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Monday   February 13
, 2012

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2012 Rage Red Tackle
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Hanging the Trebles
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Cheap Stickbait Storage
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2012 Rage Red Flashers!
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"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
 


Bonus 1/4# mono

February Special:  Purchase a 100 worth of tackle & get a bonus 1/4lb. spool of Triple Fish mono in your choice of 15, 20, 25, or 30lb. test.  This is a $12 value added deal for a premium mono that ranks above Ande & Big Game.  During checkout in the special comments section state your choice.  Free shipping on all orders over 100 makes a heck of a special far ahead of ALL other web based outlets! Click for my tackle store

Today's Update and, ...or Fishing Report

2/13/12  Rage Red UV flashers are only being offered during the month of February.  So, these ground breaking red UV flashers are not for procrastinators.  Those who purchase now can order replacements if, and when needed. Click Rage Red UV 4 in 1 photo
              2 and 3 fly Rage Red UV meat rigs will be stocked all season.
              Without giving the less inspired competition a blueprint to copy them, let it suffice ...it's a very labor intensive 2 person job to get the right red UV glow effect. 
              Then, there's the issue of cost.  The red UV is bought by the gram and costly to say the least.  This 2 person job is fine for now, but during July and August would burden my 3 person operation (Bob, my wife & I) to the breaking point. 
               Honestly, hiring more help is entirely out of the question. I'm looking at turning 66 this year.  Drama from new shop workers is way-way beyond my tolerance level. 
               Piece workers ...when needed who build tackle at home have been angels to deal with.  Regular hours in-house shop workers has never worked out for me.
      My 2011-2012 Manistee snowometer now stands at 43 inches of total accumulation

2/12/12  Did a follow-up photo to show the hooks being inserted in the interior corrugated part of my cheapie storage cardboard box for stick baits.
              Both hook shanks should be inside these voids to eliminate potential snags when handling this cost effective way to keep your stick baits organized. 
              If you're in a totally open boat subject to weather? ...cheese this whole idea for obvious reasons.  Click treble hooks safely hanging inside the voids
              Looking forward to clearing up ALL back logged orders for the Rage Red UV flashers and meat rigs by this Tuesday, or sooner.  Being behind on orders is contrary to our established longstanding policy of prompt same day shipping.
   Tomorrow? ...the reason why Rage Red flashers will not being offered after 2/29/12!

2/11/12  Winter has made a brief return to Manistee County, MI.  Temps took a nose dive and we got 2 whole inches of the white stuff.  Not to fear ...temps in the mid to high 30s are predicted to return next week.  Last time we got snow was 2 weeks ago.

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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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