Fly Fishing

40th Anniversary Kau Tapen Lodge

We rarely look backwards as we continue to grow and develop exciting sporting properties at The Kautapen Group, but for a moment we want to pause and reflect on a journey that began four decades ago in the remote and pristine landscape of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. This year marks the 40th anniversary of our flagship property, Kau Tapen Lodge –40 years is a milestone that fills us with pride and also gratitude. What began as a modest family venture has grown into one of the world’s most respected fishing lodges, renowned for its dedication to the sport of fly fishing and the preservation of the natural environment.

Mayazul Lodge – Meet our team!

We are pleased to introduce our dedicated team of seasoned guides, where expertise meets passion. With deep knowledge of the Ascension Bay area and a genuine love for exploration, our team is committed to crafting fishing journeys that go beyond the ordinary. Join us, and let our guides lead you on the permit (tarpon, snook & bonefish are also on the menu) fishing adventure of a lifetime.

Mayazul Lodge – Season Kickoff Fishing Report 2024

We are delighted to have wrapped up the inaugural month of operations at Mayazul Lodge!

Our intimate, beachfront lodge is located right on the Mayan Riviera, close to Punta Allen. It features just four rooms (accommodating up to 8 anglers), each offering two queen beds. Our attractive lounging and dining areas provide stunning views of the flats you and your guide will pole, searching for tailing fish and new adventures.

Villa Maria Lodge: End of Season Report 2024

The 2024 fishing season at Villa Maria Lodge started strong with the Rio Grande at an excellent level. Despite being lower than expected for this time of year, it provided thrilling fishing and comfortable wading. Typically, the first weeks of the season bring erratic fishing with fish just beginning to gather in swift-moving groups. Locating these groups often feels like a game of hide and seek, requiring extensive movement along the beats.

Kautapen Lodge: End of Season Report 2024

As the 2024 fishing season draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the highs and challenges that defined our journey. Beginning in the second week of January, we faced rapidly dropping water levels, posing a test of skill and adaptability. The initial six weeks presented a formidable obstacle – a river running low and clear, requiring the use of floating and intermediate lines, as well as long leaders and small flies to entice the elusive sea trout, particularly wary under the harsh daylight conditions created by crystal-clear waters.

Villa María Lodge – Week 1: December 30th to January 4th, 2024

Finally, the wait is over! Villa María Lodge has kicked off its 2024 season. We have found the river in optimal fishing conditions, with a good water level (perhaps a little low for the beginning of the season), clear water, and temperatures ranging between 8 to 12 degrees Celsius. This temperature range is considered optimal …

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Cracking the Abaco Bonefish Code

By Dan Zazworsky Bonefishing doesn’t have to be hard, at least not on Abaco anyway. The most stressful part of any bonefishing trip should be simply getting there, and once you step foot off the plane in Marsh Harbor, your blood pressure will drop as you catch that familiar smell of the flats on the …

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Dorado Fishing on Sandbars, By Fabian Anastasio

Golden dorado fishing on Sandbars in the Paraná River is an incomparable experience. Sight fishing and stalking them in inches of water is one of the biggest challenges we can face as anglers. It is essential to find a sandbar with enough bait to expect to find dorados around. Most of the time, because of …

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Kau Tapen Lodge Week 12: March 23-30, 2019

The second last week of the season is over and we had a full house! Some old friends came to visit us again: Roberto and Fran, as well as Martin and Theresa, all four from Argentina, and who have been coming here for many years now. Tom and Colman, who’s first time it was were …

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Kau Tapen Lodge Week 13: March 30 – April 6, 2019

The season comes to an end and the timing could not have been more perfect. During the last week, we had the very cool and interesting experience to host a full group of non-anglers, who stayed here for 2,5 days as part of a business meeting. Luckily, the conditions were still great – clear(ish) water …

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