Argentina Fly Adventure

“ I want to know, salt of the roads, show me the spoon-architecture
Let me scratch at the stamens of stone with a little stick, ascend the
Rungs of the air up to the void.......”

- Pablo Neruda 1904-1973

Argentina land of horses, poets, passion, where the outdoor life is revered and those who follow their dreams are as common as the enduring hospitality nurtured by the most beautiful woman who ever lived...... Fly fishers this place will intrigue, fascinate and capture your wild hearts. If you love fast horses, incredible fly fishing opportunities, feasting with locals who have found the Holy Grail? Happiness, contentment is this possible in these challenging times?

Your fly adventure begins 600 km from Buenos Aires on the fabled Corriente River system a destination famed for world class fly action. Excellent opportunities for Dorado, Pacu, and Surubi. Dorado known as River Tigers ( Salminus Maxillosus ) the hardest fighting of the game fish in South America! These piscatorial prize fighters take no prisoners, weighing in at a svelte 5 to 18 pounds of mean lean fighting machine baby! You want to bend that tired wrist until it hurts son, you want to stretch out and taste the South American wild, step up, step up........

Located in the northeast of Argentina, Esquina provides sensuous tropical weather during the eight month fishing season, sunsets to be savored. Season is September through May. You will be amazed at the endless fly opportunities as the Corrientes River and its massive delta intertwined with streams, riffles whisper, “ Come play with River Tigers!” Your fly guides all seasoned pros know where and when to sample the rivers resident fighters. Better sharpen your fly skills friends, this place will take you to task! Wading on white sandy reaches, listening to bird songs that enchant, smelling wild flowers that dazzle the senses, ahhh such a magic place to chase gamefish and go blind with sensory cornucopia. Contact www.estanciadonjoaquin.com.ar Tell them Mr. Wolf pulled the trigger baby! E-Mail [email protected] .

Those fly fishers who have seen it all, done it all can take deep breath. South America alive and pulsating with outdoor adventures welcomes jaded gringos amigo. Clothing light weight and cool recommended. Equipment first class of course, bring your ten weight and excellent reels or go lighter and then go toe to toe with River Tigers. Flies are Deceiver style, easy to tie. Poppers, deep divers, in yellow, red, black primary colors work best. The usual sun screen, lip stuff, wading gear, insect repellant, so forth. Lighter clothing mandatory. Bring a hat for sure.

Culture Vulture Mecca Baby!

Expect old world Argentinian hospitality to grab your soul.This trip may not be your cup of tea Pilgrim? If your not crazy about food, barbecue, horses, woman, fly fishing in serious wilderness pristine settings? Then perhaps staying home and close to that television while your ever expanding behind and your receding hairline amuse your family may be the ticket?

South Bound Sensibility

One would be well served to prepare to be beguiled and slowed down, way down! The moment you step off the jet in Buenos Aries the party energy will smack that Yankee face cowboy! Stroll into the airport bar, no it ain’t the PlayBoy Club. Extraordinary woman are common eye candy in the tropical zones. Life is slower, food tastes better, cold drinks hit your throat like the night life that friggin dazzles! You like to dance your ass off son, you want to stay up all night and laugh your ass off at your pathetic up tight Yankee ways? You came to the right place. I cannot say this any firmer, this experience will change the way you see your uptight conservative north American crib! These people are happy! They smile at you, ask where your from. That’s right, it’s a whole other way of life Yankee Doodle Dandy..... Leave the hood homey, catch the first thang smokin to Argentina and change that everyday existence sportsfan. Why not! Be very careful Wolf tracks everywhere baby...........




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