Jack's Bio

Jack Glass has been guiding on the Columbia and Sandy rivers full time for over 20 years and is a steward of the waters he fishs. He started fishing northwest Oregon rivers at age 8, and began professionally guiding in May of 1983 under the name Hook-up Guide Service.

In 2005 Jack teamed up with his son Brandon and renamed his business Team Hook-up Guide Service.

Their level of professionalism and expertise, combined with their knowledge of local fisheries, provides clients with fun, memorable and highly successful trips. Jack and Brandon welcome anglers of all skill levels, beginner to expert, and can also accommodate moderately disabled clients as well.

Jack remains closely involved with lobbying for the sport fishing industry and has visited Washington DC in support Columbia River salmon. He has also made numerous trips to Oregon's Capital in Salem, to meet with State Legislators to discuss various salmon and sport fishing related issues that have faced northwest anglers.

Jack and his wife Shelly, opened Jack's Snack 'N Tackle Shop in Troutdale, Oregon on April 18, 1998. Located on the banks of the Sandy River it remains the only drive thru Bait & Tackle Shop in Oregon. Visit R & B Lures

(Photo above) left to right - Brandon Glass, Shanna Glass, Shelley Glass and Jack Glass. A recent family fishing trip on the Sandy River.

Tune in to Jack's Radio show on 860 am KPAM Saturday mornings at 6:00 am.

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On the air at KPAM

Tune in to 860 am (KPAM) and catch the latest fishing news and reports live with Jack Glass every Saturday morning at 6:00 a.m. Brought to you by Joe's The Sports and Auto Store.

It's the information northwest anglers rely on. From a trusted and well known fellow angler who efforts have helped improve and maintain northwest fisheries.

Jack welcomes anglers to call in to his show and voice their thoughts, helpful insights and tips for others.

Jack presents salmon art print to Congressman David Wu in Washington DC.

Jack fishes and hosts many tournaments and attends many meetings each year about fishers and fund raisers.

Every Saturday morning at 6 a.m.

You can tune your radio to 860 KPAM at 6 am each Saturday for the latest reports. Listen to Jack Glass, and his co-host Hobart Manns go over the latest fishing opportunities available to northwest anglers' on his live show.

Working for the State of Oregon representing sport fishing.

In his ongoing efforts to improve fisheries for Northwest anglers Jack has recently added an additional title. He is now an affical board member on the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's Fisheries Restoration Enhancement Program (R & E).

On June 29, 1989, the Oregon Fisheries Restoration and Enhancement Act of 1989 was signed into law. The Act allows the Department of Fish and Wildlife to undertake a comprehensive program to restore state-owned fish hatcheries, enhance natural fish production, expand hatchery production, and provide additional public access to fishing waters.

The Department's program provides increased recreational fishing opportunities and supports and improves the commercial salmon fishery.

Citizen of the Year Award

Jack Glass was voted in as the citizen of the year for the city of Troutdale July of 2008.

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Team Hook-up Guide Service

Jack Glass
(503) 666-5370
jack@hookupguideservice.com

Brandon Glass
(503) 260-8285
brandon@hookupguideservice.com

Jack Glass accepting Troutdale Citizen of the Year Award at 19th Annual Summer Fest.

The award was for his dedication and work in the city and on the Sandy River over the past 25 years.

Jack meeting with Oregon's senator Gordon Smith on Global Warming and how its going to effect sport fishing.