Our season begins November 1^st and lasts until May 1^st, perfect timing for our northern hemisphere friends to escape the cold of winter.   Imagine unspoiled scenery, rivers teaming with brown and rainbow trout and nobody else around.  Wake up to the stunning beauty of the ¨Thrown of the Clouds¨ and the River Futaleufu (mostly known as the Rio Grande ) right outside your window. Let us make a hot cup of coffee for you to enjoy on the veranda while you casually watch for rising trout. Some of the best dry fly fishing is right outside our door.

 
As the name says, The Rio Grande is a very big river, often compared to The Missouri in Montana . We have small motors on our boats, which give us the chance to find the best fishing at all times. Depending on the river and the weather conditions, your guide will take you to the best spot. You can fish this river for days and not fish the same water twice.

Patagonian trout are known as some of the wildest most acrobatic in the world, in this river the size ranges between 14 to 18 inches, but you will find that bigger ones are not uncommon. While you are fishing mostly for Rainbow and Brown trout, it is also common to catch native Perch and the occasional King Salmon closer to the end of the season.  

Remember that you are traveling to Central Patagonia and that equipment is very difficult to come by if you happen to forget something.  Be sure to make a list and check twice.  We always suggest bringing 2 rods.  is long way to go to not have a backup rod in case one breaks.   5/6 weight rods, 8 ½’ to 9’ will work well.  It is important to bring both a floating line and a sink tip line as conditions may require both at times.  Check the list of suggested flies and bring a good assortment.  Some flies will be available at the lodge.  We try to do as much wade fishing as possible so waders and felt bottom wading boots are necessary.  They are also handy for getting in and out of the boat.  Be sure to bring spools of tippet from 1X - 6X, clippers, and pliers.

We are located at the foot of the Andes which can make for some cool evenings.  Bring some warm clothes to layer and light clothing (including shorts if you like) for sunny days.  Also, bring a waterproof rain jacket (water resistant will not keep you dry) and finally, lots of sun screen, a hat, and polarized sun glasses.  You will want to dress for both cool and warm weather.

 
If you are the list type:

•         2 rods.  5 or 6 wt in 8 ½’ to 9’ lengths

•         300 grain sinking line

•         Floating Line

•         Waders (breathable preferred)

•         Wading Boots (felt bottom)

•         Assortment of Flies (see fly list)

•         Hat

•         Sun Screen (VERY Important)

•         Pliers for crimping barbs

•         Fly Floatant

•         Camera

•         Rain Jacket

•         Polarized Sun Glasses

•         Tippet  1X – 6X

•         Clothing for Various Weather Conditions

 
If you have specific questions regarding equipment, or anything else regarding your visit, we are pleased to answer them.

Flies

•                     Wooly Buggers sizes 4-10

•                     Green & Black (bead heads)

•                     Egg Sucking Leech sizes # 8-14

•                     Grey or brown Matukas # 8 – 12

•                     Muddlers ( Alexandra and brown) # 8 – 12

•                     Mickey Finn # 10

•                     Grey Ghost # 11 – 12

•                     Mrs. Simpson # 12

•                     Royal wulff

•                     Other Favorite Streamers

•                     Prince Nymph (with and without bead heads) # 12 - 16

•                     Pheasant Tail Nymph (bead heads)

•                     Hare’s Ear Nymph (with and without bead heads) # 12 – 14

•                     Stone fly Nymphs # 12 – 14

•                     Brown Snail fly # 12

•                     Emerging Nymphs

•                     Other Favorite Nymphs

•                     Callibaetis Dun Mayfly sizes 14-18

•                     Adams # 12 – 14

•                     Green Humpy # 10 - 16

•                     Pink Cahill Spinner sizes 16-20 (yes 20)

•                     Rusty Spinner sizes 18-20

•                     PMD Spinner sizes 14-20

•                     Flying Ant (black and red)

•                     Hoppers # 10 - 14

•                     Black Beetles sizes # 10 - 18

•                     Caddis Adults sizes # 14 - 20 (light and dark)

•                     Emergent Caddis Sparkle Pupa sizes  # 14 - 20

•                     Big Dry Stimulator Patterns # 8 - 16

•                     Red and Yellow Humpys