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October newsletter 2011 In this issue Winter travel and fly fishing destination Solid adventures Ikari house Winter idaho and washington Andes outfitters Seasons Programs Hosted trips Dates

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October newsletter 2011

In this issue

Winter travel and fly fishing destination

Solid adventures

Ikari house

Winter idaho and washington

Andes outfitters

Seasons Programs Hosted trips Dates

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Winter idaho washingtonofferings

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2011 program

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LOOP ADVENTURES LTDc/o Loop Tackle Design ABP. O. Box 195S-184 22 Åkersberga, SwedenPhone: +46 (0)8-544 101 90Fax: +46 (0)8-544 101 99E-mail: [email protected]

Domestic arrangements,flights,hotels, etc. in Argentina:

Phone: +54 2966 420 368E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +1 800 410 3133E-mail:[email protected]

las buitreras fishing lodge

After this season I think it’s clearer than ever before.If possible, use single-hand rods and keep wading to aminimum. The fish are there, but splashing a long two-hand line on the surface nearly guarantees they will notbite. This is as technical as it gets, but at the same timequite easy! The cast does not need to be so long, onlyquiet and controlled. Keep contact with the fly and movethe fly, wade as little as possible and it will happen!

We have been very spoiled using only certain sectionsof our available water. Tomas Ögren and I spent a weekfishing new areas from both sides of the river with greatsuccess. There’s still a lot of water to be discovered undervarying conditions. How many world class stretches offishing can say that?

The season was exciting with all the big fish and asalways the lodge functioned perfectly under the supervi-sion of camp manager Claudio Martin.

Tight lines / Christer

in length and has its origin in the Southern Andes with two pristine and verybeautifulstreams, the Penitente and the Ruebens. Winding its way through the wild Patagonian landscape it emerges into thesurprisingly moun-tainous area that encompasses the unique Las Buitreras beats, some 40kms from the river mouth. The flood plain that liesbetween theseoutcrops teems with birdlife, alongside large numbers of rheas, silver foxes, horses, hares, flamingos and guanacos.

A trip to Rio Gallegos River offers the adventurous angler the opportunity to pit his skills against the explosive searunning trouts of

Patagonia. These fish can reach sizes of 25lbs and over and will reward the angler with arm wrenching takes and blisteringruns, inter-spersed with regular acrobatic displays.

Loop’s Las Buitreras lodge is home to the most prolific beats on the Rio Gallegos, consisting of over 40kms of both sidesprivate watercomprising over 50 named pools. The fishing is exciting and varied with pools ranging from deep stony runs to cut banksand streamyshingle flats. Relatively shallow, the river makes for easy wading, obviating the need for fast sinking lines and creating anexciting andchallenging fishing environment. It is this variety in combination with the visually inspiring mountainous outcrops thatmakes this part ofthe Rio Gallegos quite simply one of the most spectacular stretches of fly fishing water in Patagonia.

Sometimes explosive, always challenging, fishing for sea trout requires a level of skill, stealth and understanding thatcan frustrate

Pollos pig!

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 the w orlds best lake fishing for m onster sized w ild rainbow trout 

LOOP ADVENTURES LTDc/o Loop Tackle Design ABP. O. Box 195S-184 22 Åkersberga, SwedenPhone: +46 (0)8-544 101 90Fax: +46 (0)8-544 101 99E-mail: [email protected]

Domestic arrangements,flights,hotels, etc. in Argentina:

Phone: +54 2966 420 368E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +1 800 410 3133E-mail:[email protected]

The lake is nothing else than a biological sensation and contains millions uponmillions of fresh water shrimp (krill, scuds). The fish grow to huge sizes eatingonly the protein-enriched shrimps all year around. This is simply the most Ome-ga-3 fat fish you have ever seen. Yes, it’s possible to eat and taste during the stay.

We have also seen that the rainbows are making their way into the smallstream (the only stream in the lake) to spawn nearly all months of the year, as longas the river has water. All we can gather is that the vast numbers of rainbows hascreated its own ecological system and its unending food source has pushed thesefish to   year-around-spawners  , depending on water level in the small stream thatfeeds the lake by the Loop River camp.

Arriving at Jurassic Lake you will quickly realize just how far removed you arefrom the real world, as the shear vastness of this secluded country is beyondbelief. The large lake is roughly 20 km by 15km, situated approx. 1000m oversea level, and looks more like a saltwater body of water with its crystal clear bluewater and channels, corals and shelves.

Our first exploratory trip had us casting into this huge body of water with littleto no expectations. After being broke off a half dozen times we quickly realizedthere was something strange going on here. These huge fish are much, muchmore then just abnormally large, as they are pound for pound one of the strongest fish we have ever seen. The bloodcurdling runs areonly interrupted by jumps that often involve leaps far above your head. Do not put your hands anywhere near your reelhandle, as you willsurely risk loosing some skin or even break a finger. 

from LasBuitrerasand the flight back to Buenos Aires will be fromCala-fate which takes approximately 7 hrs from thecamp.The drive is through the wildest stretches ofPatagoniaand offers many chances to see and take photosof allwild animals and beautiful nature, and with a bitofluck you might even see a wild puma. But be

