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.
Leland, Sept. 14th — A picture-perfect morning on Lake Michigan turned into a full box of fish aboard the Whitecap. Matt, Sherry, Sandy, Tom, and Cindy worked the rods steady under Captain Jack Duffy’s watch, boating their limit of lake trout. The standout of the day was a hefty 16 ½-pounder that stole the show and made for some wide smiles on the dock.Another fine reminder that when you climb aboard with Captain Jack Duffy, the legend of Leland, the fish are always close at hand. #Lelandmichigan #leland #lelandfishing #fishtown #leelanaucounty #m22life #whitecapcharters #lakemichigan #laketrout #charterfishing #puremichigan #fishing #lakemichiganfishing #lelandharbor #salmon
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Leland, Sept. 1st — Some mornings on Lake Michigan turn into memories that last a lifetime. Jillian and her sons — Henry, Will, and Jack — boarded the Whitecap with Captain Jack Duffy and returned with a full box of fish and a few stories worth telling.Jack battled a king salmon with his mom by his side, Will showed off a hefty 12-pound lake trout, and Henry brought in a solid 6-pounder against a sunrise backdrop. Even young Jack landed a nice 5-pound laker on his own. By the time the rods were stowed, the family had reached their limit of lake trout plus a king, grinning ear to ear as they rode back to port.Because when you fish with Captain Jack Duffy — the legend of Leland — the memories come home with the catch.
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Leland — Sometimes the best catches aren’t just about the fish, but the moment. Young Jack leaned into the fight of a king salmon with a little help from his mother, Jillian, aboard the Whitecap. Together they worked the rod against the weight of the fish, a memory etched in sunrise light on Lake Michigan. Every great catch begins with a great captain — Captain Jack Duffy, the legend of Leland. #Lelandmichigan #leland #lelandfishing #fishtown #leelanaucounty #m22life #whitecapcharters #lakemichigan #laketrout #charterfishing #puremichigan #fishing #lakemichiganfishing #lelandharbor #salmon
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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.
Leland, Sept. 14th — A picture-perfect morning on Lake Michigan turned into a full box of fish aboard the Whitecap. Matt, Sherry, Sandy, Tom, and Cindy worked the rods steady under Captain Jack Duffy’s watch, boating their limit of lake trout. The standout of the day was a hefty 16 ½-pounder that stole the show and made for some wide smiles on the dock.Another fine reminder that when you climb aboard with Captain Jack Duffy, the legend of Leland, the fish are always close at hand. #Lelandmichigan #leland #lelandfishing #fishtown #leelanaucounty #m22life #whitecapcharters #lakemichigan #laketrout #charterfishing #puremichigan #fishing #lakemichiganfishing #lelandharbor #salmon
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Leland, Sept. 1st — Some mornings on Lake Michigan turn into memories that last a lifetime. Jillian and her sons — Henry, Will, and Jack — boarded the Whitecap with Captain Jack Duffy and returned with a full box of fish and a few stories worth telling.Jack battled a king salmon with his mom by his side, Will showed off a hefty 12-pound lake trout, and Henry brought in a solid 6-pounder against a sunrise backdrop. Even young Jack landed a nice 5-pound laker on his own. By the time the rods were stowed, the family had reached their limit of lake trout plus a king, grinning ear to ear as they rode back to port.Because when you fish with Captain Jack Duffy — the legend of Leland — the memories come home with the catch.
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Leland — Sometimes the best catches aren’t just about the fish, but the moment. Young Jack leaned into the fight of a king salmon with a little help from his mother, Jillian, aboard the Whitecap. Together they worked the rod against the weight of the fish, a memory etched in sunrise light on Lake Michigan. Every great catch begins with a great captain — Captain Jack Duffy, the legend of Leland. #Lelandmichigan #leland #lelandfishing #fishtown #leelanaucounty #m22life #whitecapcharters #lakemichigan #laketrout #charterfishing #puremichigan #fishing #lakemichiganfishing #lelandharbor #salmon
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