The variety of pools and fishing techniques, in combination with the visually inspiring mountainous landscape, makes this part of the Rio Gallegos one of the most spectacular stretches of fly-fishing waters in Patagonia.
The role of environmental factors versus genetics on the “decision” to migrate is still unknown. Estancia Las Buitreras offers a perfect blend of luxury and rustic living. A spey rod allows you to cover more water when fishing the bigger pools. Argentina Sea Run Brown Trout fishing is one of the world’s greatest fishing adventures. Shipped from Puerto Montt in Chile, 60,000 eggs survived the arduous journey and went on to be planted on the Candelaria and McLennan rivers, both tributaries of the Rio Grande. This location is mainly fished using light double-hand-rods or single-hand rods rigged with floating or slow intermediate lines. Watching a 20 lbs trout attacking your fly and take to the air can be borderline frightening, yet highly addictive, and is guaranteed to get your adrenaline flowing. April is often overlooked and can be equally exciting and productive as mid-season. The fish at this location tend to lie in quieter seams and tails and the motion imparted by stripping the fly produces some fantastic takes. Our guides are also happy to provide instruction on how to improve your casting skills at your request.Our latest video “The Blakely Testimonial” was filmed in Las Buitreras in January 2018 on the 241st week of operation since we started back in 2003!
The peak weeks are unpredictable and fall sometime during the busy early January to late March timeframe, but regardless of the month, if conditions are good, the fishing is good. Despite its size, Argentina is only inhabited by 40 million people. Though it’s nice to fish with a double-hand rod during periods of heavy wind, most of the fishing can be accomplished with a single-hand rod; rod selection ultimately comes down to a matter of personal preference.
Sea-Run Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) are one of the most widely distributed non-native fish introduced to Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. Today, sea-run brown trout complete a yearly migratory cycle just like Atlantic salmon and other salmonids that also spawn in freshwater. The strikes are often violent and it’s typical for these sea-run brown trout to lunge into the air several times, making for an excellent fight.All of our guides speak English and have spent several seasons fishing and guiding on the Rio Gallegos, in fact, some of them have spent their entire lives fishing the river and they’ll make sure that you’re maximizing your chances of landing a fish during every session. Being relatively shallow, the river makes for easy wading, eliminating the need for fast sinking lines, while providing both an exciting and challenging fishing environment. Patagonia Sea Run Trout 1. Add a line wallet with a variation of interchangeable tips from float to fast sink and you will be able to cover most situations and conditions you are likely to encounter. Researchers have found trout that have spawned as many as six or seven times. Solid Adventure’s Estancia Las Buitreras comprises the most prolific beat along the Rio Gallegos, consisting of over 40 kms of private water and more than 50 named pools.The sheer size and raging temper of the spectacular sea-run brown trout that call Estancia Las Buitreras waters home have rendered countless anglers awestruck.