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Navigating where the Andes Mountains
meet with the South Pacific Ocean, we will take you to a place
with outstanding trout fishing and beauty, "gin" clear
waters, waterfalls, virgin temperate rain forests, and much more.
During our
journey, we will see penguins, sea lions, marine and inland birds,
and one of the world's rarest sea mammals - the five-foot long
black dolphin of Chile. All this aboard a comfortable, safe and
fully equipped 53 ft. Hatteras motor yacht, with ample exterior
decks, separate living and dining areas both with great views
to the outside, double passenger staterooms with private baths
and showers, separate crew facilities, and 2 motorized Zodiac
inflatable boats.
Saturday:
Arrive to Santiago Chile`s capital. From the same terminal connect
the next available flight South to Balmaceda, this will take three
hours total with a stopover in the city of Puerto Montt. Upon
arrival in Balmaceda you will be met by one of our representatives
outside the only baggage claim exit door. After scenic two hour
drive West over the Andes to Puerto Chacabuco, a small village
located at the Eastern end of the Aysen Fjord, you will arrive
to overnight at a great hotel with views to the bay and excellent
cuisine.
Sunday:
Embark upon an adventure
In the morning at 9:00 am one of our vehicles will pick you up
for a short 5 minute drive to our yacht, which will serve as a
floating lodge for the next six days and meet your host, guides
and crew.
While the
yacht navigates towards our first fishing destination, we will
discuss the maps showing the different rivers and fjords that
we will visit during the week. The head guide and host will also
describe to you the different fishing situations you shall encounter.
Later, after getting organized, we will enjoy lunch. As we approach
our first river, we get our gear ready for a session of great
fishing. A short 5 minutes by Zodiac will put us ashore then,
walk a few yards up river to the first run or pool and begin our
fishing adventure. After fishing , we return to the boat. After
the day’s fishing and some Pisco Sours (a typical Chilean
drink), you will be invited by the Captain to join him for a delicious
dinner while we hear fresh fishing stories and the next day's
plans.
Monday-Friday:
5 full-days of fishing the fjords
We’ll have an early breakfast while the boat navigates through
the fjord to the mouth of the river. Upon arrival, Zodiacs will
take us to shore in less than five minutes. The guides are able
to contact the boat by radio in case we need some assistance or
to bring us the reel or camera we forgot on the boat. Once on
the river, a short walk upstream to choose our first pool or run
and we begin our fishing adventure. For the more adventuresome
explorers a hike further up the valley is an attractive option.
The fish are
usually powerful and big, the average size being around four pounds,
which is very good for Rainbow or Brown Trout. Fish over ten pounds
have been taken on every trip. Larger fish of 12, 15, 20 and a
record Brown of over 25 pounds have been landed. Also, many large
fish have broken off. If you want to catch the largest fish of
your life on a wonderful setting, this is the place.
Apart from
fishing, the surroundings are magnificent - tall mountains covered
with temperate rain forest almost to the snow line. The area we
are fishing has no access by road and is one of the most scenic
places in Chile. With absolutely virgin waters and forests, this
is truly a unique setting.
In general
a day’s fishing program flows as follows: After an early
breakfast, the Zodiacs will take you and your guide to shore.
We will fish until around 2:00pm, then we either go back to the
boat for lunch and a "siesta" or, have a stream side
lunch, so we can continue fishing until day's end. Then we will
return to the yacht for a hot shower, cocktails, and a delicious
dinner.
During the
week we usually have 4-5 fjords to fish, each with one, two or
more rivers flowing into them so in a week we will fish from 8
to 10 rivers. Some of the rivers are quite long, and you can walk
upstream quite a distance. Others we fish only a couple of hundred
yards from the mouth. We will move the boat as required by conditions
and if the river is fishing well, we stay longer. Flexibility
is the name of the game when you have the option of moving your
" lodge".
Saturday:
Departure
9:30 AM the boat will be dock in Puerto Chacabuco. Departure from
the boat for a two hour drive to Balmaceda airport and connecting
flights to Santiago and beyond.
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