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Brown
and Rainbow Trout
fly fishing
Bariloche area - Northern
Patagonia
Limay,
Collon Cura, Caleufu, other rivers / ARGENTINA |
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Rate:
U$S
1440.-
November
- April
Package
/ Per person
3
fishing days / 3 nights
Double
basis, sharing guide and room.
Terms
& Conditions
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Included:
Transfer Bariloche/Lodge/Bariloche; lodge accommodation,
all meals and beverages; 1 bilingual guide x 2 anglers.
> Not included:
Airfare
from and to Buenos Aires, fishing equipment and flies,
phone calls, laundry, personal insurance, other expenses
and gratuities.
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Extras:
- License: U$D 50.-
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GENERAL
INFORMATION:
The fishing season in Patagonia runs from the middle
of November through mid-April in most habitats (ask
about special packages in October and May). During the
first 2 months, the temperature tends to be very pleasant.
It is thawing time so the rivers are high and well-oxygenated,
creating the ideal conditions for fishing. In January
and February, days are longer and hotter and the level
of water is a bit lower. This is the perfect time of
the year to fish wearing light waders, few clothes and
to use dry flies. In the last months of the season (March
and April), the level of water drops down in most habitats,
and it does not make trouble with wade fishing. Fishing
is very profitable and subtle, big trout start swimming
upstream, getting ready for winter spawning. It is a
magic time as regards sights; vegetation becomes multicolor
to welcome autumn.
Package: We offer daily or weekly tailor-made packages.
Our aim is to make everything related to your trip easier,
offering an integral service. For a 1-day-long outing,
we take Bariloche and its surroundings as our base.
Weekly packages offer a wide variety of possibilities
which include expeditions that last several days, accommodation
in hotels or lodges.
Daily Outings: Habitats where they are organized: Rivers:
Limay float fishing in four different stretches on our
boats. Manso float fishing in five different stretches.
Pichi Leufu private and public access. Traful private
access. Foyel. Lakes: Rocca, Fonk, Hess, Moscos, Mascardi,
in these habitats we use motor boats to get to the best
spots.
The outings are organized throughout the whole season,
being San Carlos de Bariloche the starting point.
EXPEDITIONS:
What are they? A chance of fishing unexplored places
of difficult access, far from roads or any kind of civilization,
taking advantage of a fabulous fishing and surrounded
by a totally wild and imposing environment.
How? Going downstream on our floats, in some of the
best rivers of Patagonia, with our qualified guides,
who know each corner of these rivers and will be the
perfect company in this great adventure.
What shall I take? Exactly the same that you take for
an outing that lasts one day, plus a change of clothes,
a small lantern, and personal hygiene articles. Leave
the rest to us. We have an excellent camping equipment
that consists in 1 igloo tent per 2 anglers, inflatable
mattresses, thermal sleeping bags, and everything that
is necessary to make your stay totally pleasant.
How does it work? The same as any other float fishing
outing. Each guide takes two anglers on his float; the
difference is that we have an extra float, called "pilchero",
to carry tackle, food and drinks. The guide in charge
of it always puts up the tents and waits for us with
lunch ready at lunchtime. There are more and more fans
of this kind of excursions. Not only will you find fishing
here difficult to compare, you will also enjoy the beautiful
Patagonian surroundings, the fellowship during the glorious
"asado" (typical grilled meat) nights served with fine
wines, and the reflections around the fire.
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ACCOMMODATIONS:
We offer a wide range of accommodation
from typical Estancias or Inns to exclusive top quality
Lodges. The meals, which are homemade and prepared with
natural and fresh products are served in the patagonian
abundant style. The wines are first clas..
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HOW
TO GET THERE:
There
are many daily flights from Buenos Aires to Bariloche
airport where a member
of the staff will be waiting to drive you to the lodge.
Domestic flights can be arranged.
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FISHING
AREAS AND RIVERS
Limay River It is a renowned river around the
world and it definitely deserves it. We might have a
good time with an important amount of a medium-size
fishing, but the possibility of hooking the trout of
our lives is always there. Every season, many catches
of fish that weigh over 9 pounds reaching the 18 pounds
are registered. Big rainbows abound during the first
months of the season (November and December), whereas
there is more chance of catching excellent browns by
the end of the season (March, April), when they migrate
from the lakes to spawn in the winter months. A big-size
river, we usually use inflatable rafts to float it and
get to its best fisheries. You can choose either daily
outings or expeditions that last 2 or 3 days. Its name
means "Clear Waters" in Mapuche (tongue pertaining to
the Mapuche indians), and you just have to take a look
at it to realize why it is called like that.
Manso River
Located in the south of Bariloche, born in the glaciers
of Tronador Mount, it crosses the Andean cordillera
along Chilean territory to drain into the Pacific Ocean.
In the Argentine territory, it links five lakes and
runs through over 80 km. We use inflatable rafts to
gain access to its best fisheries, because it has no
paths in most of its course. Different fishing styles
can be practiced in this river. There are many spots
to fish with nymphs and dries, looking at the trout
we want to catch. It also gives us the chance of making
attempts with sinking lines and streamers in deep pools
which are home to resident and tricky brown trout. I
dare to say that the Manso offers one of the most amazing
landscapes of the south of Argentina. It runs through
a fertile valley, surrounded by a forest full of cypresses,
coihues, nires, and lengas, which matches the emerald
green of its waters. It seems the setting of a fairy
tale.
