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.
Read John's full bio.
September 17, 2020
Shop hours are 7am to 7pm every day!
"The curious thing about fishing is you never want to go home. If you are catching anything; you can't stop. If you don't catch anything; you hate to leave in case something might bite." - Gladys Taber
Things...
September 10,2020
Shop hours are 7am to 7pm everyday!!!
Things have been very busy around here both on and off the river. We have been training new employees, checking in inventory and guiding/scouting for kings. The last couple days have been a relief seeing, hooking and catching...
September 1, 2020
Shop Hours 9 am - 6 pm
It has been a minute since my last report, but Steve has been keeping you posted since his return. I have been busy getting the shop in shape for the season, my gear and wrapping up some trout...
July 16, 2020
Shop hours 9am - 6pm everyday
The river has cooled off nicely and we are back on the water again. Please keep an eye on water temps throughout the summer if you are practicing catch and release. Thanks for giving the fish a break during...
July 2, 2020
Shop hours are 9am - 6pm
I would like to thank everyone that has been keeping me busy guiding. Unfortunately, this heat wave has caused me to cancel some trips because of the high water temps and stress put on the trout in warmer then...
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...