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El Aura Lago Verde Lodge   Los Alerces National Park near Esquel, Argentina Back to lodge info

   
ABOUT EL AURA LAGO VERDE LODGE FLY FISHING - in their own words: 

HEAD GUIDE:
A descendant of an Anglo-argentine family established in Patagonia at the beginning of the nineteen hundreds, Diego Brand did his first casts at the age of fourteen in the well known Arroyo Pescado spring creek.  Diego worked for many local outfitters and built his own operation base on the Futaleufú (Grande) river -south boundary of Los Alerces National Park-. He has also traveled and fished in North America and Europe (England, Sweden). Diego joined El Aura's Lago Verde project since the beginning providing his experience, knowledge and love of his "home" rivers.

CALENDAR:
Season opens on November 1st and ends on April 30th.

• Early season (November and December) is the best time for nymph fishing while late season (March and April) is the best time for dries.
• During November days may be cold (temperature range 32° F to 70° F) but the weather becomes warmer as the season approaches summer.
• During January, February and March the weather is quite warm during the day and cool at night (temperature range 50° F to 85° F).

EQUIPMENT:

• If you plan to bring a single rod, a 9 foot for a 6 weight line should be your choice as it suits most fishing conditions.
• A good reel with an extra spool to hold a weight forward floating line and a weight forward or shooting taper sinking line is also required.
• If you are a dry fly lover, then you may add a 8 foot 4/5 weight rod for the small streams. On the other hand, if you like streamer fishing you may prefer to have a 7 or 8 weight rod to cast easily the larger streamers.
• Leaders 9/12 ft. tippets 3x to 5x.
• Do not forget the flies! Dries in size 10 to 16 as the Adams, Wulffs, Goddard Caddies, Humpy, Irresistable, Grasshoppers, should be in your box. Nymphs in sizes from 6 to 14 as Stonefly, Prince, Hare´s Ear, Montana should also be with you.
• Streamers? Bring in sizes from 4 to 10 Olive Green and Black Buggers, Matukas, Muddlers.
• Guides will provide some local patterns also, but you shall also try with your favorites.
• If you are coming in early or late season bring a neoprene wader. For summer time (January and February) you may have lightweight breathable waders. Felt soled wading boots are also important.
  
  
  PLEASE NOTE: ARGENTINA IS FREE OF WHIRLING DISEASE, SO PLEASE BRING NEW WADERS OR DISINFECT YOURS

GETTING AROUND:
Our fishing programs use inflatable rafts, rigged with rowing frame, for some of the rivers (Rivadavia, Chubut, Carrileufú), motor boats for small lakes and some rivers like the Futaleufú.

On the big waters of Los Alerces National Park larger boats with powerful engines fully equipped for safety and comfort.

Dry bags will be provided when the program includes an overnight camp as well as all the necessary equipment.

No personal fishing or wading equipment is provided but in the case of loss or accidental damage, we can supply the needs.

TYPICAL DAY: 
Starting at the resort in Lago Verde, either by boat or vehicle, most of our fishing destinations are reached within an hour; our head guide will meet you after breakfast, inform you about the kind of fishing, wading, etc., for that day and all questions will be answered.

At lunch time, guides will set up comfortable camp chairs and tables, also if necessary we will provide shelter for rain, sun or wind while food and drinks are served.

After an intensive day on the river; lake or spring creek; and back in the lodge; drinks and appetizers will be waiting for you before dinner.