DIY Fly Fish Argentina: 24/25 Season Begins!

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Welcome to the 2024/25 Argentina Fly Fishing Season

November 1st to May 31st

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USA: +1 603-315-8800 (Colorado, MST)

DIY Fly Fishing Argentina: Testimonial

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Welcome to the 2023/24 Argentina Fly Fishing Season

November 1st to May 31st

Gustavo (Gus) was an amazing guide for our Dorado trip in April in Buenos Aires. He picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel, and gave us a full 12 hours on the water at an incredibly reasonable price. For anyone looking to fish out of Buenos Aires for a day, I highly recommend First Cast. Gus was professional, friendly, knowledgeable and a joy to be with. The website is dead on with its description of Gus and his local knowledge. Hearing his stories of Patagonia fly fishing and upriver larger dorado, I definitely want to come back! Had an incredible day, 10/10 recommend.

V. Harangozo. USA

Learn more about our Buenos Aires Golden Dorado service - only 1-2 hour drive from your hotel or airport

DIY Fly Fishing Argentina: Testimonial

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Welcome to the 2023/24 Argentina Fly Fishing Season

November 1st to May 31st

Our time with Gus got off to a great start - we rented an Airbnb which ended up being just a few houses from his in Junin! 

It's hard to capture all the benefits of fishing with Gus for 2 days but here are a few of the highlights:

- He provided great instruction in casting which we both needed

- He knew the places along the river each day which were the best place to locate fish

- He frequently got out of the boat in the shallows to hold us in place as we casted and also to net the fish

- He provided plenty of details about the geography and history of the areas where we floated 

- After the first float day he recommended we float a different part of the river vs wading/walking - turned out ot be a great decision as we caught more and bigger fish the second day

- He provided great lunches both days

- Needless to say his proficiency in English was invaluable

It was a great experience in many ways. We greatly appreciate the professional and personal service you both provided.

Many thanks and best regards.

M. Ehrenreich. Pucon, Chile. 

DIY Fly Fishing Argentina: Testimonial

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Welcome to the 2023/24 Argentina Fly Fishing Season

November 1st to May 31st

Both Mark (in Colorado) and Gus (in Argentina) are highly professional with solid communication skills. We floated for 2 days with Gus and he provided great instruction in casting, reading the river, and information about the geography and history of the areas in which we floated. We hoped to catch fish and did just that! Gus frequently got out of the boat to hold it in places where the fishing was hot. He'd also get out to net and release the fish. His proficiency with English was invaluable. Prior to leaving for Argentina Mark provided us with thorough details of everything we needed and recommendations of places to stay in Junin. We strongly recommend you book with First Cast Fly Fishing - they are a first class outfit!

M. Simpson. California, USA

DIY Fly Fishing Argentina: Testimonial

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Welcome to the 2023/24 Argentina Fly Fishing Season

November 1st to May 31st

We hosted the author, Sue Daignault.
Her book is available at Amazon or A Full Net

I had a great time - walking-n-wading with Joaquin and on the drift boat with Gus. The Chime was mighty and flowing fast - I loved the fast action, cast after cast, landing and missing several but mostly loved my guides!

I will share FCFF contact info with MAINE WOMEN FLY FISHERS and UNITED WOMEN ON THE FLY, with high rec to seek you out when traveling. These groups have literally thousands of women, mostly avid anglers.

Many thanks. I knew you were a good choice!

S. Daignault. Maine, USA

DIY Fly Fishing Argentina: Testimonial

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Welcome to the 2023/24 Argentina Fly Fishing Season

November 1st to May 31st

Junin de los Andes, Argentina

I had three amazing days with First Cast Fly Fishing. I highly recommend FCFF.

M. Thorgersen. Denmark.

DIY Fly Fishing Argentina Golden Dorado: Testimonial

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That was really a terrific experience. I liked how genuine the fishing was - just as if you lived there. Gus is the real deal BTW.  I have nothing but good things to say. 

Thanks for putting up with my many questions throughout the process. 

At some juncture I’d like to make something like it happen again so it may not be the last you hear from me. 

S.Merlino. Bozeman, MT.

Welcome to the 2023/24 Argentina Fly Fishing Season

November 1st to May 31st

DIY Fly Fishing Argentina: Colorado to Argentina, Part II

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Welcome to the 2022/2023 Argentina Fly Fishing Season

November 1st to May 31st

We offer the very best Guided DIY Argentina Fishing Programs

Below you see photos and a video of Clint, August and their wives.  They are from Fort Collins, Colorado - my home town.  They had limited time to fish for Dorado.  As a result, we fished the very best waters closest to Buenos Aires.

If you are wondering - Golden Dorados' tend to be a bit smaller closer to Buenos Aires. 

