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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May 28, 2026
Shop Hours 8am - 6pm Daily
There are still opportunities to join our team….
BBT Fly & Tackle Shop is seeking full and/or Part Time Retail...
Argentina 2026
Shop Hours are 8am to 6pm Daily
We just returned from our Argentina mission and it was incredible!!! First and foremost, thanks to our clients...
April 29, 2026
Shop Hours 8am - 6pm Daily
We will be hosting our Spring River Clean-Up this Saturday - May 2. Any and all are welcomed (with...
April 15, 2026
Shop Hours 8am to 6pm Daily
The river is very high and you should exercise extreme caution floating for the next several days. Wade fishing...
April 6, 2026
Shop Hours 8am - 6pm Daily
It's April and it feels like I have been chasing my tail and burning the candle at both ends....
March 29, 2026
Shop Hours 8am - 6pm Daily
I had an unexpected day off today, so thought I would write a quick report to keep you updated...
March 23, 2026
Shop Hours 8am - 6pm Daily
This report is going to be short and sweet! There are fish throughout the system and the water levels...
March 17, 2026
Shop Hours 8am - 6pm Daily
Happy St. Patrick's day!!! As "March Madness" continues the plot thickens...Wild Weather would be an understatement! Since my last...
March 8, 2026
Shop Hours 8am - 6pm Daily
"March Madness" has begun and it feels awesome!!! It is fantastic to be out on the river everyday again,...
March 2, 2026
Shop Hours 8am - 6pm Daily
Here we go!!!! It's March and the Pere Marquette river is in great shape for spring steelhead fishing. The...