Patagonia Fly Fishing Odyssey 2028 – Chile & Argentina
August 28, 2026
A wonderful week with a group comprised of a mix of very experienced anglers and some beginners.
The week had some rain which, for a couple of days, affected the river, causing a slightly higher level and a change in color.
By the end of the week, the river had returned to its optimal conditions. Regarding the fishing, I understand that while the final numbers were generally good, they could have been much better given the high level of fish activity observed in the river.
One thing to note, the ideas that big fish never jump and colored fish don’t fight as well is total BS -proven, once again this week.
OUR GUESTS
PETER G. (USA)
DAVE P. (UK)
TOM R. (USA)
ROY M. (USA)
OYVIND B. (NOR)
LARS J. (SWE)
DUNCAN G. (USA)
SASHA S. (USA)
MICHAEL C. (UK)
THOMAS S. (SWE)
BO S. (SWE)
Water Conditions
Water color and visibility: good flow, water clear, good visibility. The level of water is normal for this time of the season.
Water temperature: 9º / 12º
Weather Conditions
Air temperatures: 4/18º
Wind speed ranges from 12 to 85 km/h
Rain during the week: 20 mm
Fishing Conditions
Condition of the river is great. Water color is clear with good visibility. Nice flow in the pools.
Most productive flies:
EMB, sunray shadow, san juan worm, yuk bug, salmon flies, Rio Grande Queen,. Leeches at dark.
Fly lines (tips, heads, lengths, densities, etc.) mostly used:
Skagit heads (most used) : floating and multi density head (game changer, pickpocket, 3 D, FIST)
Scandi Heads (less used due to windy conditions)
Set of tips from 3 ips sink rate up to T20
MOW tips set.
T8 to T20: 10/12/15ft
Floating tips
type 3-6-8 etc.
Length and strength of tippet and tapered leaders: 9 to 12 feet(tapered). 12 to 20 pounds (tippet)
STADISTICS:
TOTAL CATCHES OF THE WEEK 111
FISH OVER 15 POUNDS : 17
TOP ROD: DAVE P. (21)
WEEK´S RECORD FISH: LARS J. (20 POUNDS X 2)
WEEK´S FISH AVERAGE WEIGHT: 8.7 lbs
Genaro Molinolo
Head Guide EMB lodge
January 31th 2026
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