 

Link for Part I

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Email Mark

USA: +1 603-315-8800 (Colorado, MST)

DIY Fly Fishing Argentina: Colorado to Argentina, Part I

Today's Blog Post

Welcome to the 2022/2023 Argentina Fly Fishing Season

November 1st to May 31st

We offer the very best Guided DIY Argentina Fishing Programs

Below you see photos of Clint, August and their wives.  They are from Fort Collins, Colorado - my home town.  They had limited time to fish for Dorado.  As a result, we fished the very best waters closest to Buenos Aires.

If you are wondering - Golden Dorados' tend to be a bit smaller closer to Buenos Aires.  

Link for Part II

Request pricing, answer questions, etc - call, video, or email anytime.

Email Mark

USA: +1 603-315-8800 (Colorado, MST)

Guided DIY Fly Fishing Argentina: Client Testimonial

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Great day of fishing on the Collon Cura with Gustavo, Carlos, y Cello.  Mark set everything up for us and was an excellent communicator through 3 years of Covid delays while we planned this trip!  We will use First Cast again for sure!

J. Sturtevant.  USA

Guided DIY Fly Fishing Argentina: Client Testimonial

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We found First Cast Fly Fishing on line as we started researching our options for a week of fly fishing in Patagonia. We are two fishermen from Virginia who have enjoyed traveling to great trout and salmon waters in the US and had heard and read about Patagonia trout rivers for decades. Mark Foley’s web site was/is exceptional and Mark responded immediately to our questions regarding getting help for a DIY fishing experience. While the all inclusive lodges look spectacular, our budget and our independent nature had us looking for a reasonable alternative and Mark understood completely. We agreed on two days of guiding, one wading and one float trip. Once our trip was confirmed our communication began with Gus, who is Mark’s partner and head guide. Gus was fabulous both with pre-trip planning and very successful guided days in which we explored three different rivers and enjoyed truly breathtaking scenery. Following our days with Gus and his advice we were able to enjoy three more successful days of self guided wade fishing. Our appetites are whetted for our next trip and we would not hesitate to use FCFF on future trips.

John Ince.  Charlottesville, Virginia

Guided DIY Fly Fishing Argentina: Client Testimonial

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Mark Foley operates a first class operation and his partner/guide was excellent. My fishing partner and I considered staying at an all inclusive lodge but opted instead for a DIY trip to the Junin / San Martin area and we are very happy we did. Our guide was great, he put us on fish right away, and patiently answered all of our questions about the area and the local rivers. We could likely have gradually figured things out for ourselves but working with Mark and Gus got us up the local learning curve fast with tips on everything from best flies for each river to best watering holes. I am looking forward to going back to Patagonia and fishing with FCFF again.

James Angevine. Virginia, USA

COVID19 & DIY Fly Fishing Patagonia Argentina: Part II

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Welcome to the 2021/2022 Argentina Fly Fishing Season

November 1st to May 31st

Read Part I: https://www.firstcastflyfishing.com/2021/10/diy-fly-fishing-patagonia-argentina.html

Please visit your country/state department website.  See USA travel recommendations at:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/argentina-travel-advisory.html

Argentina latest COVID 19 travel information (copy/paste):

November 1st, entry of all foreigners is authorized.  Per the Argentina government, the following will be requested to enter the country:

• Complete vaccination schedule, with the last application date at least 14 days prior to arrival in the country.
• Negative PCR test in the 72 hours prior to shipment, or antigen at the point of entry until defined by the health authority.
• CRP test on day 5 to 7 of arrival until defined by the health authority.

Those people who do not present a complete vaccination schedule, including minors, must perform quarantine, antigen test upon admission, and PCR test on day 7. 

Please feel free to request pricing -- call, video, or email anytime.

Email Mark

USA: (603) 315-8800 (Colorado, MST)

DIY Fly Fishing Patagonia Argentina: Part I

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Welcome to the 2021/2022 Argentina Fly Fishing Season

November 1st to May 31st

We offer the very best Guided DIY Fishing Programs

Please Read Part II -- COVID 19 Travel Restrictions:

https://www.firstcastflyfishing.com/2021/10/covid19-diy-fly-fishing-patagonia.html

What is Guided DIY Fishing?  

It's 100% fishing.  We are not a lodge wine-dine-fish service, that often requires you to fish, and share lodging with many groups, and/or up to 25 guests.

We are in the middle -- our services and pricing were designed to give anglers the best option between 1) low budget DIY travel-fish, and 2) expensive full service lodges. 

Who Guided DIY Fishing?

