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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June 24, 2020
Shop hours are 9am - 5pm seven days a week!!!
It has been an exciting week and lots of hope for the upcoming week as well! The famous hex hatch has started and is living up to expectations! The evening floats have been spectacular with...
June 16, 2020
The current shop hours are 9am to 5pm everyday!!!
The first day of summer is right around the corner and so is the Pere Marquette River hex hatch. The highlight of a dry fly fisherman's season and we still have plenty of availability for guide...
May 29, 2020
The shop is re-opened for business...9-5 everyday!!!
We have been limiting occupancy capacity to 10 and cleaning all surfaces frequently for everyones well being. It feels very good to have life back in our business and to be back on the river guiding again....
May 13, 2020
Just a quick update...The shop will be re-opening Friday (May 15) for curb side service and mail orders until further notice...Shop hours will be 9am - 5pm. Our Motel will start taking reservations as well. We are patiently waiting to fully open our doors,...
May 5, 2020
It has been WAY TOO LONG!!! First and foremost, I hope everyone is safe and healthy? And if not, we wish you/them a speedy recovery. We are all doing fine here in Baldwin...our families and staff are safe and well. As well as...
March 18, 2020
We are still open for business....Shop hours are currently 7am to 5pm Sunday thru Thursday and 7am to 7pm Friday and Saturday
We are in unchartered waters...It has been a crazy week with the Coronavirus Pandemic effecting everyone in the world in some manner. The...
March 10, 2020
New shop hours: 7am - 5pm everyday!!!!
Steve posted a very detailed report yesterday, so I am going to keep it brief. We received a big shot of rain yesterday and last night. The river and it's tributaries are on the rise. This was a much...
March 5, 2020
Current shop hours are 8am - 5pm seven days a week, but will probably be extended very soon.
We are still taking applications for shop employee(s)! Please stop in or send a resume to: [email protected] Attention Jason, if you are interested in joining our team.
I...
January 29, 2020 & Argentina 2020
Current shop hours are 9am - 5pm (Closed on Wednesday's until March).
The clock is ticking, we are gaining daylight everyday and getting closer to our spring steelhead season. I have been busy getting things prepared for the spring season and filling my fly...
December 24, 2019
I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! Thank you very, very much for the awesome 2019 and we are looking forward to 2020!!!! I wish you all a happy and healthy 2020 and, of course, plenty...