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| Villa Maria is the second of Nervous Waters' three fine lodges on the Rio Grande. With 10 years of fabulous success at Kau Tapen, and with the demand for sea-trout fishing increasing, the Carreras brothers extended their fishing program by creating Villa Maria Lodge in 1996. Villa Maria water is a 15 kilometer stretch of the Rio Grande, directly below Kau Tapen's | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| lowest pools. Here, the Rio Grande flows through the enormous Estancia
Jose Menendez. This section of the river has proven to be extremely productive water in recent years. This far
downriver, most of the fish taken are dime-bright, fresh from the salt and exceptional fighters. A charming 1920's vintage house in the heart of the Estancia complex, was completely remodeled into a very comfortable lodge. Originally, this was to accommodate 4 rods, but since has been expanded to comfortably house 6 rods. Villa Maria has an elegant and warm, old world ambiance which appeals to small, intact groups as well as individual anglers. The service, amenities and cuisine are of the highest level. Each morning, guests depart the lodge after breakfast to the fishing areas (20 - 30 minutes in comfortable 4WD RV's). At 1:00 pm, anglers will converge at the lovely new "Fishing House", a spectacular little lodge in it's own right, overlooking the river. The Fishing House has a comfortable living room/dining area, a deck with picnic table and full barbeque pit for traditional asados, and three comfortable double bedrooms for siesta. The afternoon/evening fishing hours depend on the time of year; later during the longer days of December and January than in February and March. At dark, guests return to the main lodge at the Estancia complex for cocktails and dinner. |
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The Rio Grande, in the Villa Maria stretch, is larger water than at Kau Tapen and Toon Ken upstream. The river has less meander here and the pools are wider and longer here, favoring more confident casters. While good casters can cover the pools adequately with a single-handed rod, this is perfect water for the efficiency of double-handed rods. As with the upriver pools, fly and line choice is a function of water levels and temperatures. During periods of lower water and warmer temperatures. Floating lines and small flies (and often dry flies) are the norm. During higher or colder water temperatures, larger flies and sinking tips are required. The angler armed with a 13 - 14 foot double-hander with a Rio Windcutter line system with the interchangeable heads will be well equipped for all conditions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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$6,500 per person per week, based on double occupancy and a shared guide. Included in the rate are: Pick-up and return to Rio Grande Airport; 6 days of guided fishing by vehicle/foot; accommodations; |
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| all meals with house wine and beer; soft drinks; fishing license
and tax. Not included in the rate are: Airfare, departure taxes; laundry, tips to guides or at hotels; bar expenses; tackle; flies; hotels and transfers in Buenos Aires and possible meals or sightseeing during layover in Buenos Aires; transfers in Ushuaia (approx. $200 per person). |
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| Nervous Waters offers a unique Combination Package week with 3-full days fishing each at both Toon Ken Lodge and Villa Maria Lodge. We're excited about this option for several reasons. First, each angler has the opportunity to fish different water every day, nearly 40 kilometers total. But also, as in sea trout or salmon fishing anywhere, there are unpredictable times during the season when the fishing may be hotter on the upper stretches than the lower, or vice versa. The fishing on the Rio Grande is often equally as good upriver or down, but if you happen to hit that occasional slow period, take heart in the knowledge you'll be moving to an entirely different stretch of the river for the second half week where the fishing is likely to be better! This program has been extremely successful and well received. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Toon Ken / Villa Maria Combination Package 2009 Rates January 2 - 30, 2009 & February 27 - April 3, 2009 |
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$5,950 per person per week, based on double occupancy and a shared guide. |
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| Included in the rate are:
Pick-up and return to Rio Grande Airport; mid-week transfer between lodges; 6 days of guided fishing by vehicle/foot;
accommodations; all meals with house wine and beer; soft drinks; fishing license and tax. Not included in the rate are: Airfare, departure taxes; laundry, tips to guides or at hotels; bar expenses; tackle; flies; hotels and transfers in Buenos Aires and possible meals or sightseeing during layover in Buenos Aires; transfers in Ushuaia (approx. $200 per person). Sample Itinerary (based on starting at Toon Ken) |
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| Friday --
Arrive Rio Grande. You will be met by your guides who assist with your luggage and drive you to Toon Ken Lodge
(90 minutes). Note: Last season, Aerolineas did
not fly into Rio Grande on Fridays requiring an additional transfer from Ushuaia. Saturday-Sunday -- Two full days of fishing for big sea-run brown trout on the Rio Grande River, returning to Toon Ken Lodge each afternoon for lunch and siesta, and in the evening for cocktails, dinner, and overnight accommodations. Monday -- Half-day fishing this morning on your assigned beat. At 1:00 pm, the groups will flip. The Toon Ken group will transfer to the Villa Maria riverside Fishing House for lunch and siesta. This afternoon you'll be fishing completely "new" water. At dark, you'll be transferred to Estancia José Menendez and the Villa Maria Lodge. The gear you left in your room at Toon Ken Lodge will be carefully transferred to your assigned rooms at Villa Maria Lodge while you are fishing in the afternoon. Tuesday-Thursday -- Three full days of fishing for big sea-run brown trout on the Rio Grande River, with full days on the river. In the evening return to Villa Maria for cocktails, dinner, and overnight accommodations. Friday -- Early this morning you will be driven (about 30 minutes) to the Rio Grande airport (or Ushuaia) and assisted with check-in for your flight to Buenos Aires. |
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Tackle Our recommendations about tackle, flies, clothing and accessories you might want to bring will be sent to you upon request. The lodge will provide back-up tackle if yours doesn't arrive. However, guests are expected to bring their own tackle and flies. Flies and tackle are available for sale at the lodge. Booking Both Villa Maria and Toon Ken operate at near, if not 100% capacity January through March, and enjoy nearly a 90% rate of re-booking. The demand for this incredible sea-run brown trout fishing is extremely high. Some prime spaces however are still available we encourage anglers to call as early as possible to try to secure the best available dates. |
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