Name:
Mark Glassmaker
Age: 38
Married: Yes
Children: Two
Education: BA Degree in Government/Journalism,
Elementary Teaching Credential
Personal Interests: Photography, Computers,
Carpentry, Moose and 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, the main Alaska Peninsula and Kodiak Island.
Years Guiding: 19
Background:
Mark was born and raised in Northern Ca., and has been living
full time in Alaska since 1999. He is married and has two
daughters: ages 3 and 5. 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 many 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, Fish-On / Tempress Marine Equipment,
and Gamakatzu Hooks. Additionally, Mark is a board member
for the Alaska Master Guide Association, a Kenai River Professional
Guide Association recognized Master Guide, a board member
for the Kenai River Guide Academy and serves on the Kenai
River Special Management Area Kenai River Guide Board. Finally,
Mark is also the lodge owner representative for the Wolverine
Creek Management Committee.
Name:
Brent Rinker Age: 27
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: 8
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. In the winter he guides
for winter steelhead on the Northern California Coast www.wintersteelhead.com
and also works for the California Department of Fish and Game.
Name:
Jeff Moore
Age: 44
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: 22
Background: Jeff Moore was raised 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 a true people
person and a natural outdoorsman with unlimited expertise
of the Kenai River and the surrounding wilderness.
Name:
Derek Gardner
Age: 34
Married: Yes
Children: Two
Education: Aviation mechanics
Personal Interests: Duck hunting, Turkey
hunting, Big Game hunting, Steelhead Fishing, Photography,
Adventure Travel
Fishing Expertise: Fly Out Guide- West Side
Cook Inlet, Main Alaska Peninsula, Salmon Fishing on both
the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers, Rainbow Trout Fishing the Kenai
below Skilak Lake
Years Guiding: 3
Background: Derek first worked on the Kenai
Peninsula some 18 years ago and is no stranger to Alaska Fishing.
He grew up hunting and fishing the pacific northwest and now
has decided to make Alaska his home in pursuit of his lifelong
lure to be a guide. We look forward to his addition to our
guiding family and we know you’ll be right at home with
Derek on the water and in the duck blind as Derek plans to
host duck hunts on the West Side of Cook Inlet this fall.
