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Mason Frantz

Mason Frantz

Dalton,OH

Summary

Operation Heal our Patriots is based out of Port Alsworth Alaska 100 miles north west of Anchorage only accessible by plane. Operation Heal Our Patriots is a non profit branch of Samaritans Purse that takes wounded veterans and their wives for a week long adventure through the most beautiful remote part of Alaska I think there is. It is designed to strengthen the marriages of wounded and injured members of the U.S. military. It provides physical and spiritual renewal to wounded veterans, active-duty service members, and their spouses. I have worked three seasons now over the past three years with Operation Heal Our Patriots.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Fishing Guide

Samaritans Purse
05.2022 - Current

Below is a summarized list of my job responsibilities and expertise I have gained from my time at the lodge.

  • Team Leading
  • Fly fishing
  • Rafting
  • Float plan bear viewing tours(assisted the pilot)
  • Remote float plan fly out fishing.
  • Hiking
  • Boating
  • Deck hand
  • ATV tours

During my time at the lodge I have fished 12 rivers and 12 lakes all throughout souther Alaska. After two season I have taken over 400 float plane trips, and well over 1600 miles of boat time in. Boats I am familiar with range from 16 foot outboards to 26 foot outboards, jet and prop. I also would guide as a deck hand on a 36 foot deck boat on Lake Clark every now and then. The one thing I do the least of is rafting only because it is vary weather dependant. The raft trip includes a 6 mile float down the remote upper Tazimina river for a fishing and nature viewing experience.

Rivers

  • Brooks river
  • Kasilof river
  • Kenai river
  • Upper Tazimina river
  • Lower Tazimina river
  • Tanalion river
  • Chulitna river
  • Creeks flowing into Lake Grosvenor
  • Moraine creek
  • Kijik river
  • The NewHalen
  • Kvichak

Lakes

  • Lake Clark
  • Brooks lake
  • Kijik lake
  • Long lake
  • Twin lakes
  • Snipe lake
  • Kontrashibuna lake
  • Six mile lake
  • Upper Tazimina lake
  • Lower Tazimina lake
  • Chenik lake
  • Lake Lliamna

Below I have listed fish I am familiar with angling.

  • Red Salmon (bait caster and fly rod)
  • Pink Salmon (bait caster and fly rod)
  • Silver Salmon (bait caster and fly rod)
  • Artic Graying (fly rod and spinning reel)
  • Rainbow trout (fly rod)
  • Char (fly rod)
  • Dolly Varden (fly rod)
  • Lake trout (bait caster and fly rod)
  • Norther Pike Bait caster, spinning reel, and fly rod)

Farm Hand

Granite Ridge Farms
06.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
  • Operated various farm machinery including tractors, Cat Equipment, and many others for an efficient Farm.
  • Contributed to overall farm efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
  • Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
  • All in all the best summary of this job was to "do what I am told" and if I don't know how to complete a task, I either need to learn on my own or find someone who can show me. This Job definitely gave me the ability to look at a problem and find the most efficient way possible to solve it.

Education

No Degree - Business Administration

University of Akron - Wayne College
Orrville, OH

Skills

Over my time there I have learned how to thoroughly

Developed relationships with guests, Instructed guests on proper fishing techniques and safety measures, and provide first aid and cold river and lake water rescue when needed during emergency situations while in the field I also can displayed strong public speaking skills and communication abilities to facilitate the highest quality tour for guests Below is a list of some skill sets I have at random that are outside of fishing

  • Emergency Response
  • Time Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Navigational Skills
  • GPS Navigation
  • Team Leadership
  • Weather Assessments
  • Equipment Planning
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Heavy Equipment operator
  • Some computer software experience
  • Special Needs Clients
  • Team Meetings
  • Safety Procedures
  • Guest Relationship Management

A little About Me

When I am not guiding fishing I am back in my home state of Ohio and PA hunting anything from whitetail, black bear, turkey, and everything inbetween. I didn't really play any sports growing up in high school because I was either in the woods or on a river somewhere. In my high school days I spent my summers working in construction and poring concrete. I left a Instagram link below where you can get a better feel of how and where I hunt if that is something that interests you. If you have read this far I really appreciate you taking the time and I hope to possible hear from you soon.

MEMORY HUNTER OUTDOORS (@memoryhunteroutdoors) • Instagram photos and videos

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Fishing Guide

Samaritans Purse
05.2022 - Current

Farm Hand

Granite Ridge Farms
06.2021 - Current

No Degree - Business Administration

University of Akron - Wayne College

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