put you down for 1 box ea, see page 1.

If not done, please pm Skillet your full name, address, daytime phone and email.

Thx
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: Dhoey07 on August 01, 2018, 09:34:36 PM
Thank you sir  :tup:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: Ridgeratt on August 01, 2018, 09:36:02 PM
Does anybody know how long they would hold a box in the cargo terminal in spokane? I’m leaving for Westport Saturday at noon and won’t be back till Monday afternoon?

I can’t really volunteer the wife to pick it up by herself with the kids. Any ideas?

Any other Spokane valley guys picking up?

I think Alaska in Spokane does have a freezer unit, but no cooler. So if you don't mind a block of frozen fish. But that would mean its frozen and thawed to work it.

You could call after 7 am
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: KFhunter on August 01, 2018, 11:02:22 PM
I thought they were being shipped frozen  :dunno: 

On the last group buy thread he stated he was switching shipping frozen, which works for me.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: WAElkhunter89 on August 02, 2018, 12:00:57 AM
@h20hunter I don’t see Alan K on the first list. Hope he gets a box so I can hopefully get a few from him  :tup:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: syoungs on August 02, 2018, 03:05:05 AM
I thought they were being shipped frozen  :dunno: 

On the last group buy thread he stated he was switching shipping frozen, which works for me.

Its frozen after this shipment. These are just coming on ice.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: Katmai Guy on August 02, 2018, 06:47:55 AM
@H20Hunter, Wow, should get on more often!  Katmai Guy in for a box to Sea-Tac if available.  Thanks
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2
Post by: h20hunter on August 02, 2018, 11:30:28 AM
Word has come in that the trip is getting shut down. I'll post details as I get them but I do know that a major gale has hit the fishing area. Like Chris said, that's fishing.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 SHUTDOWN DUE TO WEATHER
Post by: 7mmfan on August 02, 2018, 12:12:38 PM
I know the area he was fishing, it's no joke. When it gets snotty out there, it goes downhill fast and there's nowhere to hide. He made the right call.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 SHUTDOWN DUE TO WEATHER
Post by: RB on August 02, 2018, 12:14:01 PM
Pretty much the story of every trip I have made to Sitka, should have been here last week the weather was great! Hope it lays down and he can get out
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 SHUTDOWN DUE TO WEATHER
Post by: MADMAX on August 02, 2018, 12:29:19 PM
Thanks for the update can’t say I blame him not going out when the weather is bad
I’m leaving for seiku on Tuesday will be back on Thursday if this happens to start up again I still would like a box
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 SHUTDOWN DUE TO WEATHER
Post by: Skillet on August 03, 2018, 09:38:00 AM
Hey fellas, just wanted to jump on here and thank H20 for relaying the unfortunate news.  There were a couple of factors (including the good fishing moved farther from town), but the wx as the main driver.  It is always a risk, but this wx pattern grew stronger, faster than predicted.  Been a cold, windy summer up here so far.

I have to switch up my fishing game as soon as the wx lets up, but will keep this list as-is. If the stars align again and I get another chance to fish for HuntWa, I'll ping the folks listed to see if they still want fish.

Thanks for the interest, though.  There's clearly a reason why so many companies stand between my fish and the consumers - being lucky enough to have fishing close to town while timing everything to get fresh fish off the boat in a cost effective manner is quite a trick.

Chris
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 SHUTDOWN DUE TO WEATHER
Post by: h20hunter on August 03, 2018, 09:48:10 AM
 :tup:

Roger that Cap.

Don't worry ......i got a care package coming together to lift your spirits and put some.......wind in your sails.......so to speak. I've solicited some advice from trusted sources and think it will be well received.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 SHUTDOWN DUE TO WEATHER
Post by: Bluemoon on August 05, 2018, 09:40:43 AM
H2O
If Chris gets back on the water, could I please get put on the list? For 1 box.
Thank you
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 SHUTDOWN DUE TO WEATHER
Post by: h20hunter on August 05, 2018, 09:47:21 AM
Yup. I'll add you to page 1
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 SHUTDOWN DUE TO WEATHER
Post by: quadrafire on August 05, 2018, 06:44:27 PM
Safe Travels Cap'n..... That's the most important.
Love hearing your fishing adventures. The fish is secondary for me  ;)
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 SHUTDOWN DUE TO WEATHER
Post by: 7mmfan on August 05, 2018, 08:40:14 PM
http://www.ktva.com/story/38808464/overboard-cruise-employee-sought-near-sitka

Weather was pretty crappy it sounds like.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 SHUTDOWN DUE TO WEATHER
Post by: Ridgeratt on August 06, 2018, 08:08:45 AM
I am glad to hear that he stayed in port.

