ESQUEL and TREVELIN
"Away from the crowded corridors"
LODGES
ESQUEL & TREVELIN
This premium destination is located in Central Patagonia, away from the crowded locations. A new uncharted area near Esquel town covering Alerces National Park, Rio Grande, Cholila, and Corcovado area where fishing is world renown.
This area is a must-do destination that you won’t want to miss given its various high-quality environments all within the same area. Futaleufú River or Río Grande: the most productive river in the area, it begins in Alerce National Park and flows across the border into Chile, where it is best known for its world famous whitewater. On the Argentine side of the border it is called Rio Grande, the literal translation of the name Futaleufú. In the Cholila area known as the former home of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, we find the Carrileufu River, the Tigre River, and the Pedregoso stream. It is also home to the Cholila, Lezana and Mosquito lakes.
The Lodge is located just 50 minutes driving distance from Esquel Airport and 3 hours driving distance from Bariloche Airport.
With 6 double rooms with private bathrooms, guests can enjoy a full lodging service focused on every detail. Led by our internationally experienced chef, your stay will be a hard to match experience.
Our excellent accomodations, the food, our wines, the spa and several non anglers activities makes this location a unique hidden gem for couples groups.
We are passionate about fishing. We live in an area surrounded by lakes, rivers, and streams that feel like home. We are part of a select group that has been able to combine work with passion to the point where the former begins to fade.
UNFORGETTABLE FISHING AND BEYOND
Our programs include 4-6 days of fishing and are designed to make the most of your trip by minimizing "non-fishing" time.
Whether you're an angler or a non-angler, we offer an unforgettable experience that goes beyond fishing. From the bustling streets of Buenos Aires to the serene landscapes of Los Cipreses, Cholila and Corcovado, our custom made programs allow you to enjoy yourself in the best spots of the region with minimal transfers in between.
From 20 years’ experience working with dierent outfitters, we have
created a group of guides that share this philosophy whose main
objective is to oer guests an experience rich in sport, culture, and
authentic Patagonian essence… the same type of experience we
share with our friends and families. Join us, we will set the bar for you future adventures!
There are many rivers suitable for fishing in Los Alerces National Park, among them the Rivadavia, Arrayanes, Spring Creek de Doña Rosa, Frey, Desaguadero and Carrileufu.
Our favorite is the Rivadavia River, a breathtaking 6-mile stretch of water known by locals as “the fishing university,” as it requires expertise in dry and nymph fishing in order to be successful. We float this river from Rivadavia Lake to Lago Verde.
The fishing is a mix of dry flies, streamers, and nymph fishing. We fish from the boat in the headwaters and wade in the pools found downriver.
The Rivadavia River has a spring tributary called Spring Creek de Doña Rosa where one can find rainbow and brown trout between 18 and 24 inches in length.
ROD
+ 5 wt rod for dry flies and small streams. 6 wt IS THE ALL-ROUNDER for Patagonia due to windy conditions.
REEL
Reels with good brake with a minimum of 100 yards of backing of 20 ls.
LINES
floaGng and sinking lines. heavy floaGng lines to fight the wind.For sinking lines 200 grains is the standard for 6 wt rod. These lines need to be shooting head type with al length on the head of a 24-foot minimum.
TIPPET
For Leaders: 2x-3x-4x 9 ft for dry flies and droppers. Also, 7,5 ft long will work on 2x
and 3x. The most effective leader for streamer fishing is 0x and 1x at 7,5 ft. For dry flies we normally use monofilament materials but for nymphs and streamers we highly recommend getting fluorocarbon.
FLIES
We recommend Dry Flies: Parachute Adams, Purple Haze, Mercer’s Missing Link, Royal stimulator Hi-vis, Dancing Caddis or parachute caddis, tan or olive March Brown, Pmx olive.
Terrestrials: Taylor ́s Fat Albert Black, Taylor’s Fat Albert Brown/Tan, Chubby Chernobyl, Micro chubby.
Nymphs: BH peasant tail (with or without flashback), BH cooper John (red), BH prince Pepperoni yuk bug, Girdle bug dark brown, BH lighting bug silver.
Streamers: CH trick or treat (or autuum splendor), Kreelex copper / gold, Lead eye bighorn bugger, Coffin’s sparkle minnow, CH slumpbuster or pine squirrel, Sculpzilla, Mini sex dungeon.
