The team here at The Fly Shop®, along with our at-large Pro-Staff Ambassadors, have hundreds of weeks of international fly fishing travel under our belts. Each year we coordinate anywhere from 25-50 weeks of familiarization or “hosted” trips to all corners of the globe, from Alaska to South America, the Caribbean to the South Pacific, Indian Ocean to the jungles of the Amazon, and just about everything in between. We put our extensive field-proven experience to work for you with every trip we help coordinate.

Your angling holiday is special and we are here to help, every step of the way.

One of the best ways to discover a new fishery or meet like minded anglers, is to join one of our staff on a “hosted” trip. You’ll still enjoy the usual fantastic service The Fly Shop® is recognized for as you prepare for your trip. And you’ll have the added bonus of experienced staff right there running point – start to finish. From navigating airports, helping rig your rods, to early morning casting lessons, to working with the lodge staff to fine-tune your daily goals and expectations, our staff will do everything possible to make sure your trip is a memorable and rewarding one. Too, we’ve found that lodges and fishing camps the world over roll the red carpet out when our staff is there!

There are no additional fees or costs associated with a hosted trip with The Fly Shop®. And, our staff usually travels with extra gear and flies to share!

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Patagonia River Guides - Trevelin, Argentina Patagonia

Join Ross Purnell | Publisher/Editor, Fly Fisherman magazine on a return trip to Patagonia River Guides - Trevelin, Argentina (December 07 - 14, 2024).

This will be Ross's third hosted trip to PRG in as many years and the week he has chosen is dead-center.

I want to see the world, so my normal travel methodology is to visit a place, soak it up, and move onto the next place. That’s been my modus

operandi for 25+ years. but when I visited Patagonia River Guide at Trevelin in Dec. 2022, I knew I had to come back with a group of friends and show them this amazing “discovery.” What I found in 2022 was amazing weather, the longest summer days of the year, lots of water, and happily feeding fish that were just turned on for a summer of feeding. I caught probably the prettiest resident brown trout I’d ever seen, a 27-inch perfect specimen that was on the cover of the June-July 2023 issue of Fly Fisherman.

When I returned with a group in December 2023 I told them about the terrific weather, about the eager fish of early summer, the clear water, and I kept my fingers crossed for a repeat. That’s exactly what we got, with another spectacular week of sunshine, very little wind, and often incredible fishing. Almost everyone in our group caught lifetime fish, whether it was giant wild brook in alpine lakes, spring creek rainbows, or tailwater brown trout sipping from the surface. Every day we gathered around the bar and heard tales of “the best day ever” and all I could think was “you said that yesterday!” But I was guilty of it was well. The day I caught a dozen 20-inch+ brook trout in a pristine mountain lake was the “best day ever” until on the last day when I was casting a Sparkle Minnow along the shoreline of a lake and hooked a massive hen rainbow with a broad red stripe., that fish went absolutely wild at the surface, and made me scream like I was riding a roller coaster. That fish measured 27 inches and had a 18-inch girth, an absolutely massive rainbow that weighed at least 10 pounds, and was picture-perfect in every way.

Apart from the successful fishing, what really makes PRG Trevelin such a special place and worth visiting over and over again is the variety of the fishing they have within a 1-hour drive. And by variety I don’t just mean a different river of lake, I mean a completely different ecosystem, from alpine lakes with hanging glaciers, to big rivers in a temperate rainforest, to tiny spring creeks winding through an arid pasture, it’s a completely new experience every day you leave the lodge. That’s why I continue to come back—it’s not just because of the incredible food, the world-class guides who have become friends, and the 5-star comfort—it’s because every day is “someplace new” at PRG, a new adventure that can’t be and won’t be repeated. - Ross Purnell

Patagonia River Guides - Trevelin, Argentina
December 07 - 14, 2024
7 nights / 6 days: $9,400 / person
Two (02) Rod Available

Give us a call today at 800-669-3474, or send an email to pat@theflyshop.com with any questions regarding this Patagonia Fly Fishing Adventure.

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Golden Dorado River Cruiser - Argentina

Join Erik Argotti on a Hosted Trip aboard the Parana Gipsy (mother-ship) located a few hours north of Buenos Aires in Argentina, in search of Golden Dorado

If you haven't fished for Dorado, this is a must see fishery. These fish are aggressive and ferocious with their eats and the acrobatic jumps once hooked keeps you wanting more. Their Dorado fishing program utilizes a mobile mothership to keep anglers into the prime water throughout their fishing week.