In the archives there is a thread about him in some bad weather. He had the portal break from waves. Was an interesting story
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 SHUTDOWN DUE TO WEATHER
Post by: jamesfromseattle on August 06, 2018, 09:32:48 PM
I think I’m a long ways down at this point but can I jump on the list for a box to SeaTac whenever you’re up and running again?
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 SHUTDOWN DUE TO WEATHER
Post by: h20hunter on August 06, 2018, 09:35:44 PM
Added
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 SHUTDOWN DUE TO WEATHER
Post by: haugenna on August 06, 2018, 10:02:09 PM
Are these whole fish or halves or vacpacked fillets?
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 SHUTDOWN DUE TO WEATHER
Post by: Fungunnin on August 07, 2018, 06:05:59 AM
Are these whole fish or halves or vacpacked fillets?
Wlhole fish, head on.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 SHUTDOWN DUE TO WEATHER
Post by: MADMAX on August 07, 2018, 02:47:29 PM
Please take me off the list Im no longer interested in a box of fish
Thanks very much
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 SHUTDOWN DUE TO WEATHER
Post by: Skillet on August 07, 2018, 11:09:20 PM
Please take me off the list Im no longer interested in a box of fish
Thanks very much

Done.   :tup:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 SHUTDOWN DUE TO WEATHER
Post by: Skyvalhunter on August 08, 2018, 05:03:25 AM
how are people getting on this list
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 SHUTDOWN DUE TO WEATHER
Post by: h20hunter on August 08, 2018, 07:53:19 AM
I can add you for future opportunities.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 SHUTDOWN DUE TO WEATHER
Post by: WAElkhunter89 on August 16, 2018, 12:55:21 PM
The weather still nasty up there? Any chance of this possibly happening again? Stay safe Skillet!
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: h20hunter on August 26, 2018, 02:54:25 PM
Word has come in.

Group buy back on. No new names please and details to follow as i get them. I know very little right now.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: WAElkhunter89 on August 26, 2018, 02:59:55 PM
Word has come in.

Group buy back on. No new names please and details to follow as i get them. I know very little right now.

Woot woot, be safe Skillet!
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: bigdave on August 26, 2018, 08:37:54 PM
Please remove me from the list please. I'm out till next year.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Skillet on August 27, 2018, 12:12:20 AM
Hello from SE AK fellas  :tup:
On my way into town with a small load of slush iced coho.  There are some big fish in this load, several over 10#.  After covering my commercial customer needs, I'll have roughly 14-15 80# boxes to share with my fellow HuntWa'ers.  We're going to go down the list as planned until I run out.  These boxes will be shipping tomorrow evening via Alaska Air, and likely ready for pickup at your airport on Tuesday morning.  I'll provide flight details with every shipment.

90% sure this is the last chance this year.  Heading way out west/north from here on out.

Based on my 15 box estimate and folks who are still in for fish, I have:

@7mmfan - 7
@Woodchuck - 1
@ridgeratt -1
@wacoyotehunter - 1
@syoungs - 1
@Mr5x5 - 1
@whitpirate - 1
@ctwiggs - 1
@dhoey - 1

I'll update tomorrow am, I need to get some Zzz's as soon as I tie up.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: DeerThug on August 27, 2018, 06:02:12 AM
Take me out for now as well.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Alan K on August 27, 2018, 06:14:05 AM
I am still interested in a box if anyone else is no longer interested!
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Birdguy on August 27, 2018, 06:26:08 AM
I see I am just off the list, still interested if it works out. Thank you
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Woodchuck on August 27, 2018, 06:30:54 AM
Hello from SE AK fellas  :tup:
On my way into town with a small load of slush iced coho.  There are some big fish in this load, several over 10#.  After covering my commercial customer needs, I'll have roughly 14-15 80# boxes to share with my fellow HuntWa'ers.  We're going to go down the list as planned until I run out.  These boxes will be shipping tomorrow evening via Alaska Air, and likely ready for pickup at your airport on Tuesday morning.  I'll provide flight details with every shipment.

90% sure this is the last chance this year.  Heading way out west/north from here on out.

