Post by: Skillet on December 08, 2019, 01:49:12 AM
Golden King Crab Clusters
I'm buying Golden King crab from the Handler, a big ol' Bering Sea crab boat. The skipper sent me some pics to share with you, and I'll post most of them up on the Commercial Fishing thread.
The Golden (brown) Kings are caught in the Aleutian chain and a bit north into the Bering Sea. They are smaller than Red Kings, but roughly half the price per pound and I think they are super tasty. These are "clusters" that include legs, claws and the very meaty body section. The clusters are pre-cooked and brine frozen, so all you need to do is thaw and reheat. I bought a few clusters to test out last month, and they were amazing. These are all a 700+ gram sort, so at least 1.5# each cluster. Big ones will go 2-ish #'s. So, they're all pretty close in size. Pic of that below. Warning - they are spiny! I cut the shells with scissors before I reheat them now to save on the bloodletting at the table.
The Golden King Crab clusters are priced at $27.50/#, or for $25/# if you buy a 28# case.*
*I know it's a lot of money and it's not for everybody, but if you compare them to the Red King crab clusters at $50+/#, it seems reasonable-ish. These are likely going to be the cheapest King Crab clusters you are going to find this year. I also considered buying the boxes of "legs and claws" to get the price down a bit, but those are the broken and knocked-off pieces, and there are no meat-filled body sections. So your yield per pound goes down. In the interest of getting the best value per dollar for Team HuntWa, I invested in the sections and committed to the smallest amount of crab that I could to get the good price. That also meant I have no guarantee I can get more. So, those that are interested might want to post up early. If there's a bunch of interest, I need to get my increased order in right away. Red King Crab is super scarce this year, and the Golden's are going fast.
Bering Sea Weathervane Scallops, 20-30 count
If you've had weathervane scallops before, you know what the big deal is. I've only had them a few times the whole time I've been fishing, and it's always been because a diver friend decided to share. Pic for size reference. You can buy cheaper scallops, but those are usually smaller bay scallops from the east coast, or even scallops they farm and soak with phosphates to increase the water retention :o. These Weathervanes are a very limited availability product. I was offered a couple of cases in this size and that's all I get for the year. Order soon if you want some.
The Weathervane Scallops are priced at $21.50/#, or $20/# for a 5# bag.
Spot Prawn Tails, IQF
As before, I have some Individually Quick Frozen spot prawn tails for sale. They're running a bit bigger this year than last year on average. Going to do them by the box, bag and case. Boxes are now 1 kg (2.21#) instead of 2.5# to meet commercial expectations. Bags are the same as last year, and the case is a deal for the guys that want to split up a batch among friends.
1 kg box (2.21#) = $35, 2 for $65
4lb bag = $55
50# case = $650
Ocean Troll Chum Salmon, FAS carcass
Really nice ocean chum salmon, Frozen At Sea. Headed and gutted, fish carcass sizes range from 3.5# to just under 10#. Treated exactly the same as my kings and coho - pressure bled, frozen immediately and glazed. I catch a few of these every year while king and coho fishing, and have a small amount I haven't yet sold. Chum have gotten a bad rap over the years, but these dime-bright ocean fish will impress. I'm offering these up here because I think there's probably a group of folks that want to put a big smoker load project together, or maybe some folks that just want to try them on the grill. I've pickled them with great results as well.
The FAS Chum is priced at $4.50/# by the fish, $4/# for 50# and up.
Black Cod / Sablefish
Product of my co-op in Sitka. As mentioned in some posts below, Sablefish are very rich. They have a high fat content and it is a super tasty fish. These are deep water fish, hook-and-line caught out of anywhere from 1200 to 5000'+ feet deep.
These portions are pin-bone-out, skin-on, 5-7 oz portions in a vacuum pack. I'm offering these by the pound or by the case.
Sablefish vacpac portions, PBO, skin on, 5-7oz = $15.00/#, or $140 for a 10# box (contains about 25 portions).
I'm also considering getting a case of black cod carcasses in the 4-5# class. These are headed and gutted, collars off. You'll need to thaw and do a little bit of knifework yourself to get a pair of filets off of them in the 1.4-1.75# class, but at a nice discount. I need to get these by the case of 50#, so if we get enough interest I'll try out a case with you guys.
Sablefish H&G carcass, individually frozen and glazed, 4-5# size = $9.25/#, or $425 for a 50# case
Halibut
A product of my co-op in Sitka. There's a fair chance some of the halibut I caught this year ended up in these vac-pac portions. These are cut a bit bigger than the sablefish at 7-9 oz's per vacpac portion. North Pacific hook and line caught halibut, processed in Sitka close to the grounds. No skin, no bones - easy meal prep!
Halibut vacpac portions, skin off, 7-9oz = $18/#, or $170 for a 10# box.
Like the sablefish, I'm going to try and offer up a cool deal for the folks that want to put a little bit of sweat equity into their winter fish supply. I've been given access to my Co-op's headed and gutted halibut stock, and I'm offering up the 20-40# fish this year. Here's the deal, tho - I've got to buy a WHOLE TOTE of fish to do this with you guys. That means we'll keep track of the orders, and as soon as I get to 900 or so pounds I'll call in and see what tote they have to match up with our buy. If we don't make 900#, we're just not a big enough player this year and this part of the offer dies. These are frozen, obviously, and need to be thawed and fletched out, or sawn into steaks (I have access to a meat band saw I might be able to borrow for some guys). I can't guarantee you a 22#, a 30#, 39# fish, etc, but indicate the number of fish you'd like and a preferred size - and we'll do our best to meet your request. A little flexibility will be needed, but if we want to start buying farther up the chain, this is how we get there. So get ready to fire up the vacuum packers and move some flatties!
Halibut, H&G carcass, 20-40# = $9.75/#
Misc Rockfish Filets
Another product from my Cooperative. These are vacpac, pin bone out, skinless filets. They could be black rockfish, widow, rosethorn, etc. Just about any rockfish but yelloweye or quillback native to Southeast Alaska - but all good, and all processed right in Sitka. This is only bycatch from troll and longline fishing - no crushed dragger fish here. Super fish taco stock!
Rockfish filets, vacpac, PBO, skin off, assorted sizes = $8/# or $75 for a 10# box.
Albacore Loins
I'm pretty excited about this one - the Cooperative is letting me have a shot at the FAS albacore loin stock. A bit of information regarding these loins-
Albacore is landed in Washington one of three ways - fresh, brine frozen, and Frozen At Sea. Fresh is self-explanatory, but the frozen types are quite different. Brine frozen fish are caught, bled and then tossed into a super salt saturated liquid brine tank that is chilled down to -10 degrees F. These fish are destined for the canners. Our FAS fish are caught primarily on jigs, bled and then hung by the tail in the blast freezer. This creates a ram-rod straight fish. They are then offloaded to a processor who actually bandsaws the fish while frozen into lengthwise quarters, then literally grinds off the skin and backbone! The full sized, clean loin is then vacuum packed frozen - so they never thaw out from the first freezing. This makes a huge difference in the quality of a delicate meat like albacore. These loins have not been available to us members for two years, so getting access to them now that we've had a good tuna year is pretty neat.
Washington Albacore loins, vacpac = $11.25/#, or $230 for a 22# box
Smoked Coho gift pack, 1# portion
I went to a different smoked fish processor this year, and the packaging is a little less fancy - but I get to pass a bit of savings on to you folks that way. This is your standard 1# coho filet, smoked and packed in a foil pouch. Multi-year shelf life, great to send as a gift. Next year I'll have my own box made for it, but this year it's a standard gift box and the price reflects that. This is a
Smoked Coho gift pack, 1# portion = $22 each, 2 for $40.