Pichi Leufu River
Pichi means small in Mapuche, and that is the best way
to describe this river. It is ideal for the lovers of
ultralight equipment, rods #1, 2, 3, dries and nymphs.
It has an important concentration of 2-pound rainbow
trout, but there are also resident browns which reach
5 pounds. Fishing them implies an exciting challenge.
Located to the east of the Andes, it runs through the
Patagonian plain. Mountains have been eroded by the
wind for thousands of years, making them look as if
it were a sight of the moon. Its waters flow slowly
and is rich in hatches. Due to its size, it is impossible
to float-fish it. Wade fishing is done every day in
private land. We also offer the possibility of making
camp.
Caleufu River
Born in the union of the rivers Filo Hua-Hum and
Melliquina, it flows along 50 km of private land to
drain into the river Collon Cura. The only way to fish
it is going on a 3-or 4-day float trip and camping on
the shore and islands. This can only be done until mid-January
approximately, because the level of water decreases
too much to be able to float it afterwards. It is far
away from any access or roads and floating it makes
us feel we are in a truly virgin place. Fat 2-pound
rainbows in perfect conditions entertain us all day
long, but be ready to catch browns weighing 4, 6 and
8 pounds. A medium-sized river, the Caleufu does not
require heavy tackle and a15-metre cast will do to enjoy
an excellent fishing.
Alumine River
This long and mighty river is the perfect excuse
to set off for the great adventure of floating it for
a week, enjoying its abundant fishing. Its slow waters
flow through a beautiful plain. On the way, the Alumine
receives the water of important rivers, such as Pulmari,
Quillen or Malleo, which flow into it, and it forms
the Collon Cura when it joins Rio Chimehuin. Although
it is a big-sized river, it is possible to fish it with
light tackles. It runs through large distances of private
land providing excellent fishing. The river is fished
with dries, nymphs and streamers, because the trout
are always challenging us. Due to its wild surroundings,
it is normal to see wild deer and guanacos while floating
downstream.
Collon-Cura River
We could say that the Collon is Alumine and Chimehuin's
son, because it is originated from the union of these
two great rivers. Needless to say, the son inherits
the fame and the excellent fishing from such good parents.
The first stretch covers 14 km and it is possible to
float downstream during the day. To have access to the
middle and lower sections, it is necessary to go on
a 3- or 4-day trip, because the river flows far away
from any road. The Collon has many islands in its course.
They are excellent spots because they form a mini-delta
with brooks and small arms which are ideal for fine
fishing and light tackles. For the lovers of strong
emotions, the main arm of the river is the appropriate
choice; big browns coming from the dam Piedra del Aguila
constantly swim upstream in the Collon.
Lakes
These mirrors of water are the ideal place to fish on
belly-boats, in the bays of rush, having the chance
of catching fontinalis, browns, and rainbows. Due to
their excellent conditions, we have chosen 3 lakes located
in the south of Bariloche, which are part of river Manso
basin. They are Los Moscos, Hess and Fonk. Hundreds
of small brooks coming from the Andes drain into them,
creating a unique habitat. Not only do they provide
food, they also bring their freezing water. Fishing
is primarily dry-fly on the river, specially attractors
or bombers. We usually enjoy the violence of the trout
when catching the flies at surface. You'll love it.
Other Habitats: Taking into account the package
and the time of the year, fishing can also be done in
the following rivers: Quillen, Pulmari, Meliquina, Filo
Hua Hum, Malleo, Traful, Chimehuin.
> Fly Fishing tackle and
Equipment:
Wading
All of our fishing is in rivers and streams, wading
from the coast. One pair of fly weight chest waders
and one pair of neoprene chest waders is recommended.
The new waders "non-condensation" is the best for walking.
The comfort of your wading shoes is very important also.
Rods
Bring 2-3 rods. A good combination is:
-- 8-91/2; 5/6 weight for dry flies and nymphs.
-- 9-91/2; 7/8 weight for Boca or streamer fishing.
Lines
We suggest:
--Floating lines for each rod.
--Sink tip lines 5-8. (like Scientific Angler Ultra
2 wet tip IV 10 or Tenny Nymph Tip)
--Shooting head sink tip line 7-8 weight (Teeny T200
or T300 or shooting line sink V).
--Optional: Intermediate sinking line. Baking 75 - 100
yards is sufficient.
Leaders
From 4 to 12 feet long. Tippet material is extremely
important in Argentina. The trout are very strong and
powerful. Your tippet material should be sheer resistant
as well as have the maximum breaking strength in small
daymeters.
Flies
Bring plenty of flies. You can lose 6-10 flies a day
on snags, in trees, by breaking off fish or on stones.
Streamers: Wooky
Bugger, black and olive (from size # 4 to 10); Rabbits,
cinnamon and black (size #2 to 8); Matukas, green and
olive (size #8 to 12); Blonde, white (size #2 to 6);
Cone Head Marabou Muddler, brown and white (size #2
to 8).
Nymphs: Prince
(size # 10 to 14); Hare´s Ear, natural and black (size
#10 to 16); Soft Hackle, cinnamon and black (size #
8 to 14); Kauffman´s Stone black (size # 6 to 10); Montana
(size # 8 to 14).
Dry
Flies: Adams (size # 10 to 16), Elk Hair Cádiz,
natural and black (from sizes # 10 to16); Red Humpy
(sizes # 10 to 14), Blak Gnat (size # 12 to16), Goddard
Cáddis, natural (size # 10 to 14) and Irresistible (size
# 12 to 16).
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