Based on my 15 box estimate and folks who are still in for fish, I have:

@7mmfan - 7
@Woodchuck - 1
@Ridgeratt -1
@WAcoyotehunter - 1
@syoungs - 1
@MR5x5 - 1
@Whitpirate - 1
@ctwiggs - 1
@dhoey - 1

I'll update tomorrow am, I need to get some Zzz's as soon as I tie up.
Put me down for 2 if possible. Please
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on August 27, 2018, 07:16:09 AM
Awesome- I'm in
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: quadrafire on August 27, 2018, 07:33:00 AM
Please remove me from the list. Thanks
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Woodchuck on August 27, 2018, 07:46:22 AM
Hello from SE AK fellas  :tup:
On my way into town with a small load of slush iced coho.  There are some big fish in this load, several over 10#.  After covering my commercial customer needs, I'll have roughly 14-15 80# boxes to share with my fellow HuntWa'ers.  We're going to go down the list as planned until I run out.  These boxes will be shipping tomorrow evening via Alaska Air, and likely ready for pickup at your airport on Tuesday morning.  I'll provide flight details with every shipment.

90% sure this is the last chance this year.  Heading way out west/north from here on out.

Based on my 15 box estimate and folks who are still in for fish, I have:

@7mmfan - 7
@Woodchuck - 1
@Ridgeratt -1
@WAcoyotehunter - 1
@syoungs - 1
@MR5x5 - 1
@Whitpirate - 1
@ctwiggs - 1
@dhoey - 1

I'll update tomorrow am, I need to get some Zzz's as soon as I tie up.
@7mmfan  @Ridgeratt  @syoungs  @MR5x5  @Whitpirate  @ctwiggs1  @Dhoey07
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: syoungs on August 27, 2018, 07:52:41 AM
I'm still in!
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Dhoey07 on August 27, 2018, 08:10:50 AM
Hello from SE AK fellas  :tup:
On my way into town with a small load of slush iced coho.  There are some big fish in this load, several over 10#.  After covering my commercial customer needs, I'll have roughly 14-15 80# boxes to share with my fellow HuntWa'ers.  We're going to go down the list as planned until I run out.  These boxes will be shipping tomorrow evening via Alaska Air, and likely ready for pickup at your airport on Tuesday morning.  I'll provide flight details with every shipment.

90% sure this is the last chance this year.  Heading way out west/north from here on out.

Based on my 15 box estimate and folks who are still in for fish, I have:

@7mmfan - 7
@Woodchuck - 1
@Ridgeratt -1
@WAcoyotehunter - 1
@syoungs - 1
@MR5x5 - 1
@Whitpirate - 1
@ctwiggs - 1
@dhoey - 1

I'll update tomorrow am, I need to get some Zzz's as soon as I tie up.
@7mmfan  @Ridgeratt  @syoungs  @MR5x5  @Whitpirate  @ctwiggs1  @Dhoey07

Just texted my buddy that I'm splitting with.  I'll let  you know ASAP!!!
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Woodchuck on August 27, 2018, 10:43:58 AM
Just tossing this up so Skip get lined out as quickly as possible.  :tup:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: 7mmfan on August 27, 2018, 10:47:09 AM
Sorry for the late response. I'm still in.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: ctwiggs1 on August 27, 2018, 11:04:44 AM
In - how do I pay?
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Dhoey07 on August 27, 2018, 11:14:59 AM
Hello from SE AK fellas  :tup:
On my way into town with a small load of slush iced coho.  There are some big fish in this load, several over 10#.  After covering my commercial customer needs, I'll have roughly 14-15 80# boxes to share with my fellow HuntWa'ers.  We're going to go down the list as planned until I run out.  These boxes will be shipping tomorrow evening via Alaska Air, and likely ready for pickup at your airport on Tuesday morning.  I'll provide flight details with every shipment.

90% sure this is the last chance this year.  Heading way out west/north from here on out.

Based on my 15 box estimate and folks who are still in for fish, I have:

@7mmfan - 7
@Woodchuck - 1
@Ridgeratt -1
@WAcoyotehunter - 1
@syoungs - 1
@MR5x5 - 1
@Whitpirate - 1
@ctwiggs - 1
@dhoey - 1

I'll update tomorrow am, I need to get some Zzz's as soon as I tie up.
@7mmfan  @Ridgeratt  @syoungs  @MR5x5  @Whitpirate  @ctwiggs1  @Dhoey07

Just texted my buddy that I'm splitting with.  I'll let  you know ASAP!!!

