Fall Muskegon River
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Sept.
15 - Oct 31 "World Class King (Chinook) Salmon Fishing" |
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I am Captain Russ Jarvis. I
hold a U.S. Coast Guard 100GT Masters License for Commercial
Operations on U.S. Waters.
I have fished Salmon & Steelhead
on the Rivers of Western & Northern Michigan
for over 20 years.
I am an Expert with either
Fly Rod or Spinning Rod at Drifting Flies or Bait
to Spawning Salmon & Steelhead
on Gravel.
My entire Program is designed
for your Success. From
the Boat to the Tackle, Rods, and Baits we use. My
Tunnel Hull Jet Sled will run in as little as 4”of
water allowing me to “Get You On Fish”.
Under any conditions.
“The Average Angler will
Hook More &
Boat More Fish.” FISH ON!!! |
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December 8, 2006
Danny, my son from California, and
I had an absolute ball fishing with you. Talk about successful
fishing trips!!! We brought 20 King Salmon to the boat, we
laughed until we had tears in our eyes, we learned a more “subtle” kind
of fishing from you that really paid off. We came home with
memories from two days fishing that will be with us forever.
The River Fishing Experience you provide is really
amazing. The water is calm, pristine, and really beautiful.
Your knowledge of the River guided us to pockets of fish
that were awesome. Your patience and skill taught us a successful
way of hooking and landing King Salmon. And, speaking of
patience, not once did you roll your eyes in disgust when
you retied my Fly Rig for the 50th time.
We owe you the gratitude
we felt for the role you played in providing two adult men
the opportunity to catch up on each other’s lives,
recall 25yrs of past fishing expeditions (both successful
and not so successful) and to create a whole new set of memories.
For this we will be eternally appreciative. In this era of
marketing, all you have to do is ask yourself. How did the
experience with Captain Russ meet our expectations. My friend,
you exceeded every expectation we had for this two day fishing
trip. I would unequivocally, recommend the “Captain
Russ Experience” to every
friend I have.
Here’s to next year and two
more days on the Muskegon River with Captain Russ!!
Warm Regards,
Bruce Mondschain
Deerfield, IL |
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For More Client
& Salmon Photos
& Testimonials
See This Link |
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We fish the Muskegon River from Newaygo to Crotom Dam. There
are (4) Boat Launches we use. I’ll send detailed Maps
prior to your trip.
Newaygo, MI is approx. 40 miles North of Grand Rapids. There
is Overnight Lodging, Quality Sport Shops, Restaurants, Grocery
Stores etc. |
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Detroit |
3 hrs |
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Chicago |
3 hrs |
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Lansing |
1 1/2 hrs |
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South Bend |
2 1/2 hrs |
For Maps, Info.
to the Muskegon
River See This Link |
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FIN NAILER II |
Specifications |
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- 18’ x 7’ Beam
- Alumaweld “All Weld Tunnel
Hull”
- 65 HP Mercury Jet Outboard
- Custom Built Aluminum Storage Lockers/Casting Decks (fully
carpeted “Very
Quiet”)
- Bimini
Top with Clear Side Curtains & Heater in
case of Cold/Rainy Weather.
- Electric Anchor Winch
- We run in as little as 4” of water & Static Drift
in 8” to get us through the Rapids & “Get
you On Fish Regardless of the Conditions.”
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| I Hand Tie all the Flies we use. Below is Just a Small Assortment
of What I’ll have On Board for Our Use. I Provide all
Rods, Reels, Flies & Equipment. |
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For More Info on
the FIN NAILER II
& "How We Catch
Salmon" See This Link
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| We Site Fish. We Hunt throughout the River for “Set
Up Fish” We Anchor 30-40’ to the side & a
little upstream. Using either a Fly or Spinning Rod (Your
Choice) we drift Flies and/or Bait, Tapping the Bottom through
the Spawning Fish. When we Hook a Fish we Drift Back below
the Fish to make him “Fight the Rod & the Current” giving
the Angler a “Distinct
Advantage”. We use the Anchor Winch to “Control
Boat Speed & Position” Once we’ve either
Landed or Lost the Fish, we set up again and get another
one going |
| “MY PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR YOUR SUCCESS” |
| Tunnel Hull Jet Sled |
River water levels are lowest at Fall Salmon Time.
We run in as Little as 4” of water & Static
Drift 8” “To Get You On Fish” anywhere
on the River |
| Elevated Carpeted Casting Deck |
Being Elevated gives you a much better view of the
fish. Allowing you to Target a Precise Cast!! Quiet Decks
are
Forgiving. |
| G Loomis Rods, Sage & St Croix Fly
Poles, Reels, Tackle, Line |
The Very Best Quality Equipment to give you every “Advantage
for Success!!” |
| Hand Tied Flies Quality Bait |
I tie my own Flies to ensure We’re throwing what
they want. I secure my own Skein & Eggs on my Lake
Michigan Charter Boat & care for it properly. It
works Great!! |
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| Every little aspect of my program I have developed by
thousands of days on the River. The boat was Custom Built & Rigged
for this type of Fishing. Everything from the Rods I use
to the Flies I tie, and the line I present them with is the
very best available. All for “Your
Advantage & Greatest Success”!! |
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Captain's Pledge to My Fishing Clients |
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I Truly Appreciate the Commitment & Trust
My
Clients place in me when they hire me as their Fishing
Guide. I will do my Very Best to Guide you in a Safe,
Professional, Patient, and Polite Manner, always
keeping in mind that my Goal is for you to have
the
“experience you desire, and to be successful.”
Whether it’s bonding with a Potential Client, Spend -
Quality Time with Family or Friends, or Targeting the
Big Trophy Salmon you’ve always wanted to catch, I
will do my very best to help you have that Day. My
Goal is to leave you with the opinion “That was Great” “That
was an Awesome Day!!” “That was Better Than
I’d Ever Hoped For!!”, “I Can’t Wait To Go Again!!”
This is my Promise to you and the “Scale to Which I
Hold Myself Accountable. |
| Capt. Russ Jarvis
“Fin Nailer” |
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To Book Your Charter Fishing Trip |
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Please Call me, I prefer to schedule my charters directly with my Clients to insure I understand your concerns & desires. |
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Call Capt. Russ Jarvis
(269) 998-1599 |
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| CaptRuss@finnailer.com |
NOTE: I answer my cell phone 24/7,
email is checked less often. For quicker response, please call 269-998-1599.
(NO SOLICITORS PLEASE) |
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Book Your Fishing Charters Early as Premium Fishing Times and Weekends go Quickly! |
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