John Karakashian
John Karakashian began guiding on the Pere Marquette and Muskegon rivers in 2002 and quickly learned that guiding is extremely enjoyable and gratifying.
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March 25, 2025
Shop Hours 8am – 6pm Daily
We have set a date for our Spring River Clean-Up...Saturday May, 3, 2025. Stay tuned for details and please...
March 18, 2025
Shop Hours 8am - 6pm Daily
"March Madness" is upon us!!! The river has been fishing well most days, but depending on the section and...
March 10, 2025
Shop Hours 8am - 6pm Daily
The "2025 Spring Steelhead Season" is officially underway! It feels great to be getting out on the river everyday...hydro-therapy...
February 27, 2025
Shop Hours 9am - 5pm Daily
It has been a good old fashion Michigan winter the past couple months. Exactly what we hoped for after...
December 24, 2024
Shop Hours 9am - 5pm
I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at BBT!!!...
November 20, 2024
Shop Hours 9am - 5pm Daily
November is not over....2/3's in the books and 1/3 left to write. It has been up and down, but...
November 11, 2024
Shop Hours 8am - 6pm Daily
It has been a very fun week of guiding the Pere Marquette River for fall steelhead! Great conditions and...
November 4, 2024
Shop Hours are 8am - 6pm Daily
Well, it's finally November!!! Fall and winter steelhead fishing is here and happening! The river is still very...
October 24, 2024
Shop Hours are 8am - 6pm Daily
Last Saturday we hosted our annual Fall River Clean-Up and it was very well attended!!! A huge "THANK...
October 8, 2024
Shop Hours 7am to 7pm Daily
We are hosting our Fall River Clean-Up on October 19. Please contact the shop if you are planning on...