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John Jinishian Owner/General Manager

John Jinishisan - Flyfishing Guide

About John

Born and raised on the shores of Long Island Sound, John grew up fishing for Striped Bass and Bluefish. Staring in 2007, he worked in at his local fishing shop where he taught fly-casting instruction, tied flies, and began shore guiding in Saltwater. John attended the University of Vermont where he was the President of the UVM Fly Fishing Club and cultivated a passion for freshwater fishing. John came to Alaska for the first time in 2013 on an August Goodnews River trip and instantly fell in love with the fishery. John earned his USCG Captains License in 2012 and began guiding during the summers in the Norwalk Islands on his 25’ Center Console. He now guides in Connecticut during the shoulder seasons when he is not guiding elsewhere in the country. In 2013, John became an Ambassador for the American Museum of Fly Fishing in Manchester, VT. From 2013- 2016 John worked to build Fly Reel a manufacturing company as a product specialist and sales representative. John has been a contributing author for Anglers Journal since 2014 and his published works cover a wide range of fishing adventures. John began guiding Fly Fishing float trips for Alaska’s Wild River Guides in 2014 where he now serves as the Owner/General Manager. In 2017 & 2018 , John was a guide and head of social media operations for the Bighorn Angler in SE Montana. His love for the Bristol bay waters brought him to become a Guide ambassador for Save Bristol Bay as a part of the opposition to the proposed “Pebble Mine.” John has worn many different hats in the fishing industry but he finds his sense of home chasing fish with a fly rod in the saltwater or exploring the Alaskan Bush.

Education

University Of Vermont  – BS Environmental Studies – Burlington, VT ’13

Wilderness Education and Leadership Course– (80 Hrs) Burlington ’12

SOLO Wilderness First Responder  – ’12

Sea Education Association – ’12
S.P.I.C.E. Course – Sailing between Tahiti and Hawaii

Northeast Wilderness Trust – Intern – Burlington, VT/Essex County, NY- ‘12-‘13

Merchant Mariner USCG OUPV Six-Pack Captains License – Westport, CT ’12

American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certified – Morrisonville, NY

National Safety Counsel CPR/First Aid– Fort Smith, MT

Naui Advanced Diver – ’17

Sweetwater Guide School – Fort Smith, MT – ‘14

 

Employment

Westport Outfitters  Sales Associate – Westport, CT  ‘07-’13

3-Tand- Product Specialist – ’12-’16

Charter/Delivery Captain  – Long Island Sound – ‘12-Present

Guide/Social Media Manager – Bighorn Angler Ft. Smith, MT  – ’17-’18

Producer -“Foundations” – Fly Fishing Film- 2015 Official Selection- IF4.

– “Recapture” – Fly Fishing Film- 2014 Official Selection- International Fly Fishing Film Festival 

Writer  – Anglers Journal Magazine- Contributing Author – ‘14- Present

 

Affiliations

Save Bristol Bay – Guide Ambassador ’20

American Museum of Fly Fishing  –  Ambassador Program – ‘13- Present

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Testimonials

Just then a large grizzly appeared through the willows at the far bank. It was a great Alaska scene. I will continue to explore Alaska with Mark as long as I hold up. John Merritt
A week filled with fish, great food, magnificent camp sites, spectacular vistas, wildlife sightings, fun and, most of all, good people Bob Erickson
The absolute best fishing in my life; super guides who knew how to fish & tremendous food. Jon Trachta. July 17-25, 2014. Goodnews River.
I told people I was going on the trip of a lifetime and that is exactly what this has been. John Gormley. Togiak River. August 11-18, 2018
The coho fishing started strong and just continued to strengthen, peaking by the hour. There was a session with Jim Bean at "Porpoise Flats" that goes down as the BEST 90 minutes of fishing in my life bar none. Really large silvers on every cast, we spent most of the time doubled up. I'm fairly certain there were no two happier people on the planet at that moment. Bob Erickson
It was a stellar week. Our time on the river strengthened my sense of purpose in life and changed the way I view the world. Bob Roark
Mark, Thank you many times over for a perfect trip. All your planning and attention really shows Ken Helfenbein
They acted like horses compared to my Montana spring creek Rainbows Craig Roberts
You & Kate ... are outstanding people and role models Richard Voss
Awesome Trip! A life changing event for me. We made a great team and worked well together, laughing and enjoying every moment. I personally am very grateful for the opportunity to meet and share those moments with all of you. Davide Picard. Kanektok River. June 27-July 5, 2014

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