Page 25 of South American Fishing 2007 by Frontiers International Travel

collon cura lodge the collon cura lodge takes its name from one of patagonia s most productive rivers which flows within sight of the lodge anglers will float the collon cura river and at times wade its riffles drop-offs and pools for the ample numbers of brown and rainbow trout that live in this freestone trout factory four double rooms with private baths as well as a comfortable lounge welcome anglers at the end of each day hosts malu and nano acuna work hard to make sure your stay is a memorable one tres lagos tres lagos lodge offers wonderful early season fishing on the rio filo hua hum for those who want to get a jump on the argentine fishing season brown and rainbow trout hold in this river s pockets riffles and pools until the water warms in late january when they move into two nearby lakes hostess ginny taylor was proprietor of a popular restaurant in san martin and brings her sense of taste and excellence in dining to tres lagos the lodge is comprised of three twin-room cabins with private bath next to the main house that contains the dining room and lounge tres lagos is also well known for its wonderful guided horseback excursions on numerous scenic trails and is perfect for guests seeking the best of fishing and nonfishing experiences rio manso located on the banks of lake hess and the manso river and against the backdrop of the majestic monte tronador is rio manso lodge this alpine-like setting offers guests the opportunity to fish for trout in a variety of floating and wading situations whether you are trying your luck with a dragonfly pattern in the weed beds of the lake or wading one of the pools on the productive manso river you will be surrounded at all times by spectacular beauty the lodge holds 8 guests in double rooms with private baths and offers a comfortable dining room and lounge area where stories of the day s adventures can be shared after a delicious meal the esquel region rumor has it that american outlaws butch cassidy and the sundance kid spent time in esquel during their final bid to elude the authorities and once you are there it is easy to see why the duo chose to live and ride through the area its semi-arid climate and the rolling foothills beneath the high peaks of the andes no doubt reminded them of the land of their adventures in the united states but butch and sundance were not fly fishermen and would not have been able to appreciate the abundance of trout water that this area has to be explored the freestone rivers that run through the region teem with trout and the rich aquatic life can lead to some incredible dry fly fishing opportunities you might find it hard to believe that this area is a mere 45-minute commercial flight south from bariloche or if you wish you can take the day to drive from esquel to bariloche and explore this part of argentina that is sure to capture your imagination and entice you back to this place for years to come el palenque weaving its way through the remote chubut province of argentina is the braided freestone river corcovado with its headwaters flowing from lake vinter the rio corcovado runs through the estancia el palenque holding healthy populations of brown and rainbow trout that eagerly feed on the abundant insect life found in its clear waters the evening hatches on the corcovado produce clouds of caddis mayflies and stoneflies providing an experience that dry fly enthusiasts will not soon forget guests will enjoy warm hospitality and outstanding meals after returning from the river to the main lodge retire for the evening to one of three double bedrooms each with a private bath isabel sasso and marcelo jauregui will look after all your needs making you feel at home in this remote region of southern argentina challhuaquen located in the trevelin valley challhuaquen lodge is in the heart of one of the most important trout fishing habitats in patagonia the rio grande or futaleufu river as it is known when it enters chile produces great numbers of trout in its clear nutrient-rich waters other waters fished include rivadavia arrayanes nanty fall and arroyo pescado which provides anglers a variety of float and wade fishing opportunities brown rainbow and brook trout are targeted though the occasional salmon has been known to take a well-presented fly challhuaquen offers 12 guests all the comforts of a small resort including a spa with sauna hydro massage and personal massages in addition to the finest wines and gourmet food el enquentro el enquentro is located on the banks of the rio grande also known as the futaleufu river this tailwater fishery holds good numbers of brown and rainbow trout the charming lodge is run by the beale family and caters to just 6 guests looking for great fishing with a family-oriented approach call frontiers 1-800-245-1950 · +44 01285 741340 in europe · www.frontierstravel.com page 24

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