November 2017
Dorado On The Fly In Argentina: A Round Trip
Nervous Water’s Pirá Lodge, located in the Ibera Marshlands, near the headwaters of the Corriente River, was the first operation built for anglers wanting to exclusively target freshwater dorado on the fly. Today, the company offers three unique, first-class programs fully dedicated to the species. This diversity allows us to craft combination trips that allow …
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Read More >>Stellar fishing in the Southern Hemisphere starts here: Argentina and Chile
At Nervous Waters we know that you love variety; catching a range of bucket-list species, experiencing new places and their unique cultures. That’s why we run 7 fly-fishing lodges around Argentina and Chile–so no matter what the “winter alert” weather is doing back home, we can bring you on a trip of a lifetime to the Rio …
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Read More >>Dorado Fishing Resources
Ever thought of going Golden Dorado fishing? The season is just getting started at Pira Lodge. Here are some great resources to learn more about dorado fishing:
Read More >>DORADO TIPS: MAKING YOUR CASTS COUNT
Those new to freshwater dorado fishing are sometimes intimidated by the bigger flies we use for these fish, and are oftentimes unsure about how to cast them. Don’t panic. Those 2/0 streamers that are the all-rounders for the species, and even larger flies, can be as enjoyable to cast as smaller flies with lighter tackle. The …
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Read More >>Great News for Trout Anglers
The two finest outfitters in South America have joined forces, and Nervous waters is excited to announce an exclusive collaboration with Patagonia River Guides (PRG) at our Northern Patagonia Lodge (NPL) operation. By joining together, Nervous Waters and Patagonia River Guides bring the best in guiding, water access, and amenities to anglers seeking to fish the legendary …
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Read More >>Fish the Best of the Bahamas: Abaco & Bair’s Lodges
Want to fish the Bahamas? Between Abaco and Bair’s lodges, we have access to some of the best flats fishing in The Bahamas. And if wading is your thing, Bair’s Lodge is your place. The southern end of South Andros has seemingly infinite flats, perfect for stepping off the skiff and stretching your legs, while searching …
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Read More >>Iberá Marshlands, Argentina: Freshwater Dorado Fly Fishing.
Morphology: The Iberá Marshland, located in Corrientes Province in northeastern Argentina, is the world’s second largest wetlands system after Brazil’s Pantanal. Difficult access makes it a celebrated wilderness stronghold. In 1983, it was designated a Provincial Natural Reservoir, making it Argentina’s largest protected area. Its headwaters slowly flow in a southwesterly direction, eventually merging …
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Read More >>Gear we love – What’s in your box? All you need for your bonefish trip to the Bahamas
Gearing up for fishing trips is half the fun – ok, not quite half as much fun as pulling on a bonefish but it’s still fun. Most people want to overthink their fly selection for the Bahamas. These five patterns are all you need to get those fish to eat when you come to South …
Read More >>Rio Grande, Argentina: Best river in the world to fish for Giant Sea-Run Brown Trout.
1. Morphology: The Rio Grand comes to life on the Chilean side of Tierra del Fuego and flows for 150 miles in a generally eastward direction, twisting though Argentine territory toward the South Atlantic Ocean. Given its moderate flow, and generally even gravel bottom, it’s an easy wading river that’s both remote and spectacularly scenic. 2. …
Read More >>10 Truths About Dorado Fishing
You’ve seen them in the fly-fishing film tours, all over the web, and splashed across brochures advertising far-flung adventures to exotic locales. And although you may think you know dorado by now, there are numerous idiosyncrasies—from misleading information on concepts to debates over knots, habitat preferences and handling practices—that make this moody fish difficult to …
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