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Hosted Fly Fishing Trips with Bruce Chard & Nervous Waters
In fly fishing, the difference between seeing a fish and catching it is often decided in a matter of seconds. The cast, the presentation, the line management, and the reaction once the fish eats all need to come together at exactly the right moment. Few people understand those moments better than Captain Bruce Chard. For …
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Hosted Fly Fishing Trips with Christiaan Pretorius & Nervous Waters
We have some exciting news to share – and we think you’re going to love it. Nervous Waters is proud to announce a new partnership with Christiaan Pretorius, fly fishing consultant, content creator, and one of the most passionate advocates for world-class fly fishing experiences we have ever had the pleasure of working with. For …
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Villa María Lodge – Week 6: Feb 6th to 13th, 2026
Week six at Villa María Lodge delivered one of those classic February combinations that only Patagonia can produce. Rain, sunshine, the first frost of the season, a surprisingly warm afternoon reaching 23°C, and winds shifting through nearly every direction — it was a week of constant change. Conditions required full attention from both anglers and …
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Villa María Lodge – Week 3: January 16th to 23rd, 2026
Week three at Villa María Lodge was another reminder that Patagonia rarely offers long stretches of stability. Intermittent rain and shifting winds defined much of the week, making it difficult to settle into that classic multi-day rhythm that often brings predictable patterns on the Río Grande. Changing light, moving weather systems, and variable wind direction …
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Villa María Lodge – Week 2: January 9th to 16th, 2026
Week two at Villa María Lodge marked a clear turning point in river conditions. After the unsettled start to the season, the Río Grande continued its steady drop, and clarity improved day after day. By the final sessions of the week, we were fishing under classic summer conditions — healthy water levels, clean flows, and …
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Villa María Lodge – Week 1: January 1st to 9th, 2026
We kicked off the new season at Villa María Lodge with the river making it very clear who sets the pace. Late December had delivered ideal conditions — stable flows and crystal-clear water — but just before our XXL week began, a heavy storm system rolled through the valley. After a full day of rain, …
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Father, Family & Couples Specials – Prime Dates Across Our Lodges
Few things compare to sharing a fishing or hunting trip with loved ones—be it a parent and child, or even a son or daughter inviting their parents along. That’s why we’ve expanded our classic Father & Son Program into a broader family experience, now offered across all three divisions of The Kautapen Group: Nervous Waters, David Denies, and Red Stag …
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Fishing Report | September 4th to 11th – Mayazul Lodge, Ascension Bay
Mayazul Lodge – A Record Week in Ascension Bay The first week of September will be remembered as one of the most remarkable since Mayazul Lodge opened its doors in 2024. Eight friends, traveling from different corners of the globe, came together with a single goal: to pursue the permit of Ascension Bay. Permit are …
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Argentina: The Dorado Pilgrims of Itati – By Matt Harris
Most avid fly anglers are familiar with Salminus Brasiliensis the extraordinary and unique freshwater dorado. Many know of the remarkable Tsimane fly fishery – the celebrated dorado fishery deep in the Bolivian jungle. However, fewer will know that long before this remote and magical fly fishery was discovered, the pioneering fly anglers of Northern Argentina …
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A Letter from Chiara & Dane: Founders of Espíritu Santo Bay Lodge
In the summer of 2016 Chiara and I met with the team at The Fly Shop armed with rough sketches, building plans, and an undercurrent of youthful vigor all geared towards building an operation deep in the Yucatan Peninsula. Days of meetings, brainstorming, and strategizing gave way to Espiritu Santo Bay Lodge (ESB) being born. …
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