These mid February dates have been known in the past to be prime dates for top water fishing and water conditions are perfect for the opportunity to get into lots of fish. Expect many hookups on fish 2 to 7 pounds and there is always a chance at a fish over 10 pounds.

The Parana Gipsy (mother-ship) is 75 feet long and 25 feet wide and easily cruises at about 6 - 10 knots. She has full range of navigational electronics onboard and is powered by two Fiat Diesel engines (Ivecos), twin screws.

The Delta is the meeting of the waters, where the Paraná and Uruguay Rivers join and fabulously rich ecosystem and supports the largest migrations of bait fish - sábalo, pejerrey and sardines all of which are the main food source of dorado, as well as other predatory fish, such as the Chafalote (Paraná River Payara fish), Palometa, Surubi (big catfish), Pira Pitá, Wolf Fish, and Pacu.

The majority of the fishing is carried out from 17 foot Carolina Skiffs powered by 90 hp Yamaha 4-stoke outboards and move at a max speed of just over 30 mph. Each skiff has a Minn Kota remote control electric motor that the guide uses to keep the boat within casting distance of the shore line and structure. These boats are spacious enough for two anglers to cast forward and aft, and the skiffs are in tip-top condition and excellent crafts to fly fish from.

The nature of the river and its fish rewards competent casters, so it is advisable that you practice your accuracy with big, wind resistant flies. To be successful you must cover a lot of water and keep your fly in the water as much possible while at the same time, eliminating as many false casts as you can. The reason; much of the fishing is centered on trying to hit specific targets near tree stumps, behind rocks, under overhangs and along cut banks. Accurate casts are paramount to success and being a double haul and generate line speed will assure you can cast your fly (BIG streamers) accurately and with the least amount of casting.

When: February 7-13, 2025, (6 nights/5.5 days)
Availability: 8 guys plus host(9 total) - 4 spot available
Price: $4,800/person

Inclusions: Airport reception, roundtrip ground transfers to the live aboard, lodging, meals, open bar, guided fishing and fishing license for anglers.


Non-Inclusions: Airfare, fishing equipment, flies, and tackle, phone calls, gratuities, and anything not mentioned under the inclusions. Flies will cost approximately $200.00 for a week’s supply.

Please contact Erik Argotti at The Fly Shop® for more information, and to confirm your reservation. argotti@theflyshop.com 800-669-3474

Bay Flats Lodge, Texas 2025

Join TFS guide Paul Lenos on a hosted trip to Bay Flats Lodge in Texas for sight fishing for Redfish.

This is a great introduction to Saltwater fishing. Target rich environment and redfish are not super spooky and many times short, accurate casts is all it takes to catch fish.

Speed out to super remote creeks and salt flats in ultra-light poling skiffs that float quietly in shallow water. Seasoned guides push you silently

along, pointing out tailing redfish and the tell-tale wakes of schools of fish in the clear, shallow water.

You won't go hungry at Bay Flats Lodge. They are famous for their unparalleled access to world class sight fishing, but that doesn’t mean they forget about the food. Your plates will be piled high with fresh-caught shrimp, ceviche, quail legs and local fish favorites (and it would not be Texas without a little steak).

When: March 25-30, 2025, (5 nights/4 days)
Availability: 7 guys plus host (8 total) - 7 spot available
Price: $3,036/person

Inclusions:
Packages include lodging, 3 meals per day, pre-dinner appetizers, wine with dinner, guided fly-fishing, all rods/reels, flies and terminal tackle, and taxes.

Exclusions:
Commercial airfare to Houston, San Antonio, Austin or Corpus Christi, ground transportation (rental car), alcoholic beverages other than wine with dinner, gratuities for guides and staff, fishing license, and items bought at the pro shop.

Please contact Erik Argotti at The Fly Shop® for more information, and to confirm your reservation. argotti@theflyshop.com 800-669-3474

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Crooked & Acklins, Bahamas 2025

Join The Fly Shop's Cody Hunt on a hosted trip to Crooked & Acklins Island Lodge in 2025.

Crooked Acklins Island Lodge offers sensational shallow water bonefishing as well as legitimate permit fishing. Located four hundred and thirty miles south east of Miami, with Crooked Island forming the northern rim and Acklins the easterly rim, the atoll covers better than two hundred and thirty square miles of gorgeous wadeable flats.

