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Jake Petrasch

Jake Petrasch, also known as Jake John Garrit Petrasch Jr., is the entrepreneurial spirit behind Valley Anglers, located in the scenic Mad River Valley, Vermont. This fly fishing guide service offers not only expert-led trips but also an extensive range of fishing gear, including rods, reels, wading gear, and various storage options, reflecting the true essence of the sport derived from the angling technique. He brings a wealth of over two decades of combined experience in education, property management, site coordination, and fly fishing, along with a genuine interest in automotive pursuits, surfing, skateboarding, biking, hunting, and enjoying both salt and freshwater fly fishing. His life is richly adorned with these diverse interests, allowing him significant family time. Educationally, he acquired a bachelor's degree in fine arts from St. Lawrence University in 2001 and furthered his studies with a Master's in Middle-Level Education from Johnson State College, completed in 2007. His educational background is further enhanced by a semester at the National Outdoor Leadership School, credited by the University of Utah in late 1996. His career has spanned various roles, including teaching, property management, and site coordination, all contributing to his multifaceted skill set. In 2005, he founded Valley Anglers LLC, where his passion for teaching and fly fishing converge. Here, he educates people of all ages on the finer points of fly fishing, from casting to knot tying. His teaching career began in earnest in 2010 at Counseling Services of Addison County, where he worked as an Alternative Program Head Teacher/Behavior Specialist for high school students outside the traditional school setting. His education career continued at Harwood Union High School in Duxbury, VT, where he provided both academic and emotional support as a paraeducator. He later joined Montpelier High School as a site coordinator, fostering educational experiences through the school's Outing Club and co-teaching a CrossFit program. Since April 2018, he has managed Integrated Property Services LLC in Warren, VT. He oversees the maintenance of approximately 50 properties and provides both in-house diagnostics and hands-on care. He was born on July 20, 1977, in Fort Worth, Texas, and spent his formative summers in Nantucket, immersed in local culture and activities. During his undergraduate studies, he met his wife, and the couple married in Stowe, Vermont, in 2005. Fly fishing has been a cornerstone of his life. He notably began his journey to sobriety in 1999 with a fly rod in hand. He has explored various fishing locales, from the Adirondacks to Belize and southern Maine. Beyond fishing, he has a newfound passion for surfing, driven by a custom-made longboard and a longstanding love for motorcycling, which he recently celebrated with a new Harley Davidson. Jake Petrasch's life reflects a profound connection to his passions and his unwavering sobriety, which he openly shares with peers and family. He maintains his lifelong mantra to "Hold Fast" through all challenges.

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