John Karakashian

We are hosting our spring river Clean-up this Saturday...April 20, 2019. 9am at the shop and 6pm at the pole barn for dinner...we will cover your car spot fees, dinner is on us, beer is flowing and river karma is available....please help us keep...

The shop is still a mess from the flood, but will be getting new carpet soon. Please excuse our mess for the time being…we will be better then ever soon enough. The shop hours are 7am to 5pm Sunday through Thursday and 7am to...

Spring is slowly peeking out! I spotted my first robin a couple days ago and the fish are starting to spawn a little more. We still have very cold water...in the mid 30's for the time being, but the temps should rise over the...

"A faithful friend is the medicine of life" - Ecclesiastiucus We have experienced a high water event over this past weekend, but the river is looking perfect right now! The water temp has been cold, but that is changing daily and warming. A few fish...

Things are about to get very interesting...warm weather, big thaw and rain in the forecast. I am ready!!!! But be careful wading and stay tuned for current water level conditions. The fishing has been decent, but we need the water to warm up to...

Sorry for the long delay in reports...not much to discuss that was really news worthy. But March is here and spring steelheading has kicked off on the Pere Marquette River for another season. The weather has been pretty unpleasant, but things are looking better...

Current shop hours - 9am to 5pm everyday, but closed on Tuesdays…please feel free to contact the shop for current conditions! 231-745-3529 PM Steelhead Report Not much fishing going on right now. It is bitterly cold with no break in the weather for the next 10...

Happy New Year everyone!!! I hope you enjoyed your holidays with family and friends...I sure did and it was awesome!!! We would like to thank everyone that fishing with us in 2018!!! It was an incredible year on an incredible river. However, without your...

Merry Christmas from all of us at BBT!!! Wishing you the best in 2019...Cheers!!!!!