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 Tuesd
ay   December 25, 2012

 

Photo of the Day
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World Debut

Gettin' Down
New article is ready today!
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Adding Computer Memory
Coaxing extra life out of my
outdated computers for cheap!


Dirty CPU Fan & Heat Sink
Clean out yearly with
air pressure as needed



Rear Deck View Improved
Gopro camera angle tweaked to
extreme 170 degree wide angle
See handheld remote in pic


Preparing for 2013
Adjustable fin angle for
mounting a rigger cam

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Merry Christmas to Everyone!!
     

"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, You Tube videos, tricks and "how to's."  Only here, are the constantly evolving 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

12/21/12  Thanks to all who checked out my new article with accompanying video.  This was a first for this website combining written content & media. Click new article
                Today is t
he winter solstice and the earliest winter since 1896.  Days will gradually be getting longer tomorrow, cuz today is the shortest day of the year.
                 Need to redesign my websites to more current standards.  Larger widescreen monitors were not around when I began this site in late 1999.  This is a toughie, because of the many different settings used by visitors and devices used to view.  Tablet and smart phone visitor usage is small now, but growing. 

12/20/12  Decided to debut my new video and text based article today just in case the 21st (tomorrow) doesn't work out OK for us.  Sound track is spot on.  Super Black Mamba flasher looks and acts like fish are self evident. Click for "Gettin Down"

12/19/12  Been burning the candle at both ends trying to wrap up my new article before this weekend.  Then, possibly debuting this piece on Sunday.  What this article covers to the best of my knowledge is ground breaking.  Focusing another aspect of trolling with downriggers.  What is this new thing? ...guess you'll just have to wait and see.
                 Installed more RAM memory in 2 of my computers trying to get a little more computing power to handle video files.  What I need is pricey workstation superbox to cut and edit high-def videos effectively.  Click changing RAM memory sticks

12/18/12  Among other things spent the best part of yesterday ...working on my new article, "Gettin' Down."  Still in need of minor rewrites, but it's mostly done.  This article will feature about 5 minute video showcasing what's it like on the bottom of Lk. MI.
                My latest work will debut on, or before Christmas Eve Day.  Combining both written content and 5 minute video with narration is a 1st for yours truly.
                Another 1st? ...this article done in the widescreen format for nowadays monitors that are 16 x 9 instead of the older style 4 x 3 aspect ratios.
                The video in this article showed me how woefully inadequate my computers are at editing gargantuan 4 gig HD video files.  4 gigs is about 1 hour of raw HD footage.

12/17/12  Closed today out respect for the Connecticut massacre victims.
                 I tried to write about it, but my words skills are just not up to this task.

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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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