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LOOP ADVENTURES LTDc/o Loop Tackle Design ABP. O. Box 195S-184 22 Åkersberga, SwedenPhone: +46 (0)8-544 101 90Fax: +46 (0)8-544 101 99E-mail: [email protected]

Domestic arrangements,flights,hotels, etc. in Argentina:

Phone: +54 2966 420 368E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +1 800 410 3133E-mail:[email protected]

bo o k yo u r t r ip a t t r av el@ lo o pta c k le. se

L O O P A D V E N T U R E S T R A V E L P R O G R A M 2010

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Your booking is not confirmed until a 50% non-refundable deposit is received. The remainder of the deposit falls due 90 daysprior totravel. All guests are reminded to take out appropriate travel and cancellation insurance.Please fill out the booking form at Loop Travel internet: www.loopadventures.com/booking

There is no advance visa application requirement for travel to Argentina for citizens of most European countries and theUSA. You willautomatically be issued a tourist visa upon arrival at the first point of entry. We will advise on receipt of your passportdetails if the Ar-gentinean authorities require additional information relative to your nationality.

These are not included in the price of your fishing holiday and it is the responsibility of individuals to make suitablearrangements. OurArgentinean operations team, (Gabriel Tournour), can however make these arrangements for you. If you require thisservice pleaseindicate on the booking form and he will contact you with the necessary information and options that are available.

If you choose to make use of our local service package we will arrange your flights to and from Buenos Aires and Gallegos / orCalafate, bookyour hotel whilst you are in Buenos Aires and arrange all your travel in Buenos Aires between the airports and your hotel.On arrival in Buenos Aires you will be met, once you have cleared customs, by a representative with a Loop sign.We strongly suggest you take advantage of this service and contact our local office that will work out a schedule anditinerary based on yourinternational flights.

Please note: this is a separate arrangement / deal with local travel agent and Loop only provides this opportunity. The servicepackage shouldbe paid to travel agent separately at arrival at camp.

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P. O. Box 195S-184 22 Å kersberga,SwedenPhone: +46 (0)8-544 101 90Fax: +46 (0)8-544 101 99E-mail: [email protected]

Domestic arrangements,flights,hotels, etc. in Argentina:

Phone: +54 2966 420 368E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +1 800 410 3133E-mail:[email protected]

bo o k yo u r t r ip a t t r av el@ lo o pta c k le. se

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You will require to book the internal flight from Buenos Aires domestic airport to Rio Gallegos city flying with AerolineasArgentinas.(Please note that it takes approx 50min to transfer between the international and domestic airports in Buenos Aires.)

The outboundflight departs on Saturday at 1520 hrs and depart Rio Gallegos airport at 1125 hrs. The flight time is normally 3 hourshowever occasion-ally the flight diverts over Ushuaia, the worlds most southern city, which takes an additional 2 hours. It is therefore stronglyadvised thatyour international flight is booked on Sunday, thereby allowing for any complications which might arise.

Please check your flight schedule with Pia Mosso. We recommend you arrive in Buenos Aires at Friday and if theinternational home flightis later than 20.30 Saturday evening it is possible to make the international home flight same day.

On arrival at Rio Gallegos you will be met by Las Buitreras staff and transported by 4x4 or mini bus to the lodge. Thejourney takes ap-proximately 50 minutes.

The price of your hotel room is not included in the travel service package however we will book you into our preferred hotel,Hotel NHFlorida on San Martin Av, unless you inform us otherwise. This hotel is situated in the centre of Buenos Aires provides all thefacilitiesthat you would expect from an international hotel.

Buenos Aires is a beautiful and vibrant city with a fantastic atmosphere and a wide variety of eating and entertainmentpossibilitiesat a very reasonable price. Travellers in Buenos Aires are advised to apply the usual security precautions prevailing in anylarge city inthe world. Be careful of personal possessions particularly expensive watches and cameras and remain alert to yoursurroundings. Goodrestaurant – Las Lilas, book table at reception!

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LOOP ADVENTURES

LOOP ADVENTURES LTDc/o Loop Tackle Design ABP. O. Box 195S-184 22 Åkersberga, SwedenPhone: +46 (0)8-544 101 90Fax: +46 (0)8-544 101 99E-mail: [email protected]

Domestic arrangements,flights,hotels, etc. in Argentina:

Phone: +54 2966 420 368E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +1 800 410 3133E-mail:[email protected]

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Please ensure your baggage carries the contact details of our Argentinean Operations officer:

Gabriel TournourSan Martin 923Rio Gallegos, ArgentinaPh: +54-2966 420 368E-mail: [email protected]

This will ensure that lost baggage can be redirected to us.

Pack light, warm and windproof clothing. Most of the fishing occurs in the Argentine summer, but at parallel 53 south, thedays can bechilly, particularly when the wind blows! Those visiting us in the late season can count on cold mornings and evenings.Windbloc andWindstopper fleece products are very good and when combined with breathable waders and jacket, offer superiorprotection that willkeep you warm and comfortable all day. Prepare to dress in layers. The sun is intense because the ozone layer is thin in thispart of theworld and you may encounter very warm weather as well. Tropical  flats clothing  in neutral colors can be worn toadvantage underwarmer outer layers. Remember your sunscreen and polarized sunglasses!

