Partner/Guide

Bucko, also known as "BuckWild," hails from Newport Beach in Southern California, but his heart has always belonged to the waters of Northern California. Growing up, Bucko's family would embark on the long drive from SoCal to Castella, CA, just 45 minutes north of Redding in the Mount Shasta area, situated right on the Upper Sac. It was here, surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes, that Bucko's passion for fly fishing took root. In 2009, he made the life-changing decision to move to Dunsmuir. His wife, Terra, eventually joined him after she graduated from Long Beach State.

Determined to turn his passion into a profession, Bucko delved into the world of fly fishing guiding. His journey led him to Clearwater Lodge Guide School, where he completed training and spent four fulfilling years honing his skills and becoming a versatile guide capable of navigating any river. Bucko then joined another start up outfitter, quickly becoming one of the top requested guides for the Lower Sac, Upper Sac, McCloud, Fall River, and Hat creek during his five-year tenure.

Driven by a desire to better serve his clients, Bucko, alongside Jason, decided to embark on a new adventure by starting 530 Outfitters.

Known for his easygoing personality and patient demeanor, Bucko is the ideal choice for both beginners and seasoned anglers eager to learn new techniques. His infectious enthusiasm ensures that every client, regardless of skill level, will have an enjoyable and rewarding fly fishing experience.

On his days off, you can usually find Bucko tubing down the Upper Sac, snowboarding, relaxing, getting bent or enjoying the outdoors that Northern California has to offer.

Warning: If you get beers with Bucko, he may take over the dance floor.

Partner/Guide

Jason Lozano found a passion for fishing at an early age, growing up in the central valley of California, camping and hiking the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range with his family. The desire to spend time outdoors only grew as time went on, and with the unwavering support of his parents, Joe and Sherie Lozano, Jason fueled his fire and began guiding fly fishing trips at 18 years old on his then-local stream of Putah Creek.

From there, Jason shared his time between guiding and working at a fly shop before moving to Chico, CA, where he began his first run at guiding full time in Northern CA. Jason never misses an opportunity to give praise to the family, friends, clients, and professional guides that helped him along the way. Mike Costello, Lonnie Boles, Ernie Dennison, and a few others were all instrumental in helping Jason launch his guiding career.

After just shy of a decade of sharing the North State's rivers, lakes, and streams with his clients, many of whom Jason still guides today, he took a different fork in the journey and became a sales rep in the fly fishing industry. Covering CA, AZ, NV, and HI, Jason traveled from shops to lodges and trade shows, representing many of the industry's leading brands including Scott Fly Rods, Hatch Reels, Idylwilde Flies, Airflo/Echo, and Oakley.

Fast forward to more recent times, Jason returned to guiding part-time in 2019. His plan was to close the loop and end his professional career in the rower's seat, sharing his experiences and stories with anglers of all levels. In 2022, Jason moved to Redding, CA, to pursue his passion. When he's not guiding, Jason spends time with his amazing life partner, Steffanie Jackson, and their special hunting dog, Gunner, camping, fly fishing, chasing waterfowl, and visiting their large family spread out throughout Northern CA.

“I have been blessed to know, meet, and work with some of the best guides in America, and I can honestly say that there are only a few around that have the fire and passion for our sport and our waterways like Jay.

There are a lot of people who take others fishing as guides. There are not many people who do it with the consistent passion, drive, and love that Jason Lozano does.” - Hogan Brown HGB Fly Fishing