1. Independent - experienced traveler/angler, who desires pro guiding
2. Excellent option for individuals, groups, couples, families
3. Create your own travel-fishing itinerary, with single or multiple fishing days
4. Combine walk-wade and float guiding, and camping 

Guided DIY Locations-Species

Junin de los Andes, Argentina.  Brown, Rainbow, Brook Trout

Rio Gallegos Argentina: Sea Run Brown Trout

Northern Argentina/Uruguay/Paraguay: Golden Dorado

Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.  King Salmon

Rio Santa Cruz, Argentina. Steelhead

Request pricing, answer questions, etc -- call, video, or email anytime.

Email Mark

USA: (603) 315-8800 (Colorado, MST)

DIY Fly Fishing Patagonia Argentina: Part II

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Welcome to the 2020/2021 Argentina Fly Fishing Season

December 1st to May 31st

COVID 19 Travel Guidelines (copy/paste)

The summer tourist season in Neuquén begins on December 1, 2020.  The provincial resolution establishes the conditions of entry to tourist towns for citizens living in the province of other provinces and also foreigners.

Tourists domiciled outside the Province of Neuquén (Argentines or Foreigners):

• Manage the corresponding Unique Enabling Certificate for Circulation (CUHC), which covers the nature of an Affidavit, through the application "CuidAR", and carry out the self-diagnosis of symptoms compatible with COVID-19.
• Accredit name and proof of reservation of the destination enabled tourist accommodation (cabins, inns, hotels, apart hotels, organized camping) and itinerary; or name, surname and address of the family member(s) residing at the destination with which they will stay, and which allows their stay.
• Submit COVID-19 Traveler Insurance policy for people over 60 years old and groups risk, which must include in the case of contagion or manifestation of the disease during the stay, lodging and food coverage for 14 days; medical care and travel expenses to the city of origin, both for the patient and for her close contacts.
• Comply with the documentation and biosafety controls that each jurisdiction applies provincial and / or municipal, in the different tourist destinations and / or on national or provincial routes or roads.

We offer the very best Guided DIY Fishing Programs

What is Guided DIY Fishing?  

It's 100% fishing.  We are not a lodge wine-dine-fish service, that often requires you to fish, and share lodging with many groups, and/or up to 25 guests.

We are in the middle -- our services and pricing were designed to give anglers the best option between 1) low budget DIY travel-fish, and 2) expensive full service lodges. 

Who -- Guided DIY Fishing and COVID 19

COVID 19 reality -- we offer no guaranty, but compare...

- Patagonia fishing lodges typically service between 10 - 25 anglers per day, with a team of guides, and other service employees (i.e., high exposure?)

vs.

- We host 1-4 anglers per day only

- DIY Lodging -- private, limited # of people (i.e., low exposure?)

Other Benefits:

• Best, most experienced professional guides
• Create your own itinerary, with single or multiple fishing days
• Combine walk-wade, float, and camping

Guided DIY Locations-Species

Junin de los Andes, Argentina.  Brown, Rainbow, Brook Trout

Rio Gallegos Argentina: Sea Run Brown Trout

Northern Argentina/Uruguay/Paraguay: Golden Dorado

Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.  King Salmon

Rio Santa Cruz, Argentina. Steelhead

Request pricing, answer questions, etc -- call, video, or email anytime.

Email Mark

USA: 603-315-8800 (Colorado, MDT)

DIY Fly Fishing Patagonia Argentina: Part I

DIY Fly Fishing Patagonia Argentina: Part I

Today's Blog Post

Welcome to the 2020/2021 Argentina Fly Fishing Season

December 1st to May 31st

Part II: COVID 19 Guidelines

We offer the very best Guided DIY Fishing Programs

What is Guided DIY Fishing?  

It's 100% fishing.  We are not a lodge wine-dine-fish service, that often requires you to fish, and share lodging with many groups, and/or up to 25 guests.

We are in the middle -- our services and pricing were designed to give anglers the best option between 1) low budget DIY travel-fish, and 2) expensive full service lodges. 

Who Guided DIY Fishing?

1. Independent - experienced traveler/angler, who desires pro guiding
2. Excellent option for individuals, groups, couples, families
3. Create your own travel-fishing itinerary, with single or multiple fishing days
4. Combine walk-wade and float guiding, and camping 

Guided DIY Locations-Species

Junin de los Andes, Argentina.  Brown, Rainbow, Brook Trout

Rio Gallegos Argentina: Sea Run Brown Trout

Northern Argentina/Uruguay/Paraguay: Golden Dorado

Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.  King Salmon

Rio Santa Cruz, Argentina. Steelhead

Request pricing, answer questions, etc -- call, video, or email anytime.

Email Mark

USA: 603-315-8800 (Colorado, MDT)

Part II Link: COVID 19 Guidelines