Ocean Troll Coho Portions
Another Cooperative product, and something I may have supplied product to produce. These are 5-7 oz, skin-on, pin bone out, vacpac coho portions. Easy meal to deal with, and these portions are great for those smaller meals. All hook and line, no nets. You know the deal!
Ocean Troll Coho Portions = $12.50/#, $115 for a 10# box.
Tuesday update - final addition to the group buy-
Lingcod FAS Carcass, Western Cut
Troll bycatch lingcod, headed and gutted. These came on my boat during the king season as bycatch. Average 11# each, range from 7-ish to 15#.
Lingcod FAS Carcass = $6/#.
Still looking to get my image hosting program up soon and add pics to each offering. Thanks for looking - :tup:
Post by: 92xj on December 08, 2019, 04:31:55 AM
Scallops - 5# -$100
Prawns - 2 4lbs bags - $110
Halibut vacpac - 10# box - $170
Albacore - 10# - $112.5
Thanks for the effort in doing this again!
Post by: h20hunter on December 08, 2019, 06:40:05 AM
Post by: brokentrail on December 08, 2019, 06:58:34 AM
2 - 1kg boxes prawn tails
5# scallops
10# crab
4# black cod vac pac
4# albacore loins
Post by: ipkus on December 08, 2019, 07:44:33 AM
5 lbs. of crab (or whatever 3 full clusters comes out to)
5 lbs. scallops
4 lbs. prawns
4 lb. black cod
Thanks for your efforts!
UPDATED
Post by: The scout on December 08, 2019, 08:12:11 AM
Post by: PolarBear on December 08, 2019, 08:33:12 AM
Post by: Buckmark on December 08, 2019, 09:04:04 AM
2 of the 1 kg boxes of prawns
2 crab clusters (what do they weigh? i may add more)
1lb of Scallops
2lbs Black cod/Sable fish
Thanks for doing this :tup:
Post by: Special T on December 08, 2019, 09:06:04 AM
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Post by: NRA4LIFE on December 08, 2019, 09:35:00 AM
I'll take 5 lbs each of the scallops and crab clusters.
Post by: cem3434 on December 08, 2019, 11:21:05 AM
Update 12/9 - add 5 lbs of scallops to my order please.
Update 12/11 - add two 10 lb boxes of rockfish and one large lingcod to my order please.
Post by: Dhoey07 on December 08, 2019, 02:32:12 PM
I’d like to get 10# of crab,1 box of albacore, 4# of prawns and 2# of scallops.
Post by: Goldeneye on December 08, 2019, 03:21:16 PM
Post by: elkaholic123 on December 08, 2019, 03:28:00 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on December 08, 2019, 04:01:58 PM
5# of Scallops
7 of King Crab clusters
5# of Sablefish
2# Misc fillet's
3# Ocean Coho
as close as you can get it.
If you need a "Fish Mule" I could help ya again.
Post by: Dan-o on December 08, 2019, 04:57:27 PM
4 bags of shrimp.
Lots of napkins.
THANKS, CHRIS!
Post by: kingcrab on December 08, 2019, 05:59:09 PM
Post by: EyeTooth on December 08, 2019, 06:05:09 PM
Post by: hiway_99 on December 08, 2019, 06:18:09 PM
10# scallops
10# crab
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Post by: Skillet on December 08, 2019, 10:07:13 PM
I'll try and answer a few questions -
Roughly how many pounds are in your picture on the baking sheet?
I believe that pic of crab clusters was about 5#-ish. Fed three people easily with a few side dishes and a couple barley pops apiece. I've found that about a cluster per person is a generous portion for people who like some crab. It's pretty rich stuff, a bit moreso than Dungeness, in my opinion.
Are you shipping or doing the Washington tour again??? :o
No shipping charges or need to arrange for that, it's all delivered to agreed-upon pickup points that work for everybody. I'll range far and wide to make it happen for you guys before Christmas, though. And with the generous offer of help from @ridgeratt above and possibly a few other unwitting recruits, I'm sure it will come off pretty smoothly. :chuckle:
Post by: Dan-o on December 08, 2019, 10:44:30 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on December 09, 2019, 06:30:01 AM
Editing to add 5lbs of ling cod please.
Post by: woodswalker on December 09, 2019, 10:24:56 AM
4 King crab clusters
1- 5# bag scallops
3-4# bags of Prawns
4 medium sized chum
5# Halibut vacpac portions
5# Misc Rockfish filets
5# Coho portions
(revised for more prawns...and halibut/rockfish/Coho)
Post by: Twispriver on December 09, 2019, 02:06:25 PM
Two 4# bags of prawns and 5# scallops and +or- 20# of ling cod for us if you have a Snohomish County pick up location - thanks for making this available
Post by: Skillet on December 09, 2019, 03:11:58 PM
Thanks for the interest and offers to help distribute, folks. If anybody has questions, let me know - :tup:
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Post by: Skillet on December 09, 2019, 03:56:24 PM
I'm definitely in, trying to get a couple of guys at work to go in as well. How does your shipping work? Is it better to put together several smaller orders into a single shipment or just ship everyone individually?Great questions.
For the fish pricing, if you have one guy place a single order to hit the box size discounts, and divide it up amongst your friends after you get it home, that's going to be cheaper by the pound.
For shipping, I'm the main guy. Thank goodness I love to drive around the state and meet new folks along with the folks I haven't seen in a long time. The last big buy I did on frozen fish was done via me driving to main distribution locations and handing fish off. Worked out great, I think. There were several guys that picked up for others and hauled them out to the hinterlands (like @ridgeratt running north, @machias covering the ID panhandle, @woodchuck doing the Walla Walla shuffle, etc.). I'm based in the Everett area, but am planning on doing runs going North to Bellingham, South to Vancouver/Portland, and East to Spokane/South Central to Tri Cities. Willing to stop nearly anwhere on the way to meet up and hand off fish. If there happens to be a decent amount of fish heading to Metaline Falls and we can't arrange for an intermediate transfer, then I'll go to Metaline Falls. Just trying not to drive 100 miles out of my way for two halibut portions to help keep costs down.
If we just can't seem to make a connection via the HuntWa transport network, we'll discuss other options that cost extra. Wasn't a problem last time, though. :tup:
Hope this answers your questions?
Post by: Stein on December 09, 2019, 04:00:22 PM
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Post by: Skillet on December 09, 2019, 04:04:23 PM
Post by: donsk16 on December 09, 2019, 04:24:06 PM
I would like the following
1 case of prawns
10 lbs of scallops
Thanks!
Don
Post by: Buzz2401 on December 09, 2019, 04:30:14 PM
Post by: 92xj on December 09, 2019, 04:31:37 PM
Post by: Skillet on December 09, 2019, 04:34:30 PM
Maybe I missed it - how does payment work? Just need to know if I need to show up with cash or if we prepay! Assume we communicate via private message for meetup details? In the Olympia Tacoma area
I would like the following
1 case of prawns
10 lbs of scallops
Thanks!
Don
Thanks!
Good question on payment. I'll post the boilerplate on the first page, but the general idea is - payment in advance, on pickup, Paypal (gift only, please), cash, or check - it is all ok with me. No HuntWa'er has burned me yet, and this site is the ONLY place on the internet I'd offer that up to. Great group of folks here. :tup:
Post by: Whitpirate on December 09, 2019, 04:35:54 PM
1. 10# scallops
2. 2 - boxes rockfish
3. I'm trying to lock down a case of shrimp.... but I've got 6 bags committed so far.
4. 1 box vac-pack halibut (But I am eyeing options on the H&G (I have a VP215 for folks that want to vac seal their own near Duvall. Give me a day or so to see what happens.
5. 10-15# H&G sablefish (modified)
Post by: Skillet on December 09, 2019, 04:43:57 PM
Update: Got another 30# of scallops added to my order, finding out tomorrow if I can get more. So as of 16:45, I've got 60# available.
