We are passionate about rivers!
Ryan Allred is the head guide and owner of Jefferson Flywater. He has over 20 years of guiding experience in Northern California and Southern Oregon, as well as several years in Chile. He is an FFI certified casting instructor, holds a Masters degree in Freshwater Ecology and was a five time member of the USA rafting team. Ryan recently became the Native Fish Society ambassador to the Klamath River.
Colin McCloskey is an incredible asset to the Jefferson Flywater team. Colin has guides in Chile for 3 months out of the year and in the State of Jefferson for the rest. His knowledge of the local ecosystem (bears, birds, and other fauna) is unparalleled. Colin lives on the Scott River (Klamath Tributary) at our Whitewater Ranch base camp.
Alex Obregon is originally from Costa Rica. Alex grew up in the small village of Cahuita playing in the water, swimming, fishing, snorkeling and surfing. As a world class kayaker, whitewater raft and fishing guide, he spends his winters in Chile, his summers in Maine (running a bed and breakfast with his wife and kids) and his October's on the Klamath.
Paul McDonald: At 5 years old Paul McDonald started his fishing career in New Zealand. He is now living in beautiful Oregon with his wife and four boys (two of which are dogs). He guides Southern Oregon and Northern California's moody, technical waters for eight months of the year. During winter months he returns to New Zealand where he specializes in backcountry sightfishing for trophy browns and rainbow trout. You won't likely see Paul on one of his days off. He will be deep in the backcountry exploring new waters and looking for what might be around the next corner.
Beth Ann McCloskey: Is an incredible guide, person and cocktail mixer. She schedules her nursing career around being on the river. Beth Ann lives on the Scott River at Whitewater Ranch with Colin and their dog Fern