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Tuesday   February 7
, 2012

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F11 Rapala Mods
Getting ready for spring shoreline Brown Trout
yet?


Feb 2 thru 5, 2012
Time lapse snow melt


2012 Rage Red UV Mambas
Are in production now!  2/4/12
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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
 

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

2/7/12  We're behind on orders for Rage Red UV tackle at: www.michiganangler.com
The holdup is the red Mylar used on the meat heads.  New die cuts were ordered in about mid January and should be on their way from WTP very soon.
            When time allows I'll explain the idea behind the Rapala hook mods for Manistee, MI's early season shoreline Brown Trout fishery. Click F11 Rapala mods
            First time I used this lure dates back to around 1963.  It's a touchy lure to fish and worked better for Browns back when we had large runs of Smelt on Lakes MI, and Huron. F11s are still highly effective, but the stock hooks leave a lot to be desired.

2/6/12  I'm sure you've heard the sayings; "it's about as exciting, as watching the refrigerator defrost," or "as exciting, as watching paint dry."
            Got a new one for you today with my recent 4 day time lapse Manistee, MI photo recording the snow melt on Feb. 2nd thru 5th.  Now you can add, "watching snow melt" to this list of American jargon. Click 4 day time lapse Manistee snow melt
             Old snow ...frozen, then defrosted and refroze several times is more like ice than snow.  Icy frozen snow takes a longtime to dissipate as my 4 in 1 photo proves.
             It's a rare event to see bare ground during February in my neck of the woods! 

2/5/12  Super Bowl Sunday is when we tie up all the loose ends left over from 2011 and seriously look towards spring.  The official start of spring is now about 6 weeks away.
             Introducing our new Super UV Rage Red flashers and combo deals today at 15% off introductory pricing.  My February special is a bonus 1/4 lb. spool of Triple Fish mono in 15, 20, 25 & 30# test on purchases over 100.00. Click 2012 Rage Red Specials

2/4/12  Keeping your boat batteries charged during winter layup will save you big bucks in the long run.  Batteries are expensive like everything else nowadays.
            Batteries need charging during the offseason to make sure you when turn the key in the spring the motor starts ...being plan 1.  Make sure if it's a lead acid battery there's enough water/electrolyte in the cells.  Click 2/3/12 winter battery charge
            Plan 2 is a trip to the auto parts to buy new a battery, if have the lead plates have became sulfated & can no longer accept, or hold a charge.
   

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"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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