Landon Mayer´s “South to Patagonia” Last December I had the great fortune of finding myself in a run with multiple prime trout holding locations, and incredible amounts of large adult fish going absolutely berserk in a feeding frenzy. The biggest challenge was not in spending hours hunting and presenting, but in deciding which 18-26 inch… Continue reading Landon Mayer´s “South to Patagonia”
Author: Mat Claret
Fishing tackle for Northern Patagonia destinations
There is no way to predict every fishing situation that you may encounter but, after years of traveling in Argentina to here is the list of tackle that we recommend for San Martin area and surrounding streams.
What about Lugagge
What about Luggage Its important to understand every airline has its own policy regarding luggage, and not long ago low budget airlines started flying in Argentina. This article below applies only for Aerolineas Argentinas local flights. The Baggage Franchise includes everything the passenger is authorized to transport at no charge according to the rate purchased.… Continue reading What about Lugagge
Fishing Tackle for Dorado destinations
Rods, Reels Lines, Tippet and Flies for dorado destinations RODS for dorado We suggest an 8 weight, 9 ft, 4 piece, fast action rod with a good fighting butt. This weight allows you go cast heavy flies and also lessen arm fatigue. If possible, we also suggest that you bring an additional 8 weight rod… Continue reading Fishing Tackle for Dorado destinations
About the Upper Parana River
About the Upper Parana River Itati Lodge is our exclusive location to fish for Dorado, the world’s premier freshwater sport fish. The lodge is located on the upper section of the Parana River, approximately 90 miles downstream from the Yacyreta Dam. As a tail water, this stretch of river is known for its clear and… Continue reading About the Upper Parana River
About the Ibera Wetlands
The Iberá Wetlands (Spanish: Esteros del Iberá, from Guaraní ý berá: “bright water”) located in north central Corrientes Province, Argentina, is one of the most important and largest fresh water reservoirs in South America. Estimated to be 5,800 – 7,700 square miles, it is second in size only to the Pantanal in Brazil.
Fly Fish Food´s visit to Patagonia
Fly Fish Food´s visit to Patagonia Last summer Curtis and Cheech from Fly Fish Food spent a week with Andes Drifters (now SET Fly Fishing). Below, their experience in first person. “Curtis and I arrived at the airport in San Martin de los Andes and were met by the Head Guide Gustavo to be driven… Continue reading Fly Fish Food´s visit to Patagonia
Some end-of-season Dry Flies action
Some end-of-season Dry Flies action A new video for our followers. Discover the best mayflies hatches during fall season in Argentina Northern Patagonia Rivers, just before the season ends. Try not to blink. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ8bWxsgGbY&t=28s Hooked on Knowledge: Our Article Collection Visit our Article Collection here Suscribe to our Newsletter Contact usHave questions about our fly fishing… Continue reading Some end-of-season Dry Flies action
Brown the color of fall
Fall brings along large brown torut getting agressive previous thier spawn season and the use of large articulated streamers brings great results on many Northenr Patagonia stream during the months of April and May
Gink & Gasoline´s Trout and Dorado Combo experience
Gink & Gasoline´s Trout and Dorado Combo experience This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime fly fishing adventure. I have fished some amazing places but none offer the diversity, solitude and hospitality of Argentina. Floating the storied rivers of Patagonia, you get the sense of what it would have been like to be the first angler to… Continue reading Gink & Gasoline´s Trout and Dorado Combo experience