The 2024 season is upon us, and once again The Fly Fisher’s Place is the home shop for the best guides in Central Oregon. Highly skilled, and a lot of fun to fish with, FFP’s guides provide trusted, proven, and dedicated service to clients on the pristine alpine lakes and beautiful rivers of Sisters Country and beyond.

Here at the Fly Fisher’s Place, we pride ourselves on creating a fantastic guided fishing experience for our friends and clients of all skill levels. We are proud of our guides, proud of the excellent professional services they provide, and are excited to introduce them to you here, so that you might get to know them before you hit the waters for a great day of fishing.

FLY FISHING GUIDES OF THE FLY FISHER’S PLACE:

Jeff Perin

Jeff Perin is the long time owner of the Fly Fisher’s Place and Guide Service after taking over the business from Harry and Dee Teel in 1991.

Jeff has been guiding and teaching since 1989 and focuses his guided trips on East Lake, Paulina Lake, Crane Prairie Reservoir, Lava Lake, Hosmer Lake, Fall River and the Upper Deschutes.

Jeff started his guiding career on the Deschutes National Forest working for The Fly Box in Bend and now owns one of 7 USFS Special Use Permits, and he plans to finish his career on the same waters where it all began. He loves fishing more today than ever and loves to focus his time fishing on technical dry fly waters, lakes and a great Euro Nymphing riffle.

Instagram:  @theflyfishersplace and @oregon_stillwater_jeff

 

Steve Erickson

Steve Erickson has been with the Fly Fisher’s Place well over 20 seasons and is one of the most trusted guides in Central Oregon. Steve guides most of the waters FFP offers, but specializes in float trips on the Lower Deschutes and McKenzie, and he is one of our top Stillwater guides who runs trips on East Lake, Paulina Lake, Crane Prairie and Hosmer Lake. Steve is also one of our main guides for the Multi-Day Camp team and is an expert in whitewater.

Instagram: @serickson5

Troy Leedy

Troy Leedy is one of our top guides and one of the most dedicated guides in the business. He is never too tired to go for another day on the water and has guided for 16 seasons with a smile.

Troy guides everywhere and is frequently seen rowing the McKenzie, the Lower Deschutes and Hoser Lake. Troy also guides the Upper Deschutes, Fall River, the Crooked River and East Lake. Troy is always out as part of our Overnight Camp Trip team on the Lower Deschutes and is a master on the oars.

Instagram: @orflybum

Michael Dooley

Michael started guiding for The Fly Fisher’s Place in 2023 after graduating from Montana State University and moving to Bend. He grew up fly fishing in Idaho but has since become immersed in the Central Oregon fly-fishing scene, guiding and exploring the region. 

Michael guides the Lower Deschutes and McKenzie River, along with wade trips on the Crooked River, Fall River, and Upper Deschutes. Michael takes pride in the teaching process and is constantly evolving and learning new techniques to pass on to his guests. From technical dry fly fishing to chucking streamers, Michael strives to be a well-rounded angler and guide, and instill that quality into his guided trips.

When Michael is not guiding or fishing, you can find him skiing, camping, writing, or tying up flies for the next day on the water.

Instagram @phdflyfishing

Mattias Holverson

Mattias Holversons updated info- An Old Soul when it comes to his Rock & Roll! Mattias Holverson had been a competitive angler for several seasons in his teen years and started on the retail floor at FFP in 2022, and as a guide in 2023. His happy demeanor and enthusiasm to catch a lot of fish coupled with his skills as a comp angler will surely prove to any of his clients that you are going to have a great day. Mattias specializes in Bull Trout fishing and guides on the Lower Deschutes, Upper Deschutes, Fall River, Crooked River, Three Creeks Lake, and the House on Metolius. If you need a Euro Nymphing lesson or tips on throwing big streamers, Mattias is your guy.

Instagram: @mattias.holverson

Gavin Christian

Gavin Christian first rolled up to the shop on his skateboard in 2018 to apply for a summer job, but we already knew him from the river. He was the kid who came in with his family to gear up for Bull Trout and Steelhead missions long before he had a car, and even then it was clear he was fishy, the highest compliment in our world.

Today, Gavin guides the Upper and Lower Deschutes, McKenzie, House on Metolius, 3 Creeks, Fall river and Crooked river. Bringing a calm, easygoing presence and deep understanding of each fishery. As a commercial pilot, Gavin will someday be flying his clients into remote rivers, likely in AK or BC. Clients trust him, we trust him, and we’re proud to have him on the team as he continues chasing big dreams both on the river and in the sky.

Instagram @gavin_p_christian

Sequoia Hoffstetter

Sequoia Hoffstetter joined the FFP team in 2023 and quickly distinguished herself through dedication, curiosity, and a relentless drive to improve. She has put in the work to become a highly skilled and thoughtful guide, known for her patience, strong teaching ability, and an exceptional talent for finding fish.

When she’s not guiding on the Upper and Lower Deschutes, Crooked River or Fall River, Sequoia is a key member of the FFP retail team. On her days off you’ll still find her on the water—most often fishing the Metolius or Three Creeks Lake—continuing to learn, refine her craft, and fuel the passion she brings to every trip.

Instagram: @sea_quoia

Eric Beckwith

Eric Beckwith is our “Chief of Security” at FFP. Part of that is his stature, and the other part of
that is his full /me job is as a Police Officer. He loves days on the river and is a fixture for us on
the McKenzie and Lower Deschutes float trips.

Instagram: @ericwb13 

Aaron Cousins

Aaron Cousins is joining the FFP guide team in 2024 after being an important part of our retail team. Aaron will focus on our Camp Trips and Lower Deschutes day trips, as well as North Santiam and Crooked River Walk & Wades. Aaron is one of the biggest Jack of all Trades we’ve ever met, from flying
helicopters to guiding mountain climbers and many many other skills, his approach to fishing is
fun and he is a deadly Euro Nympher you’ll be sure to learn a lot from. Instagram @troutdirty to
see some incredible facial contortions while holding nice fish. Aaron is a funny guy!

Instagram: @troutdirty

Shad Campbell

Shad Campbell is a full time Deschutes County Computer Geek and part time guide with 13
years of experience. We wish it were the reverse because he is a wonderful addition to our
guide team that is an expert in whitewater on big rivers like the Lower Deschutes and McKenzie,
but can guide anywhere we need him to be. Shad loves both trout and steelhead and is very
proficient with a spey rod.

Instagram: @shadcampbell