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:
A busy week of visiting the big lake and an inland lake.
Fun people enjoyed some good times and endured some slow times. However, several trophies and near-trophies were caught.
A couple fives, several fours, and a covey of threes kept us going.
Lots of fish and lots of pics.
(Thursday was an exceptional day with 22 smallies caught on a half day outing. The September pattern is on.)
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New friends battle some wind to catch several smallmouth from three to five pounds.
Three different methods are working but a couple have become consistent this past week. A few days of southwest winds seem to have organized the baitfish.
What we normally do in September is starting to work—a bit prematurely.
Fun stuff continues
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A busy week with trips everyday. We’ve worked hard with similar results until Thursday.
Very good smallmouth have come on board daily but our numbers were lacking. Thursday might be a turning point as our total numbers doubled and several fish over 4.5 lbs were caught.
Good fishermen all week…
Thanks to Quiet Cove Baits for the quick delivery of our much needed jigs!
Fun stuff
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Bigger smallmouth on a busy Saturday…
These young men had a very good half day outing by boating a 5.15 and 4.95 lb smallmouth.
July’s pattern was nonexistent.
Perhaps on August 1 we potentially have a pattern. We will see…
Fun stuff with good fishermen!
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Pleasant south winds seem to have moved the baitfish bringing some new areas into play.
Even some of our September spots had some fish moving in.
The bass are moving in and out constantly and few places have been good day after day.
After a couple groups of very good fishermen we are finding good quality but not the normal numbers.
Fun stuff!!
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Smallmouth gradually putting on weight after a stressful spawn…
With a new area finally producing, these Indiana fishermen did a good job on quality fish.
Like previous trips the average size is up and numbers are down.
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