I am 100% in.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: sylvester on August 27, 2018, 11:31:15 AM
If there are any more boxes I’ll take one.
Thanks
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: lastmk8 on August 27, 2018, 11:35:31 AM
Skillet,

i see the number may already be there, but if one left I'll take one also, sucked missing out on the first one. 
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Whitpirate on August 27, 2018, 11:35:47 AM
In - how do I pay?

Yes let me know if we got an electronic way and I can handle it shortly
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: h20hunter on August 27, 2018, 12:02:49 PM
Easiest form of payment will be via check paid to Capt directly. Onfo will be on your invoice.  Failure to pay results being outted as a scumbag on hunt wa! Seriously though, last I was told ge is accepting a check via mail.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Skillet on August 27, 2018, 01:02:58 PM
Thanks for keeping this going guys -

Due to popular demand, I'm also going to accept payment via PayPal.  I'll send my PayPal address with each invoice to use off you want. Please send as friend/family, and reference the invoice number on your payment.
If PP isn't your thing, send a check.  This is the only group of folks I'd take that risk with, so don't be "that guy" - or H20 will send his goons to find you  :chuckle:
Boxing up fish right now, will have a final total of boxes in a few hours.

Stay tuned...
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Skillet on August 27, 2018, 01:05:56 PM
Skillet,

i see the number may already be there, but if one left I'll take one also, sucked missing out on the first one.

If there are extras, I'll just keep going down the list.  MR5x5 is out, his schedule doesn't work on this one.  Haven't heard from a few others either, so keep an eye out and we will move down the list.

Thanks fellas!
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: WAElkhunter89 on August 27, 2018, 01:07:05 PM
Hope to see some pics of these delicious fish  :tup:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Skillet on August 27, 2018, 01:23:12 PM
Here's a teaser -
Couple bigs on top there!
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Buckmark on August 27, 2018, 01:30:38 PM
Late long shot but if anybody buying a box wants to split it let me know...
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Woodchuck on August 27, 2018, 01:35:00 PM
Here's a teaser -
Couple bigs on top there!
Did you get my text earlier?
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Birdguy on August 27, 2018, 01:46:05 PM
Eyes glued to this.....we should be very close.....with others dropping off I have the Mrs. watching for the email  :tup: :EAT:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Skillet on August 27, 2018, 04:59:30 PM
Ok, I have 15 boxes of #1-fish for you guys.

7mmfan - 7
Woodchuck -1
Wacoyotehunter - 1
Syoungs-1
Whitpirate -1
Ctwiggs - 1
Dhoey -1
Birdguy - 1
Bluemoon - 1
Elkahilic is on the bubble, 1st up next time.
Guys, I need -

Full name of person picking up, which airport they'll be picking up from,
contact phone for that person,  and an email to send the invoice to.  If you haven't sent that to me yet via pm, please text it to 206-579-6715 asap.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Skillet on August 27, 2018, 06:43:12 PM
We're short a flight out today and cargo space is sold out, so the fish the going to ship tomorrow.  I'll get flight info and invoices out to everybody after I get the AWBs tomorrow. They're we'll packed and sitting in the hold, so no worries.  IF picking up tomorrow afternoon/evening at SeaTac (or possibly Wed, for connecting flights) doesn't work, let me know - I'll get your box sent to the next guy on the list.

Also, I've got everybody's info but
@birdman
@wacoyotehunter
Hope to hear from you guys soon -

Thanks!
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Special T on August 27, 2018, 08:01:04 PM
Thanks for keeping this going guys -

Due to popular demand, I'm also going to accept payment via PayPal.  I'll send my PayPal address with each invoice to use off you want. Please send as friend/family, and reference the invoice number on your payment.
If PP isn't your thing, send a check.  This is the only group of folks I'd take that risk with, so don't be "that guy" - or H20 will send his goons to find you  :chuckle:
Boxing up fish right now, will have a final total of boxes in a few hours.

Stay tuned...
I'll be that goon, I've been collecting before and I'm not scared.

