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.
June 29th – Morning Charter with Captain Jack DuffyThe water was calm, the sun was shining, and Lake Michigan had a surprise waiting below.Dave proudly showed off a massive 21-pound lake trout while fishing aboard the Whitecap with Captain Jack Duffy. Fish of this size are the kind that make a morning special and a story worth retelling at the dock.Not every trip produces a fish like this, but every angler hopes the next strike might be the one.#fishtown #leland #captainjackduffy #laketrout #FishingMemories
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June 29th – Morning Charter with Captain Jack DuffyThe lake was as calm as a summer postcard, and Lake Michigan was showing off for another beautiful morning out of Leland.Nick and Pat proudly held up a pair of impressive lake trout, including a 21-pound giant that will be remembered for years to come. Fish like that don’t visit the net every day.Some mornings you hope for a bite. Some mornings you land a fish you’ll be talking about long after the season ends.#Fishtown #Leland #CaptainJackDuffy #LakeTrout #FishingMemories
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June 29th – Morning Charter with Captain Jack DuffyThe morning started with calm seas and clear skies, the kind of summer day that reminds you why so many Leland, June 29th, morning charter. Colin holds up a 15 lb. lake trout fishing aboard the Whitecap with Capt. Jack Duffy are drawn to Leland.Colin proudly held up a beautiful 15-pound lake trout while fishing aboard the Whitecap with Captain Jack Duffy. Fish like this don’t come along every day, and they’re even sweeter when they come with a view of Lake Michigan.Some trips are measured by the fish you catch. The best ones are measured by the memories you take home.#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.
June 29th – Morning Charter with Captain Jack DuffyThe water was calm, the sun was shining, and Lake Michigan had a surprise waiting below.Dave proudly showed off a massive 21-pound lake trout while fishing aboard the Whitecap with Captain Jack Duffy. Fish of this size are the kind that make a morning special and a story worth retelling at the dock.Not every trip produces a fish like this, but every angler hopes the next strike might be the one.#fishtown #leland #captainjackduffy #laketrout #FishingMemories
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June 29th – Morning Charter with Captain Jack DuffyThe lake was as calm as a summer postcard, and Lake Michigan was showing off for another beautiful morning out of Leland.Nick and Pat proudly held up a pair of impressive lake trout, including a 21-pound giant that will be remembered for years to come. Fish like that don’t visit the net every day.Some mornings you hope for a bite. Some mornings you land a fish you’ll be talking about long after the season ends.#Fishtown #Leland #CaptainJackDuffy #LakeTrout #FishingMemories
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June 29th – Morning Charter with Captain Jack DuffyThe morning started with calm seas and clear skies, the kind of summer day that reminds you why so many Leland, June 29th, morning charter. Colin holds up a 15 lb. lake trout fishing aboard the Whitecap with Capt. Jack Duffy are drawn to Leland.Colin proudly held up a beautiful 15-pound lake trout while fishing aboard the Whitecap with Captain Jack Duffy. Fish like this don’t come along every day, and they’re even sweeter when they come with a view of Lake Michigan.Some trips are measured by the fish you catch. The best ones are measured by the memories you take home.#Fishtown #Leland #CaptainJackDuffy #LakeTrout #FishingMemories
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