As the days grow longer and nature awakens in the Southern Hemisphere, Spring arrives in Patagonia with an energy that’s impossible to ignore. At El Encuentro Fly Fishing, we believe there’s no better time to experience this extraordinary region than in Spring—starting in November—when the landscape comes alive and opportunities for adventure abound.
By Sandra Spina…
In early March I flew into Chile from my summer in New Zealand. I had to check out a new lodge, “Where Wise Men Fish.” It was built by a fellow named Adam Henderson, who I taught to tie flies when he was about 10 years old. His parents were good friends of mine here…
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…
“Cast there,” Fabian says as he works the oars to hold the raft in place. It’s a shadowy inlet under a tree with logs scattered below the surface. The black sex-dungeon lands in a pocket of dark, crystal clear water and I strip once, twice and then boom, the take. “Muy bien”. A hungry brown trout…