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Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: syoungs on August 28, 2018, 06:04:19 AM
Thanks for keeping this going guys -

Due to popular demand, I'm also going to accept payment via PayPal.  I'll send my PayPal address with each invoice to use off you want. Please send as friend/family, and reference the invoice number on your payment.
If PP isn't your thing, send a check.  This is the only group of folks I'd take that risk with, so don't be "that guy" - or H20 will send his goons to find you  :chuckle:
Boxing up fish right now, will have a final total of boxes in a few hours.

Stay tuned...
I'll be that goon, I've been collecting before and I'm not scared.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

Dibs on being that goon for the east side  :tup:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: 7mmfan on August 28, 2018, 08:31:30 AM
Special T and syoungs, are your names Vinnie and Gito by chance? Just a hunch.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: syoungs on August 28, 2018, 10:51:10 AM
 :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Skillet on August 28, 2018, 03:51:08 PM
Alright folks, the fish are on the way and the invoices have all been sent.  I welcome all feedback - good, bad and ugly.  Don't worry about raising a concern with me, we'll make it right one way or another.  I'm really relying on my friends at Alaska Air to take good care of these before they get to you - especially through connections.  If there's an issue, I'm on your side.  If I don't reply asap, please don't fret - I'm likely going to be out of communication for the next few weeks. 

Thanks again to everybody for deciding to support my humble operation, by either buying fish or simply showing interest in the deal.  It helps me gauge whether or not I can afford to do another fresh fish Group Buy next year. 

Stay tuned for fresh winter kings in October and November.  I'll also be offering up FAS (frozen at sea) Spot Prawn tails, frozen & vacpac coho fillets and portions,  fillet & vacpac yelloweye rockfish, and possibly some halibut and ling cod as well over the winter.

Enjoy the fish, and I hope to see some pics of the stuffed smoker racks and big canning parties when I get back to town.

 :tup:

Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: WAElkhunter89 on August 28, 2018, 03:59:15 PM
Alright folks, the fish are on the way and the invoices have all been sent.  I welcome all feedback - good, bad and ugly.  Don't worry about raising a concern with me, we'll make it right one way or another.  I'm really relying on my friends at Alaska Air to take good care of these before they get to you - especially through connections.  If there's an issue, I'm on your side.  If I don't reply asap, please don't fret - I'm likely going to be out of communication for the next few weeks. 

Thanks again to everybody for deciding to support my humble operation, by either buying fish or simply showing interest in the deal.  It helps me gauge whether or not I can afford to do another fresh fish Group Buy next year. 

Stay tuned for fresh winter kings in October and November.  I'll also be offering up FAS (frozen at sea) Spot Prawn tails, frozen & vacpac coho fillets and portions,  fillet & vacpac yelloweye rockfish, and possibly some halibut and ling cod as well over the winter.

Enjoy the fish, and I hope to see some pics of the stuffed smoker racks and big canning parties when I get back to town.

 :tup:

Awesome work, Skillet! I'm definitely in for the winter kings when they are available, I'll be back in the states at that time and will be able to pick them up this time  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 28, 2018, 05:10:52 PM
Great stuff! Glad you were able to have another safe trip.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: buglebrush on August 28, 2018, 06:18:59 PM
Tagging for future buys  :drool:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Bluemoon on August 29, 2018, 10:36:49 AM
Thanks for screwing up my day Alaska Airlines! Received my flight information from Chris. Fish will be in at PDX last night for 5 am pick up this morning.  Arrive PDX at 6 am. They have no record of shipment.  Seattle decided to hold on to them. Now due to arrive at 11:30 am. Thanks for the phone call Alaska, you may have 4 and a half hours to waste I personally don't. Now I am hoping they arrive in good shape.
Can you tell I'm a little miffed...
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: syoungs on August 29, 2018, 12:46:13 PM
Thanks for screwing up my day Alaska Airlines! Received my flight information from Chris. Fish will be in at PDX last night for 5 am pick up this morning.  Arrive PDX at 6 am. They have no record of shipment.  Seattle decided to hold on to them. Now due to arrive at 11:30 am. Thanks for the phone call Alaska, you may have 4 and a half hours to waste I personally don't. Now I am hoping they arrive in good shape.
Can you tell I'm a little miffed...

I'd be miffed to. I'm guessing they will be good when you get them. I picked mine up from pasco at 1040 today, they were still ice cold.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: syoungs on August 29, 2018, 12:46:58 PM
Skillet you are the man!

These fish are great, I'll be buying again in the future. Kinda wishing I would have bought 2 boxes this time lol.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: ctwiggs1 on August 29, 2018, 12:49:11 PM
Skillet you are the man!

