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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October 13, 2021
Shop hours are 7am – 7pm Friday & Saturday and 8am – 6pm Monday – Thursday. We have an On-Line shop for off hours purchases or curbside pick-ups. Give us a call or shop anytime on-line at BBT On-Line.
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October, 05, 2021
We have been burning the candle at both ends lately....Thank you for the business and support at the shop, Motel and our guide service. It is very much appreciated!!!!!
Shop hours are 7am – 7pm Friday & Saturday and 8am – 6pm Monday – Thursday…sorry,...
September 29, 2021
New shop hours are 7am – 7pm Friday & Saturday and 8am – 6pm Monday – Thursday…sorry, but we are short handed! We have an On-Line shop for off hours purchases or curbside pick-ups. Give us a call or shop anytime on-line at BBT On-Line.
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September 23, 2021
New shop hours are 7am - 7pm Friday & Saturday and 8am - 6pm Monday - Thursday...sorry, but we are short handed! We have an On-Line shop for off hours purchases or curbside pick-ups. Give us a call or shop anytime on-line at BBT On-Line.
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September 15, 2021
Shop Hours 8am – 6pm everyday or Shop On-Line anytime at BBT On-Line Store
We are working on extending our hours at the shop...stay tuned! The shop is loaded up with inventory and more arriving daily, but the supply chain is still limited on some items....
September 3, 2021
Shop Hours 8am – 6pm everyday or Shop On-Line anytime at BBT On-Line Store
Just wanted to toss up a quick update before the weekend. The upper river has cleared up nicely and dropped back to normal levels; however, the lower river is still colored up....
August 30, 2021
Just wanted to post a quick update. Heavy storms rolled through the area Friday evening. 3 inches of rain was concentrated on the Baldwin River and caused significant flooding. The river has crested, but there are probably several new trees across the river. Baldwin...
August 20, 2021
Shop Hours 8am – 6pm everyday or Shop On-Line anytime at BBT On-Line Store
Summer is fading away too fast!!! The kids are returning to school and football is starting! The evening air temps are reflecting the next season is approaching. It feels great! We have...
July 20, 2021
Shop Hours 8am – 6pm everyday or Shop On-Line anytime at BBT On-Line Store
The conditions on the Pere Marquette River have consistently been inconsistently. With that being said the fishing has been good. We have experienced a couple high water events and now things are...
June 28, 2021
Shop Hours 8am – 6pm everyday or Shop On-Line anytime at BBT On-Line Store
Crazy conditions continue around here! The hex hatch is history (for the most part here on the Pere Marquette River). It started early (June 4 was the first night I discovered them)...