Post by: wadu1 on December 09, 2019, 04:51:25 PM
@Dan-o
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 09, 2019, 04:52:39 PM
Post by: Skillet on December 09, 2019, 04:57:46 PM
I'll take 5lb of scallops if you are coming to yakima/ellensburg/cle elum area
Definitely gonna make that happen for you. Thanks for working with me on the coho last spring! :tup:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 09, 2019, 05:02:16 PM
outstanding! I've got options for drop spots on the wetside too if you don't drum up enough Eastside business.I'll take 5lb of scallops if you are coming to yakima/ellensburg/cle elum area
Definitely gonna make that happen for you. Thanks for working with me on the coho last spring! :tup:
Post by: The scout on December 09, 2019, 05:15:04 PM
Thanks
Post by: Skillet on December 09, 2019, 05:20:23 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on December 09, 2019, 05:22:45 PM
Post by: The scout on December 09, 2019, 05:23:59 PM
I can do a Kitsap Peninsula run, no problem. :tup:
Awesome! I can probably round up a few more orders to make it more worth your time.
Post by: hiway_99 on December 09, 2019, 05:59:54 PM
#15 crab
#10 scallops
2kg boxes of prawns
Thank you
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Post by: Rex_04 on December 09, 2019, 06:47:12 PM
Post by: Dan-o on December 09, 2019, 06:57:01 PM
outstanding! I've got options for drop spots on the wetside too if you don't drum up enough Eastside business.I'll take 5lb of scallops if you are coming to yakima/ellensburg/cle elum area
Definitely gonna make that happen for you. Thanks for working with me on the coho last spring! :tup:
If the Yakima thing falls through, your scallops are safe with me, and I can get them to you fairly quickly.
Post by: bigskyhounds on December 09, 2019, 07:50:40 PM
scallops 5 lbs
king crab 5 lbs
prawns 3 4lb bags
Halibut 6 lbs
Any idea on Spokane drop off date?
Post by: cem3434 on December 09, 2019, 09:24:40 PM
Post by: bearhunter99 on December 09, 2019, 09:24:45 PM
I can meet in the Yakima area most days during the week but live in Wenatchee so I can transport to Wenatchee from the Yakima meet if you don't want to travel over this way.
Post by: Buckmark on December 09, 2019, 09:27:39 PM
Post by: Skillet on December 09, 2019, 09:31:51 PM
Added 5 lbs of scallops to my order on page 1.Gotcha covered, thanks! :tup:
Post by: Skillet on December 09, 2019, 09:34:07 PM
I'd take 10# of scallops if you still have some available and a 4# bag of prawns and 5# of halibut.
I can meet in the Yakima area most days during the week but live in Wenatchee so I can transport to Wenatchee from the Yakima meet if you don't want to travel over this way.
You got it.
Thanks for the offer, I may end up taking you up on that.
Post by: Skillet on December 09, 2019, 09:36:32 PM
Post by: Skillet on December 09, 2019, 10:24:07 PM
Updated my order on my original post, locked in by the checkbook holder :chuckle:
But I haven't posted the Ling Cod carcasses or Pomfret yet! :chuckle:
Couple more foks I should notify that this was going down -
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 09, 2019, 10:41:55 PM
10# of tuna loins
5# of halibut
For me please and thank you!!!
Post by: Malitia T. on December 09, 2019, 11:03:16 PM
2- 5 lb bags of scallops
2- 4 lb bags of prawns
Post by: Wingin it on December 10, 2019, 05:46:49 AM
5 pounds scallops
10 pounds of tuna loins
2 king crab clusters
I'm in the Arlington/Marysville/Everett area.
Thanks!
Post by: bobear on December 10, 2019, 09:37:25 AM
Post by: 2MANY on December 10, 2019, 09:55:40 AM
Post by: gramps on December 10, 2019, 10:08:41 AM
Post by: Skillet on December 10, 2019, 10:15:20 AM
Quick update on the scallops - I chatted with the Scallop guy, and he said something to the effect of "Thank you for your 3-times-a-day inquiries about stock and whether or not you can get more," and "please just place a single final order on Friday and pick them up on Tuesday." That may not have been a direct quote, but I recall it was something like that... :chuckle: Moral of the story is as of 10am Tuesday, there is two more 30# cases available to us, and we have until Friday to decide if we want them. So order away, I'll post a warning when we're getting into the final case of scallops. :IBCOOL:
Payment and Delivery- Thankfully, this group of folks has been really great about paying promptly and with rubber-free checks so far. I do see, however, a lot of newer folks coming to the buying group - which is great! With some of these high-dollar products I am paying for up front, hwoever, I feel a little more exposed than I have in the past. So to alleviate any potential issues, I'm going to ask anybody that is relatively unknown on here (as determined by me, I suppose) to watch their inbox for a PM from me regarding payment and pickup/delivery scheduling as the order taking slows down. We'll work it out, no worries. :tup:
Post by: Skillet on December 10, 2019, 10:17:03 AM
My family of 4 just wants to be invited over for dinner.@boneaddict
:chuckle:
Post by: 92xj on December 10, 2019, 10:22:18 AM
What's your paypal?
I can pay now (Friends and Family) to help a little with that up front cost.
Any idea on dates yet? We'll be visiting the family on the other side of the country for Christmas week. If it is during that time, I can find someone that will meet up with you and fill their freezer until I get back.
Post by: rackattack on December 10, 2019, 10:23:22 AM
1 pound of the Scallops (if available)
5 pounds of the Sablefish
10 pound box of the Halibut vacpac's
10 pound box of the Coho portions
10 pound box of the Rockfish
Post by: Skillet on December 10, 2019, 11:01:05 AM
Trust no one! The internet is full of losers these days.
What's your paypal?
I can pay now (Friends and Family) to help a little with that up front cost.
Any idea on dates yet? We'll be visiting the family on the other side of the country for Christmas week. If it is during that time, I can find someone that will meet up with you and fill their freezer until I get back.
Let's hold off on payments until I actually get my hands on the crab and scallops next week.
I'm thinking that I want to start distributing this stuff on the 18th through the 23rd. I've got to nail down a commitment I have to do a "meet the fisherman day" at a large customer's shop in that timeframe, but outside of that it's a lot of windshield time for me.
Post by: Skillet on December 10, 2019, 11:06:05 AM
I would like@skillet
1 pound of the Scallops (if available)
5 pounds of the Sablefish
5 pounds of the Halibut
5 pounds of the Coho portions
Please put me down for the following:
2 x 5lbs bag of Weathervane Scallops 2 @ $100.00
10lbs box Halibut vacpac portions $170.00
2 ea Apprx 5lbs Chum Salmon Apprx $45.00
3lbs 5-7 oz portion Black cod/Sable Fish $45.00
5lbs Albacore Loins $56.25
You got it fellas. Thanks! :tup:
Post by: NRA4LIFE on December 10, 2019, 11:06:29 AM
Post by: Skillet on December 10, 2019, 11:09:51 AM
Post by: 92xj on December 10, 2019, 11:16:26 AM
Trust no one! The internet is full of losers these days.
What's your paypal?
I can pay now (Friends and Family) to help a little with that up front cost.
Any idea on dates yet? We'll be visiting the family on the other side of the country for Christmas week. If it is during that time, I can find someone that will meet up with you and fill their freezer until I get back.
Let's hold off on payments until I actually get my hands on the crab and scallops next week.
I'm thinking that I want to start distributing this stuff on the 18th through the 23rd. I've got to nail down a commitment I have to do a "meet the fisherman day" at a large customer's shop in that timeframe, but outside of that it's a lot of windshield time for me.
Roger that.
We fly out on the 21st. If your date is then or after I will figure out a contact.
Also, updated my 1st post (on page 1) again...
