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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
5/21/12
A handful to 10 fish is considered good for the Port
of Manistee, MI now. Last Saturday's event Tight
Lines for Troops 3 to 6 fish per boat was the norm.
Seng's Marina in Manistee went all out and opened
their facilities with welcome arms to our armed forces
veterans. Close to 60 boats participated for
approximately 240 vets. Manistee did a great job
for deserving members from all branches of the
military.
Been way too busy with production issues for the past
2 weeks. Looking forward to the upcoming
Memorial Day Weekend ...bigtime!
5/20/12
With the approaching Memorial Day Weekend gas prices
in Manistee, MI are just about they were at this time
last year. National news predictions said a lot
higher, cuz they need horror stories to sell commercials.
Still, 3.80 a gallon is
by no means a bargain.
Fuel prices are the single biggest cost associated
with Great Lakes fishing. My first 4 trips the
boat burned 5 gallons a trip. My last 2 outings
with boat runs to and back from almost Big Point Sable
averaged right at 6 gallons.
Click my boat's kicker
Frugal fishing in a 22' boat can only be accomplished
with a kicker motor. My 4 stroke 15 hp. Johnson
trolling motor cost close to 4k in 2007.
Justifying kicker expense can only be done by
spreading it over several seasons to equal out the
high
initial cost.
5/19/12
Summer like weather is returning to Manistee, Mi with
temps in the 80s. Last time we seen solid 80
degree temps was that weird warm spell last March.
Manistee's Tight Lines for Troops is happening today
where vets get to go fishing for aboard charter and
sport fleet vessels with no strings attached.
Interest for Walleyes on Saginaw Bay and Lake Erie is
gaining favor with our website members. Late May
into June the Walleye fleet comes out in force.
5/18/12
Genesis 1:3,
Then God said, "Let there
be light," and there was light.
Looks like the City of Manistee took a hint from the
bible and installed new lights at the First Street
Public Boat Launch. Plus, one over the
R2D2 machine that collects fees.
Plan was to fish yesterday afternoon, but when we got
to town around 4pm the wind was puffing from the SW
with too much white water for me. If the goal
was just fishing?...the seas were tolerable.
Just not suitable for shooting video. Keeping
the camera still enough to capture live action would
have been next to impossible.
As luck would have it, the crews just finished putting
up the new launch lights as Todd B, his son Dillon & I
pulled in.
Click 5/17/12 new Manistee ramp lights
Good
luck to all fishing in Manistee, MI's Tight Lines for
Troops tomorrow. Yesterday's fish report from
Manistee said N was way-better then S. Kings
were still deep for the most part ...like a 150' down
and deeper over 200' to 250' of water. Keeping
in mind, this info will be 48 hours old when tomorrow
gets here.
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
message board members
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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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