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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 […]
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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 […]
Villa Maria Lodge Fishing Report 19th January 2024
At Villa María Lodge in Tierra del Fuego, our second week unfolded with welcoming winds. They were strong but remained at a manageable level, never exceeding 70 km/h. The river continued to recede, and the water remained exceptionally clear. A group of five anglers embraced the challenge, and everyone reeled in trophy fish weighing a solid 16 lbs or more. […]
Las Buitreras Fishing Report 16th January 2024
The 2024 season at Las Buitreras is on! Our Norwegian group, including our friend Alex from Germany, ventured south once again, under the expert guidance of Las Buitreras veteran Steinar. All of them spent New Years in southern Patagonia, arriving a few days after Christmas and leaving the Christmas spirit with cold European weather behind them as Las Buitreras is […]
Kau Tapen Fishing Report 15th January 2024
The opening week of this season was an exciting start for us. Needless to say, we were thrilled to kick off the fishing year 2024, welcome our first week’s guests, and get the ball rolling! We are delighted to once again welcome guests to Kau Tapen and the Rio Grande for the 2024 season. Returning to our guide team are […]