Sorry to be a pain :bash:
Post by: Skillet on December 10, 2019, 11:24:57 AM
I'll keep you posted on the delivery target dates as we get a little closer.
Thanks!
Post by: h20hunter on December 10, 2019, 11:27:28 AM
Post by: lastmk8 on December 10, 2019, 12:10:18 PM
10lbs box Halibut vacpac portions $170.00
2 X 4 LB Bag Spot Prawn Tails, IQF $110
1 X 5 LB Bag Bering Sea Weathervane Scallops, 20-30 count $100
2 X Lingcod Carcass $ ???
Kitsap Peninsula Area
Updated 12/11/19
Post by: Moe the Sleaze on December 10, 2019, 12:17:35 PM
5# Scallops
4# bag Prawns
10# Albacore Loins
Will keep an eye out for your PM
Thanks!
Post by: Taco280AI on December 10, 2019, 01:08:26 PM
2 kg prawns (~4.4#)
2 clusters king crab (~4#)
10# albacore
Let me know about payment.
Post by: NRA4LIFE on December 10, 2019, 01:30:43 PM
I'll also now take a 10 lb box of rockfish.
Post by: Skillet on December 10, 2019, 02:20:08 PM
Post by: 92xj on December 10, 2019, 06:24:14 PM
No trouble at all. Especially when you increase the order :chuckle:
I'll keep you posted on the delivery target dates as we get a little closer.
Thanks!
I'm blaming the wife. I have told her after this evening, no more changes. We just ate our last gifted albacore loin and she decided we need more, so, refer to first post....
Post by: Wingin it on December 10, 2019, 06:43:05 PM
Post by: cem3434 on December 10, 2019, 07:13:00 PM
I am more than happy to pay up front. Just shoot me a PM once you have the tally. Thanks!
:yeah: just let me know how to pay.
Post by: Skillet on December 10, 2019, 07:26:03 PM
Post by: bigskyhounds on December 10, 2019, 07:49:28 PM
Post by: Machias on December 11, 2019, 08:39:00 AM
I'd like to order:
TWO 1 kg boxes of prawns for $65
THREE Medium chums
Thanks!!!
Post by: CLARKTAR on December 11, 2019, 09:17:04 AM
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Post by: rackattack on December 11, 2019, 10:02:41 AM
Post by: Goldeneye on December 11, 2019, 11:12:16 AM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on December 11, 2019, 12:30:12 PM
Post by: Twispriver on December 11, 2019, 12:33:33 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on December 11, 2019, 12:37:05 PM
Post by: 2MANY on December 11, 2019, 12:56:48 PM
Olympia/Chehalis area.
Let me know if you want payment now.
Ho Ho Ho and thanks.
Post by: CastleRocker on December 11, 2019, 01:25:46 PM
Post by: 2MANY on December 11, 2019, 02:12:50 PM
:sry:
Post by: Woodchuck on December 11, 2019, 02:32:46 PM
@chiwawadan
@Crunchy
@daddysprad
@DaveMonti
@DeerThug
@DOUBLELUNG
@Fungunnin
@Ghost Hunter
@grimace
@haugenna
@High Climber
@hunthard
@ibuyre
@jamesfromseattle
@JKEEN33
@Katmai Guy
@KFhunter
@MADMAX
@MR5x5
@Mudman
@NWWA Hunter
@PlateauNDN
@poopooheaddad
@quadrifire
@RB
@Redstar
@Remnar
@scotsman
@Shannon
@Skyvalhunter
@specialT
@Stalker
@sylvester
@syoungs
@Timberstalker
@TINESUP
@TLEVIN40
@W_Ellison2011
@WAcoueshunter
@WAcoyotehunter
@WAElkhunter89
@WSU
Skillet would like all who are mentioned to reach out to him asap if interested in getting in on this buy.
Post by: Skillet on December 11, 2019, 02:36:35 PM
Skillet would like all who are mentioned to reach out to him asap.
Not quite, just wanted to make sure these folks didn't miss out if they hadn't logged in. The mentions thing wasn't working well earlier -
Carry on!
Post by: KFhunter on December 11, 2019, 02:45:33 PM
I'll jump in another time, thanks again Skillet!
Post by: WAElkhunter89 on December 11, 2019, 02:47:12 PM
Post by: Angry Perch on December 11, 2019, 02:48:47 PM
Can I get
4# prawns
5# Scallops
5# Albacore
Post by: Woodchuck on December 11, 2019, 02:49:12 PM
I see I got mentioned in this, did someone put my name down and I missed it?No, he just saw that you had posted some interest in a previous sale. He just wanted to make sure any one interested was not left out of the loop. :tup:
Post by: Skillet on December 11, 2019, 02:49:47 PM
Revised crab quantity above.
:sry:
No worries on my end, nothing set in stone until Friday. Whatever qty works for you, works for me. :tup:
Also... :yike: That's a lot of crab, nice job!!
Post by: Skillet on December 11, 2019, 02:53:11 PM
Skillet,
Can I get
4# prawns
5# Scallops
5# Albacore
You know it. I want a ride in your new boat, too.
Post by: syoungs on December 11, 2019, 02:58:56 PM
Post by: JKEEN33 on December 11, 2019, 03:27:42 PM
Post by: Skillet on December 11, 2019, 03:36:27 PM
Freezer is pretty stuffed with my own catch from this year or I would be all over this. I’m still considering the tuna. Surprised I don’t see more posts for that. It’s the one fish I don’t run out and get on my own. When is the cut off for orders?
Got it, no worries. Trying to get the orders firm by Friday afternoon.
Thanks!
Post by: WAcoueshunter on December 11, 2019, 03:41:27 PM
2x clusters of king crab (so about 4 lbs, total, correct?)
1x 5 lb box of scallops
1x 4 lb bag of prawns
Let me know what other info you need!
Post by: Buckmark on December 11, 2019, 03:42:16 PM
Post by: Skillet on December 11, 2019, 04:19:39 PM
A 5lb bag of scallops and 2 1kg boxes of prawns as well. Let me know if I can be of any help. :tup:
Editing to add 5lbs of ling cod please.
I'll see if I have a 5# ling cod carcass, but smallest is probably gonna be closer to 7#. Is that ok?
Post by: Skillet on December 11, 2019, 04:24:43 PM
Hey @skillet your inbox is full.....can't imagine why :chuckle:
Thanks for the heads-up! I finally found out how many pm's a site sponsor can have - it's a lot. :chuckle:
Cleaned it out a bit, fire away.
Post by: Camo on December 11, 2019, 04:39:28 PM
5# +/- Crab
3# Scallops if available
10# box of rockfish
Post by: Woodchuck on December 11, 2019, 04:41:01 PM
Yes sir. :tup:A 5lb bag of scallops and 2 1kg boxes of prawns as well. Let me know if I can be of any help. :tup:
Editing to add 5lbs of ling cod please.
I'll see if I have a 5# ling cod carcass, but smallest is probably gonna be closer to 7#. Is that ok?
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 11, 2019, 05:04:32 PM
Your PM since its full?
Post by: Skillet on December 11, 2019, 05:04:47 PM
I'd like:
2x clusters of king crab (so about 4 lbs, total, correct?)
1x 5 lb box of scallops
1x 4 lb bag of prawns
Let me know what other info you need!
Don't need anything right now, I'll pm you for meeting info soon though. 2 clusters will be between 3-4 pounds. I'll let you know when I break open the cases and start sorting them for everybody.
Thanks!
Post by: Skillet on December 11, 2019, 05:06:58 PM
Better to order here or your
Your PM since its full?
Dang, is it still full??? I deleted at least 50 messages..
If you don't want to order here, you can email it to me at hansonfishcompany@gmail.com
Post by: Skillet on December 11, 2019, 05:12:02 PM
We're going to close the books on this order Friday afternoon. If you want to place an order or modify, feel free to do so until then.