Argentina is a wonderful country and we are often asked for additional programmes to enhance our guests’ experience.Aside of theJurassic Lake add on to Buitreras program, we have also the following recommendations:

Everyone that has visited Las Buitreras knows that our former Lodge Manager Martina McNamara is one of the people thathas made Buit-reras the  magic  place it is. Martina is also a teacher in the University for Wild Life Management and we know that nobodywill take careof you better than Martina. Programs can be customized to guests, why not non fishing guests in Buitreras, specificationsand for examplecould include: Monte Leon National Park, Los Glacieres National Park, Stag River and more.

For more information and booking, contact Gabriel Tournour. E-mail: [email protected]

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LOOP ADVENTURES LTDc/o Loop Tackle Design ABP. O. Box 195S-184 22 Åkersberga, SwedenPhone: +46 (0)8-544 101 90Fax: +46 (0)8-544 101 99E-mail: [email protected]

ARGENTINA OPERATIONSDomestic arrangements, f lights,hotels, etc. in Argentina:Gabriel TournourPhone: +54 2966 420 368E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +1 800 410 3133E-mail:[email protected]

around 10 lb, with the biggestlanded so far at 120cm long. We have seen, and lost, evenbigger ones. Is there any other place like Loop JurassicRiver Camp in the world? We don´ t think so!

We don’t count fish at Jurassic Lake, as it is not impor-tant, but let us at least say there is enough fish to keep youbusy the whole day. For those who love a real challengethere is some great shallow water sight fishing to be hadalong the shorelines. It is not uncommon to see pods ofgiant fish cruising the edges in search of food that tries toescape. It is also fun to take a smaller rod up the creek, forsome dry fly fishing, mainly in Nov-mid Jan.

to be the most effective thus far, withblack, purple, red, white and yellow all working fine. Thereal secret is to have several different patterns and a lotof each. Use strong hooks only. Bring along some scudpatterns for sightfishing and an assortment of dry flies and nymphs as well.

We have also, when weather permits, used 9’ # 5 rods with floating lines, dries and nymphs with big success. Real fun,not easy to land

them though. Whatever fly or line used – the key is to fish the fly slow, real slow, since these fish are not used to chase thefood. Their eat-ing behavior is more like swimming with mouth open zipping in the food.

For the lake a are the tools of choice. Loop Opti Coast rod with hi-dense core (handlesthe windbetter) Loop Multi lines is a safe setup. A high quality reel with a good dragsystem ishighly recommended and your reels should have at least 100 yards of backing on them. We recommend, of course, EvotecG4, Multior Opti Runner reels. If you like the sound of screaming reels Loop Classic is a good choice. All these reels will handle thetough   sand winds and water since they are properly sealed and have hi-quality bearings and shafts. Floating, intermediate and sinking

Photo: Tim Pask /

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LOOP ADVENTURES LTDc/o Loop Tackle Design ABP. O. Box 195S-184 22 Åkersberga, SwedenPhone: +46 (0)8-544 101 90Fax: +46 (0)8-544 101 99E-mail: [email protected]

Domestic arrangements,flights,hotels, etc. in Argentina:

Phone: +54 2966 420 368E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +1 800 410 3133E-mail:[email protected]

safari style dome tents with wooden floors, 3 wooden beds with mattresses and newwarm sleepingbags per dome. We now also have new wooden cabins with heaters and wooden beds with new warm sleeping bags. Adining tent, oneshower cabin and one storage tent makes up the rest of the camp. A small generator makes it possible to load batteries.

of chefs, camp managers and guides. They will show and give advices on the fishing butfishing willmainly be done without a guide on your side all the time. Fishing is so obvious so it is not needed. They will cook, clean thecamp and helpout with anything needed. It is hard work in the middle of nowhere so we hope all can accept this.

Loop Tackle will have some fishing gear suitable for fishing the lakeand stream available at the camps and can be used by our guests ifthey like. There will not be a   tackle shop  available, but we will havesome extra waders, jackets, leaders, flies and some tippet materialavailable.

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LOOP ADVENTURES LTDc/o Loop Tackle Design ABP. O. Box 195S-184 22 Åkersberga, SwedenPhone: +46 (0)8-544 101 90Fax: +46 (0)8-544 101 99E-mail: [email protected]

Domestic arrangements,flights,hotels, etc. in Argentina:

Phone: +54 2966 420 368E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +1 800 410 3133E-mail:[email protected]

This is the spawning season and normally the river has sufficient water and is virtually full offish with a mixof colored fish and fresh silver from the lake. There is huge   traffic  in the bay outside the camp; here also is a mix ofcolored fish andfresh torpedoes. This period it is possible to catch more wild and bigger rainbows than anywhere else on the planet. 50 fishin a day isnormal with records well above 50 fish per day. If you think it is too many you just walk 100 meters to next bay where youcan sight fishfor the odd big bright specimens, this goes for the whole lake, and maybe catch 5-10 fish in a good day.

This period is colder with the bay full of fish yet again. During this period they are fatter and most are chrometrains thatwill empty your reel – fast! This period can be a bit cold but fantastic!

