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There are still opportunities to join our team….
BBT Fly & Tackle Shop is seeking full and/or Part Time Retail Sales Associates
“It’s the shop environment, spending time with quality like-minded individuals, talking hunting and fishing all day…, quality of life, low pressure work environment… the list is long!!!”
So, please call the shop and talk to Jimmy if you have any questions about the position. Applications can be picked up at the shop and résumés can be dropped off there or emailed to [email protected]
(231) 745-3529
We just returned from our annual trip to Alaska (more info below)!
The Pere Marquette river is low and clear at the moment. I have a trout trip this afternoon/evening and will then start scouting for some early run kings…stay tuned! I have heard of a couple reports from reliable sources there are some kings scattered throughout the system, but here today and gone tomorrow. We will be concentrating our efforts in the lower river with hardware and beads. I am excited for the fall season to kick off! The big lake reports have been off the hook (LOTS OF FISH)! It should be a great run!!!
We still have some great dates available for this season (both Guide Trips and Lodging)…give us a call to inquire or lock in a day…231-745-3529. Here are my personal open dates Aug 25 – 27, 29 – 31, Sept. 1 – 3, 7 & 13, Oct. 6, plus we have openings with other guides as well. Never too early to start thinking about fall and winter steelhead trips. We typically start targeting them by Mid-October…it will be here sooner then we think! This summer sure flew bye fast. The kids are going back to school and football is getting very close to kicking off! Here we go!!!!
Alaska 2026
We just returned from another amazing week at Naknek River Camp in King Salmon, Alaska! Jim and Phyllis Johnson (plus, the whole guide staff) hosted us for an awesome week at camp and fishing was incredible! It is impressive to see how the camp has grown and developed over their 20 years in Alaska. There is a reason why they are one of the busiest outfitters in Alaska!!! Thank you and congratulations!!!
We have scaled back our group sizes over the years. This year the BBT group was 10 anglers and everyone of us had a blast; caught tons of fish; enjoyed a couple cool “fly-out” experiences and some lake crossings…there is no shortage of options camp offers. They are positioned in the perfect location to provide an affordable and extremely productive experience. So much to say, with not enough time to express it all, so if a picture is worth a thousand words….here is a short novel! Enjoy and next year’s dates/rates are not fully worked out yet, but we will post that info very soon!
Stay tuned and good luck out there! We will be ramping up our reporting for the fall season. The shop is filling up with all your fishing needs…flies, tying material, bait, beads, rods, reels, nets waders….you get the idea! Swing in for current conditions and fishing reports. We will have “boots on the ground” everyday very soon!
Thanks!
John
