Owner
and head guide Mark Glassmaker first came to Alaska fresh out
of high school, in search of a summer job, adventure, and of
course… great fishing! He found all of this and much more.
Now some 16 years later he runs one of the most respected and
well-established fish camps on the Kenai River. Mark is continually
broadening his angling horizons to offer his customers the most
varied and cost efficient Alaska Fishing Packages available.
One primary ingredient
to Mark's recipe for success is using only quality, professional,
and courteous guides. Hand selected from the largest guide body
in the state, Mark is very selective about who his customers
fish with. An unpleasant skipper can easily overshadow even
the best fishing, so we go out of our way to ensure you are
very well taken care of on the water. Our guides enjoy what
they do and are very proficient in their chosen profession.
From halibut fishing in Seward, Homer and Cook Inlet to Fly-Out
fishing on the west side of Cook Inlet to Salmon fishing right
here on the Kenai or Kasilof Rivers, we have the best guides
to ensure your fishing day exceeds your expectations.
Below
is a brief profile of the different guides we use so that you
know what to expect when you arrive.
Name:
Mark Glassmaker
Age: 34
Married: Yes
Children: Two
Education: BA Degree in Government/Journalism,
Elementary Teaching Credential
Personal Interests:
Photography, Computers, Carpentry and Steelhead Fishing
Fishing Expertise: Salmon Fishing on both the
Kenai and Kasilof Rivers, Rainbow Trout Fishing the Kenai below
Skilak Lake, Small Stream fishing on the southern Kenai Peninsula
for Steelhead, Silver Salmon, Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden,
Fly-Out Fishing for Salmon and Bear Viewing on the West Side
of Cook Inlet. Mark is now one of the few KRPGA Master
Guides.
Years Guiding: 16
Background:
Mark was born and raised in Marin County Ca., and has been
living full time in Alaska since 1999. He is married and has
a 19-month-old daughter. He grew up steelhead fishing the
North Coast of California and his love for fishing rivers
eventually lead him to Alaska where he built a home and lodge
on the banks of the Kenai River. Mark loves his job and will
always go the extra mile to make sure his customers are well
taken care of, both on and off the water.
Mark
has been a Board of Director for the Kenai River Professional
Guide Association for the past three years and spends countless
hours in the winter working the political arena to protect
and foster a responsible guided fishing industry. He is also
very active in protecting the entire Kenai River watershed
and the fabled cold-water fisheries that it supports. Mark
is also a contributing editor for Fish Alaska Magazine and
a factory sponsored Pro-Guide for Lamiglas Fishing Rods.
Name:
Brent Rinker Age: 24
Married: No
Children: None
Education: Some college courses, formal training
with California Department of Fish and Game
Personal Interests:
Music, Photography, Computers, Deer Hunting and Steelhead
Fishing
Fishing Expertise: Salmon Fishing on both
the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers, Rainbow Trout Fishing the Kenai
below Skilak Lake, Small Stream fishing on the southern Kenai
Peninsula for Steelhead, Silver Salmon, Rainbow Trout and
Dolly Varden, Fly-Out Fishing for Salmon and Bear Viewing
on the West Side of Cook Inlet, Bank Fishing
Years Guiding: 3
Background: Brent met Mark Glassmaker while
steelhead fishing on the Eel River in Northern California
with his father Jim. Upon finishing high school, Brent attended
Mendocino Community College and then went to work for the
California Department of Fish and Game as a hatchery technician
spawning steelhead trout. His guiding abilities and people
skills are years ahead of his time.
Name:
Jeff Moore
Age: 39
Married: Yes
Children: Two
Education:
Personal Interests: Big Game Hunting, Carpentry
and Steelhead Fishing
Fishing Expertise: Salmon Fishing on both
the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers, Rainbow Trout Fishing the Kenai
below Skilak Lake
Years Guiding: 19
Background: Jeff Moore is from near Seattle
Washington and came to Alaska to begin his guiding career
in the late 1980's. He has landed more 80+ lb. Kenai Kings
than most guides will ever see in their entire career with
his biggest tipping the scales at 92lbs. Jeff is true people
person and a natural outdoorsman with unlimited expertise
of the Kenai River and the surrounding wilderness.
