Page 9 of South American Fishing 2007 by Frontiers International Travel

estancia de los rios on the border of chile and argentina is a special place where anglers have 60 miles of private trout water at their disposal estancia de los rios is that place and guests come to this remarkable destination to fish the productive cisnes river for the healthy populations of brown trout in the complete solitude of the 300,000-acre ranch this easyflowing river is great for both novice and expert fishermen and the numerous spring creek feeders offer an excellent opportunity for those wishing for a more technical experience dry flies are emphasized at the ranch but nymphs and streamers will also produce and should not be overlooked this lodge has a rustic appeal but is in no way primitive twelve guests will enjoy modern conveniences a well-trained staff and excellent food nonfishing activities are also available fundo el salto beneath the magnificent presence of the orsono volcano and nestled in the vicente perez rosales national park is the fundo el salto fishing lodge newly renovated this converted farmhouse sleeps eight in a comfortable setting that exudes rustic charm anglers will enjoy floating the rio petrohue fishing for rainbow and brown trout and there is always a chance to hook the occasional silver salmon located near puerto montt and a short distance from the petrohue pier fundo el salto is an ideal place to begin or end the lake crossing of the andes nonfishing activities are available and feature guided tours of the lake district hiking birding and horseback riding call frontiers 1-800-245-1950 · +44 01285 741340 in europe · www.frontierstravel.com page 8

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