Thanks for all the business, folks. :tup:
Chris
Post by: WSU on December 11, 2019, 05:32:33 PM
Post by: Netminder01 on December 11, 2019, 06:08:09 PM
Post by: Katmai Guy on December 11, 2019, 06:22:53 PM
@Skillet, please add me to the list.
Chum-2 fish, any size
Prawns-(2)-4# bags
Scallops-5#
Thanks
Post by: kingcrab on December 11, 2019, 06:57:41 PM
Thanks
Post by: asmith on December 11, 2019, 07:53:01 PM
I'll take 4lbs prawns - $55
5lb scallops - $100
1lb scallops - $21.50
1lb halibut - $18
Post by: Skillet on December 11, 2019, 08:07:18 PM
hansonfishcompany@gmail.com
To answer asmith's question- This is a "delivered to general meet-up location" type of shipping program. No charge if you come and either meet me somewhere, or work through the HuntWa network to get it moved. I'm definitely going to be delivering into Spokane, and will most likely make a stop out in the Geiger area along the freeway (Flying J last time), a stop in the Valley, and a stop up around Francis and Monroe. Dates coming soon.
Post by: WSU on December 11, 2019, 08:25:10 PM
Post by: Skillet on December 11, 2019, 08:30:27 PM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on December 11, 2019, 08:35:40 PM
Post by: bearpaw on December 11, 2019, 09:03:56 PM
2 Boxes - 10# Box of Halibut
Post by: bearpaw on December 11, 2019, 09:10:38 PM
I would take some halibut if it's still available? Will you have a fish mule to Colville again this year?
2 Boxes - 10# Box of Halibut
Post by: Skillet on December 11, 2019, 09:13:58 PM
Post by: bearpaw on December 11, 2019, 09:18:21 PM
Halibut is still available - got you on the list. Thanks Dale :tup:
:tup: Thanks and just let me know when you want me to send the money? No hurry for delivery, whatever timing works for you.
(for anyone who wonders, the last halibut I bought from "Hanson Fish Co" was as good as it gets)
Post by: cem3434 on December 11, 2019, 09:34:08 PM
Post by: RB on December 11, 2019, 09:46:29 PM
One #5 bag of Scallops please!
Post by: Shannon on December 11, 2019, 10:00:46 PM
Post by: twolabs on December 12, 2019, 08:35:13 AM
Post by: Skillet on December 12, 2019, 09:45:03 AM
I would take some halibut if it's still available? Will you have a fish mule to Colville again this year?
2 Boxes - 10# Box of Halibut
I'm hoping to rev up the fish convoy to Colville again with my main mule, @ridgeratt. I'll put an extra shotglass of fuel in his truck for the help :chuckle:
Post by: ribka on December 12, 2019, 01:52:19 PM
5# scallops
4# albacore loins
2# sable fish
thanks
Post by: Whitpirate on December 12, 2019, 07:36:53 PM
1. 10# scallops
2. 2 - boxes rockfish
3. prawns - 6 bags.
4. 1 box vac-pack halibut
5. 10# H&G sablefish
6. 1 box coho
Please and thank you!
Post by: Caseknife on December 12, 2019, 09:12:34 PM
Post by: Skillet on December 12, 2019, 09:19:01 PM
Thanks!
Post by: rackattack on December 12, 2019, 09:37:21 PM
Post by: Bronson on December 13, 2019, 09:05:45 AM
Can you put me down for:
2lbs scallops if any are left
4lb bag of prawns.
Thanks again!
Post by: ctwiggs1 on December 13, 2019, 10:04:31 AM
(2) 10# box halibut (yup, 20lb total)
3 lingcod whole fish (guessing that's ~33lbs or so)
1 chum (gotta try it)
a coho box
2lb Scallops
10lb tuna
That look ok? If it does and I did my math right, I owe you my Christmas bonus :chuckle:
Post by: Skillet on December 13, 2019, 03:54:51 PM
Post by: Skillet on December 13, 2019, 04:01:36 PM
Thanks for a successful sale HuntWa'ers! Looking forward to meeting up with you all and handing off some great seafood for you and your families to enjoy :tup:
Post by: h20hunter on December 13, 2019, 04:26:17 PM
Post by: Skillet on December 13, 2019, 04:35:57 PM
Get your updates in folks. Let's tap him out and burn up his gas making deliveries!!!!
:yeah: It's all fun watching the pounds pile up, but now the work begins!
Post by: Skillet on December 15, 2019, 01:11:35 AM
Here is the tentative delivery schedule. I have 59 buyers this time, :tup:, so time will be tight. As the delivery day approaches I'll have better info on times. Please advise as soon as you can if you cannot make one of the pickup location and times listed - we'll try to get you connected through the HuntWa transportation network. If you'd like to arrange a stop along the route let me know and I'll try and squeeze you in.
Wed, Dec 18 - Eastbound I-90 10:30am Issaquah Costco Headquarters parking lot, 1pm Ellensburg, 4:30 pm Geiger exit Flying J, 5:30 pm Spokane Valley Alberstons on Highway 27
Thursday Dec 19 - Spokane to Yakima 8 am Safeway parking lot Francis and Monroe, 12 noon Walla Walla, 1:30 pm Columbia Park Tri Cities, 3 pm Toppenish, 4 pm Yakima.
Friday Dec 20 - Bellingham to Lynnwood 9 am Squalicum Harbor Bellingham, 10:30am Burlington McDonalds off I-5, 11:30 am Marysville Buzz-In, 4 pm Lynnwood Cask & Trotter restaurant (next door to the old Bent Bike).
Saturday Dec 21 - Lake Stevens to Duval 5pm Duvall, 6pm Monroe Fred Meyer Parking lot, 7pm Lake Stevens Safeway Frontier Village
Sunday Dec 22 - Southcenter to Graham 8 am Southcenter Home2Suites back parking lot, 9am Auburn Subway on 15th and W. Valley Hwy, 11 am Sportco in Fife, 12:30 Safeway parking lot in Graham.
Sunday Dec 22 - Kingston to Bremerton 4:30 pm Kingston, 5:15 pm Poulsbo Walmart parking lot, 6:30 pm Winco parking lot it Bremerton.
Monday Dec 23 - Olympia to Portland 10:30 Nisqually Bar and Grill parking lot, 11:00 Lacey Park & Ride on Martin Way, 12 noon Chehalis, 12:45 Castle Rock, 14:00 Don & Jo's Drive In, Ridgefield, 15:00 Portland.
Post by: ctwiggs1 on December 15, 2019, 04:06:58 AM
Post by: Twispriver on December 15, 2019, 12:24:03 PM
Post by: Rex_04 on December 15, 2019, 12:57:09 PM
Post by: Buzz2401 on December 15, 2019, 01:26:41 PM
Post by: rackattack on December 15, 2019, 02:08:24 PM
Anyone coming south I live in Shelton. Not sure I'll be able to make it that far north on any of those days
I believe he is still working on an I-5 south leg and will post it later.
Post by: Skillet on December 15, 2019, 02:09:54 PM
Anyone coming south I live in Shelton. Not sure I'll be able to make it that far north on any of those days
I believe he is still working on an I-5 south leg and will post it later.
