News from Estancia Chochoy Mallin

The trout season in Northern Patagonia kicked off on November 1st, and Spring Creek Lodge has already delivered memorable experiences for its guests. Here’s a look at the highlights so far and what’s ahead for anglers visiting this iconic fly…

Many of you know me personally and share my passion for fly fishing, especially when it comes to discovering new and untouched waters to offer our anglers. In today’s world, it often feels like every trout stream and prime fishing…

In this issue, we’re excited to bring you a conversation with Tim Flagler, a renowned figure in the fly fishing world, about his recent experience fishing the Limay Medio River. Known for its trophy migratory brown trout, Limay Medio is…

Imagine waking up to the sound of rippling waters, the fresh air filling your lungs, and the excitement of a fishing adventure waiting for you. For most, the saying "A bad day of fishing is always better than a good…

We're thrilled to share a glimpse of the magic that awaits at Spring Creek Lodge through the Flylords' lens. We shot this testimony while doing Rachel Finn's "After you've gone" in November 2022, and to be honest, we are amazed…

As exclusive as it sounds to fish Patagonia by helicopter, imagine targeting the region's best "hatch" with this unique approach.Why is there so much excitement about a little green worm? Many of our regular guests try to time their trips…

Some of you may now; Rachel Finn has been an ambassador and great friend for SET for several years now. She has been hosting groups regularly to all our lodges for golden dorado and trout.Last year we had the opportunity…

Beyond the anticipation of Christmas as a boy, the day that stirs my imagination now as a man is opening day of trout season here in northern Patagonia. I wait five long months through wintery weather in the Andes Mountains,…

Limay Medio is Back I began guiding and exploring the nearly infinite number of rivers and streams in northern Patagonia over twenty-five years ago, and I’ve always enjoyed the challenges we faced as a team of guides to interpret the…

Hunting Trout at Casa de Campo Lodge Fly fishing clients often ask us: how do you hunt trout? I like to explain it as a game of strategy that more resembles a hunting expedition rather than typical fly fishing tactics.…

No plans this winter there is still time! Have you been holding off finalizing plans for international travel? We have been getting numerous calls related to the 2023 winter season ahead from friends who have been reluctant to schedule a…

A Special Season in Patagonia! Hi folks! Another trout season in Patagonia is around the corner, and we have news about the rare conditions to share with you.We have had an extraordinary winter, which means the rivers and lakes in…

Deep in the Canyon Trocoman House at Estancia Ranquilco By Gonzalo Flego I had been to Chochoi Mallin many times before, even before the new lodge was built. It was always a treat to guide in this place that was…

The defining feature of this area is the population of wild, healthy rainbow and brown trout throughout the mountain watersheds, as well as brook trout in some places. In particular, the rainbow trout are remarkably stout and strong when compared to other regions in northern Patagonia.

News From Spring Creek Lodge by Gustavo Hiebaum Season after season, we welcome back a large number of repeat guests that over the years have chosen us for their yearly visit to Argentina. Along with them, families and new friends…

These adventures are commonly reviewed as the highlight of the trip and more often we have requests from repeat anglers to do more adventure venues, which has been the motor for us to constantly seek for the next one to find.

Intimate Waters in Northern Patagonia Northern Patagonia and the Lakes District is one of the most fished and explored trout fishing regions in Argentina. But amazingly, there are so many river systems and wild fisheries in this part of the…

To prepare for the trip, we studied satellite images to determine the length of the float and possible rough waters sections that might make the adventure a risky one.

During this hatch, trout gorge themselves on the protein-rich worms, presenting anglers with the exciting opportunity to sight-fish to trout feeding very actively on the surface. The fishing can be so unbelievably good that many of our guests schedule their trips around the hatch.

During a certain time of year, adult dragonflies make up a substantial part of a trout’s diet. The strikes are like no others you have ever experienced!