November 2023


Introducing Conservation Weeks

Nervous Waters core mission has always revolved around conservation. Since our founding, we’ve remained committed to preserving our natural resources and the communities connected to our operations. Over time, we’ve backed various charitable causes and local communities, laying the groundwork for a sustainable future. Our goal is to make the most of every conservation investment, …

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Twenty-Four Carat Killing Machines – Matt Harris

By MATT HARRIS Itati, a humble farming village on Argentina’s remote northern border seems an unlikely spot to find a spectacular basilica, stretching fully eighty-eight metres into the sky. The vast dome of this extraordinary edifice wouldn’t seem out of place gracing the skyline of Florence or Sienna yet instead it stands sentinel over this …

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Abaco Lodge Re-Opening Season – 2023 Fishing Report

By Jake & mORGAN, Abaco Lodge ManagerS.  We are thrilled to announce a successful reopening here at Abaco Lodge. Our reopening season flew by, and we can’t wait to welcome our guests back in October, both new and old. The lodge has been improved in every sense of the phrase, surpassing the Nervous Waters standard, …

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Permit Fishing in the Marls of Abaco

By Jake Wood, Abaco Lodge Manager.  I’m not sure why, but after Hurricane Dorian, the permit population on Abaco has seemed to dramatically increase. At the lodge, the guides are seeing permit every day, and many guests are getting good shots. The fish here are not like others around the world. 90% of the permit …

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Join us in paradise paradise: Abaco Lodge is officially open again!

We are thrilled to announce that our beloved Abaco Lodge has officially reopened as of April 1st, 2023. With a sense of excitement, relief, and pride, we welcome guests back to the only bonefish lodge with direct access to the fabled Marls and unpressured bonefish of Abaco. It’s been a long journey to get here, …

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Suindá Lodge – April 2023 Fishing Report – End of Season

By Fabián Anastasio – Suindá Lodge Fishing Guide The fishing season has ended, and it’s time to take a look back on our 2023 run. March brought high water levels to the river, which benefited some fish as they were able to have a late spawn. This has been great for the environment and the …

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Kau Tapen Lodge – Week 14: April 1st to 8th, 2023

By Max Kantor – Kau Tapen Lodge Fishing Guide This week, we welcomed the final group of the season from Argentina and New Caledonia. The air and water temperature warmed up slightly from the previous week but stayed consistent in the single digits (C) as fall is certainly upon us in Tierra del Fuego. We …

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Kau Tapen Lodge – Week 13: March 25th to April 1st, 2023

By Max Kantor – Kau Tapen Lodge Fishing Guide This week at Kau Tapen, we welcomed a truly international group from the USA, the UK, New Caledonia, and Argentina. Once again, almost all were returning veterans to the Rio Grande and had high expectations after the previous week’s fishing. Fall has arrived here in Tierra …

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Kau Tapen Lodge – Week 12: March 18th to 25th, 2023

By Max Kantor – Kau Tapen Lodge Fishing Guide This week at Kau Tapen, we welcomed guests from the USA, the UK, and Uruguay. All were Rio Grande veterans, ready to take on some of the most exciting fishing of the season. As we transition into fall, dropping air and water temperatures necessitate a specific …

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Villa María Lodge – Week 11: March 10th to 17th, 2023

By Alejandro Martello – Villa Maria Lodge Fishing Manager The conditions of last week were very similar to what happened in the previous week. The river was already high and colored due to the rain, snowfall, and thaws in the headwaters of the system when we started fishing.  Throughout the week, the water level slowly …

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