DIY Fly Fishing in Patagonia (argentina / chile)?

Does anyone have any idea where I might find information about do-it-
yourself fly fishing in Argentina / Chile / Patagonia?

I'm trying to book a last minute fly fishing adventure for over the
Xmas break. I have money, but not a ton of it, and I don't really
like going out with guides anyway, and have zero need for fancy
lodges, so I'd love to do it myself... but so far I've had trouble
finding any info, books or articles or anything, about actually doing
it yourself.

And even if I did go the lodge route, there's a bewildering array to
choose from.

Anyone have any advice?!

Thanks ahead of time for your thoughts!

Best, Tim

On Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:44:06 -0800 (PST),
wrote:

Does anyone have any idea where I might find information about do-it-
yourself fly fishing in Argentina / Chile / Patagonia?

I would be surprised if there is such info available. The trouble
being that Pantagonia (Chile and Argentina) is not very well
populated. Most of the fishing in that area would be from either a
lodge or an outfitter. A major problem would be getting to the rivers
from the last aiport you fly into. Most lodges/outfitters pick you up
and the drive in can be several hours.

A do-it-yourself in Alaska is easy, and there are several outfitters
that will do it for you. I have not heard of one in Patagonia,
however, and I have two friends that work there during our winter.

Best advice: google "patagonia" +"fly fishing" +"do it yourself"

Good luck. Let us know how you make out.

Dave

Hi Dave,

I tried googling that sort of info, and was surprised to find that I
couldn't find anything. In a way, that makes it all the more
tempting, you know? Still, I was hoping for some kind of info.

I saw that there was an article written back in 2001, in Fish and Fly
Magazine, which would be a bit dated... but regardless, the back
issues of that issue have unfortunately sold out.

DIY is definitely my preference. But if it's impossible: does anyone
have any suggestions for outfitters or lodges?

(I'll have to DIY Alaska, one of these years, too. But over Xmas
break, I'd think.)

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Hi Dave,

I tried googling that sort of info, and was surprised to find that I
couldn't find anything. In a way, that makes it all the more
tempting, you know? Still, I was hoping for some kind of info.

I saw that there was an article written back in 2001, in Fish and Fly
Magazine, which would be a bit dated... but regardless, the back
issues of that issue have unfortunately sold out.

DIY is definitely my preference. But if it's impossible: does anyone
have any suggestions for outfitters or lodges?

(I'll have to DIY Alaska, one of these years, too. But over Xmas
break, I'd think.)


Here's a longshot;
Jack Trout and his Patagonia/Chile Guiding service.
You'll have to check his schedules, or call him.
I think he said he heads for Chile about the time you're asking for.
http://www.jacktrout.com/chile.html
-tom

On Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:12:08 -0800 (PST),
wrote:

DIY is definitely my preference. But if it's impossible: does anyone
have any suggestions for outfitters or lodges?

Check out the The Fly Shop in Redding California. Here's a number and
e-mail addee:

800-669-3474


They do trips to Russian, Alaska, South Seas, and Chile/Argentina.

They should be able to help you. I used them to fish Kamchatka,
Russia a couple of years ago. The are thorough and reliable.

Dave

On Nov 29, 3:44 pm, wrote:
Does anyone have any idea where I might find information about do-it-
yourself fly fishing in Argentina / Chile / Patagonia?

I'm trying to book a last minute fly fishing adventure for over the
Xmas break. I have money, but not a ton of it, and I don't really
like going out with guides anyway, and have zero need for fancy
lodges, so I'd love to do it myself... but so far I've had trouble
finding any info, books or articles or anything, about actually doing
it yourself.

And even if I did go the lodge route, there's a bewildering array to
choose from.

Anyone have any advice?!

Thanks ahead of time for your thoughts!

Best, Tim

We have a local guide who takes clients to Chile. Try www.marlablair.com.
I doubt you will have any success in organizing a trip without a guide/
outfitter.

On Nov 30, 12:50 pm, George Adams wrote:
On Nov 29, 3:44 pm, wrote:





Does anyone have any idea where I might find information about do-it-
yourself fly fishing in Argentina / Chile / Patagonia?

I'm trying to book a last minute fly fishing adventure for over the
Xmas break. I have money, but not a ton of it, and I don't really
like going out with guides anyway, and have zero need for fancy
lodges, so I'd love to do it myself... but so far I've had trouble
finding any info, books or articles or anything, about actually doing
it yourself.

And even if I did go the lodge route, there's a bewildering array to
choose from.

Anyone have any advice?!

Thanks ahead of time for your thoughts!

Best, Tim

We have a local guide who takes clients to Chile. Trywww.marlablair.com.
I doubt you will have any success in organizing a trip without a guide/
outfitter.- Hide quoted text -


One of the key problems with a DIY trip is that much of the land down
there is under private ownership and folks rent large stretches of
water for fishing rights. You can easily get in mucho trouble just my
going through a gate.
Frank Reid

try a google on camping national parks argentina trout
Evidently, within their parks, there are bunches places to go and
fish.
Frank Reid

On Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:14:45 -0800 (PST), Frank Reid
wrote:

You can easily get in mucho trouble just my
going through a gate.

If you can even *get* to the gate.

wrote:
Hi Dave,

I tried googling that sort of info, and was surprised to find that I
couldn't find anything. In a way, that makes it all the more
tempting, you know? Still, I was hoping for some kind of info.

I saw that there was an article written back in 2001, in Fish and Fly
Magazine, which would be a bit dated... but regardless, the back
issues of that issue have unfortunately sold out.

DIY is definitely my preference. But if it's impossible: does anyone
have any suggestions for outfitters or lodges?

(I'll have to DIY Alaska, one of these years, too. But over Xmas
break, I'd think.)


I believe one of the Trout Bum DVDs was of a Patagonia DIY. I know it's
doable, and have read reports from two different guys(locals) that have
done it. I'd link you over to the trip reports, but that forum has
changed, and I cannot find those reports. I'll try and see if I can dig
up an email address, or web link to one of the guys site. BTW, this same
guy has done solo, wilderness floats in Alaska, in an inflatable kayak.

brians