Tag: Patagonia
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Villa Manihuales
Villa Manihuales is found at the confluence of the Rio Niriguao and the Rio Manihuales. Villa Manihuales has a population of 3000 inhabitants. The primary income-generating activities of the area are mining, ecotourism, sport fishing, secondary activities include logging, dairy, farming, and livestock. The town is located along the Carretera Austral which is also called…
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Travel With Me
Travel with me to far off lands under crystal skies behind towering mountains catch silver fish in clear streams while breathing Santiago, Chile, Airport La Quinta Hotel on the way to Coyhaique December 1st 2020
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la soledad
Rio Nireguao, El Gato A crystal clear bright day, no rises. Water 54, air 70’s, little clouds and low humidity, very windy. Since we are in a gorge, there is a venturi or wind tunnel effect. Therefore any breeze is amplified. If I am out in the water, casting is not difficult, but the line…
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New Friends
Such a lovely day on the La Dificultad Road And I made new friends Hello I am friendly will you rub me? This is my baby brother
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To Futaleufu
The following maps are my new route to Futaleufu. Because of the landslide in Villa Santa Lucia, the road is blocked to the south of the small pueblo; also, it is very questionable if the road from Chaiten to Futa is open. I bought a bus ticket from Puerto Varas to Esquel. The trip takes…
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Gear
What do you like to fish with? Last year I bought a tip flex 6 and sage 8 but could have done just as well with a 5 and 7. This year I have a small collection, the same Winston Boron III Plus 9′ 6x plus a 6/7 Hardy Jet Switch, and a Vision MAG…
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Recreational Fishing License
Cilus Gilberti (Abbott, 1899) Hi, The other day, I went to the Sernapesca office to pick up my recreational fishing license. It’s a relatively easy process, and a yearly permit does not cost much more than my NY fishing license. Licenses are valid for a year, month, or week depending on what you ask and pay…
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Travel and Transportation
To find and access great fishing having a car is a must unless you have the money for a guide or a lodge. I was driving to a large river that reported having a good population of Brown Trout. On the way, I spotted a small stream on the right that looked just lovely, and…
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When To Go to Patagonia
The height of the tourist season is January and February, it is South America’s summer vacation, and it seems every young adventurer is on the road in Patagonia. A good book is Bruce Chatwin’s In Patagonia. Never forget that during summer in Patagonia, the weather is highly changeable. It can be a lovely day, then…
A River To Fish 