Chile

Well finally - it seems as if my wife has come around.
After seeing Motorcycle Diares my urge to flyfish and to see Chile has
increased dramatically

We are planning a trip to Chile for 2 possibly 4 weeks in January - not all
fishing but enough
If we camp backcountry for a few days I must them take my wife to an upscale
hotel to clean up and re charge
I owould alos like learn a bit more about the cuisine and music
so
Any info re guides, outfittters, lodges, hotels or fishing locations is
definitely aoppreciated.
I am looking forward to utilizing my Spanish



Thanks in advance

Fred

"Fred" wrote in message
...
looking forward to reading your report, Fred. Good to hear that persistence
has paid off!!!

Tom

"Fred" wrote

Any info re guides, outfittters, lodges, hotels or fishing locations is
definitely aoppreciated.
I am looking forward to utilizing my Spanish



Thanks in advance

Fred


I'll look through my collected stuff on Patagonia ( mostly Argentina, not
Chile, unfortunately ) and send you what I think you might be able to use,
Fred.

Let me add that I've now talked personally with several people that have
done DIY trips to Patagonia and they all agreed that it's reasonably easy,
the local people eager to help on the whole, and that Patagonia is MORE than
worth the effort to get there. I'm still aiming at a trip, myself ...
wish I didn't hate airplanes so much ( I have serious claustrophobia not
fear of smashing into the ground ) .... my wife likes world travel (shes' in
Spain right now ) and IS interested in New Zealand but not really in
Patagonia, so NZ may be my first international (besides Canada ) fishing
trip, hopefully next year for a couple three months.


Anyway, enjoy your planning G

On Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:15:23 GMT, "Fred"
wrote:

Any info re guides, outfittters, lodges, hotels or fishing locations is
definitely aoppreciated.
I am looking forward to utilizing my Spanish

Good for you, Fred.

Having been there two years ago, I can recommend you fly into
Balmaceda. Fly exclusively with LAN. Your point of entry will be
Santiago de Chile. Lots of very nice hotels in the city where you and
the wife can unwind for a day or so.

Continue your flight in-country to Balmaceda, a one horse town in mid
Patagonia, and take a taxi to Coyhaique. Coyhaique is a fairly large
town and has a fly shop, some outfitters, but most importantly a car
rental agency. Rent a truck, 4 cylinder. Gas is fairly cheap, btw.
In addition to stocking up on camping gear (rented from the outfitter
in town), there is a decent super market in town that also sells
beer, wine, and the hard stuff.

Google Coyhaique and I'm sure you will find hotels, car rentals,
outfitters, etc. Don't expect any super nice hotels in town, however.
A clean place to sleep and shower, yes, but nothing really special.

When you are stocked up, head north on Rt#7 *with a good map*. If you
see water, stop and fish it. You will see many "lodges" along the
way. I can't endorse any, however. I would head as far north as the
Cisneiss River (spelling) There is a lot of water in that region
including lakes and small ponds. They all contain big brown trout.
Some of the lake have boat rentals.

If you head south of Coyhaique, the River Cochrane and the Baker River
are famous for their large browns. You should have no trouble
googling either one. Once you leave Coyhaique, there are small towns
with grocery stores where you may stock up on your supplies.

Fishing: If you go in January the black beetles will be in the trees
and drop into the rivers where they are quickly consumed by the trout.
A large beetle pattern (as big as your thumb!) made with black foam
will be your best bet. Also, a black and yellow wooly bugger worked
well in the lakes/ponds (lagos/lagoons).

See my trip report March of 08.

Good luck

Dave

The correct spelling of that river, Fred, is Cisnes. It flows from
the Andes (Argentine border) to the sea.

Also, just outside of Coihaique is the Simpson River. And, I just
thought of the name of the river we fished the most: Manuales.

Plan well and good luck.

Dave

"Fred" wrote in message
...
Well finally - it seems as if my wife has come around.
After seeing Motorcycle Diares my urge to flyfish and to see Chile has
increased dramatically



Thanks in advance

Fred

.....I found that movie rather interesting.....

john

On 28-Mar-2009, Dave LaCourse wrote:

Having been there two years ago, I can recommend you fly into
Balmaceda. Fly exclusively with LAN. Your point of entry will be
Santiago de Chile. Lots of very nice hotels in the city where you and
the wife can unwind for a day or so.

Continue your flight in-country to Balmaceda, a one horse town in mid
Patagonia, and take a taxi to Coyhaique. Coyhaique is a fairly large
town and has a fly shop, some outfitters, but most importantly a car
rental agency. Rent a truck, 4 cylinder. Gas is fairly cheap, btw.
In addition to stocking up on camping gear (rented from the outfitter
in town), there is a decent super market in town that also sells
beer, wine, and the hard stuff.

Google Coyhaique and I'm sure you will find hotels, car rentals,
outfitters, etc. Don't expect any super nice hotels in town, however.
A clean place to sleep and shower, yes, but nothing really special.

When you are stocked up, head north on Rt#7 *with a good map*. If you
see water, stop and fish it. You will see many "lodges" along the
way. I can't endorse any, however. I would head as far north as the
Cisneiss River (spelling) There is a lot of water in that region
including lakes and small ponds. They all contain big brown trout.
Some of the lake have boat rentals.

If you head south of Coyhaique, the River Cochrane and the Baker River
are famous for their large browns. You should have no trouble
googling either one. Once you leave Coyhaique, there are small towns
with grocery stores where you may stock up on your supplies.

Fishing: If you go in January the black beetles will be in the trees
and drop into the rivers where they are quickly consumed by the trout.
A large beetle pattern (as big as your thumb!) made with black foam
will be your best bet. Also, a black and yellow wooly bugger worked
well in the lakes/ponds (lagos/lagoons).

See my trip report March of 08.

Good luck

Dave



Dave

I told you that I may have some ?? for you
Thanks very much
W e are gettinfg excited

Fred

"Fred" wrote in message
...
W e are gettinfg excited

Fred

to the point where typing skills are out the windowg
Enjoy, Fred.
Tom