This is high summer and after 4 seasons we can now see the pattern with fishmainly cruisingaround out in the lake. If the wind presses colder water to the bay there can be some fantastic evening and mornings. Thisperiod is defi-nitely slower compared to Jurassic River normal standards, but if compared with other wild rainbow fisheries it is still hardto beat. Full

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  I witnessed a fish take over150 metres of backing from oneangler’s reel without slowingdown before the hooks pulled.There was no way that fish wasgoing to be caught on 6wt gear. 

Daniel Kent

TESTIMON

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LOOP ADVENTURES LTDc/o Loop Tackle Design ABP. O. Box 195S-184 22 Åkersberga, SwedenPhone: +46 (0)8-544 101 90Fax: +46 (0)8-544 101 99E-mail: [email protected]

Domestic arrangements,flights,hotels, etc. in Argentina:

Phone: +54 2966 420 368E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +1 800 410 3133E-mail:[email protected]

Oct 31-Jan 16 and March 6-April 10  2-3 guests in car, including guide:  1 guest in car, including guide:

Jan 16-March 6  2-3 guests in car, including guide:  1 guest in car, including guide:

Departure from Buenos Aires early morning. Arrive camp in evening. Fishing if not too late.5 full days fishing.

Fishing in morning, midday transport to Calafate. Hotel and dinner in Calafate (not included in price).Flight to Buenos Aires (not included in the price).

Oct31-Jan 16 and March 6-April 10.  2-3 guests in car, including guide:  1 guest in car, including guide:

Jan 16-March 5  2-3 guests in car, including guide:  1 guest in car, including guide:

Departure from Buenos Aires to Calafate early morning. Arrive Jurassic in evening for fishing a couple ofhours if not too

dark (depending on season).3 full days of fishing.

Early morning fishing. Departure to Calafate at approximately 10.00. Arrive Calafate latest 18.00. Flightback to Buenos

Aires is possible around 20.00-22.00.

  Transports Calafate-Jurassic Lake and back to Calafate.  Full lodging in Polar expedition tented camp or wood cabins at Jurassic Lake  All meals, wine, beer, all tackle to borrow including flies, and hosts/ guide.

  Hotel nights and costs related to and from airport Calafate and extra costs in Buenos Aires and Calafate  Flights  Tips are recommended at 10% of cost

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Jurassic Lake Rainbow Trout“t he w or l ds best l ake f ish ing f or monst er sized w i l d r ainbow t r out ”

LOOP ADVENTURES LTDc/o Loop Tackle Design ABP. O. Box 195S-184 22 Åkersberga, SwedenPhone: +46 (0)8-544 101 90Fax: +46 (0)8-544 101 99E-mail: [email protected]

ARGENTINA OPERATIONSDomestic arrangements, f lights,hotels, etc. in Argentina:Gabriel TournourPhone: +54 2966 420 368E-mail: [email protected]

US CONTACTJoe RoopePhone: +1 800 410 3133E-mail:jroope@castawayf lyf ishingshop.com

iTin er Ar y – LAS bUiTr er AS ADD-On Tr ipS

before your buitreras week:Departure from the Buenos Aires domestic airport Wednesday early morning to Calafate (2.5 hours flight).You will be met in Calafate by a Loop representative and driven to Jurassic Lake (approximately 6-7 hours). You will fish – if you take thefirst morning flight from Buenos Aires – Wednesday evening, Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning and then make the drive to Buit-reras which is approximately 10 hours. Departure the following Saturday from Rio Gallegos to Buenos Aires and on to your Internationalflights home the following day or if you have late flight (later than 21.00) same day.

After your buitreras week:Leave Buitreras the following Saturday morning and make the drive to Jurassic Lake. Fishing Saturdayevening, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday morning – drive to Calafate approximately 6-7 hours. Catch your flight back to Buenos Aires inTuesday evening. International flights home at the earliest would be Wednesday.

bOOKin g ASSiSTAn Ce

For assistance with booking flight Buenos Aires – Rio Gallegos, VIP service meeting and hotel bookings in Buenos Aires, please contactour local Rio Gallegos office:

Gabriel Tournour: [email protected] Mosso: [email protected]

impOr TAn T ph On e n Umber S

Sweden – bookingChrister Sjö berg: +46-70 666 86 32Reid Zoller: +46-768 775 307

USA – bookingJoe Roope : +1-208 765 3133

Argentina – travel serviceGabriel Tournour, local manager: 02966 155 67536Pia Mosso, local travel arrangements: 02966 155 62716

“ My best day’ s f i shi ng pr oducedover 80 t r out wi t h t he bi g-gest wei ghi ng i n at a f at 8kg( 17. 5l b) . The gr oup of angl er sbef or e us had t he pr i vi l ege ofbeat i ng t he 12kg ( 26l b) r ecor dwi t h a f i sh of 13kg ( 28l b) anda st agger i ng 1. 3 m l ong! I t wasbui l t l i ke a si l ver t or pedo andi f i t was car r yi ng t he condi t i onof t he ot her f i sh i n t he l ake i twoul d have been wel l over 16kg! ”

Dani el Kent

TESTI MONI AL

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Jurassic Lake Rainbow Trout“t he w or l ds best l ake f ish ing f or monst er sized w i l d r ainbow t r out ”

