February 2024
Suindá – Week 3 & 4: January 16th to 31st, 2024
During the latter part of January, the river level steadily decreased, causing some sandbars to become exposed, which attracted baitfish feeding on the bottom. We began to observe dorado feeding activity on these flats gradually, ranging from gentle patrols to explosive feeding frenzy shows. Pacu fishing became more unpredictable as the water level change forced …
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Villa María Lodge – Week 4: January 26th to Feb 2nd, 2024
Another week has passed at Villa María Lodge, amidst old friends and countless tales. The weather? A typical week of stable conditions with no rain but a few chilly nights initially causing icy waters. However, the consistent weather turned fishing into a constant delight throughout the week. Without rain, the river remains unchanged, steadily decreasing, …
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Kautapen Lodge – Week 4: January 27th to Febuary 3rd, 2024
This week at Kau Tapen, we were thrilled to host guests from the USA, the UK, and Ireland, creating a dynamic mix of familiar faces and newcomers to the Rio Grande. Whether a novice spey caster or a seasoned anadromous fish angler, Kau Tapen remains a truly special place where every cast holds the potential …
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Villa María Lodge – Week 4: January 18th to 25th, 2024
At Villa Maria Lodge, the fourth week of the season showcased the extremes of Patagonian weather. The initial half of the week greeted anglers with a wild dance of a 90km/h gusty wind, accompanied by relentless sunshine. Despite the challenging conditions, some fish were landed, yet it was evident that the river held the promise …
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Kautapen Lodge – Week 3: January 20th to 27th, 2024
As the new group of clients arrived, the river maintained its exceptionally low water level. Our hopes for more rain went unanswered, and the sticks we placed at the waterline every other day confirmed our fears of a continued drop. Despite the challenging conditions, our new guests embraced the reality that little could be done …
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Kautapen Lodge – Week 2: January 13th to 20th, 2024
This week, we welcomed guests from the USA and the UK, most of whom were accustomed to fly-fishing with single-handers and were new to spey casting and anadromous fish. However, all were eager to learn. The first warm-up session was conducted as a group, with each guide individually working on the points of the spey …
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Kautapen Lodge – Week 1: January 6th to 13th, 2024
The opening week of this season was an exciting start for us. Needless to say, we were thrilled to kick off the fishing year 2024, welcome our first week’s guests, and get the ball rolling! We are delighted to once again welcome guests to Kau Tapen and the Rio Grande for the 2024 season. Returning …
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Villa María Lodge – Week 3: January 12th to 18th, 2024
By Alejandro Martello – Villa Maria Lodge Fishing Manager In the third week of Villa María’s 2024 season, we hosted a group of seasoned fishermen assembled by Mark T., an old friend of the lodge. The crew comprised individuals from various nationalities, including South Africans, Britons, Norwegians, and Americans. Fishing conditions on the Rio Grande …
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Suindá – Week 1 & 2: January 1st to 15th, 2024
This season began with a significantly elevated water level, prompting an active migration of the entire fishery for spawning. Some weeks during spring were teeming with bait along banks and sandbars. Despite some fluctuations, the large dorados arrived in our area in small schools, some situated in loggy structures and others in rocky locations. In …
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Villa María Lodge – Week 2: January 6th to 12th, 2024
At Villa María Lodge in Tierra del Fuego, our second week unfolded with welcoming winds. They were strong but remained at a manageable level, never exceeding 70 km/h. The river continued to recede, and the water remained exceptionally clear. A group of five anglers embraced the challenge, and everyone reeled in trophy fish weighing a …
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