This is correct - I'm working out the Kitsap run here soon. I'll be updating my post on page 10 soon. :tup:
Post by: Skillet on December 15, 2019, 05:06:38 PM
:tup:
Post by: brokentrail on December 15, 2019, 05:17:19 PM
Post by: Machias on December 15, 2019, 07:06:37 PM
Post by: Caseknife on December 15, 2019, 07:28:32 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on December 15, 2019, 07:31:04 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 15, 2019, 07:43:07 PM
Post by: wadu1 on December 15, 2019, 08:30:52 PM
Post by: Stein on December 16, 2019, 08:27:22 AM
Post by: Skillet on December 16, 2019, 08:50:56 AM
Please put me down for the following:
2 x 5lbs bag of Weathervane Scallops 2 @ $100.00
10lbs box Halibut vacpac portions $170.00
2 ea Apprx 5lbs Chum Salmon Apprx $45.00
3lbs 5-7 oz portion Black cod/Sable Fish $45.00
5lbs Albacore Loins $56.25
I have a group at work that is ordering as one. Please give me payment info via PM as soon as possible so that they can be ready to pay me then i can pay you |)
Skillett can I make the following changes, one of the guys in my group backed out on me.
Please remove the 10 lbs box of Halibut if possible. If not I'll take it I don't want to stick you with it.
Thanks Macs
Got the order changed at the cooperative before they sent it to the cold storage this morning. :tup:
Post by: 92xj on December 16, 2019, 09:20:03 AM
Not sure how many TC folks you have on order, if a lot no need to change and mess with everyone.
If it's just me, there is a nice Park and Ride parking lot on the southeast side of the Queensgate exit that would be super convenient for you and your route.
Just a thought. No biggie either way for me. Just trying to shave some time off your travels.
Post by: Skillet on December 16, 2019, 09:22:43 AM
:tup:
Post by: Skillet on December 16, 2019, 09:26:47 AM
I'll sign up for Wednesday in Issaquah. Where?
Hi Gary,
Meeting in the parking lot of Costco headquarters, 800 Lake Drive.
See you then!
Chris
Post by: 92xj on December 16, 2019, 09:30:09 AM
It might be more convenient, I really have no idea. But I've got it set up and have a few folks coming to the boat launch, so let's plan on meeting up there this time.
:tup:
Roger that
Post by: Skillet on December 16, 2019, 10:47:19 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 16, 2019, 10:49:43 AM
Post by: PolarBear on December 16, 2019, 07:10:47 PM
Post by: Wingin it on December 16, 2019, 07:53:42 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on December 17, 2019, 06:02:08 PM
Sorry for the late notice but I cannot make it tomorrow in Issaquah. Check your pPM from me, probably Sunday
Gary
Post by: Stein on December 17, 2019, 09:01:41 PM
Post by: Angry Perch on December 18, 2019, 09:48:57 AM
Chris,
Sorry for the late notice but I cannot make it tomorrow in Issaquah. Check your pPM from me, probably Sunday
Gary
I can hold it in Sammamish if that works.
Post by: Angry Perch on December 18, 2019, 10:57:48 AM
Thanks Chris, and safe travels!
Post by: Skillet on December 18, 2019, 11:03:52 AM
Santa's sleigh just stopped by, and he's on his way east.
Thanks Chris, and safe travels!
Eastbound and down!
Thanks AP,
Post by: Machias on December 19, 2019, 08:05:22 AM
Post by: Woodchuck on December 19, 2019, 12:30:08 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 19, 2019, 12:32:32 PM
Post by: 92xj on December 19, 2019, 12:37:00 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on December 19, 2019, 01:23:58 PM
Post by: Dan-o on December 20, 2019, 08:23:22 AM
I'm sure it's in here somewhere, but how do you accept payment?
Credit card?
Check?
IOU?
Post by: Woodchuck on December 20, 2019, 09:08:58 AM
Ok folks, ordering is going to be closed today at 5PM PST. I'm putting the invoices together for everybody and will PM you your total. If you have questions or something doesn't seem right, please let me know asap. I may send a note regarding the products you're looking for just for clarification. We'll discuss the payment (ie., cash on delivery, check ok, electronic payment, etc). If I don't know what area you're in, I'll ask that as well. As soon as I get a better idea of what is going where, I'll get a route set up and we can start making plans to meet up for the deliveries..
Thanks for a successful sale HuntWa'ers! Looking forward to meeting up with you all and handing off some great seafood for you and your families to enjoy :tup:
Post by: Skillet on December 20, 2019, 07:30:03 PM
Thank you all for being the great group of folks you are and working with me on delivery times, helping to mule fish around (@ridgeratt, @Bango skank, @Karl Blanchard), helping me keep the truck running on this run in spite of a massive oil leak (@woodchuck, @jackelope), and universally not being pains in my ass. Meeting all of you is half the reason I like to do this thing. Bunch of good people on here.
Post by: 92xj on December 20, 2019, 07:39:01 PM
Thanks again.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 20, 2019, 07:43:34 PM
Post by: Bango skank on December 20, 2019, 07:46:01 PM
Post by: Skillet on December 20, 2019, 09:25:27 PM
Chris,
I'm sure it's in here somewhere, but how do you accept payment?
Credit card?
Check?
IOU?
I'll take it in Biggie hides, but if you don't have any left over from the fur auction - cash or check works for you Dan-O.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 21, 2019, 05:40:28 AM
Part of the order I placed was for my neighbors. Last night they had some Coho. Her comment was Amazing!! Asked the next time I buy to let them know. :chuckle:
Thanks again Skillet.
That's awsome sounds like everything turned out great
Post by: elkaholic123 on December 22, 2019, 07:26:13 AM
Post by: Caseknife on December 22, 2019, 08:29:27 AM
The rockfish is excellent. Much larger fillets than I expected. The yelloweye looks awesome. Thanks for what you do for us landlubbers!
Post by: Goldeneye on December 22, 2019, 10:17:46 AM
Great seeing you last night. Can't wait to get into the product you brought. Thank you for providing us this opportunity. Safe travels as you finish up your deliveries.
Happy Holidays,
Tim
Post by: brokentrail on December 22, 2019, 01:01:45 PM
Nice to meet you! Thanks again for this, it all looks so good, I'm not sure where to start! Also ran into @ctwiggs1 while there, nice to meet you as well.
Post by: donsk16 on December 22, 2019, 01:21:51 PM
Post by: Wingin it on December 22, 2019, 05:43:22 PM
Thanks Chris!
Post by: EyeTooth on December 22, 2019, 07:10:44 PM
Post by: wadu1 on December 22, 2019, 08:15:45 PM
Thank you for all the treats you bring the HW Family,
Merry Christmas
Post by: Skillet on December 22, 2019, 09:19:59 PM
It's been a bunch of fun meeting up with you all :tup:
A bit of good news - I traded some prawns to my scallop guy and got another case out of him. I have about 20# left out of that one after taking care of a few guys that I had to turn down earlier. I'll have them on the truck with me on the way back from Portland if anybody on that route is interested.
Thanks for all the support of a small-time fisherman fellas!
Post by: EyeTooth on December 22, 2019, 09:40:50 PM
Post by: ctwiggs1 on December 23, 2019, 07:11:45 AM
Post by: Machias on December 23, 2019, 11:49:54 AM
I'm like an addict now, I need more prawns!!!!
Post by: trophyhunt on December 23, 2019, 01:56:56 PM
Hey there folks, got time for a quick check in here-what is your path home? How much are the scallops?
It's been a bunch of fun meeting up with you all :tup:
A bit of good news - I traded some prawns to my scallop guy and got another case out of him. I have about 20# left out of that one after taking care of a few guys that I had to turn down earlier. I'll have them on the truck with me on the way back from Portland if anybody on that route is interested.
Thanks for all the support of a small-time fisherman fellas!
Post by: ctwiggs1 on December 23, 2019, 02:05:13 PM
Hey there folks, got time for a quick check in here-what is your path home? How much are the scallops?
It's been a bunch of fun meeting up with you all :tup:
A bit of good news - I traded some prawns to my scallop guy and got another case out of him. I have about 20# left out of that one after taking care of a few guys that I had to turn down earlier. I'll have them on the truck with me on the way back from Portland if anybody on that route is interested.
Thanks for all the support of a small-time fisherman fellas!