These fish are great, I'll be buying again in the future. Kinda wishing I would have bought 2 boxes this time lol.

I'm in the same boat.  Multiple people going "dude you didn't say anything, how do I get in on this??"  LOL
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Woodchuck on August 29, 2018, 12:52:00 PM
Fish have arrived, absolutely gorgeous, you are the man. Thank you  :tup:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Skillet on August 29, 2018, 12:52:20 PM
Thanks for screwing up my day Alaska Airlines! Received my flight information from Chris. Fish will be in at PDX last night for 5 am pick up this morning.  Arrive PDX at 6 am. They have no record of shipment.  Seattle decided to hold on to them. Now due to arrive at 11:30 am. Thanks for the phone call Alaska, you may have 4 and a half hours to waste I personally don't. Now I am hoping they arrive in good shape.
Can you tell I'm a little miffed...

Bluemoon-

I'm going to call and see if I can get to the bottom of this for you. If I can get a credit on the airfreight, I'll pass it right on to you.  I'll be in touch-
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: 92xj on August 29, 2018, 12:58:03 PM
Pictures people, pictures!!!!  :drool:

Looking forward to picking up my split share this afternoon.

And I'll start saving and building the fish food fund up now to order multiple boxes next go around
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Skillet on August 29, 2018, 01:31:36 PM
Thanks for screwing up my day Alaska Airlines! Received my flight information from Chris. Fish will be in at PDX last night for 5 am pick up this morning.  Arrive PDX at 6 am. They have no record of shipment.  Seattle decided to hold on to them. Now due to arrive at 11:30 am. Thanks for the phone call Alaska, you may have 4 and a half hours to waste I personally don't. Now I am hoping they arrive in good shape.
Can you tell I'm a little miffed...

Bluemoon-

I'm going to call and see if I can get to the bottom of this for you. If I can get a credit on the airfreight, I'll pass it right on to you.  I'll be in touch-

Just got of the phone, AK Air acknowledged they made an error. Watch your email, they're going to send you something to help out.   :tup:

Thanks again!
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Skillet on August 29, 2018, 01:33:46 PM
Glad to hear the fish traveled well and those who have them so far are happy. 
Great to hear, and just like 92xj suggested - when you get some time, pics would be great!
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: 7mmfan on August 29, 2018, 02:21:41 PM
KABOOM!
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: WAElkhunter89 on August 29, 2018, 02:25:21 PM
Man, those fish look fantastic. Can't wait for the winter kings!  :tup:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: 7mmfan on August 29, 2018, 02:30:34 PM
They were great. The fish were cold and solid when the boxes were opened, no fishy smell, just pure deliciousness. Some real hogs in there too. Only thing better for me would have been being the guy in the cockpit yanking those suckers in.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: jackelope on August 29, 2018, 02:32:50 PM
I've got a brand new grill at home waiting on some fresh coho fillets tonight. Can't wait. I'll definitely post up some pics. The fillets are chilling on ice in the RTIC right now.

Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: 92xj on August 29, 2018, 02:36:39 PM
I've got a brand new grill at home waiting on some fresh coho fillets tonight. Can't wait. I'll definitely post up some pics. The fillets are chilling on ice in the RTIC right now.

As someone who has only caught, cooked and enjoyed late run Kings at the reach in October, and never touched or even seen a coho, what's your seasoning and cooking plan on the grill?

Or any other recipe ideas.

I'll save all my smoking for the king's this fall...
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: syoungs on August 29, 2018, 02:38:11 PM
My picture taking sucks, but I'll take much nicer ones when I start cooking, I promise!!

I'm looking forward to next time I can do business with you skillet!

This time me and 92xj went in together, but I know there is lots more from the tri cities area that are on here, shoot me a message next time if you want in!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180829/127c063b3585abe8ca4cdcabd5942699.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180829/01e5dd15f320eaabd135847ed9d52673.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180829/36f105eb90e294adb7d97dd3d32d5371.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180829/0b4c2c4018402debc423c0236c75fbd5.jpg)

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Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: jackelope on August 29, 2018, 02:41:56 PM
I've got a brand new grill at home waiting on some fresh coho fillets tonight. Can't wait. I'll definitely post up some pics. The fillets are chilling on ice in the RTIC right now.

As someone who has only caught, cooked and enjoyed late run Kings at the reach in October, and never touched or even seen a coho, what's your seasoning and cooking plan on the grill?

