Patagonia Flies

Patagonia - Spring Fly Fishing Video

patagoniaflies — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:41:49 +0000

Spring time is a wonderful time to be in Patagonia with the opening of the fishing season starting back up November first. One can expect raging streams filled with fresh snowmelt water from the mountains merging into the lakes and rivers, and it is here that the fly fishing can really be great. Here is a video from Patagonia Flies of last years spring trip.

Video - Rio Limay Fall Run Brown Trout

patagoniaflies — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:10:10 +0000

Here is a recent video from Patagonia Flies about the Fall run on the Rio Limay. Also, amazing float tube fly fishing in mountain lakes for beautiful big brown trout and brook trout. The song was written and sung by jeremy Cameron.

Rio Gallegos - Mainland Sea Run Brown Trout

patagoniaflies — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:13:04 +0000

Still one of the better kept secrets for pursuing big sea run brown trout is the Gallegos river located in the Santa Cruz province of Argentina. The Gallegos starts it’s journey in the Andes mountain range in southern Chile at the merging of the Rubens and Penitente rivers. From there it flows 112 miles east through wide glacial created canyons and ending up in the Atlantic ocean. On its way it is joined by several tributaries; the Turbio, Roble, Zurdo, and Gallegos Chico. It’s landscape is still extremely desolate with only a handful of sheep ranches and lodges one will feel as if they are in the middle of nowhere until their drag starts screaming with the sound of a fresh chrome sea run ripping off line. The Gallegos then turns into an estuary on the banks of the city Rio Gallegos where the moon and the tide become very important factors. Spey rods are a very effective tool to have on this river due to the incessant winds that come with the climate. Therefore, Patagonia flies highly recommends the use of Loop Tackle with their amazing selection of Spey rods, lines, and reels for this big river. For information on guides, lodging, and Loop Tackle contact Claudio@looptackle.com.ar or www.looptackle.com.ar

Photo - Three Monster Rainbow Trout

patagoniaflies — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:47:57 +0000

The guys from Patagonia Flies recently went to some lakes in Southern Patagonia and caught some monster rainbows. Heres is the photo of the week of one of the many triple ups they had on their last trip. They were all caught using single handed rods, shooting heads, and big nasty streamers and safely released to fight another day. Video to come some time soon on www.fliesandfins.com

Aluminé River - Lanín National Park

patagoniaflies — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:30:27 +0000

With the omnipresent conical volcano Lanín dominating the breathtaking views in all directions it is definitely the centerpiece for this spectacular national park. Located in the province of Neuquén, Argentina with its native patagonian forests and many lakes and rivers it becomes another fly fisherman’s dream playground. Some of the lakes and rivers located in the park are Huechulafquen the parks biggest lake, and the headwaters of the famous Chimehuín river. Also in its borders are the Aluminé, Paimún, Lolog, Lácar, Meliquina, Quillén, Hermoso, Tromen, Escondido, Machónico. It is here that one can have the possibilitiy of connecting with very selective wild rainbows, browns, and brook trout, also the occasional landlocked salmon. Still extremely untouched by development if possible one should really try to camp to take in the whole effect of this magnificent national park. Although, very close by are the three towns; San Martín de los Andes, Junín de los Andes, and Aluminé with wonderful lodges and cabanas. If you have the chance Patagonia Flies highly recommends a float trip down the majestic Aluminé river with Diego Buzzurro’s guide service. www.achalaexperience.com.ar

Buenos Aires - Dorado Just An Hour And Half Away

patagoniaflies — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:25:01 +0000

If you happen to be in the city and don’t have time to travel way up north your in luck with some amazing fly fishing for Dorado just an hour and half away from downtown Buenos Aires. In the small town of San Pedro Patagonia Flies brings clients out to some really unknown waterway canals to fly fish for the noble Dorado. Not known for the huge Dorado like the north, yet the possibility always exists. This is a very visual trip using six weight rods and floating lines with big muddler pattern flies, and you can usually see all of the strikes. The best months tend to be from January to March as the water warms up the Dorado move to the canals in search of food. So if you are in the city and have a day free one can leave early in the morning fly fish all day and return by a reasonable time to be at work the next day. Contact alex@patagoniaflies.com for more information. Photo taken by Noel pollak

Buenos Aires - Cigar Smoking Lounge And Restaurant

patagoniaflies — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:38:56 +0000

The Casa del Habano has two perfectly located smoking lounges in Buenos Aires, and should be on the must do list while in the big city. One is located right in the heart of Downtown on 677 Reconquista, and the other one located in the fashion district of Palermo on 1920 Thames which is also an exceptional restaurant serving only at night. Both are extremely elegant bars and lounges where one can sit back and enjoy a fine Cuban cigar with a nice scotch, port, cafe or wine. Without a doubt the best cigar selection in Argentina with exceptional service. www.lacasadelhabano.com.ar

Photo - Monster Sea Run Brown Trout

patagoniaflies — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:49:57 +0000

The photo of the week was sent to us from our friend Cristian Mammi who caught this beast in Tierra del Fuego during the fall run. Cristian is a professional fly tier and Spey casting instructor here in Argentina and also produces a wonderful magazine with Mariano Morán about fly fishing and fly tying. www.0-14.com.ar

Esquel - Los Alerces National Park, Dry Fly Paradise

patagoniaflies — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:21:47 +0000

Los Alerces National Park located in the beautiful province of Chubut is world famous for its crystal clear rivers and world class dry fly fishing. The park consist of a complex system of many rivers and interconnected lakes, with huge forests of old growth Alerces which can live more than 3,000 years. Some spectacular rivers and lakes in the park are the Rividavia, Menendez, Futalaufquen, Verde, Frey and Kruger to name a few. If you have the chance you should not miss the view of the glacier Torrecillas, which can be seen by taking one of the many scenic boat tours. The salmonoids in the parks watersystem have a very unique genetic purity. They are truly wild, as the original stock has not been contaminated by re-stocking or escapes from fish farms. Fly fishing the summer months on the Rividavia can be just incredible with explosive mayfly hatches and overwelming top water activity. The park is located about 30 kilometers outside of the wonderful little Patagonian town of Esquel. While visiting Esquel we highly recommend Gonzalo Martínez who is a wonderful fly fishing guide and chef. www.argentinawaters.com

Bariloche Fly Fishing - Guide Profile

patagoniaflies — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:37:49 +0000

Bariloche, Argentina is one of the most beautiful fly fishing destinations in the world with unlimited rivers and lakes. If you are looking for a guide to bring you to where the fish are we highly recommend Miguel Sanchez who was born and raised fly fishing these rivers and lakes. He is highly motivated to catch you a trophy sized trout and to float you down his home rivers. Contact him at miguelflyfishing@gmail.com