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IN FISHING NEWS
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Alaska Freshwater Fishing Guides
Fly Fishing and Spin Casting
Jay Mar
Jay is the head freshwater fishing guide at Boardwalk Lodge. He has an interesting and varied background. He grew up in the restaurant business in Wichita,
Kansas, where his father owned a restaurant for 40 years. Jay graduated from Wichita State
University with a degree in cultural anthropology. Later, he attended the Scottsdale Culinary
Institute and graduated from the Le Cordon Bleu culinary program there. Part of the curriculum
was an externship program, which he fulfilled at Boardwalk. Not only did he serve well in our
kitchen, but the following year became our Executive Chef.
Fishing, however, is an even greater love for Jay. He has fished throughout the U.S. and has
been a well-accepted guide in Kansas. Beginning with the 2004 season, he began guiding for Boardwalk,
where he enjoys guiding guests for Alaska's numerous freshwater species.
Saltwater Fishing
Mark Papazian
Mark grew up in the San Jouquin Valley of California enjoying his passion of hunting
and fishing with his dad. Though he is now studying for his Bachelors degree in
business and marketing, he continues to nurture his passion for the outdoors.
At age 22 he already has his pilot's license with instrument rating and is a
coast guard certified captain with his 25-ton Master's license. He worked two
years as a head guide at a lodge in the Chichagof Islands and came to Boardwalk
Lodge three years ago.
Mark really likes being at Boardwalk. He says, "They treat me well. I have the opportunity
here of being with wonderful guests. I enjoy watching people have fun and helping them catch tons of fish."
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