Far End Rivers 

Argentina

Relatively unknown to the modern world of traveling anglers, the Irigoyen and its sister systems in southernmost Tierra del Fuego win top honors for the smallest systems with the largest sea-run trout. For trout anglers who enjoy small water, complex woody stream structure, solace from the wind and the chance to land multiple brown trout in the 10 – 20 pound class on their favorite 7 weight rod, no other systems even come close.

While the standard package hosts six anglers per week on the Irigoyen, the lodge also offers a very exciting helicopter program which provides all anglers with two days of fly-out fly fishing to several otherwise inaccessible small sea-run brown trout systems. This package represents the ultimate South American sea trout fly fishing adventure and at the same time limits the number of anglers on the Irigoyen to four per day.

Accommodations are rustic yet elegant and fine meals are accompanied by plenty of fine local wine. The English speaking, Argentine guide crew is exceptional with a tremendous depth of local and international fly fishing and guiding experience. Far End Rivers is one of the most unique and rewarding trophy brown trout fly fishing destinations we know of.

Location:
The Irigoyen and Malenguena Rivers and their tributaries are located on the southern tip of the South American continent, approximately 180KM south of the town of Rio Grande.

Fishing Program:
Far End Rivers is onwed/operated by Untamed Angling and the guide staff is headed by Alejandro Martello. The have a young, professional, guide staff, with a vast experience in sea-trout and salmon fly fishing in different destinations. They speak English well and are able to assist with fly fishing techniques as well as casting and tackle choices.

Fisheries:
The Irigoyen and Malenguena Rivers and their tributaries are located on the southern tip of the South American continent in an area of extreme and unique geography and landscape. The area marks the confluence of the Austral Atlantic Ocean and the very last of the Andes mountains. The landscape transitions from its forested hills of Legas and Nires to estuaries, to rugged beaches, and the brutal confrontation of land and sea is abundantly apparent. Considering the extreme nature of the area, the variety of fauna is amazing with wild bulls, foxes, beavers, guanacos, giant condors, as well as hundreds of species of sea birds all inhabiting the river valley.

Located approximately 180KM south of the town of Rio Grande the Irigoyen River runs approximately 28 miles from sea to source. It starts as a mountain steam and then tumbles and winds its way through the wooded transition zone and finally ends meandering through several miles of low gradient tidal reaches. The Malenguena River has a completely different nature. Spring creek-like in nature, its amber waters flow at a much slower pace. Both rivers have substantial confirmed populations of sea run browns as well as smaller populations of resident browns. It is also rumored that the Irigoyen has a population of brooks and rainbows in pools and runs of its upper reaches.

Accommodations and Meals:
Accommodations will be at the Maria Luisa Estancia. The lodge consists of a small refurbished rancher’s cabin for dining and sharing the days fishing tales as well as a new three bedroom guest cabin. Each bedroom is complete with new beds, storage shelves for gear, and on demand hot water. The dining cabin is complete with new furniture and satellite internet. The staff will take care of you in typical Argentine style serving great meals, delicious wines, and a never ending supply of warm hospitality.

Sample Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart home
Day 2: Arrive Buenos Aires
Day 3: Arrive in Ushuaia and ride to the Estancia.
Days 4 – 9: 6 full days guided fly fishing.
Day 10: Depart lodge for Ushuaia airport.

Typical Daily Schedule
8:00AM: Breakfast
9:00AM: Depart for the river
1:00PM: Back to the cabins for lunch and siesta
4:00–5:00PM: Return to the river to fish till dusk

Note: Fishing hours will change slightly depending on the time of the year. The daily fishing time can be rearranged depending on many factors.

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