LOOP ADVENTURES LTDc/o Loop Tackle Design ABP. O. Box 195S-184 22 Åkersberga, SwedenPhone: +46 (0)8-544 101 90Fax: +46 (0)8-544 101 99E-mail: [email protected]

ARGENTINA OPERATIONSDomestic arrangements, f lights,hotels, etc. in Argentina:Gabriel TournourPhone: +54 2966 420 368E-mail: [email protected]

US CONTACTJoe RoopePhone: +1 800 410 3133E-mail:jroope@castawayf lyf ishingshop.com

Ter mS & COn DiTiOn S

visiting Argentinean patagonia requirestransport by airplane and 4-wheel drive vehicle. The lodge is situated in a remote wildernessarea and medical standards and facilities may be several hours away and not necessarily of a standard available in the USA or Europe.Guests must understand and accept the risk associated with such means of conveyance and the conditions prevailing in the locality.Travel schedules in Argentina can change due to adverse weather, strikes or other factors beyond our control. Such circumstances mayrequire airlines tickets which often have tight restrictions and for which we cannot be held responsible. Each person making a reserva-tion must send the internet booking form stating that these terms & conditions is fully understood and accepted. Registration for the tripand receipt of payment in advance indicates that cancellation/refund and responsibility clauses as outlined above have been read and areaccepted.

Any prospective guest who has special medical or dietary requirements is asked to contact the office prior to booking in order that theycan be properly advised. All guests must have appropriate and valid travel and trip cancellation insurance and details must be providedto Loop Eco prior to travel. Horse riding and helicopter is at the guest’s own personal risk. By paying for the trip this terms & conditionsare fully accepted.

Photo: Tim Pask / Scanout.com

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P. O. Box 195S-184 22 Å kersberga,SwedenPhone: +46 (0)8-544 101 90Fax: +46 (0)8-544 101 99E-mail: [email protected]

Domestic arrangements,flights,hotels, etc. in Argentina:

Phone: +54 2966 420 368E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +1 800 410 3133E-mail:[email protected]

las buitreras fishing lodge

and furnished it withtraditional  campo  style antiques. The living is comfortable and clean. Thereare 5 double rooms, 2 single rooms and a new annex with indoor barbequeand an extra room with 3 beds. In addition to the structural renovation, theentire heating, water, electrical and gas systems have been replaced. There is awine cellar with a fantastic selection from the Mendoza and San Juan regions.It is also stocked with Cerveza Isenbeck, an outstanding local beer. Outside,there is a huge veranda, a spacious courtyard that is protected from the wind,and a large, fixed stone grill and terrace for barbeques. House wine and beeris included in the lodge rate but we do keep a wide selection of local wines notoften available elsewhere and guests are welcome to purchase these at a veryreasonable rate. No smoking inside the lodge.

  A diesel generator supplies the electricity in Buitreras and the power is 220 volt.The receptacles will accept common European plugs. The generator normallyruns between 06.30 and 23.30. We have auxiliary battery power and there are12-volt outlets in your rooms with lights that will function in the absence ofgenerator power. Additionally, there are gas lamps here in the living/dining areaand also upstairs in the hallway. These lamps can be used to advantage duringlate-night festivities!

  Water is supplied from a windmill at the top of the hill and though there are nolimits for guests, we ask that they use it conscientiously. There are three verylarge thermo tanks supplying hot water and it is normally always available.

  There is a new telephone with Internet access in the lodge. During our season,continental Europe and Scandinavia are +4 hours and Great Britain is +3 hours.The USA is anywhere between -2 and -5 hours. NB: Telephone works when gen-erator is on only. Hours for this and new number will be available before season.

about timing but the normal schedule at Buitreras looks like this: We servebreakfast at about07.00 and departure for the river at about 08.30. At 13.30 we return and lunch is served normally NLT 14.00. After a largelunch, we retirefor a siesta until we return for tea at 16.30. Between 17.00 and 17.30 we departure for the river with sandwiches, soup andfruit and wereturn when the fishing is finished! Upon your return to the lodge there will be a cold buffet waiting for you.

gear shop within the lodge with a restricted selection of flies, leader materials, rods,reels, cloth-

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LOOP ADVENTURES LTDc/o Loop Tackle Design ABP. O. Box 195S-184 22 Åkersberga, SwedenPhone: +46 (0)8-544 101 90Fax: +46 (0)8-544 101 99E-mail: [email protected]

Domestic arrangements,flights,hotels, etc. in Argentina:

Phone: +54 2966 420 368E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +1 800 410 3133E-mail:[email protected]

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and actively pursue any fly in the area andthen something changes and we find ourselves searching our fly boxes for themagic.

Small nymphs are also usedregularly when thetrout become very selective. Doubles are fine, but please leave the trebles at home. Most of the fishing requires you to stripthe fly.

When the water is stirred up by the wind or colored from rain, tubes and larger flies work very well. In turbid waterconditions, we like

bulky flies that push the water. Tubes tied in the  Temple Dog  style on plastic and/or brass in all colors and sizes are good tohave along.

