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Villa Maria Lodge Fishing Report 8th February 2024
Another week has passed at Villa María Lodge, amidst old friends and countless tales. The weather? A typical week of stable conditions with no rain but a few chilly nights initially causing icy waters. However, the consistent weather turned fishing into a constant delight throughout the week. Without rain, the river remains unchanged, steadily decreasing, with water crystal clear and […]
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Kau Tapen Fishing Report 7th Febuary 2024
This week at Kau Tapen, we were thrilled to host guests from the USA, the UK, and Ireland, creating a dynamic mix of familiar faces and newcomers to the Rio Grande. Whether a novice spey caster or a seasoned anadromous fish angler, Kau Tapen remains a truly special place where every cast holds the potential for the fish of a […]
Las Buitreras Fishing Report 31st January 2024
Welcome to week report Nr. 3 from Estancia Las Buitreras! This week we had a mix of old friends that have been coming here for more than 15 years, and some fresh faces here for the first time. Nationalities included Norway, Scotland, the US, England, Sweden and Northern Ireland. Our guests arrived with a river in great conditions, at -5 […]
Villa Maria Lodge Fishing Report 31st January 2024
At Villa Maria Lodge, the fourth week of the season showcased the extremes of Patagonian weather. The initial half of the week greeted anglers with a wild dance of a 90km/h gusty wind, accompanied by relentless sunshine. Despite the challenging conditions, some fish were landed, yet it was evident that the river held the promise of much more. The latter […]
Kau Tapen Fishing Report 31st January 2024
As the new group of clients arrived, the river maintained its exceptionally low water level. Our hopes for more rain went unanswered, and the sticks we placed at the waterline every other day confirmed our fears of a continued drop. Despite the challenging conditions, our new guests embraced the reality that little could be done and maintained a positive spirit. […]
Suindá Lodge Fishing Report 25th January 2024
This season began with a significantly elevated water level, prompting an active migration of the entire fishery for spawning. Some weeks during spring were teeming with bait along banks and sandbars. Despite some fluctuations, the large dorados arrived in our area in small schools, some situated in loggy structures and others in rocky locations. In the first week of January, […]
Villa Maria Lodge Fishing Report 26th January 2024
In the third week of Villa María’s 2024 season, we hosted a group of seasoned fishermen assembled by Mark T., an old friend of the lodge. The crew comprised individuals from various nationalities, including South Africans, Britons, Norwegians, and Americans. Fishing conditions on the Rio Grande remained consistent with the previous week. The river continued to recede, offering exceptionally clear […]
Kau Tapen Fishing Report 26th January 2024
This week, we welcomed guests from the USA and the UK, most of whom were accustomed to fly-fishing with single-handers and were new to spey casting and anadromous fish. However, all were eager to learn. The first warm-up session was conducted as a group, with each guide individually working on the points of the spey cast one-on-one. At Kau Tapen, […]
Las Buitreras Fishing Report 23rd January 2024
We started the week with a river at -20 cm, which is quite normal in the summer. As luck would have it, a sudden and unexpected push of water helped the river rise to around -5 cm which is very good for this time of the year. As for the weather we started the week with quite warm temperatures, but […]
