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

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 |