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Chasing the Great Lakes Slam on Lake Michigan
Captain Ted Penrod has spent years guiding anglers on Lake Michigan, and he knows that some trips become memorable for more than the size of

Meet Captain Ted Penrod: A Lifetime on the Water
Captain Ted Penrod didn’t come to guiding from a classroom or a career change. He grew up on the water, spent decades building a life

Steelhead Season on the St. Joe: Late October Through Winter
Winter does not shut down fishing on the St. Joe River. It changes the game. Captain Ted Penrod runs trips through the coldest months of

Summer Salmon & Trout Fishing on Lake Michigan
A summer salmon and trout charter on Lake Michigan is not a small-lake fishing trip. You are heading onto big water, taking long runs, and

Why Salmon Meat Changes Color
Catch a salmon out on Lake Michigan in July, and its meat is rich and pink. Catch what looks like the same fish out of

Best Time to Catch Salmon for Eating
The best time to catch salmon is not always the best time to keep one for dinner. In general, eating quality depends less on a