RIP Mark Boriek

[sonic]

I was just informed that my friend Mark Boriek passed away this past Friday due to complications with both cancer and diabetes.
I have known and fished with Mark for over 30 years. He was a dedicated steward of the environment and fresh water fisheries.
As many of you know Mark headed up the Delaware shad fishery management for an extended period of time.
God speed and tight lines Mark

[RAMMFISH66]

RIP Mark Boriek whom I did not know but my condolences to his friends and family

[Gerry Zagorski]

Thoughts and prayers to family and friends... RIP Mark

[hammer4reel]

May he RIP
Solid guy who took the time to answer fishery questions any time asked .

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[Lard Almighty]

Sad news. I didn't know him personally but I had several discussions with him about NJ fisheries. Very knowledgeable and down-to-earth guy.

RIP Mark.

[Jerzguy2]

Very sad news, as I knew him and spoke with him several times before he retired. He was coworker with my lady at F&W, and was her good friend. RIP

[thmyorke1]

Im sorry for your loss, sonic. I wish I got to know him better other than just online here. There were countless moments where his Fisheries knowledge and experience added to the quality of this forum. I appreciated him a lot. RIP Mark B

[AndyS]

I chatted with Mark B. a few times during the F&W open houses. Sad to lose Mark, I liked his fishing reports and he was always spot on when it came to fisheries management questions. He will be missed here.

[DanH]

I really enjoyed his knowledge and he will be missed for sure ! Reminds us all that tomorrow is promised to no one . My condolences to his family . R.I.P. .

[Esox Luciano]

Sucks to hear. Never got to meet him either but definitely enjoyed the knowledge and feedback he'd provide on these pages. My condolences to his family & friends. He will definitely be missed by his brothers here in NJF!

[Mikey topaz]

Dammit! Rip Mark B… talked to him a few times nice guy and definitely will. E missed. Condolences to his family

[NJSquatch]

I always appreciated Mark’s insight and candor on the site. RIP

[Hookmanski]

RIP Mark B. :( I'll walk the shores of RVR this winter in his honor. Great guy with awesome input on the site, wish I got to meet him in person.

[skippy]

Such a good man, he use to organize the kids fishing event at the hatchery. Such a great event for all the Kids.

[sonic]

You are right Skippy. For a number of years Mark pulled together a free fishing for kids event at one of the hatchery's ponds. Mark worked in cooperation with the "Teen Anglers" a non-profit organization with the mission of getting kids interested in fishing. Not only would the kids get to catch some really nice sized rainbows but they also would get lunch if they wanted, and there were fishing tackle prizes handed out. An event that the kids would really look forward to.

[thmyorke1]

RIP Mark B. :( I'll walk the shores of RVR this winter in his honor. Great guy with awesome input on the site, wish I got to meet him in person.

Lovely idea! I'd like to join :)

[sonic]

Hi Fellas,
If you end up hitting RVR this fall let me know if you want another person and I'd like to join you. I know that Mark liked to hit the one shoreline in November when there was a west wind (I think). I joined him on one of those ventures and we did OK on the trout. Just PM me if you go and want some company with some Mark tales from years past.

[thmyorke1]

Hi Fellas,
If you end up hitting RVR this fall let me know if you want another person and I'd like to join you. I know that Mark liked to hit the one shoreline in November when there was a west wind (I think). I joined him on one of those ventures and we did OK on the trout. Just PM me if you go and want some company with some Mark tales from years past.

Sounds good.
https://www.njfishing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100661

We can copy that trip you took, plus the info from this thread and perhaps any others Mark posted about RVR. Seems late November is the start? I do recall a west wind when on the east side was the idea. And I recall he had access from someone in town that lived on the east side of the mountain, not sure if we will have that luxury but im down for the hike :D

If we just plan a random day I wouldnt mind whatever the conditions though. But maybe as Late November approaches we can plan something if the forecast looks good. :)

[sonic]

Cool, that sounds like a plan. Just PM me when you guys are clear to go. In the meantime I will try and see if the access point is still available. That is how we accessed the lake when I fished with Mark.
I will PM you if I can nail down the access question. Have a good one!

[Hookmanski]

Cool, that sounds like a plan. Just PM me when you guys are clear to go. In the meantime I will try and see if the access point is still available. That is how we accessed the lake when I fished with Mark.
I will PM you if I can nail down the access question. Have a good one!

Sounds like a plan! I think there is still hiking access from the Cushetunk Mountain Preserve parking lot, a bit of a hike but you can park there for sure. Looking forward to it!

[Capt. Lou]

Appreciated Marks fisheries insight ! RIP tight lines

[JBoriek]

I would like to thank everyone for the kind words about my brother, Mark. He was a dedicated Freshwater Biologist and loved fishing and birding. He took this site seriously during his career and after retirement, always trying to give the best information to his fellow anglers, sometimes correcting misinformation with facts or long held knowledge of the streams, rivers and reservoirs. I will try to contact his friend, that lives off of Dreahook Rd., where he was allowed to park and easily walk into the wilderness campsites to fish that end of RV. If you all get together in the fall to honor him, I would love to join you. Maybe everyone can meet at the Readington Twp. building and park at the corner of Rte. 523 and Mountain Rd.
Again, it was very moving for me to read all the comments and know the Mark was the best brother anyone could have asked for.

Joel