Bering Sea Weathervane Scallops, 20-30 count
If you've had weathervane scallops before, you know what the big deal is. I've only had them a few times the whole time I've been fishing, and it's always been because a diver friend decided to share. Pic for size reference. You can buy cheaper scallops, but those are usually smaller bay scallops from the east coast, or even scallops they farm and soak with phosphates to increase the water retention :o. These Weathervanes are a very limited availability product. I was offered a couple of cases in this size and that's all I get for the year. Order soon if you want some.
The Weathervane Scallops are priced at $21.50/#, or $20/# for a 5# bag.
Post by: trophyhunt on December 23, 2019, 02:09:00 PM
Post by: brokentrail on December 23, 2019, 02:35:54 PM
Post by: Camo on December 23, 2019, 03:28:05 PM
Post by: Dan-o on December 23, 2019, 10:14:22 PM
I assume boiling them is the ticket?
How long, since they are pre-cooked?
Post by: wadu1 on December 23, 2019, 10:25:31 PM
I got 12 pounds of the crab clusters and a bunch of hungry people coming over for Christmas.Steam them in beer with a little old bay, drawn butter with a little garlic. Remember I have some summer sausage 4 your party. My the BROFRO be with you ;)
I assume boiling them is the ticket?
How long, since they are pre-cooked?
Post by: Dan-o on December 23, 2019, 10:28:40 PM
I got 12 pounds of the crab clusters and a bunch of hungry people coming over for Christmas.Steam them in beer with a little old bay, drawn butter with a little garlic. Remember I have some summer sausage 4 your party. My the BROFRO be with you ;)
I assume boiling them is the ticket?
How long, since they are pre-cooked?
Do I need to google how to do this?
Post by: rackattack on December 24, 2019, 09:58:40 AM
Post by: Camo on December 24, 2019, 10:08:16 AM
How long, since they are pre-cooked?
[/quote]
Steam them in beer with a little old bay, drawn butter with a little garlic. Remember I have some summer sausage 4 your party. My the BROFRO be with you ;)
[/quote]
Do I need to google how to do this?
[/quote]
I put them in a roasting pan tightly covered with foil with 1/2 to 3/4 C water @ 375 for 15-20 minutes.
HIGHLY recommend following Skillet's suggestion to split the shells prior to cooking/serving. A little prior work makes it much more enjoyable.
Post by: Dan-o on December 24, 2019, 11:03:32 AM
I assume boiling them is the ticket?Steam them in beer with a little old bay, drawn butter with a little garlic. Remember I have some summer sausage 4 your party. My the BROFRO be with you ;)
How long, since they are pre-cooked?
[/quote]
Do I need to google how to do this?
[/quote]
I put them in a roasting pan tightly covered with foil with 1/2 to 3/4 C water @ 375 for 15-20 minutes.
HIGHLY recommend following Skillet's suggestion to split the shells prior to cooking/serving. A little prior work makes it much more enjoyable.
[/quote]
GREAT TIP. Thanks.
Now I have to figure out how to pre-split them.
Any tips for a King Crab newbie are appreciated.
Post by: hiway_99 on December 24, 2019, 11:59:25 AM
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Post by: Dan-o on December 24, 2019, 12:03:47 PM
I used a pair of kitchen shears last night. Worked awesome and a must do thing. They were absolutely delish, and very filling.
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SWeet. Thanks!
Post by: Dan-o on December 24, 2019, 01:28:51 PM
Sorry.... Only ever done fresh crab on the beach..... Want to get it right!
Post by: Taco280AI on December 24, 2019, 02:02:58 PM
Post by: Camo on December 24, 2019, 02:18:41 PM
So....... should I thaw my crab tonight before steaming tomorrow?
Sorry.... Only ever done fresh crab on the beach..... Want to get it right!
That's what I would do, might be hard to split the shells frozen?
I would also suggest a clean glove of sorts on the hand when splitting the shells. I actually broke all the leg segments apart before splitting.
Easier to work with but screws up the presentation. If you go this route, be careful that you don't pull the meat out of the shell when separating segments. Pinch the meat so it stays in the shell and the cartilage comes free. Start at the end and work towards the body, then trim any remaining cartilage. The heating/steaming suggestion above is just going to warm them up, it's important that you don't "cook" them. Enjoy.
Post by: h20hunter on December 24, 2019, 02:33:20 PM
Post by: Dan-o on December 24, 2019, 02:37:16 PM
So....... should I thaw my crab tonight before steaming tomorrow?
Sorry.... Only ever done fresh crab on the beach..... Want to get it right!
That's what I would do, might be hard to split the shells frozen?
I would also suggest a clean glove of sorts on the hand when splitting the shells. I actually broke all the leg segments apart before splitting.
Easier to work with but screws up the presentation. If you go this route, be careful that you don't pull the meat out of the shell when separating segments. Pinch the meat so it stays in the shell and the cartilage comes free. Start at the end and work towards the body, then trim any remaining cartilage. The heating/steaming suggestion above is just going to warm them up, it's important that you don't "cook" them. Enjoy.
Thanks!
I appreciate the help.
12 people.
12 pound prime rib.
12 pounds of king crab clusters.
They'll be happy.
I might be broke. :chuckle:
Post by: trophyhunt on December 24, 2019, 02:43:00 PM
Post by: PolarBear on December 24, 2019, 03:14:34 PM
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Post by: Whitpirate on December 24, 2019, 08:27:39 PM
Tonight we made lemon-thyme Parmesan crusted weathervane scallops and panko-Parmesan crusted rockfish. Plated with a garlic pesto fettuccine that I made from scratch. There were no leftovers. Thanks Skillet!
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Post by: NRA4LIFE on December 25, 2019, 03:34:54 PM
Post by: jackelope on December 25, 2019, 09:16:10 PM
Post by: Dan-o on December 25, 2019, 09:33:36 PM
Thanks Chris, and thanks to all who helped me get the crab prep right.
Post by: NRA4LIFE on December 25, 2019, 11:45:59 PM
Post by: bearpaw on December 26, 2019, 07:24:26 PM
Post by: RB on December 26, 2019, 07:43:15 PM
Chris,
Thank you for getting this together, these were a Christmas gift to my wife, Scallops are her favorite seafood ever!
I am a simple man and so is my cooking, pan fired in butter with Lawry's and zesty garlic seasoning.
Thank You
Bob
RB
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 26, 2019, 08:24:04 PM
Post by: EyeTooth on December 26, 2019, 09:38:34 PM
Rich
Post by: Taco280AI on December 28, 2019, 08:22:18 AM
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 28, 2019, 08:39:47 AM
Post by: Camo on December 28, 2019, 06:06:11 PM
Had to go with a bacon wrap on the remainder of the first bag. Sinfully delish!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 28, 2019, 06:23:25 PM
Post by: 92xj on December 29, 2019, 05:45:40 PM
Thanks for the amazing product, once again.
Hot cast iron, butter and garlic, scallops 1min 32sec a side.
sous vide bear for 4 hrs, sliced thin fried in butter in hot cast iron 40 seconds a side.
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Post by: WAcoueshunter on December 30, 2019, 08:09:47 AM
Skillet,
Thanks for the amazing product, once again.
Hot cast iron, butter and garlic, scallops 1min 32sec a side.
sous vide bear for 4 hrs, sliced thin fried in butter in hot cast iron 40 seconds a side.
Wow that looks good. I'm cooking some tomorrow night for New Years, gonna follow your lead (but will need to find a substitute for the bear!)
Post by: 92xj on December 30, 2019, 08:24:21 AM
Skillet,
Thanks for the amazing product, once again.
Hot cast iron, butter and garlic, scallops 1min 32sec a side.
sous vide bear for 4 hrs, sliced thin fried in butter in hot cast iron 40 seconds a side.
