One of the Worlds’ most sought after fly fishing experiences is Tierra del Fuego’s Rio Grande.

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Trout here are measured in kilos, not inches, and what makes this marvelous river different than all others is that every cast into its water has the potential to attract a strike from what would be the fish of a lifetime anywhere else.

Reliable scientific data has been collected from a remarkable number of fish and supports claims that don't need exaggeration: The average size of brown trout in the Rio Grande is over nine pounds. One trout in five is over fifteen pounds and one in fifty will be a "puerco del rio" that would tip honest scales between twenty and twenty-five pounds. Those numbers are based on the first 1,574 fish caught in January and February at Estancia Maria Behety in the 2007 season.

Certainly, there are differences from fish to fish, but several studies have been completed by the University of Montana and Argentina Fisheries that indicate the sea trout of the Rio Grande are 14% to 21% heavier than steelhead or Atlantic salmon of the same Length. And while angLing success has some correlation with skills and fishing conditions, most fly rodders on the Rio Grande Land between three and six fish every day, and hook twice that many. Consider then, that the odds are extremely high that most guests at one of our Lodges will land a trophy fish over twenty pounds sometime during their stay! Of course, that's assuming that the average nine and ten pounders aren't thought of as trophies.

The Fly Shop first opened the doors to Estancia Maria Behety Lodge and Estancia Despedida Lodge more than a decade ago. Since then they, along with La Villa de Estancia Maria Behety, have become the most popular and critically acclaimed and successful fly fishing destinations in all of Tierra del Fuego and perhaps the world.

Every serious angler deserves to hook a giant brown trout sometime in their life. On the Rio Grande, it's an everyday experience!

Collectively, The Fly Shop's travel staff has been fishing in Chile and Argentina for more than seventy years. We know the ropes, and can hook you up with the best Patagonia fishing.
We led the charge into the great dyer valleys of southernmost Chile in the late 70's and helped establish what are currently the most famous outfitters and lodges in that part of the world. Then, more than a decode ago The Fly Shop was instrumental in developing what are now the finest lodges on Tierra del Fuego's incomparable Rio Grande.

We've learned, from exploring every wet nook and cranny on the Patagonia map, which rivers to focus on and which to avoid. We know the best times, and best places to go on both sides of the Andes. Frankly, there isn't a more experienced, knowledgeable Patagonia angling travel agency in the world than The Fly Shop. Call us (800·669·3474)

	Estancia Maria Behety Lodge With more than thirty miles of river frontage available, they’ll likely have pick of the litter of the best trophy sea trout fishing pools on the planet. > read more

	La Villa de Maria Behety Lodge is the most deluxe lodge in all of Argentina. Guests share more than 102 pools with Estancia Maria Behety Lodge and enjoy old world charm in a beautifully restored mansion. Amenities beyond the fishing include a 7,000 bottle wine cellar, private rooms, Jacuzzi tubs and talented guides. > read more

	Despedida Lodge Despedida guides have a dawn to dark work ethic and are among the best in Argentina. The estancia fishing is second to none on the Rio Grande and its inviting, spacious log lodge accommodates only six anglers each week. > read more

Kau Tapen
Set the standard and was responsible for establishing the reputation for trophy sea trout fishing in Tierra del Fuego. Guests at this famous lodge alternate daily use of much of the Rio Grande angling with Maria Behety, enjoy deluxe accommodations, terrific guides, and a well-honed diet of great fishing.

Rates

7-night, 6-day fishing package $7,250