Fishing Reports
Kautapen Lodge – Week 8: Feb 24th to Mar 2nd, 2024
At the beginning of the week at Kau Tapen Lodge, a diverse group of anglers gathered for a week of fishing adventures. Among them were newcomers and returning guests from the USA, all eager to explore the pristine waters surrounding the lodge. Anticipation filled the air as old friendships were reignited, and new connections were …
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Villa Maria Lodge – Week 7: Febuary 9th to 17th, 2024
Another eventful week unfolds at Villa Maria Lodge, with plenty to recount! The week commenced with a balmy 28 degrees and calm winds, yielding a decent catch despite the conditions. Subsequently, mild weather prevailed, with occasional drizzles and no strong winds. The river maintained its clarity while steadily descending, likely reaching its seasonal low. Fishing …
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Kautapen Lodge – Week 6: Febuary 11th to 17th, 2024
At Kau Tapen, we prioritize creating memorable experiences. While fishing is undoubtedly a highlight, we aim for it to be just one part of a larger, enjoyable getaway. The allure of landing the world’s largest sea trout serves as the perfect excuse to escape the monotony of everyday life and immerse oneself in great company, …
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Villa Maria Lodge – Week 6: Febuary 2nd to 9th, 2024
What a week it’s been, filled with unexpected twists and turns! Despite the forecast predicting heavy rains, Mother Nature decided to throw us a curveball – a couple of mild showers that barely ruffled our fishing plans. The river, however, did get a bit of a makeover, rising about 6-8 inches. Fortunately, it wasn’t a …
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Kautapen Lodge – Week 5: Febuary 4th to 10th, 2024
This week, we welcomed a full lodge of guests from the USA, UK, Scotland, New Zealand, and Wales. While there were a few returning guests, we had the pleasure of sharing our waters with many new faces this year. As an introduction to anadromous fish and two-handed fly casting, the Rio Grande offers a fantastic …
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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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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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