Wow that looks good. I'm cooking some tomorrow night for New Years, gonna follow your lead (but will need to find a substitute for the bear!)
Good luck!
I have been playing around with timing of the flipping and found 1:32 the perfect time on these posted. Perfect cook and melt in your mouth with no overcook chew at all.
Warm the pan until the butter just starts to brown and slight smoke, throw them in and start the kitchen timer.
The bear added a lot to the bite. I was blow away at the combo in a single bite.
Post by: Machias on December 30, 2019, 10:30:02 AM
Post by: WAcoueshunter on December 30, 2019, 10:38:41 AM
Good luck!
I have been playing around with timing of the flipping and found 1:32 the perfect time on these posted. Perfect cook and melt in your mouth with no overcook chew at all.
Warm the pan until the butter just starts to brown and slight smoke, throw them in and start the kitchen timer.
The bear added a lot to the bite. I was blow away at the combo in a single bite.
Thank you! I experimented with a few yesterday, but they weren't perfect. I'll try a dry run on your method tonight before the festivities tomorrow.
Post by: ballpark on December 30, 2019, 05:55:39 PM
Post by: 92xj on December 31, 2019, 05:48:28 PM
Good luck!
I have been playing around with timing of the flipping and found 1:32 the perfect time on these posted. Perfect cook and melt in your mouth with no overcook chew at all.
Warm the pan until the butter just starts to brown and slight smoke, throw them in and start the kitchen timer.
The bear added a lot to the bite. I was blow away at the combo in a single bite.
Thank you! I experimented with a few yesterday, but they weren't perfect. I'll try a dry run on your method tonight before the festivities tomorrow.
Tonight's batch was just under medium on the stove dial and exactly 1:36 per side. Perfect consistentancy with zero chew.
Post by: elkaholic123 on January 09, 2020, 08:25:11 AM
Post by: Stein on January 09, 2020, 08:44:04 AM
Post by: Goldeneye on January 28, 2020, 11:54:20 AM
I cooked the sablefish and it was as incredible as advertised, this coming from a pretty solid fish snob. I wish those were in reach of me and my boat.
How did you cook it?
Post by: Stein on January 28, 2020, 11:57:31 AM
I cooked the sablefish and it was as incredible as advertised, this coming from a pretty solid fish snob. I wish those were in reach of me and my boat.
How did you cook it?
Super simple, just a light seasoning and then on the grill. I wanted to be sure I had a good chance to get the true flavor the first time I had it. I would agree it is one of the fattest fish I have had, it's kind of like ordering sea bass at a good restaurant and then making it 2-3 as good as the best you have ever had.
Post by: WSU on January 28, 2020, 12:01:48 PM
Post by: ribka on January 28, 2020, 12:04:04 PM
Fantastic. https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/black-cod-miso
Post by: Stein on January 28, 2020, 12:06:10 PM
Catching sablefish is not that fun. Picture enough lead to get down 1200 feet and then a fish that fights like a walleye.
Huh, I just drove to a parking lot and only had to move them about 40' to my truck. I found it rather pleasant although it was raining.
Post by: WSU on January 28, 2020, 12:07:24 PM
Catching sablefish is not that fun. Picture enough lead to get down 1200 feet and then a fish that fights like a walleye.
Huh, I just drove to a parking lot and only had to move them about 40' to my truck. I found it rather pleasant although it was raining.
Much better use of time! Plus you don't have to make the 2 hour run out to 1200' of water.
Post by: 2MANY on January 28, 2020, 12:10:40 PM
Post by: Skillet on January 28, 2020, 02:25:43 PM
I'm up in AK right now, working on the boat and winter king fishing when weather allows. I'm getting a fair amount of interest in doing another buy before I dissapear for the summer season, and I still have some chum to get out to a few of you. King crab and scallops are sold out - we're gonna have to wait until next fall for those again - but I think I'll still have the rest of the product available. If it looks possible, I'll post up a new group buy thread.
Thanks again for the support, and keep those pics of dishes coming! :EAT:
Post by: 92xj on January 28, 2020, 02:40:19 PM
Be safe up there.
We are already about 75% through my last order, so I'll most likely be in for the next group buy.
Post by: Taco280AI on January 28, 2020, 02:47:42 PM
Post by: Angry Perch on February 10, 2020, 08:19:50 AM
Thanks Skillet!
Post by: 2MANY on February 10, 2020, 08:49:16 AM
Post by: Angry Perch on February 10, 2020, 09:04:13 AM
What do you do with the roe and shell stock?
The roe we just snacked on with a little pinch of salt. Texture of the eggs (tobiko?) you get with sushi, and tastes like the sea.
The stock I'll use to make a cioppino or seafood stew of some sort.
Post by: 2MANY on February 10, 2020, 09:13:08 AM
Try squishing the roe juice into your garlic butter mix next time.
That's what I typically do.
Post by: Angry Perch on February 10, 2020, 09:45:10 AM
Yum.
Try squishing the roe juice into your garlic butter mix next time.
That's what I typically do.
Yum.
I hit the stock, shells and all, with the stick blender, then strained out the solids. It's got some serious flavor. Just wish I had the heads too!
Post by: Whitpirate on February 10, 2020, 12:57:26 PM
Post by: ctwiggs1 on February 10, 2020, 01:00:11 PM
Rookie mistake.
They all got eaten... but yes, it took 3 meals to do it :chuckle:
Post by: Taco280AI on March 01, 2020, 08:01:26 AM
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Post by: Crunchy on March 02, 2020, 05:53:15 PM
Post by: CLARKTAR on March 02, 2020, 07:32:32 PM
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Post by: Taco280AI on March 02, 2020, 08:04:04 PM
Post by: Skillet on March 03, 2020, 11:01:15 PM
I've gotten to the point that when I'm getting ready to shell prawns, I'll set up a bunch of Ritz crackers with a tiny smear of cream cheese on them before hand. Then when I'm shelling, I'll put a small amount on the crackers and serve them as appetizers/snacks before dinner. Colorful, and a big hit. I'll take pics next time.
Thanks for sharing pics of the meals you guys are putting together with the fish you get from me. Really fun for me to see the end product!
Post by: Taco280AI on March 04, 2020, 06:20:49 AM
Post by: Skillet on March 04, 2020, 08:36:04 AM
Getting low on prawns, hoping you'll have some this summer whenever I make it to Sitka
I have zero stock of prawns left up here in Sitka! Do you have a trip in the planning stages? Or do you get sent here while flying?
Everything I have left is in WA. I'll be down in a few weeks to handle some business, maybe I should run a quick group buy to get folks covered until next fall. Let me see what I can put together.
Post by: ctwiggs1 on March 04, 2020, 08:37:22 AM
Getting low on prawns, hoping you'll have some this summer whenever I make it to Sitka
I have zero stock of prawns left up here in Sitka! Do you have a trip in the planning stages? Or do you get sent here while flying?
Everything I have left is in WA. I'll be down in a few weeks to handle some business, maybe I should run a quick group buy to get folks covered until next fall. Let me see what I can put together.
YES
Post by: Taco280AI on March 04, 2020, 08:43:17 AM
Post by: 2MANY on March 04, 2020, 08:44:07 AM
Seems I had a nightmare and no scallops left to buy though.
Hard to remember at my age.
Post by: h20hunter on March 04, 2020, 08:53:22 AM
Post by: Skillet on March 04, 2020, 09:06:22 AM
:tup:
Post by: Skillet on March 04, 2020, 09:08:08 AM
No trip planned, will just go whenever to see the area and hang out with my buddy. Benefit of free airfare :tup:
Right on, let me know next time you're heading this way!
Post by: 92xj on March 04, 2020, 09:16:25 AM
Any chance of some King fillets before the end of June?
Post by: Skillet on March 04, 2020, 09:32:12 AM