Jan Phoenix

Nickname:

 The Yukon Man

Hometown:

 Winnipeg, Manitoba (also known as Winterpeg)

General Background:

 Jan’s is a rolling stone, traveling throughout his beloved Yukon Territory and every part of the globe he can get to. A self-described “bushman” he has also spent a lot of time in fancy kitchens as a fine dining chef. Jan’s shore lunches are famous throughout the North.

Guiding Experience:

 Jan has spent 17 years as a professional fishing guide, 7 on Wollaston and 10 at Scott.

Favorite Area at Scott:

 The northwest

Favorite Flyout:

 Dunvagen

Favorite Shore Lunch:

 Pike and Prawn Fettuccini in Cream Sauce

Favorite Lure:

 Ukko (a Finnish crank bait)

Favorite Fly:

 “A leech with orange head, pink collar and black tail”

Career Highlight:

 The 2006 50.5” pike with Kathy Dickson and fishing at Scott with mom and dad

Personal Interests:

 Hunting caribou, moose, grizzly, Dall and Stone sheep, saltwater fishing and keeping in touch with the “boys”

Next Season’s Goal:

 Getting a 50" trout

Most Memorable Customer Question/Comment:

 “What did the fish eat before we got here?”