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.
2026 Season
The following charters are available (for one or two fishermen):
4.5 hours $ 480.00
6 hours $ 600.00
7.5 hours $ 740.00
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:
Moving on to Phase Two of 2026 a couple days early provided quite the experience. It was COLD early in the day.
While deep fishing for a couple hours a 6.82 and a 5.98 were caught.
The big surprise was a 7.85 lb walleye!
There were many short strikes as they were feeding on very small minnows. Only five fish caught deep but all good ones.
Shallow fishing midmorning in high winds found some nice fish with only one over four lbs. At noon I moved to an extremely windy, cold, flat point and there was a massive school of baitfish.
Skipping the details and methods for now, five fish were caught.
The best three were 6.04, 5.55 and 4.90.
What a day! Next day's client was in for a real treat...
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We had the wind we like for this type of fishing. Power fishing at its finest.
And on a quick four-and-a-half hour outing we had 18 smallies up to five lbs.
Another fun day.
New waters the next couple days.
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A weekend trip on a very busy lake with less than ideal conditions produced this personal best 6.70 pounder.
As the first trimester of 2026 smallmouth fishing is within a few days of ending, a few observations...
Well over 400 smallies caught starting on April 10
One fishing method skipped as shallow fishing happened early
28.19 was best five fish weight, several over 24 lbs
The average size seems better than recent years
Warm weather has brought many more boats to the lake
Weekends (unless bad weather) are a real challenge now
I'm already thinking about the first trimester of 2027 but until then
"BIG lake here we come!"
Be safe my friends.
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Good fishing for our friends from Kansas as they figured out the "jb bite" pretty fast...
Twenty five beautiful brown fish with a 5.90 as best of the day!
Fun day with good folks!
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Happy Mother's Day weekend!
We started at 28 degrees and it was slow for an hour not because of temperature but the lack of wind. And when it blew it came to life.
Twenty very quality smallmouth and one surprise largemouth (and we were done by noon).
Best five were 4.50, 4.96, 4.15, 3.97 and 5.26.
I had a hearty guest who endured the conditions.
Thanks to Quiet Cove Baits for the great paint job for these clear water bass.
Enjoy!
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Big fish day! The windiest part of the lake produced
ten over four lbs with these as biggest...
6.55 lbs
6.24
5.80
4.88
4.70
Fun stuff!
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