Patagonia
Andy Horowitz connects on the intimate waters of the Irigoyen. Photo: Brian Gies
World’s End Lodge
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class on their favorite 7-weight rod, no elatively unknown to the modern world Argentina’s Most other system even comes close. It’s not of traveling anglers, the Irigoyen in Intimate and Unique a river for big numbers, but every fish southernmost Tierra del Fuego wins top Sea trout Venue hooked here will challenge your perseverhonors for the smallest system with the ance and fly fishing skills. largest sea-run trout. For trout anglers who enjoy small water, Located 180 kilometers south of Rio Grande on the complex woody stream structure, solace from the wind, and the island of Tierra de Fuego, the Irigoyen River runs approxchance to land multiple brown trout in the 10- to 20-pound imately 28 miles from source to sea. Starting as a mountain stream, it tumbles and winds its way through wooded transition zones before meandering through several miles of structurally rich, low gradient pools and an interesting tidal reach. Four guests enjoy charming, simple, single-occupancy cabins and a main dining cabin perched on a hillside overlooking the river. Their season runs from late December through March and this trip can easily be paired with other Argentine angling adventures. Rate: $6,040-$6,540 per person for a 7 night/6 day package PAGE 26
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