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 16th – Morning Charter with Captain Jack DuffySummer mornings are even better when they’re spent together on the water, and this family made the most of every minute aboard the Whitecap.Brittney, Gram, Phil, and George enjoyed a fantastic morning on Lake Michigan, boating their limit of lake trout, including a beautiful 15-pound fish. From the smiles on the kids’ faces to the excitement of every hookup, it was another reminder that some of the best family memories are made with a fishing rod in hand and the shoreline of Leland in the distance.Whether you’re introducing the next generation to fishing or continuing a family tradition, Captain Jack Duffy will help make it a trip you’ll be talking about for years to come.#Fishtown #Leland #CaptainJackDuffy #FamilyFishing #LakeTrout
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July 14th – Morning Charter with Captain Jack DuffySome mornings are about the fish. Others become part of a family’s history.Four generations, Paul, John, Monty, and Chad, climbed aboard the Whitecap to share a day together on the waters of Lake Michigan. The lake trout cooperated, but the highlight of the morning came when 98-year-old John, an Air Force veteran, reeled in his fish. In Captain Jack Duffy’s 54 years of chartering, John is the oldest angler ever to land a fish aboard the Whitecap, proving that a love for fishing has no age limit.Captain Jack extends a heartfelt thank you to John for his service to our country and for reminding all of us that some of life’s greatest catches are measured in memories shared across generations. If you’re looking to create a fishing story your family will never forget, there’s always room aboard the Whitecap.#Fishtown #Leland #CaptainJackDuffy #FourGenerations #ThankYouVeterans
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July 12th – Morning Charter with Captain Jack DuffyA picture-perfect July morning welcomed another crew aboard the Whitecap, where calm seas and eager rods quickly turned into another memorable day on Lake Michigan.John, Andy, Steve, and Lawrence boated their limit of beautiful lake trout, led by a hefty 17-pound laker that capped off an outstanding morning. Days like this are why anglers return to Leland year after year, where great fishing, good company, and Captain Jack Duffy’s experience come together to create memories that last long after the trip is over.If you’ve been thinking about a Lake Michigan fishing adventure, this is your sign. Your story could be the next one told aboard the Whitecap.#Fishtown #Leland #CaptainJackDuffy #LakeTrout #FishingMemories
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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 16th – Morning Charter with Captain Jack DuffySummer mornings are even better when they’re spent together on the water, and this family made the most of every minute aboard the Whitecap.Brittney, Gram, Phil, and George enjoyed a fantastic morning on Lake Michigan, boating their limit of lake trout, including a beautiful 15-pound fish. From the smiles on the kids’ faces to the excitement of every hookup, it was another reminder that some of the best family memories are made with a fishing rod in hand and the shoreline of Leland in the distance.Whether you’re introducing the next generation to fishing or continuing a family tradition, Captain Jack Duffy will help make it a trip you’ll be talking about for years to come.#Fishtown #Leland #CaptainJackDuffy #FamilyFishing #LakeTrout
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July 14th – Morning Charter with Captain Jack DuffySome mornings are about the fish. Others become part of a family’s history.Four generations, Paul, John, Monty, and Chad, climbed aboard the Whitecap to share a day together on the waters of Lake Michigan. The lake trout cooperated, but the highlight of the morning came when 98-year-old John, an Air Force veteran, reeled in his fish. In Captain Jack Duffy’s 54 years of chartering, John is the oldest angler ever to land a fish aboard the Whitecap, proving that a love for fishing has no age limit.Captain Jack extends a heartfelt thank you to John for his service to our country and for reminding all of us that some of life’s greatest catches are measured in memories shared across generations. If you’re looking to create a fishing story your family will never forget, there’s always room aboard the Whitecap.#Fishtown #Leland #CaptainJackDuffy #FourGenerations #ThankYouVeterans
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July 12th – Morning Charter with Captain Jack DuffyA picture-perfect July morning welcomed another crew aboard the Whitecap, where calm seas and eager rods quickly turned into another memorable day on Lake Michigan.John, Andy, Steve, and Lawrence boated their limit of beautiful lake trout, led by a hefty 17-pound laker that capped off an outstanding morning. Days like this are why anglers return to Leland year after year, where great fishing, good company, and Captain Jack Duffy’s experience come together to create memories that last long after the trip is over.If you’ve been thinking about a Lake Michigan fishing adventure, this is your sign. Your story could be the next one told aboard the Whitecap.#Fishtown #Leland #CaptainJackDuffy #LakeTrout #FishingMemories
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