There are a few pools where seatrout can be taken by simply swinging the fly as one would for Atlantic Salmon, butgenerally speaking,these fish don’t favor the same type of lies as salmon do. They lie in quieter seams and tails and the motion imparted by

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LOOP ADVENTURES LTDc/o Loop Tackle Design ABP. O. Box 195S-184 22 Åkersberga, SwedenPhone: +46 (0)8-544 101 90Fax: +46 (0)8-544 101 99E-mail: [email protected]

ARGENTINA OPERATIONSDomestic arrangements, f lights,hotels, etc. in Argentina:Gabriel TournourPhone: +54 2966 420 368E-mail: [email protected]

US CONTACTJoe RoopePhone: +1 800 410 3133E-mail:jroope@castawayf lyf ishingshop.com

l as bui t r er as f ish ing l odgeRio Gallegos Seatrout

Season2010– bigger fish

than ever!

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LOOP ADVENTURES LTDc/o Loop Tackle Design ABP. O. Box 195S-184 22 Åkersberga, SwedenPhone: +46 (0)8-544 101 90Fax: +46 (0)8-544 101 99E-mail: [email protected]

Domestic arrangements,flights,hotels, etc. in Argentina:

Phone: +54 2966 420 368E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +1 800 410 3133E-mail:[email protected]

las buitreras fishing lodgeRio Gallegos Seatrout

WEEKS 2011

Jan 1-8* Jan 8-15 Jan 15-22 Jan 22-29 Jan 29-Feb 5

Feb 5-12 Feb 12-19 Feb 19-26 Feb 26-March 5 March 5-12

March 12-19 March 19-26 March 26-April 2 April 2-9

* It is possible to arrive Dec 29 without any extra cost.

PRICES 2011

• Regular schedule, 2 rods per beat and guide: € 3990/ rod• Non-fishing guest: € 995• Special schedule, 3 rods per beat and guide: € 3390/ rod

Included in price:• There is one guide per 2 rods (or per 3 rods at special schedule)

and all inclusive of travel, guiding, fishing, board and lodgingfrom city Rio Gallegos.

• A free laundry service is provided and house wine and beer isavailable free of charge. If guests wish to consume particularspirits or have specialties they are requested to make theirown provision for this. Number of rods deployed on thefishery is 10, divided in 5 beats operated by 5 guides.

• Full paying guests are guaranteed to be no more than 2 on thebeat per guide.

Not Included in price:• Flights and tips. Tips are reccomended at 5-10% of cost.

ItineraryArrive Rio Gallegos on Saturday afternoon and leave Las Buit-reras the following Saturday morning for flight back to BuenosAires.You may chose to either arrange a flight from Buenos Aires lateSaturday or spend the night and departure the following day.

How to bookSend e-mail to: [email protected].

  The lodge I can only describe as fabu-lous along with the food they servedthere. The accommodation was first classbearing in mind we were in the middle ofnowhere.

Then there was the fishing. What can onesay after being lucky enough to catch notone fish of a lifetime but two. I neverthought for a moment that I would actu-ally catch a 19 and 21 lb sea trout.

There was so much to love about the fishingnot just the fish themselves but the scen-ery and wildlife amongst which you fishedfor these magnificent creatures.

Then lastly there were the Guides.Thesemen were absolutely fantastic and ablyled by Claudio.Their enthusiasm and genuine love of fish-ing was infectious, and would do every-thing within their power to help makethis a truly unique experience.

I believe that more people should experi-ence this adventure to atruly wild and windswept part of Argen-tina. Mike Humphries

TESTIMON

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LOOP ADVENTURES LTDc/o Loop Tackle Design ABP. O. Box 195S-184 22 Åkersberga, SwedenPhone: +46 (0)8-544 101 90Fax: +46 (0)8-544 101 99E-mail: [email protected]

Domestic arrangements,flights,hotels, etc. in Argentina:

Phone: +54 2966 420 368E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +1 800 410 3133E-mail:[email protected]

las buitreras fishing lodgeRio Gallegos Seatrout

JURASSIC LAKE ADD-ON PROGRAMME

For you that like to stay some extra days, or even an extra week,we can really recommend Jurassic Lake that in very short time hasbecome a must to visit, at least once! NB: Buitreras guests will auto-matically get a 15% discount from these regular Jurassic prices.

Full week hi season, Oct 31-Jan 15 and March 5-April 16• 2-3 guests in car, including guide: €3390

Full week low season, Jan 15-March 5• 2-3 guests in car, including guide: €2690

Half week hi season, Oct 31-Jan 15 and March 5-April 16• 2-3 guests in car, including guide: €2560

Half week low season, Jan 15- March 5• 2-3 guests in car, including guide: €2290

Included in price:Transports to Calafate/ Jurassic Lake and back to Calafate. Full lodging in Polar expedition tented camp or woodcabins at Jurassic including all meals, vine and beer, all tackle to borrow including flies, and hosts/ guide.

Not included in price:Hotel nights and costs related to and from airport Calafate and extra costs in Buenos Aires and Calafate. Flights.Tip are recommended at 10% of cost.

THE ITINERARY – LAS BUITRERAS ADD-ON TRIPS

Before your Las Buitreras week:Departure from the Buenos Aires domestic airport Wednesday early morning to Calafate (2.5 hrsflight). You will be met in Calafate by a Loop representative and driven to Jurassic Lake (Approximately 6-7 hrs). You will fish, if you takethe first morning flight from Buenos Aires, Wednesday evening, Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning and then make the drive (ap-proximately 10 hrs) to Las Buitreras. Departure the following Saturday from Rio Gallegos to Buenos Aires and on to your Internationalflight home the following day or if you have a late flight (later than 21.00) the same day.

