Welcome to Patagonia: the land of plenty. This past spring, FlyLords visited the Chubut Province, located in the heart of Argentinian Patagonia, to fish with El Encuentro Fly Fishing. The goal of this trip was to catch Argentina’s big three trout species: brook, brown, and rainbow trout. But not just any fish; they were after trophy-caliber…
I call them North Creek, South Creek, East Creek, West Creek. Better Still: Nowhere Creek at all. I refuse to call them by their actual names out of a sense of intimacy so deep and personal it’s almost embarrassing to admit even as it causes me to hesitate over this sentence for a minute or…
There are places in the fly-fishing world that get under your skin in a way that defies logic. They’re not just destinations; they’re experiences that reset your sense of what trout water can be. Patagonia’s spring creeks — quiet ribbons of gin-clear flow winding through the wilds of Chubut Province — are precisely that kind…
The salmon season has just kicked off here in Norway. Historically, June 1st is a time of excitement, celebration, and incredible catches. Today, with the onslaught of the salmon farming industry, the depletion of preyfish in the ocean, and the looming threats of global warming salmon fishing has never been a more dire game to…
Patagonia isn’t just a destination—it’s a season. In fact, it’s several. The region’s long, varied fishing calendar is one of the reasons anglers return again and again, wanting to experience a different facet of Patagonia every time. Each season offers a distinct personality, a different rhythm, and a unique way to experience the waters surrounding…
This trip started about 8 years ago when we were in Germany at an outdoor trade show. The state of Idaho had a grant that got us a free booth, so we said; Sure! why not? We had never been to Germany, and it seemed like it could be good for business. It was not!…
Settling into my seat on yet another flight bound for a fishing trip, I’ve grown accustomed to the curious glances and quizzical expressions often thrown my way. Those looks are usually accompanied by the question, “Where are you headed?”
By Emily Rodger Photos Marcos Hlace
Maybe it’s fair - single woman on an international flight…
There’s no place like home. The older I get, the more I appreciate the pure and untouched nature of the Swiss Alps. Crystal-clear alpine lakes reflect the majesty of the surrounding mountains. Gushing creeks run down from snow-covered peaks, crossing picturesque forests and multi-colored flower meadows before they pour into deep, cool lakes. Catches might…
