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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November 19, 2025
Not much new to report...the river is still extremely low and clear!!! Some new fish have been pushing up the river in groups/batches and...
November 10, 2025
Sorry for the delayed report! I have been very busy on and off the river. I have been guiding everyday while in the middle...
October 14, 2025
Save the date - The Fall River Clean-Up will be Saturday - October 25...Please reach out to the shop (231-745-3529) ahead of time to...
October 6, 2025
Shop Hours - 7am to 7pm Daily
Not much time to report; but not much new to report. The river is still extremely low and...
September 29, 2025
Shop Hours are 7am - 7pm Daily
Well it is "officially" fall, but it still does not feel like it. However, the leaves are turning...
September 21, 2025
Shop Hours 7am to 7pm Daily
Last week felt like June everyday on the river, not mid-September! Warmer then normal and no rain, but that...
September 14, 2025
Shop Hours 7am to 7pm Daily
The river is still LOW and CLEAR throughout the entire river system. The rain we received after my last...
September 3, 2025
Shop Hours 8am – 6pm Daily (subject to change soon!)
Well....I wish I had a more up-lifting report for you, but I don't. Not yet...
August 26, 2025
Shop Hours 8am - 6pm Daily (subject to change soon!)
Too much happening around here for me...Getting back from AK, running trips last week, getting...
August 1, 2025
Shop Hours 8am - 6pm Daily
Sorry for the big lapse in reports. We are still alive and preparing for a great fall! It has...