Coach's Angle Charters
Are you wondering “Why Coach’s Angle”?
Well, what sets us apart from the competition are a few simple things:
#1. When you book the Coach you fish with the Coach–not passed on to someone else.
#2. We do not overfish our areas and we are constantly locating new fish.
#3. We try to schedule you at the time of year that maximizes your desired fishing style (jerkbait, finesse, topwater, etc.).
#4. We use only high quality tackle from local Michigan tackle companies that know how to make lures that catch fish on Michigan’s ultra clear waters as well as top national brands as needed.
#5. We customize each days fishing hours to take into consideration the weather forecast and your schedule.
#6. We welcome ALL skill levels from first timers to retired national pros .
#7. We also offer family discounts as well as multiple-day discounts.
If you have additional questions, talk to Coach by texting, calling or emailing.
260 519 1168
fzfields@gmail.com
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Coach’s Angle Smallmouth Charters
“Welcome to one of the premier smallmouth bass destinations. After many years of teaching and coaching basketball in Indiana, I now reside in the KALKASKA/TRAVERSE CITY area. I spend 6 days a week fishing these beautiful waters and I am inviting you to join me. My 30-plus years of tournament and guiding experience have made it possible for you to have a fun day of fishing.”
Waters most often selected include East Bay, the entire Elk Chain, Charlevoix and Walloon.
Other destinations are available upon request.
2025 Season
The following charters are available (for one or two fishermen):
4.5 hours $ 480.00
6 hours $ 600.00
7.5 hours $ 700.00
Add $80 for a third fisherman
Ask Coach about family discounts and weekly charters. We can customize.
Call or Text: (260) 519-1168
Or by email at:
The wind has shut us down from Saturday through Tuesday. Much too dangerous to go where we want to go. Today was very good on inland waters. Many of the postspawners have made their way
to the break edges.
PICS:
The wildfire smoke is very noticeable as seen in the harbor at Elk Rapids.
Included are fish accidentally omitted last posting.
Be safe my friends…
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It’s Memorial Day with compliments to the Village of Kalkaska for the very tasteful and patriotic flag display.
Release the hounds! The 2025 bass tournament season has begun and there are boats eveywhere. I did see a couple boats make serious contact with the bottom of Lake Michigan. One boat motored off after getting out of their boat into the shin-deep water to dislodge. Hoping all is okay with those involved.
5.24 was biggest from an inland lake and a 6.05 out of the big lake.
Will squeeze in some cisco and lake trout fishing for the smoker as they swarm the shallows for a couple weeks.
Be safe my friends…
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As opposed to John Fogerty’s "I see the bad moon arising" this would be "the good moon setting".
But as much as I look forward to the full moon (and the dark of the moon) the April and May cycles require wind–not too much but wind.
Our two best days this week were very lackluster until midday and then it all happened.
Well over half our fish this week came on QUIET COVE’S jerkbaits.
(In clear water the rainbow trout pattern was good–otherwise several others were just fine.)
Remember, last year’s rates apply to you if you fished with me in 2023 or 2024. Just mention it when you call.
Be safe!
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Happy Mother’s Day…
A very good week for smallmouth fishing highlighted by two contrasting days.
One day too much wind gave us around 50 brown fish with none over 4 lbs. (So windy the clear water we started with was a muddy, dirty mess at the end.)
Today we had light and variable winds. And on the big lake that can be a problem. But we had 16 smallies with thirteen over three lbs. Biggie was 6.42 and best five just broke 26 lbs.
Back at it tomorrow.
Be safe my friends.
Miss you Mom.
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I know I’m late with this post.
I could attribute it to sore hands from handling too many smallmouth making it painful to post!
No, I scheduled warranty work on the new boat before the arrival of next week’s groups. We are ready.
On windy days, the brown fish have been cooperative, with one day yielding 30 keepers in four hours, whereas a calm day proved significantly TOUGHER.
I appreciate Camp and Cruise for efficiently completing the warranty work. Additionally, thank you to the support technicians at Lowrance and PowerPole for their assistance.
Be safe, my friends
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Another active week…when we had wind it was good…until we had too much wind! Biggest this week was a 6.42.
I’m very excited for the upcoming week–it is going to get even better!
Be safe and will see many of you soon.
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