Page 10 of South American Fishing 2007 by Frontiers International Travel

page 9 futa lodge a nervous waters property overlooking the incredibly scenic rio futaleufu is the futa lodge located on the chilean side of the argentina-chile frontier they fish the futaleufu and espolon rivers by a combination of western-u.s drift fishing and wading custom-built rafts provide easy access to healthy populations of browns and rainbows as well as the occasional sea-run trout or salmon prolific mayfly and caddis hatches riddle the season and dry fly fishing to bows and browns is the order of the day don t be fooled however this is big water and monster trout are dredged up regularly with streamers to willing anglers under the umbrella of nervous waters futa lodge has undergone a subtle remodel maintaining her quaint charm while improving all creature comforts the accommodations include two bedrooms with private bath in the main lodge and a one-bedroom riverside cottage with en suite bathroom an outstanding chef provides delicious meals with local and international flair complemented by fine chilean wines great fishing and numerous nonfishing activities make this an ideal destination for those wanting to leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind the crystal-clear waters of the home pool at futa lodge bring new meaning to the words sight fishing patagonia baker lodge the baker and cochrane rivers are the last frontiers for great trout fishing in southern chile there are many rivers in this region to present a well-cast fly over unsuspecting trout so unsuspecting they may never have seen a fly before whether floating in mckenzie-style drift boats or wading these two rivers and several smaller ones great big-trout fishing is at hand in december and march strong runs of silver and coho salmon are becoming more plentiful hooking one of these beauties would make any angler s day this modern lodge enjoys an incredibly dramatic setting combine that with an attentive staff and an excellent chef and you have the perfect destination for those seeking the sense of adventure from exploring and fishing in a remote and beautiful area.

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