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 12, 2019
Shop Hours are 8am – 6pm seven days a week. We have guides and lodging available…please call to inquire or book a trip/room – 231-745-3529. Currently, my open Guide dates are : June 26, 27, 29, 30 July 1 - 3, 7, 8,...
June 5, 2019
Shop Hours are 8am – 6pm seven days a week. We have guides and lodging available…please call to inquire or book a trip/room – 231-745-3529. Currently, my open Guide dates are : June 7 – 11, 19, 24, 26 – 30 & Lots of...
May 30, 2019
Shop Hours are 8am – 6pm seven days a week. We have guides and lodging available…please call to inquire or book a trip/room – 231-745-3529. Currently, my open Guide dates are : May 31, June 1 – 3, 7 – 11, 19, 24, 26...
May 22, 2019
Shop Hours are 8am - 6pm seven days a week. We have guides and lodging available...please call to inquire or book a trip/room - 231-745-3529. Currently, my open Guide dates are : May 28, 30 & 31 June 1 - 3, 7 - 11,...
May 1, 2019
We are shifting gears from steelhead to trout. It was a great run of steelhead with plenty of fish above average size (I hope this trend continues!!!). Last Saturday "Officially" kicked off Michigan's trout season and it feels good! Many sections of rivers and...
April 16, 2019
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...
April 4, 2019
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...
March 27, 2019
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...
March 20, 2019
"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...
March 13, 2019
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...