After your Las Buitreras week:Leave Buitreras the following Saturday morning and make the drive to Jurassic Lake. Fishing Saturdayevening, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday morning – drive to Calafate approximately 6-7 hours. Catch your flight back to Buenos Aires inTuesday evening. International flights home would be Wednesday, at the earliest.

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LOOP ADVENTURES LTDc/o Loop Tackle Design ABP. O. Box 195S-184 22 Åkersberga, SwedenPhone: +46 (0)8-544 101 90Fax: +46 (0)8-544 101 99E-mail: [email protected]

Domestic arrangements,flights,hotels, etc. in Argentina:

Phone: +54 2966 420 368E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +1 800 410 3133E-mail:[email protected]

las buitreras fishing lodgeRio Gallegos Seatrout

BOOKING ASSISTANCE

For assistance with booking flight Buenos Aires-RioGallegos, VIP service meeting and hotel bookings inBuenos Aires, please contact our local Rio Gallegos office:

Gabriel Tournour; [email protected] Mosso; [email protected]

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Sweden:Christer Sjöberg: +46-70 666 86 32Reid Zoller: +46-768 775 307

USA:Joe Roope : +1-208 765 3133

Argentina:Gabriel Tournour - local manager: 02966 155 67536Pia Mosso - local travel arrangements: 02966 155 62716

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Visiting Argentinean Patagonia requirestransport by airplane and 4-wheel drive vehicle. The lodge is situated in a remote wildernessarea and medical standards and facilities may be several hours away and not necessarily of a standard available in the USA or Europe.Guests must understand and accept the risk associated with such means of conveyance and the conditions prevailing in the locality.Travel schedules in Argentina can change due to adverse weather, strikes or other factors beyond our control. Such circumstances mayrequire airlines tickets which often have tight restrictions and for which we cannot be held responsible. Each person making a reserva-tion must send the internet booking form stating that these terms & conditions is fully understood and accepted. Registration for the tripand receipt of payment in advance indicates that cancellation/refund and responsibility clauses as outlined above have been read and areaccepted.

Any prospective guest who has special medical or dietary requirements is asked to contact the office prior to booking in order that theycan be properly advised. All guests must have appropriate and valid travel and trip cancellation insurance and details must be provided toLoop Eco prior to travel. Horse riding and helicopter is at the guest’s own personal risk. By paying for the trip this terms & conditions arefully accepted.

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CS SOLID ADVENTURES ABMöja, Saxaren-Lindholmen 116SE-130 42 Stavsudda, SWEDENTel.: +46 070 666 86 32E-mail: [email protected]

ARGENTINA DOMESTIC SERVICESPia MossoArrangements, f lights, hotels etc.Phone: +54 2966 155 62716E-mail: [email protected]

CUBA 2012

Paredon or Santa Maria north coast of CubaIncluded: 1 night Havanna, double bed/ 7 nights Melia all inclusive hotel double bed/ all local transports.

Hi season 16 March – 28 JulyUSD4.950/ double bed/ double skiff

ExtraNon fishing: USD1.690Single skiff: USD1.600Single bed: USD750 (8 nights)Only fishing (no hotel or transports): USD3.260

Low season / feb – 16 March / 28 July – 6 OctUSD4.490 / double bed / double skiff

ExtraNon fishing: USD1.690Single skiff: USD1.250Single bed: USD750 (8 nights)Only fishing (no hotel or transport): USD2.800

Las Salinas south coast of CubaIncluded: 7 nights Playa Larga 3 star hotel/ double bed/ all local transports.

Hi season 3 March - 23 JuneUSD3.690/ double bed/ single skiff in park and double skiff in river.

ExtraNon fishing guest: USD790Single bed: USD400 (1 night Havanna, 7 nights Salinas)Only fishing: USD2.900

Low season Jan - 3 March / 23 June - 6 OctUSD3.290/ double bed/ single skiff in park and double skiff in river.

ExtraNon fishing guest: USD790Single bed: USD400 (1 night Havanna, 7 nights Salinas)Only fishing: USD2.500

SOLID ADVENTURES

P r icelist 2012

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CS SOLID ADVENTURES ABMöja, Saxaren-Lindholmen 116SE-130 42 Stavsudda, SWEDENTel.: +46 070 666 86 32E-mail: [email protected]

ARGENTINA DOMESTIC SERVICESPia MossoArrangements, f lights, hotels etc.Phone: +54 2966 155 62716E-mail: [email protected]

SOLID ADVENTURES

P r icelist 2012ARGENTINA 2012

Las Buitreras Fishing Lodge, Rio GallegosSeason: Jan to April 21, 2012.2 rods/ beat with guide: Total price €3.990/ rod and week from Rio Gallegos.3 rods/ beat with guide: Total price €3.200/ rod and week from Rio Gallegos.

Non fishing guest: €1.200/ week from Rio Gallegos.For combi weeks see ww.solidadventures.com. Only 2 groups 2012, €4.490 for 4 days JurassicLake and 4 days Las Buitreras.

