A typical day of fly fishing
in Patagonia starts with
a healthy breakfast around 8:00 AM at the lodge or cabin in which you
are staying.
After breakfast, you will be met by your guide
and depart to the fishing area of your choice. You will fish one of
the magnificent rivers in the area until around 2 - 3 PM, at which time
you will enjoy a gourmet streamside lunch of the finest Argentine wines,
meats, cheeses, olives, fruits and vegetables.
After a relaxing lunch, you can grab a quick siesta before departing
for your afternoon fishing session. The fishing
day ends sometime around 9:00 PM when you are transferred back to your
cabin or lodge for a hot shower and cold drinks.
At approximately 10:30 PM you will enjoy a sumptuous dinner at the lodge.
Dinner is served late in Argentina,
allowing for much longer days on the water.
One thing to keep in mind is that all trips are custom designed and
structured around your desires, expectations, the time of year and local
fishing conditions. You can leave early or fish late, structuring your
schedule however you would like. It's completely up to you!
Some waters are floated, some are waded and some a combination of the
two depending on conditions and desires. Dry fly, streamer and spot
nymphing (sight fishing) are the most common techniques used to fish
Argentina's crystal clear waters. Larger flies and tippet sizes are
the norm because of less fishing pressure and large fish. Most Argentine
trout are in the 16 to 23-inch
range with many exceeding 23 inches. Trout species, size and numbers
vary depending on the watershed fished. Some waters produce numbers,
some produce size-- and some produce both!