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Hello First Time &
Returning Visitors
"You've just
discovered the most extensive information available to
the Great Lakes Angler and Charter Fisherman I've been
able to put together so far. Please keep in mind,
there's well over 150 different pages, full of my
original content containing an a complete
encyclopedia
fishing tips, past results,
photos, tricks and "how to's." Only here,
are the techniques to consistently catch more and larger
fish are revealed in an easy to read and understand
format"..................Capt. John King
Today's Update and, ...or
Fishing Report
5/16/12
Ramp and parking lights for Manistee, MI's are on
backorder. So, it looks like there will be light
...eventually. Manistee's First Street Launch
ramp is now collecting launch fees by a machine
located as you pull in the entranceway.
Warmer temperatures is on the way for Manistee
this weekend. 80s for Saturday. Sunday is
the high 70s. Seas predicted are in the 2 to 3
foot range. This weekend looks like great opportunity
to wet a line for all central Lk. MI ports.
5/15/12
Got a tremendous lesson during the editing process
in my latest underwater movie. Fish hooked on
the far right corner of their mouth have a tendency to
run towards the starboard side of the boat during the
fish battle. I'm sure you've seen this.
Never noticed this before with cross coursing fish
before. Fish turn their full body to opposite of
where the hook is stuck in their chops.
Click underwater Action
Seeing this brought leader abuse into a new light.
The range on my underwater video camera is between 30'
to 40' in full sun about 1' to 2' below the surface.
The glint, reflection, or flash of a Salmon' s side is
noticeable well before the fish comes into view. Like
the reflection my flashers give off.
Plan is to capture more video on this subject with a
chase boat.
During editing I was able to slow-motion the action
frame by frame. Seeing a Salmon tail undulate
with power ripples going down thru it ...was truly
amazing to me!
5/15/12
Website member SteveO aka Steve S reported in with
a glowing review about the King catchin' out of
Kewaunee, WI. Deep fish, like 120' to 160' down
over 200 fow.
SteveO's King stud rig was the 2012 4G SUV combo deal
accounting for the majority of their 26 fish caught
during last weekend.
Click Kewanee, WI Kings
Another good report came from Sheboygan, WI with
website member Bad Medicine in double figures on a
short trip/maiden shake down cruise for 2012.
Manistee, MI the trailer boat fleet is averaging
around 3 to 8 fish per trip. Complaints are
building concerning the lack of lighting in the boat
ramp area.
5/14/12
Can you spare 5 minutes? Do you have a high
speed net connection too?
If so, ...then my new multi-scene underwater Salmon
movie is ready now at You Tube.
Main theme the King Salmon we caught and videoed
underwater on 5/10/12.
Ever wonder what a fish does before it goes in the net
from their point of view?
Ever wonder if a fish caught 170' down can be
released, then what it does?
Ever wonder how much underwater distance visibility
there is at high noon?
Ever seen exactly how a Salmon's tail propels in thru
the water?
For the
past 12 years continuous run of daily updates & fish
reports
please click here
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Capt. John's
Encyclopedia of
Tips and Tricks
There's 60 articles
concerning everything to do with our Great Lakes Fishery. Some of
the pages are open to the public and some & reserved for our private
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(855)
950-FISH
same as: (855) 950-3474
Kings Charter Service
P.O. Box 101
Manistee, MI 49660
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Past & Recent
"Simply has a edge
through knowledge and ability of having broken the lock jaw
barrier with his own bag of tricks on a regular basis.... and
good sense of humor."
Guy Ellis-The Outdoor Guy "Manistee News Advocate"
Feb. 2000
"King of the Charter Boat Skippers"
Tom Huggler
"Fish Michigan"
March 1999
"The action on Lake Michigan continued at a frantic pace.
.....the crew went on to land 7 Kings (Chinooks), 1 Coho and 9
Lake Trout on the half day Charter." (17 Fish on a 6 hr.
Charter!)
Dave Richey
"Sunday Detroit News"
August 1984
Your
Captain & Host
Capt. John King started his fishing career on the Great
Lakes for Salmon and Trout in 1968. His passion of pursuing
Salmon or Trout on Lake Michigan and the Big Manistee River
evolved into a U.S.C.G. License and a full-time business in
1983.
He has since forged a solid reputation on his ability to
locate and help you catch fish. In some circles it's been
said,
"They named the King, or Chinook Salmon after him."
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