These Montana transplants have made quite a name for themselves in Patagonia.

They’ve applied Yankee fly fishing know-how to some of the smaller, off-the-beaten-path rivers and streams of the distant Esquel region of Argentina. Their equipment and work ethics are second to none, and these guys are hungry to build a reputation that is as large as their talent. Patagonia River Guides has a dawn-to-dark work attitude and you’d better pack plenty stamina along with your fly fishing gear.

Trips with PRG can be built for as few as three and as many as 14 days of hard core fishing. PRG have a spectacular choice of rivers and streams to choose from. They specialize in guiding on small out-of-the-way fisheries and have exclusive access to a number of creeks. There’s more than enough on their angling menu to keep you busy for the entire Patagonia summer.

Note: We met & fished with Rance and Travis 10 years earlier at Trevelin Lodge when they were still cutting their teeth on Argentina trout fishing as guides. Rance and Travis run one of the most successful and widely accepted outfitting companies in all Patagonia. The secret to their success is simple; similar to that of The Fly Shop’s. “Surround yourself with good people, take care of your help, pay attention to detail, and take care of clients as if they were guests in your home.” It works and you must book at least two years in advance for the few openings that become available each season.