Or any other recipe ideas.

I'll save all my smoking for the king's this fall...

My wife has a recipe for a honey brown sugar glaze with a dill sauce that my mom got from a lodge up in AK. I don't have the exact recipe offhand but it's amaze balls. That's probably not what we'll do tonight because it's a marinade and we don't have time for that nonsense today. I'll see if I can find something at least similar online.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: 7mmfan on August 29, 2018, 03:12:37 PM
I personally try to keep my fish recipes pretty simple. One of my standard go tos is to brush the fish with olive oil and put a good sprinkling of Montreal steak seasoning on it. That one never fails the taste buds.

My wife likes lemony / dill flavoring, so we often do Johnny's salmon seasoning mixed with fresh dill. I will usually sprinkle on a little bit of Chipotle l powder to give it it just a touch of smokey heat.

Coho in general aren't as oily as kings are, so I usually coat the fish with olive oil, or melted butter beforehand. Makes a big difference.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: WAcoueshunter on August 29, 2018, 03:45:19 PM

For fresh fish, I keep it real simple too.  Leave the skin on the fillet.  Coat both sides of the fillet with olive oil, then salt and pepper the flesh (or use  Montreal or Johnny's, etc, just not too much).  Grill flesh side down on medium high heat for about 7 minutes until the flesh "releases" from the grill, then flip onto the skin side for another 3 minutes or so.  After you flip it over, don't be afraid to open the flesh a bit to see how it's cooking.  You want it cooked through, but not by much. 
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: 92xj on August 29, 2018, 04:14:25 PM
Why do I see so many people putting the fillet skin side down on a piece of foil and then onto the grill, and what seems to be no flipping involved?
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: WAcoueshunter on August 29, 2018, 04:48:06 PM
Why do I see so many people putting the fillet skin side down on a piece of foil and then onto the grill, and what seems to be no flipping involved?

I used to do it that way too, with white wine in the tinfoil boat.  But then I tried the flesh side method and never went back.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Birdguy on August 29, 2018, 06:42:39 PM
First off...GREAT GUY TO DEAL WITH!!! Thank you so much, appreciate the communication very much. Slight delay at the airport but other than that fantastic transaction! Fish was fresh and so nice looking. 11 fish for 79.5# means big beautiful fish  :IBCOOL:. Well cared for, so clean, just awesome. If I can figure it out I will try to get some pics on here but they look a lot like the others posted  :EAT: :EAT: :cue:.



Skillet, put us in right now for a winter deal if it even comes close to happening we are in!!! THANKS AGAIN  :tup: :tup: 
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: ctwiggs1 on August 29, 2018, 08:57:11 PM
I bough one box and now I wish I bought 3.   Skillet, you da man!  Everything is filleted and we figure we have 6 months of salmon dinners once/wk for our young family.  Freakin sweet.  Cooked one up tonight.

I have multiple people who are asking about this and wanting in on the next batch.  Can’t wait.

Skillet is great to work with by the way!  Answered all my questions despite his extremely busy schedule!   
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: 92xj on August 29, 2018, 09:13:02 PM
Skillet, I went in with syoungs and we both realized real quickly we should have ordered a lot more!  The product is amazing and I am truly thankful for the effort you went through to make this happen.  I got my portion of the box vac sealed and put away for future meals.  Thank you! 
Please keep us posted on your next boxes.  I know myself and Syoungs are very interested in doing it again and would love to get some of those spot prawns and hopefully some halibut as well as anything else you will have available and we will be doing multiple boxes instead of just the single.
Here are a few pictures from this evening...
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(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1877/29420966557_8f60271dae_b.jpg)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1865/44356722241_06f1b700d6_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Special T on August 29, 2018, 10:09:45 PM
Special T and syoungs, are your names Vinnie and Gito by chance? Just a hunch.
No mine is more like sven or ole... but it tell you what. Lots of mistakes in life are  forgiveable but thieving isnt one of them. I take some lessons from my dago cousins. Dont start trouble, end it...

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Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Skillet on August 29, 2018, 11:08:30 PM
Thanks for the kind words, all.  I work hard to produce the best you can get anywhere, but to have this group of guys say such great things makes me doubly proud. I am also showing these to my deckhand to impress upon him that my constant reminders to maintain quality are not for nothing.

