the fishing
The Chimehuín was probably the first Patagonian River to become world famous and Joe Brooks played a key part in this. He started fishing and writing about the wonders of the browns and rainbows of the Chimehuín back in the 50s and 60s.
Historically it is the Chimehuín River that gave fishing in Patagonian its fame. Stories of great rainbows and monster browns were told and heard of repeatedly. The Chimehuín became a legend. I spent great part of my youth wading and fishing the Chimehuín in all its length, and some of the biggest trout I’ve ever caught have come from it, as also some of my most unforgettable memories. This is also a magical river where monsters dwell, and one never knows when it’s one’s turn to catch them.
Years went by and overfishing shadowed the fishing quality of the Chimehuín during the 80s. My dream was to be able to extend the “catcha nd release”; regulation, then already existing for the Malleo, on to the Chimehuín as well. After countless meetings with the people at the fish and game department I was finally able to have the provincial government pass “catch and release”; regulation for the Chimehuín in 1992.The river recovered fast and was son included as a regular part of Patagonia Outfitter’s fishing program. It didn’t take long to start seeing great results. Today the Chimehuín offers superb dry and wet fly fishing. It is challenging yet very rewarding. Big browns are regularly caught as well as big Surface feeding rainbows.”
accomodations
The lodge has 9 exquisitely furnished double rooms, each with its private bathroom, comfortable living and dining areas and an attractive bar where experiences are shared every evening. The cuisine is superb. In addition to your Patagonia Outfitter’s guide who will be with you every day, the lodge hosts, together with their friendly and efficient staff, will see to your every request. There is another house available for accommodation throughout the season. It is known as “The River House”. It is a charming house, ideal for groups of friends or families. This elegant and sophisticated house has four double bedrooms with private bathroom plus comfortable living and dining rooms. The house is in a very secluded and peaceful spot, about a 100-yard walk from the Chimehuín River. Tipiliuke is also a great place for guests who may be traveling with non-fishing spouses or the more casual fisher-person. Horseback rides and treks as well as sight seeing or even shopping tours can be arranged due to its proximity to San Martín de los Andes.
The property features river frontage for approximately the last 20 miles of the Collon Cura before it enters the lake. Nearly 23,000 hectares (45,000 acres). It is one of the few truly private, long fisheries left in Argentina; private because the are no public access points once a boat enters the property, and nothing at the end of the float except a lake. What makes the place special is its location, the exclusivity, and the terrific fishing. The lodge is easy to get to by paved roads from both San Martin de los Andes and Bariloche airports. And as a destination, due to its logistically unique location, it can be easily combined with mostly all of the other lodges offered by Patagonia Outfitters in Northern Patagonia, allowing for interesting and exciting combo programs to be arranged. The small attractive lodge is located at the river’s confluence with the lake, and there are 5 access points for drifts, and a number of wade beats. The beats allow for short floats or wade trips on the day of arrival or departure, as well as full day drifts during a full week. Needless to say, staff, service, wines and meals are better than outstanding, and it’s atmosphere is really unique, the type you’ll expect to encounter and enjoy at a truly genuine fly-fishing lodge in the middle of the Patagonian wilderness.
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LOCATION
Located just a short drive (20 minutes driving distance) from the attractive mountain town of San Martín de los Andes, Estancia Tipiliuke offers accommodation in one of the most sophisticated lodges anywhere.
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Group bookings: For groups of 20 or more please contact info@argentinaoutfitters.com or call us on + 1 (832) 717 9060
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