John Karakashian

John Karakashian
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John Karakashian began guiding on the Pere Marquette and Muskegon rivers in 2002 and quickly learned that guiding is extremely enjoyable and gratifying. Read John's full bio.

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 attending (231-745-3529).  We will be meeting at the shop at 8am to figure out beats and fill seats in boats....

September 30, 2024

Shop Hours are 7am to 7pm Daily We finally received a couple days of heavy rains last week!  The river rose and colored up for a few days...we needed that for sure!  It certainly shuffled the deck and brought in some more fish.  The river...

September 22, 2024

Shop Hours are 7am - 7pm Daily Well, it finally rained and it rained hard all day today!  We will see what that will do, but it certainly had the fish moving all day in the section John R and I were fishing today!  Plus,...

September 17, 2024

Shop hours are 7am – 7pm daily!!! Not much has changed since my last report.  The river is LOW & CLEAR; with no rain in the extended forecast!  Yet the kings keep pushing up the river.  Every section has fishable numbers, but still plenty of...

September 9, 2024

Shop hours are 7am - 7pm daily!!! Been busy chasing fish and having fun!!!  The river is low and clear, but the kings have decided to start running!  It has not been "ideal" conditions, but the fish think it's time to come home.  Mother nature...

August 21, 2024

Shop Hours 8am - 6pm Daily WOW, this summer flew bye!!!  We just returned from our annual Alaska trip and that means, fall is here (for us at least).  The river is running at normal flows/visibility.  I have not been out myself yet, but some...

July 2, 2024

Shop Hours are 8am - 6pm Daily Happy 4th of July everyone!!!!  I hope you have a safe and relaxing holiday with family and friends.  I know I am looking forward to it!  The 4th of July also is BBT's birthday...28 years and counting!!!  Thank...

June 20, 2024

Shop Hours 8am - 6pm Daily It's been a tough couple days with extreme heat.  This has caused us to take a break from fishing downstream in the hex waters (and even upstream yesterday).  We draw the line at 68 degrees...and unfortunately, we are seeing...

June 5, 2024

Shop Hours are 8am – 6pm Daily We are still looking for shop employees!!!  If you, or someone you know, is interested in joining the team...give us a call 231-745-3529!!! Trout fishing on the Pere Marquette River has been pretty good on most outings.  The weather...

May 23, 2024

Shop Hours are 8am - 6pm Daily The river is in great shape!  Holding a slight stain, but clearing quickly in the upper sections.  Bugs are hatching most evenings when conditions are right...Gray Drakes and Sulphurs mostly, but yellow sallies and stones are around.  I...