Really digging the pictures of the fish you guys are posting, and the stories that go along with them. It's not often a fisherman gets to see what people do with the bounty he works to bring in.  It's one of the reasons I like to do the direct box sales for the board.

Again, thanks for the support and kind words HuntWa'ers!   :tup:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Skyvalhunter on August 30, 2018, 05:08:23 AM
Wow very nice wish was in on that
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Fungunnin on August 30, 2018, 02:12:01 PM
As one of Skillet's wholesale customers I handle hundreds of pounds of salmon a week and his are by far the nicest we see all season! Absolutely top notch quality. Filleted out a couple today for a customer and the fish cut as beautiful as the looked whole! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180830/d9538c49c45b125fe690895b535576da.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180830/9e6f1a9c4065dc3be4a5c0582387b99c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180830/e8950c26a9ed6eca57c26a8823346d9c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180830/a932e88033e75ad6ce26dfe54f0070d3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180830/f4a2d4d58ae397ed9c6c3335ffad2fb9.jpg)

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Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Katmai Guy on August 30, 2018, 02:17:59 PM
Now there's somebody that knows how to use a knife! Looks great.  Hopefully in on the next go around.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: WAElkhunter89 on August 30, 2018, 02:19:06 PM
Wow, those filets look amazing. Wish that salmon would last the trip over to the sandbox here, blows any fish from the chow hall out of the water! Cannot wait for the winter kings!!!!  :drool:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Skillet on August 30, 2018, 05:01:49 PM
Jeez, fungunnin - you filet those with a wooden spoon?  If you don't start taking better care of the fish I send you, I'm going to start selling your share to Skippers  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Skillet on August 30, 2018, 05:03:47 PM
Some good knife work on display here fellas!  Looks great  :tup:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: ctwiggs1 on August 30, 2018, 05:19:42 PM
Jeez, fungunnin - you filet those with a wooden spoon?  If you don't start taking better care of the fish I send you, I'm going to start selling your share to Skippers  :chuckle:

Exactly why I didn’t show my fillets LOL
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: fisheral87 on August 30, 2018, 06:11:47 PM
I was going to post my fillets but those are way better looking than mine, nice work.

Al
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: 7mmfan on August 30, 2018, 09:34:11 PM
I was demoted from knifework so I can't post mine. Probably just make people mad.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: 92xj on August 30, 2018, 09:44:46 PM
Post away. Judgers of knife skills have plenty of their own flaws.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: jackelope on August 30, 2018, 09:52:20 PM
Some of these coho are gigantic. Wow.

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PS I can’t take credit for any knife skills. I got mine pre-filleted.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: 7mmfan on August 30, 2018, 10:01:58 PM
There's one of them right there! Speak of the devil
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Crunchy on August 30, 2018, 10:19:58 PM
Just want to throw one of those pictures in a pan with a little olive oil, pepper, fresh dill, and little squeeze of lemon to finish it off.
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: fisheral87 on August 31, 2018, 11:25:01 AM
To clarify, You were demoted for a dull knife and for being cheap enough to not spending $20 on a good knife.

Had nothing to do with your skill.

One of my better ones all packed and frozen.

Al
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: 7mmfan on August 31, 2018, 12:37:05 PM
Pish posh. Feel free to get on your plane anytime now.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: biggfish on August 31, 2018, 03:13:37 PM
I would love to get in this another time. What's freight cost to SeaTac?

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Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Fungunnin on August 31, 2018, 03:16:55 PM
I would love to get in this another time. What's freight cost to SeaTac?

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Usually $0.95/lb ish

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Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: Whitpirate on September 02, 2018, 11:59:23 AM
Amazing fish and yields.  Remember to scrape your bodies.  This was my trim made into salmon burger.  Egg, Panko, and herbs for binder.

Little creme fresche and some herbs, horseradish, pickle and mayo.

Skillet thanks for the awesome opportunity.

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Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: PlateauNDN on September 02, 2018, 12:27:24 PM
Anybody from north bend/Issaquah area looking to buy? I want to order and wife works in the area so would love to order with someone to save on cost?
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: ctwiggs1 on September 02, 2018, 12:31:10 PM
I work in Auburn.  I would be happy to go 50/50 on another run with you.... even if you never posted the sheep pics  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Alaska Troll caught coho Group Buy #2 BACK ON AS OF 8-26
Post by: haugenna on September 02, 2018, 01:20:54 PM
The fishing is red hot right now in Sitka and the silvers are good sized.

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