This trip is being hosted by the talented Cody Hunt.

Cody Hunt is one of our talented retail associates and spent several seasons guiding fly fisherman in Alaska. He will be guiding this summer at the Alaska Steelhead Company and is one nicest people you will ever meet and spend a day on the water with.

Dates: May 31 - June 7, 2025
Species: Bonefish, Permit, Triggerfish, Tarpon, Cudas, & Jacks
Availability: 10 rod
Length of Stay: 7 nights lodging & 6 days fishing
Cost: $4,829 per angler (shared room, guide & boat)

Please contact Eric Ersch at The Fly Shop® for more information, and to confirm your reservation.
ersch@theflyshop.com
800-669-3474

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Teton Valley Lodge, Idaho 2025

Join TFS guide Gary Whitmire on a hosted trip to Teton Valley Lodge in Idaho for Rainbows, Browns and Cutthroats.

This is one of our most popular destinations in the lower 48. Teton Valley Lodge has been doing this for a long time and it shows with how many people go back year after year. With over 25 different floats available on The Teton River, South Fork and Henry's fork of the Snake, there are years of discovery for even the most experienced fly fishermen. You can expect to catch rainbows, browns and cutthroats, and prolific dry fly hatches give you consistent opportunities for large trout on the surface.

Salmon Flies and Golden Stones take over the Henrys Fork the first two weeks of June. The South Fork increases in flows and the worm hatch is fire for big browns. Mid-June brings out the PMD’s and Green Drakes on the Henrys Fork. The past three years this period has produced the best fishing I have ever seen on the Henrys Fork. Massive Green Drake and other may fly hatches that do not stop. The very best of the best. The South Fork and Teton flows increase throughout June which continues to make the water warmer and get the fish moving.

Dates: June 10-15, 2025
Availability: 5 guys plus host (6 total) - 5 spot available
5N/4D stay
2024 Price: $4,321 USD per person
Rates are subject to change in 2025


Inclusions: All rates include local taxes, meals, lodging, guide service, flies, leaders, terminal tackle, transportation to and from rivers, vehicle transfer fees, soft drinks, wine and beer. Our guides carry with them all available tackle and a complete selection of our entire inventory including our custom fly patterns. Guide service is one guide per each 2 anglers.

Non-Inclusions: Items not included in the above rates are gratuities, items purchased in the tackle shop, fishing licenses. Transportation to and from Driggs. Airport pickup and delivery is available as an optional service.

Please contact Erik Argotti at The Fly Shop® for more information, and to confirm your reservation. argotti@theflyshop.com 800-669-3474

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Epic Narrows Musky Camp, Canada 2025

We loved our hosted week at Epic Narrows Musky Camp so much this year, we are headed back in 2025.

If you are looking for a different fly fishing adventure and a new fish to test your mettle, then Muskellunge “Musky” – the largest native freshwater apex predator in North America is right up you alley.

Lake of the Woods Ontario, Canada holds the largest concentration of musky in the world!. This is a fabulous trip in the heart of the North Woods targeting musky, small mouth bass and Northern Pike. Muskellunge is the main event!

Where: Epic Narrows Musky Camp - Canada
When: July 18 - 23, 2025
Cost: $5,250 per person
Length of Stay: 5 nights lodging/5.5days fishing
Available Rods: Two (02) Rods Available

Included: All food at lodge, accommodations, flies, rods, reels flies and a multitude of fly lines, beer and wine, shuttle to and from Winnipeg to the cottage, multiple sessions of fishing throughout each day (common to fish 12 hours of more per day all combined).

Not included: Flights to and from Winnipeg, hotel in Winnipeg, hard alcohol (available at duty free), gratuities for kitchen staff or guides, and 8 day Ontario Non-resident Fishing License

Give us a call today at 800-669-3474, or send an email to Pat Pendergast with any questions regarding this fly fishing adventure.

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Spatsizi Wilderness Lodge - British Columbia, Canada

The Fly Shop's Mike Mercer will be hosting a prime trout fishing week at Spatsizi Wilderness Lodge in British Columbia, Canada. Here's your chance to fish one of Canada's most remote and spectacularly beautiful wildernesses with one of the nicest people in the world!

When: July 23 - 30, 2026
Your Host: Mike Mercer
Availability: 3 rods
Price: $8,650 per person (rate subject to change)
Shared room, boat and guide (2:1 guide ratio). Includes charter to the lodge.