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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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...
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...
March 4, 2019
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...
Argentina 2019
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
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January 4, 2019
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...
December 24, 2018
Merry Christmas from all of us at BBT!!! Wishing you the best in 2019...Cheers!!!!!
December 6, 2018
Winter shop hours are now 9am - 5pm everyday (CLOSED on Tuesday’s). We are slipping into winter mode around here and so are the...
11-12-2018
The bite has been up and down, but I am seeing more smiles then frowns. November is challenging on the Pere Marquette River, but...
November 1, 2018
It is always good to give back and protect our beloved resource. Thank you to everyone who joined us last Saturday for the River...
John’s Guide Report – 10/16/2018
Shop Hours: 7am to 5pm Seven days a week…please stop in or call for your fishing supplies, guides and/or Motel rooms…231-745-3529.
Fall River Clean-Up -...