Drifters Lodge Guides

Drifters Lodge is fortunate to have a relationship with a remarkable group of Professional guides.  Each guide owns his own company and has demonstrated excellence in their fishing abilities on the Kenai River.
Each guide has:

• A certificate of insurance on file at the lodge
• A State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game License
• A U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Certificate
• A Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Special Use Permit
• An American Heart Association First Aid Certificate
• An American Heart Association CPR Certificate
• A State of Alaska Business License
• Some have a United States Coast Guard License

		Jefferson    Jefferson loves fishing.  For the last six years he has fished the productive waters of the Kenai River finessing the monsters into the net.  This is Drifters fifth year working with Jefferson and we are truly privileged to be associated with him again this year.  He is an ambassador for the Kenai River and his professionalism, excitement and attitude are unsurpassed. You will have the time of your life with him as your guide.  A day with Jefferson is a day you will not soon forget.
		Jason   Jason has been fishing all his life and is one of the most talented fishing guides on the Kenai Peninsula.  He has fished the waters of the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers for over seven years and is a great teacher.  Jason loves his clients to catch lots of fish and does everything possible to make this happen.  At the end of the day anglers have not only had a lot of fun, they are better fisherman.  Jason has a knack for finding the best fishing spots and he says fishing form his drift boat is the most relaxing yet exhilarating way to spend a day in this incredible wilderness area.  When you fish with Jason, you can count on catching fish and a unforgettable Alaskan fishing adventure.  This is Drifters forth year working with Jason and we are fortunate to be associated with him again this year.
		Todd       Todd is an Alaskan by way of Michigan and has been fishing all his life.  He is a resident of Cooper Landing and has been fishing the Kenai River for the last 10 years.  His passion for fishing is evident, his skills are sharp and he has a fantastic attitude.  Todd is exceptionally patient and strives to help first time anglers catch that first Alaskan fish. He is enjoyable to be around and if you are fortunate enough to have him as your guide you will be pleased
		Dave    Dave is very fishy.  Dave doesn’t fish he catches.  He has been fishing 16 years in the Cooper Landing area on the Kenai River. Dave lives on the river, it is where you can find him.  People who know him love to fish with him because he knows fishing on the Kenai River.  Good fisherman will respect him, experts will imitate him and all enjoy their time fishing with him.   Dave has his own style and that style is fishing.  Dave loves Rainbows.  Drifters Lodge is fortunate to be affiliated with Dave.  This is Dave’s third year with Drifters Lodge.
		Andy    Andy has been fishing on the Kenai Peninsula since the age of six.  With over twenty years of fishing experience on the Kenai, you can bet you are in for a great fishing adventure.  His friends and repeat clients know he puts fish into the net.  His level of professionalism is second to none and you can be assured a great day of fishing.   When not guiding on the Kenai River, Andy can be found on the Kenai River stalking large trout and salmon.  This allows him to be in constant touch with the ever changing fish locations and river conditions.  Andy is also an excellent fishing/fly-fishing instructor, for both novice and experienced hard core angler you can always learn something from Andy.
		Adam   Fishing is Adams passion. He strives to know what is catching fish and where it is working. He is a very quick learner and in his off time fishes with some of the best guides on the river, constantly utilizing newfound information to his clients advantage.  Adam is very considerate and goes the extra mile to please.  If something is not working he always has another idea.  This will be Adams fourth year on the Kenai River and second year with Drifters Lodge, we always know our clients will be well taken care of when they are in his boat.  Adam has had guiding business in the state of Washington for seven years.
		Gary   Gary has been fishing from a young age when his dad taught him how to row a boat and catch fish.   Gary loves to have fun on his fishing trips and his clients enjoy his company.  He has many stories and you can be sure, you will hear a few of them. The past five years have been spent on the Kenai River fishing for fun.  Gary is great with first time fisherman and has the patients of Jobe.
		John    John has been fishing the Kenai River for 18 years and knows the river inside and out.  He grew up in Soldotna on the Kenai River surrounded by great fisherman.  John takes that homegrown knowledge and incorporates it into his own style.  He loves to get big fish and is an extremely friendly guy.  John is a college student at the State University of New York at Brockport and will be going back to college this fall.  John is a great guy and an awesome fisherman.

Frank Williams & Bob Rima
Kenai River Drifters Lodge