An Argentine fishing in North America?

Barrettbrown trout, Patagonia

A couple months ago, after returning from Argentina, Nico and I found ourselves in Washington state and he wanted to sample some trout fishing –  North American style. I, of course, wanted to show off a bit and  prove to him that we also have some pretty damn good trout fishing this side of the Equator. Unfortunately, I couldn’t think …

Brown Trout LIMAY RIVER II

AlexanderArgentina, brown trout, Patagonia

Days after coming back  from my fishing trip in the northern provinces of Argentina -Dorados in the cold I and II- I found myself  talking with my very good friend Marcelo Widmann from Bariloche about how where the last days of the season from his point of view. Usually at the end of the season,  fisherman concentrate their energies on one of the best Brown Trout rivers …

Xtream SEA TROUT fishing adventure

Nicolas Trochinebrown trout, Patagonia, Sea trout, tierra del fuego

Once again the exploration group was becoming restless. After listening  to Alex and Luca’s overland adventure to the remote rivers of southern Tierra del Fuego , we decided that it wasn’t sufficient and we wanted to know ALL about the rivers till the end of the island. For all intents and purposes,  that probably meant that we were going to …

Brown Trout – Rio Limay

BarrettArgentina, brown trout, Patagonia

Late season on the rivers around Bariloche is arguably one of the best places in the world to look for trophy brown trout, which drop down from the lakes and reservoirs en masse to spawn.  Over the last couple weeks I’ve been fortunate enough to fish with expert local guides and friends such as Willy Ricigliano, Juan Cruz, Mariano Wainstein …

Rio Santa Cruz – The Final Season

BarrettPatagonia, Steelhead

Our reliable source on the Rio Santa Cruz, Rodrigo Amadeo, has confirmed that the proposed dams on the Rio Santa Cruz in southern Patagonia are moving ahead at full steam and construction will begin in less than two months. This is yet another instance of wild rivers been tamed in the name of “progress”. What makes it especially painful for …

Fly Fishing Patagonia Feb 12-23

BarrettArgentina, Patagonia

After a long 6 month hiatus, I’m finally back in Argentina again. It’s a huge relief to be out of the bitter cold & rain of the Pacific Northwest, and as an added bonus I no longer have to pine for mate, fernet & cheap steak. Oh, and the fishing isn’t too bad either. Unfortunately my friends Tom and Brandon …