Jake Petrasch, formally Jake John Garrit Petrasch Jr., is the dedicated owner of Valley Anglers in Vermont's scenic Mad River Valley, a premier fly fishing guide service offering both guided trips and a comprehensive selection of fishing gear, including rods, reels, and wading equipment. His career is underscored by over twenty years of rich experience in education, property management, site coordination, and fly fishing, complemented by personal interests in surfing, skateboarding, biking, hunting, and quality family time.
He earned his Bachelor's degree in fine arts from St Lawrence University in 2001, followed by a Master's in Education at Johnson State College in 2007, specializing in middle-level Education. His educational background is further enhanced by coursework at the National Outdoor Leadership School, where he received college credits from the University of Utah.
Professionally, Jake has thrived in various roles, including teaching, property management, and site coordination, leading to the founding of Valley Anglers LLC in 2005. His passion for teaching and fly fishing converge at Valley Anglers, where he educates people of all ages in the finer points of the sport, from casting techniques to the science of entomology.
In 2010, he started as an Alternative Program Head Teacher/Behavior Specialist at Counseling Services of Addison County, working with high school students outside traditional settings. He also served as a paraeducator at Harwood Union High School, developing the Call Back academic support program, and later as a site coordinator at Montpelier High School, managing the Outing Club and co-teaching a CrossFit program.
Since 2018, Jake has been a Head Landscaper/Property Manager at Integrated Property Services LLC, overseeing a portfolio of properties in the Mad River Valley, providing both in-house diagnostics and general maintenance.
Born on July 20, 1977, in Fort Worth, Texas, and adopted shortly after, Jake spent his formative summers in Nantucket, sailing and playing tennis. It was at St. Lawrence University that he met his future wife, and he married her in Stowe, Vermont, in 2005.
A cornerstone of his personal life has been fly fishing, a passion that also marked the start of his journey to sobriety in 1999. He enjoys both freshwater and saltwater fly fishing, from Vermont's streams to the coastal waters of Belize. Besides fishing, Jake rediscovered his passion for surfing later in life, often visiting Long Sands Beach in Maine.
Additionally, Jake's interest in motorcycles grew in his thirties, now a cherished hobby along with hunting, a family tradition that connects him deeply with nature.
Jake Petrasch's life reflects a tapestry of professional success and personal fulfillment, marked by resilience and dedication, particularly in maintaining two decades of sobriety. His journey shared openly, continues to inspire those around him as he remains steadfast, embodying the motto to "Hold Fast" through all of life's challenges.
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