WHITECAPS CHARTERS WITH CAPT. JACK DUFFY
There are fishing trips and then there are fishing adventures. A fishing trip may be nothing more than catching panfish on live bait near home.
A fishing adventure is something else indeed. It is a happening, a wonderful outdoor experience, and one filled with angling excitement that will keep a hot fire burning inside every person aboard the boat.
Capt. Jack Duffy is the kind of licensed charterboat skipper who has a zest for life, a burning desire to make every fishing trip memorable and the stuff of which fishing dreams and legends are made. He is outgoing, wildly in love with fishing Lake Michigan for trophy Chinook and coho salmon, and the creamy-spotted lake trout that makes anglers enjoy catching fish. He also catches brown trout and high-jumping steelhead.
One thing about Duffy: A trip from his home port of Leland, is an unforgettable adventure. He works very hard to get clients into fish. He’s a one-of-a-kind, genuinely unforgettable fishing expert.
Call 231-883-7530 to book your fishing adventure with Capt Jack Duffy.
His 27-foot Tiara is well-known as the “Whitecap” fishing out of Leland, Michigan. It is designed for comfort and safety with plenty of room in the stern to do battle with big fish.
Whitecap has the latest electronic equipment will help anglers catch fish.
Leland has been the Lake Michigan port for big Chinook salmon since the early 1970s, and nearby North and South Manitou islands helps funnel these hard-fighting game fish into his fishing area. It’s here, off the Manitou Islands during the summer months where the possibility of limit catches attract destination-oriented and walk-on anglers.
Fishing with Capt. Jack Duffy on the Whitecap is an adventure that anglers will want to book from one year to the next. His boat, moored in historic Fish Town, puts anglers close to the fishing action within minutes of leaving port. Fishing with this master angler, featured in “Outdoor Life” and “Sports Afield”, is one of life’s great experiences.
Call 231-883-7530 to book your fishing adventure with Capt Jack Duffy.
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Whitecap Charters with Captain Jack Duffy
Captain Jack Duffy
With over 40 years on Lake Michigan, Captain Jack Duffy is a Fishtown legend. He’s a U.S. Coast Guard–licensed guide who once held the state record for brown trout (31½ lbs!) and has been featured in Outdoor Life and Sports Afield.
July 5th – Morning Charter with Captain Jack DuffySome mornings on Lake Michigan seem to bring everything together. Calm water, good company, and fish that keep the rods bending.Patrick, Logan, Char, and Liam enjoyed a fantastic morning aboard the Whitecap, boating their limit of beautiful lake trout, including a 14½-pound trophy while fishing with Captain Jack Duffy. Another day of memories made in the waters off Leland.Whether it’s your first trip or a family tradition, the Whitecap is where great fishing stories begin.#Fishtown #Leland #CaptainJackDuffy #LakeTrout #FamilyFishing
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July 4th – Morning Charter with Captain Jack DuffyThe Fourth of July started with calm seas, smiling faces, and another memorable morning out of Leland.Sandy, Lars, Grant, and Willie enjoyed a great Independence Day aboard the Whitecap, boating their limit of beautiful lake trout while fishing with Captain Jack Duffy. There’s no better way to celebrate America than making memories with family and friends on the waters of Lake Michigan.A holiday on the water is one you’ll remember long after the fireworks are gone. Come make your own memories aboard the Whitecap.#Fishtown #Leland #CaptainJackDuffy #LakeTrout #PureMichiganFishing
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July 4th – Afternoon Charter with Captain Jack DuffyThe Fourth of July was made for days like this. Sunshine, calm water, good friends, and another memorable afternoon on Lake Michigan.Teddy, Alexander, Luke, Braden, and Michael each landed a beautiful lake trout, with the biggest weighing an impressive 16¼ pounds while fishing aboard the Whitecap with Captain Jack Duffy. It was a holiday they’ll be talking about long after the fireworks faded.Some Independence Day memories are made after dark. Others begin with bent rods and end with smiles at the dock.#Fishtown #Leland #CaptainJackDuffy #LakeTrout #FourthOfJulyFishing
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Whitecap Charters with Captain Jack Duffy
Captain Jack Duffy
With over 40 years on Lake Michigan, Captain Jack Duffy is a Fishtown legend. He’s a U.S. Coast Guard–licensed guide who once held the state record for brown trout (31½ lbs!) and has been featured in Outdoor Life and Sports Afield.
July 5th – Morning Charter with Captain Jack DuffySome mornings on Lake Michigan seem to bring everything together. Calm water, good company, and fish that keep the rods bending.Patrick, Logan, Char, and Liam enjoyed a fantastic morning aboard the Whitecap, boating their limit of beautiful lake trout, including a 14½-pound trophy while fishing with Captain Jack Duffy. Another day of memories made in the waters off Leland.Whether it’s your first trip or a family tradition, the Whitecap is where great fishing stories begin.#Fishtown #Leland #CaptainJackDuffy #LakeTrout #FamilyFishing
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July 4th – Morning Charter with Captain Jack DuffyThe Fourth of July started with calm seas, smiling faces, and another memorable morning out of Leland.Sandy, Lars, Grant, and Willie enjoyed a great Independence Day aboard the Whitecap, boating their limit of beautiful lake trout while fishing with Captain Jack Duffy. There’s no better way to celebrate America than making memories with family and friends on the waters of Lake Michigan.A holiday on the water is one you’ll remember long after the fireworks are gone. Come make your own memories aboard the Whitecap.#Fishtown #Leland #CaptainJackDuffy #LakeTrout #PureMichiganFishing
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July 4th – Afternoon Charter with Captain Jack DuffyThe Fourth of July was made for days like this. Sunshine, calm water, good friends, and another memorable afternoon on Lake Michigan.Teddy, Alexander, Luke, Braden, and Michael each landed a beautiful lake trout, with the biggest weighing an impressive 16¼ pounds while fishing aboard the Whitecap with Captain Jack Duffy. It was a holiday they’ll be talking about long after the fireworks faded.Some Independence Day memories are made after dark. Others begin with bent rods and end with smiles at the dock.#Fishtown #Leland #CaptainJackDuffy #LakeTrout #FourthOfJulyFishing
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