Fly Fishing - Patagonia in Argentina

When you think of fly fishing, Argentina is probably not a place that immediately comes to mind. Well, it should. Outside of Buenos Aires is a veritable outdoorsmen paradise.

Argentina is a land that is both recovering and evolving. The first part of this decade saw a major financial crisis that crushed the economy and currency of the country. This made the country a very popular tourist destination given its world class steaks. How good are the steaks? Vegetarians are known to break down and have a bite.

Regardless, the country is in the process of recovering from its financial problem. During this recovery, the wine and outdoor tourism industries have really picked up. One of the top outdoor locations to travel to is, of course, Patagonia. And this brings us to fly fishing.

The river that is gaining the best reputation amongst anglers is the Rio Traful. There is a fifteen to twenty mile section that is bordered by the Estancia Arroyo Verde that is getting talked up for its great fly fishing.

The river is known, as many are, for its trout. It has large brown and rainbow trout. It is also the home to a rather bizarre, but good, oddity. It has Atlantic Salmon swimming its waters. The species was apparently introduced from Lake Sebago in Maine. The fish aren't huge, but it is still a good target to go after.

What is one of the best things about this section of the river? The Estancia Arroyo Verde is a giant ranch. Guess what type of services they offer to visitors? You guessed it - the ranch hosts fishermen. You can literally stay on the river.

The Rio Traful is, in truth, not really a recent discovery. Presidents such as Dwight Eisenhower have fished it. The ranch on the opposite side of the river, Estancia La Primavera, is owned by none other than Ted Turner.

So, let's summarize. You can fly fish in Patagonia in Argentina for epic trout and salmon on a river where Presidents have done the same. On top of all that, the trip is pretty cheap all things considered because Argentina is still a deal. If you are going to go, do it now before the stamped begins.

About the Author: Rick Chapo is with NomadJournals.com - makers of rugged fly fishing journals that are great to record your fly fishing vacations in.

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