Important Information

Weather

Most days in B.A. will be warm and sunny. It will be mostly warm in Patagonia but there is a high probability of strong breezes which calls for warmer clothing. It is possible that it will rain while you are out in the country so a light rain jacket is a must. Sometimes it can get quite cold early in the morning and late evening. They have had snow suddenly in the middle of the summer. While you are fishing dress in layers that you can take off if it gets warm but will protect you in cold fronts.


Currency

US$ or travelers' cheques are accepted or exchanged easily. Personal checks from US banks are accepted as payment for guides and services. US$ cannot have any markings, smudges or tears whatsoever if they are to be exchanged for local currency.

Travel Information

You must have a valid passport. A tourist visa is not required for Argentina. You will arrive at Ezeiza Airport. We will leave to go south from a different airport. Chapelco or Bariloche in about 2 ½ hours from Buenos Aires by jet. Depending on the arrival airport, two to four hours ride in comfortable vans take you to the lodge.


Accessibility

Mercifully there are no phones on the streams. However, the lodge has limited phone service to be used only in case of true emergencies. Most of the day you will not be near a phone but will be within contact by the outfitters radio based communications in case of emergencies.

Facilities

Hosterias provide very comfortable accommodations. Rooms are doubles with single beds designed to accommodate two fishermen. Private baths, hot water. No luxuries but great service. Electricity is 240 volts, available until 10:00 PM when they change to 12 volts DC for night lighting.

Stream Etiquette

We will be fishing catch-and-release only waters. You will learn how to treat and release fish to reduce the possibility of injuries. Take your pictures quickly and revive your catch thoroughly before releasing it. You are not allowed to kill any fish. Please do not put your guide in a compromising situation about this. Follow the instructions from your guide particularly regarding the pools assigned. In the very unlikely event of running into other fishermen, do not leap frog ahead of them in the stream. Consult your guide.


Daily Program

Usually the day starts with a full breakfast at 7:30 AM. You will travel to the fishing area, and fish till 1:00 PM. The fishing runs assigned for the day are reserved by the guides to avoid other fishing parties. Lunch is by the riverside or at the Hostería, depending where you are fishing for the day. After a well deserved rest you resume fishing at about 3:00 PM until dark (aprox. 8:00 PM). Then you return to the Lodge for showers, drinks and dinner. You're in bed, comfortably tired and half drunk by 11:00 PM.


Wildlife

There are no mosquitoes or bugs on the rivers. The barren landscape and high rocky cliffs are a sight to behold. Lots of wild birds including Arctic swans, ducks, eagles and if you are lucky and observant, an occasional condor can be seen in the high mountain tops. The great red stag, a European import, thrives in the high grounds. They can occasionally be seen or heard during the rutting season. The pine forests and wooded areas hold wild boars.

Attire

Please pack light, dress at the Lodge is informal. You will need your clothing and a hat (not baseball cap). Include rain jacket, comfortable shoes and plenty of fresh socks. Whickering socks and underwear will contribute greatly to you comfort. Dress in layers so you can accommodate changes in weather. Make sure you take all medications that you may require. Medical help is limited.