Often, we were there to help them. Together we brought the first float plane to Chile and explored the unchartered angling of the rugged Patagonia coastline for rainbows and sea trout. The Fly Shop was instrumental in helping develop the great fishing of Aisen, far south of Puerto Montt. And, most experts would grudgingly agree that The Fly Shop represents the finest lodges and outfitters in the country.

We work with folks like Jose and Erica Gorrono, who have been making angling dreams come true on their alpaca ranch since 1987. They built El Saltamontes, the most deluxe and famous fly fishing lodge on the west side of the Andes. Single-handedly, they created the first catch-and-release river in chile, and they've worked tirelessly to protect it.

Rex Bryngelson and Monte Becker were drawn to Chile by the whitewater. They came to float the Bio Bio and Futa before dams destroyed them. They came with fly rods packed away in their dry bags, married Chilenas, and never left.