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tomorrow's fish delivery postponed/extra fillets available/other news...
Posted 10/26/2011 10:22am by Dave Adler.
Hi Folks-
Big Tides = No fish delivery October 27
Due to extreme tidal currents and high winds this week, we have decided to play it safe and postpone the final delivery of the fall CSF season till next week (November 3). If you live near the ocean you might have noticed that the tides have been very high this week as we approach the new moon (today). During new and full moons the tidal range is at its greatest (called 'spring' tides), which translates into very strong tidal currents in the Bay of Fundy. These currents make it very difficult (and dangerous) to fish from a small boat with bottom hook and line gear. Draggers don't have this problem, as a large boat can fish through anything (which is why you have probably never seen a sign at a grocery store that says "No fish- High Tides"). The tides and forecast look good for next week, so we will schedule the last of the 6 fall deliveries for next Thursday, November 3. Sorry for the delay, and thanks for your understanding.
Fillet Fest!
Many of you have asked whether it is possible to order extra fillets at the end of the season to put away for the winter. We are pleased to announce that extra fillets are now available to order online. You can order fillets in any quantity (within reason), in one or five pound increments. Fillets are $12.50 for one pound, or $50 for five pounds. Please get your orders in by Monday, October 31 so Beau knows how many fish he needs to catch. We will deliver the extra fillets at the same time as our regular CSF delivery at any of our regular pickup locations. You can pay by cheque, or online with PayPal or credit card. To order your extra fillets, click here.
Halibut. Mmmmm....
Last week several of you were lucky enough enjoy some of the halibut that Tony brought in. Beau is going to try for halibut again next week. If he does, I'll send out an email as soon as the fish comes out of the water. You will be able to order your halibut online, just like the extra fillets for Fillet Fest.
Lobster!
In other news, we are pleased to announce that we have worked out licensing with the Province so that we will be able to offer fresh lobster this winter! We are still working out the details of the deliveries (and pricing), but look forward to deliveries of super fresh lobster from the Off the Hook fleet this winter. Details will be available in early December.
Off the Hook on TV
Off the Hook was featured on CBC's Land and Sea last weekend. If you missed it, you can see it online by clicking here.
Genetically Modified Fish? No thanks.
Canada and the US could soon approve a genetically modified (GM) Atlantic salmon - the first-ever GM food animal in the world. The small US company AquaBounty wants to produce GM salmon eggs on PEI, to grow-out in Panama and sell to US consumers. What are the risks for wild Atlantic salmon? How is Atlantic Canada at the centre of this controversy? Join the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network, the Ecology Action Centre, Off the Hook, and others tonight (Wednesday, Oct 26) at the Maritime Museum in Halifax from 7 to 9 pm for guest speakers and a panel discussion. For more information on the event, click here.
That's all from me. If you know of anyone who is not currently a member of Off the Hook who might be interested in ordering fillets, please let them know.
Thanks,
Dave
Big Tides = No fish delivery October 27
Due to extreme tidal currents and high winds this week, we have decided to play it safe and postpone the final delivery of the fall CSF season till next week (November 3). If you live near the ocean you might have noticed that the tides have been very high this week as we approach the new moon (today). During new and full moons the tidal range is at its greatest (called 'spring' tides), which translates into very strong tidal currents in the Bay of Fundy. These currents make it very difficult (and dangerous) to fish from a small boat with bottom hook and line gear. Draggers don't have this problem, as a large boat can fish through anything (which is why you have probably never seen a sign at a grocery store that says "No fish- High Tides"). The tides and forecast look good for next week, so we will schedule the last of the 6 fall deliveries for next Thursday, November 3. Sorry for the delay, and thanks for your understanding.
Fillet Fest!
Many of you have asked whether it is possible to order extra fillets at the end of the season to put away for the winter. We are pleased to announce that extra fillets are now available to order online. You can order fillets in any quantity (within reason), in one or five pound increments. Fillets are $12.50 for one pound, or $50 for five pounds. Please get your orders in by Monday, October 31 so Beau knows how many fish he needs to catch. We will deliver the extra fillets at the same time as our regular CSF delivery at any of our regular pickup locations. You can pay by cheque, or online with PayPal or credit card. To order your extra fillets, click here.
Halibut. Mmmmm....
Last week several of you were lucky enough enjoy some of the halibut that Tony brought in. Beau is going to try for halibut again next week. If he does, I'll send out an email as soon as the fish comes out of the water. You will be able to order your halibut online, just like the extra fillets for Fillet Fest.
Lobster!
In other news, we are pleased to announce that we have worked out licensing with the Province so that we will be able to offer fresh lobster this winter! We are still working out the details of the deliveries (and pricing), but look forward to deliveries of super fresh lobster from the Off the Hook fleet this winter. Details will be available in early December.
Off the Hook on TV
Off the Hook was featured on CBC's Land and Sea last weekend. If you missed it, you can see it online by clicking here.
Genetically Modified Fish? No thanks.
Canada and the US could soon approve a genetically modified (GM) Atlantic salmon - the first-ever GM food animal in the world. The small US company AquaBounty wants to produce GM salmon eggs on PEI, to grow-out in Panama and sell to US consumers. What are the risks for wild Atlantic salmon? How is Atlantic Canada at the centre of this controversy? Join the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network, the Ecology Action Centre, Off the Hook, and others tonight (Wednesday, Oct 26) at the Maritime Museum in Halifax from 7 to 9 pm for guest speakers and a panel discussion. For more information on the event, click here.
That's all from me. If you know of anyone who is not currently a member of Off the Hook who might be interested in ordering fillets, please let them know.
Thanks,
Dave
