Rual San Martin's Ghia de Pescas
Chubut Providence, Argentina • Patagonia

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Esquel , Argentina -- Raul San Martin and his guide operation in the Esquel region of Argentina have no brochure, no video, and no jazzy promotional piece. What he has is a reputation among the world's finest fishermen as the best! Raul's experience stems from nearly forty years of flyfishing and guiding near his home. Famed angler, Mel Krieger considers Raul himself, to be "the finest guide in the world!" Anyone that has ever fished with Raul would not argue.

The setting for the fishing in the Esquel region of Argentina is superb. There is a tremendous amount of diversity and it can be called the West Yellowstone of its country. This is South American flyfishing for the serious flyfisher in search of world-class trout fishing, with less interest in luxury accommodations.
Raul and his seasoned guides specialize in the seldom-fished rivers of Los Alerces National Park, remote desert spring creeks near Esquel and frontier camps in the Patagonia wilderness.

Los Alerces National Park:
This National Park is a spectacular destination, with 28 fish-infested rivers, streams and spring creeks within an hour of Quime Quepan, the lodge you'll be calling home for your stay in the Los Alerces National Park. The view at Quime Quepan is spectacular, the service is excellent, the food is good, and the wine selection, great. The menu of waters in the park includes such rivers as the famed Rio Rivadavia a ten-kilometer river full of fat, healthy Rainbows and Browns. In January of '94 Jerry Fitzpatrick and Mike Michalak caught and released nearly thirty 'bows and browns over 4 pounds in a 3 hour afternoon stretch. Other fisheries accessed in Los Alerces include Rio Arrayanes, Rio Frey, El Canal, the list goes on and on.

Arroyo Pescado
Just outside of Esquel is Arroyo Pescado, the most prolific and magnificent desert spring creek in Argentina. It is here that Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid clubbed an unarmed Welsh settler to death after first setting his home afire. This wide, open spring creek is less than five feet deep in depth and harbors more respectable (3 - 6 lb.) trout than any other piece of water in South America. The trout are veracious feeders and rise to any type of dry fly casted, but it's the hopper fishing that really drives them nuts.
Raul San Martin has a very diverse and comprehensive fishing program, combining the best waters of Central Argentina. We know of no other operator who knows his waters better than Raul. He is a gentleman, and a professional flyfisherman with a lot of heart. His culinary skills, knowledge of the local flora and fauna, along with an uncanny aptitude at making one feel welcome and warm are simply amazing. He is the quintessential outdoor host.

Species of Fish: Rainbow trout and Brown Trout.

Lodging: Accommodations vary, depending on where you are fishing. While fishing in Los Alerces or around Esquel accommodations are in small hotelrias featuring double occupancy rooms with private baths.

Travel Arrangements: Anglers fly to Esquel from Buenos Aires and are transferred by auto to fishing destinations.

Length of Stay: This will vary, depending on which of the wonderful packages you have chosen. There are no set arrival and departure days with Ghia de Pesca.

Season: November through March

Occupancy: Ghia de Pescas is limited to 6 guests.

Rates: 2007/2008
PROGRAM I:
Guide & Lodge Packages (Cumbres Blancas)
Double Occupancy
4 nights / 3 days fishing $2,200 per person
5 nights / 4 days fishing $2,750 per person
6 nights / 5 days fishing $3,300 per person
7 nights / 6 days fishing $3,850 per person
extra day: $500
Guide & Lodge Packages (Cumbres Blancas)
Non Angler
4 nights / 3 days fishing $1,200 per person
5 nights / 4 days fishing $1,500 per person
6 nights / 5 days fishing $1,800 per person
7 nights / 6 days fishing $2,100 per person
extra day: $300

PROGRAM II:
Guide & Lodge Packages (Lago Verde Wilderness Resort)
Double Occupancy
4 nights / 3 days fishing $2,320 per person
5 nights / 4 days fishing $2,900 per person
6 nights / 5 days fishing $3,480 per person
7 nights / 6 days fishing $4,060 per person
extra day: $550
Guide & Lodge Packages (Lago Verde Wilderness Resort)
Non Angler
4 nights / 3 days fishing $1,400 per person
5 nights / 4 days fishing $1,750 per person
6 nights / 5 days fishing $2,100 per person
7 nights / 6 days fishing $2,450 per person
extra day: $350

PROGRAM I: Angling Week in Los Alerces National Park -7 nights lodging / 6 days fishing. Fishing: Rio Rivadavia, Rio Arrayanes, Rio Menendez, Rio Frey, Lago Verde, El Canal, Laguna Larga, Rio Grande , Several Bocas, Rio Desaguadero. Accommodations: Hosteria Quime' Quipan

PROGRAM II: Angling Week in Esquel 7 nights lodging / 6 days fishingFishing: Arroyo Pescado, Willmanco, Rio Grande , El Martillo, Lago Bueno Accommodations: Lago Verde Wilderness Resort.

Inclusions: The rate includes: Daily guiding, lodging, all meals, all drinks, all transfers, fishing license, access to Los Alerces National Park and private waters, boats and float trips equipment.

Non-Inclusions: The rate does not include: Personal gear, rods, reels, and gratuities.

Deposit: A 50 percent deposit is due to secure a reservation.

Booking Your Trip: Reserving your spot at any of our wonderful locations is easily done. You can call us on our dime at: 800-669-3474 or by sending us an email at: info@flyfishingtravel.com.