About Us
A group of old friends.
We have fished, guided, and run trips together…
For a very long time.
Jaime CastilloJaime was raised on a Chilean farm. Founder/owner, he’s guided Patagonia and the world for over two decades. Ask him to show you how to catch really big trout with dragonfly patterns.Marcelo PooMarcelo hails from Temuco. For the last twenty years, he’s spent northern summers in Mongolia and southern summers deep in Patagonia.Fabian MendezFabian is Chilean and Argentinian. He’s one of the most respected anglers and head guides on both sides of the border.Andres “Chino” MickmanChino lives in Coyhaique, the center of Patagonia fly-fishing. Extremely resourceful and professional, Chino knows nearly every piece of water and the gaucho with the keys. Pablo TorresGuiding up and down Chile for the last decade, Pablo is a great host and a talented cook.Mark JohnstadA Montanan raised to fly fish, he’s spent a lot of time driving around Patagonia in a beat-up truck with his way more impressive than he is Swedish/Chilean spouse. Daniel MesaWith a heart as big as Patagonia, Daniel has climbed countless peaks, fished most water on both sides of the Andes and lived for many years in a wilderness yurt with a horse. Michael CaranciMichael has spent the last two decades representing premier fishing operations globally. He is widely respected for his knowledge of international angling travel. Michael has fished across Patagonia and regularly visits family in Argentina.Álvaro GarcíaÁlvaro does it all… cooks, drives shuttles, and guides. He’s a pro who keeps the logistics smooth with a smile and a kind word.
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#1: Travel with friends and family.
Private trips are about quality time and making memories with the folks you care about most.
#2: We prepare. You relax.
Step off the plane and our team is waiting and ready to go. Pick up your luggage, jump into a truck, and we are off on an adventure.
#3: Prime waters. Prime time.
Seasonal fishing conditions vary greatly. Be adaptable and explore prime time waters.
#4: Adventure should be comfortable.
Cozy and beautiful accommodations. A personal chef and great food. Authentic, local quality.
#5: Experience the place.
Focus on fly and water. Look up and appreciate the mountains and sky. Meet a gaucho. Drink a mate’.
The whole trip will be a ton of fun and good for the soul.
We hope you’ll join us!
If you’re looking for a private trip to explore Patagonia’s famous fly-fishing waters, this is your team. We could not be more happy with the entire experience.
Anita BVermont, USA