Jurassic River CampSeason: Oct/Nov, 2011 to Jan 14, 2012 and March 10 to april 28, 2012.Full week: €3.400. Half week: €2.890 from CalafateSeason: Jan 16 - March 6, 2012Full week: €2.900. Half week: €2.290 from Calafate

Solid Dorado LodgeSeason: Nan – mid AprilFull week: €3.100 / week from CorrientesPer day: €560 / from Corrientes

CANADA LABRADOR 2012

River Hunt Labrador/ Atlantic SalmonWill be up shortly. T his will truly be one of the real hot spots in the world! We have managed to get a possibility to host 2 weeks in thisuntouched river and with one of the best camps any place on earth. A must!

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Overlooking the scenic Chimehuin River, Chime Lodge (pronounced Chee-may) is ideally located with excellentaccess to the greatest diversity of trout water in Northern Patagonia. Right from our doorstep we access the trophy troutChimehuin River, and we are not more than 45 minutes away from miles and miles of trout rich waters including theMalleo, Collon Cura and Alumine Rivers plus the large trout- producing Tromen, Epulafquen, Huechulafquen,Curruhe and Verde Lakes.

These are the waters that put Patagonia on the fly fishing map of the world.  Each river or lake has its own character, andit is right here where you can catch the trout of a lifetime.Brown, rainbow, brook trout and landlocked salmon thrive in our waters and readily take flies. To top off your day youwill be welcomed home by the family-style atmosphere of the lodge and treated to excellent cooking, washed down withArgentina's renowned wines.

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The fabled Chimehuin River is the most famous of all Patagonian rivers and home of endless stories of the monster troutthat live in its productive waters.

The Chimehuin is born on Lake Huechulafquen and flows for 40 trout rich kilometers until it meets Collon Cura River.

The Chimehuin, also referred as � the Cathedral of Patagonia Fly fishing� is the place where fly fishing in Patagoniabegun.

Made famous by Joe Brooks and other fly fishing gods during the � 60� s, the Chimehuin put Patagonia on the flyfishing maps of the world.

The mythical mouth or � Boca� gather fishermen from all around the world to catch the gigantic trout that every yearmigrates from the lake to the river to spawn.

The Chimehuin is very productive with all fly fishing techniques be it dry, nymph or streamer and every corner maygive you the fish of a lifetime.

We can float right from the Lodge or drive and wade the many productive pools the Chimehuin has to offer.

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About 20 km from Chime Lodge you� ll reach the mid reaches of the Malleo River.  Regarded as one of the top 5 riversin Patagonia, the Malleo is born on the very productive Lake Tromen on the northern foothills of Lanin Volcano.    Theupper parts of this river are not easy o fish due to heavily dense vegetation and steep gradient.  Although difficult to fishand moody, this upper part is home of some large resident fish and migratory rainbow and brown trout.

We will concentrate on the lower reaches until its confluence with the Alumine River; on the Mapuche IndianReservation; where it is easily waded, has abundant hatches throughout the season and holds large numbers of rainbowand brown trout.

It is a dry fly paradise!  You can fish all day long different pools and runs sight fishing for the largest trout of the pod.

It is also a river that will reward the streamer fishermen with large brown trout, especially during low light conditions.

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The super productive Collon Cura River is born from the union of the Chimehuin and Catan Lil Rivers and flows forabout 70 km until it reaches the Piedra del Aguila Reservoir.

Besides the undisputed quality of the fishing, this is the place where its possible to see the unique wildlife fromPatagonia.  Just look up and you� ll see condors, eagles, ducks, falcons and raptors.  Look to the banks and you mayspot red deer, red and grey foxes, guanacos, rheas, otters and more.

Due to the proximity to the reservoir, it� s a great river to Spey cast large streamers in search of large migratory browntrout (landlocked version of Rio Grande� s sea run browns), especially early and late in the season.

For the angler who� s done it all and wants to catch that extra fish there are Percas and Pejerrey Patagonico inabundance, especially during warm summer days.

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The Alumine river is born in the homonymous lake and flows for 160 trout infested waters until it meets the Catan LilRiver and forms the Collon Cura.

The most productive stretch is downstream from Pilo Lil all the way to Catan Lil.  This is the place most guides call �the fish factory� were large concentration of trout feed on well marked lanes or below the ever present willows thatcover its banks.

It is not uncommon to hook 50 + fish on a day� s float, with impressive average size fish that will attack a well placeddry fly.  Even though you may fish dries and nymphs all day long for 18� fish, swinging a streamer deep into somepools may give you some trout measured in lbs not inches.  Hook in and hang on!

This is also the place where you will hook and land our native fish called Perca.

The stretch from Pilo Lil to its confluence with the Malleo is the place we choose for our multi day float trip.

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When the Meliquina and Filo Hua Hum rivers merge they create the Caleufu River which flows for 40 miles beforedraining on the Collon Cura River (now Alicura Reservoir).

It is floatable from opening day until early January depending on snowmelt and rains.

It is an excellent river for streamers (early season) to dry flies and nymphs.

Ask your guide when the "minnow hatch" occurs for some epic fishing in the lower reaches.

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During certain times of the season we may choose to fish other streams.  There are many tributaries (Quilquihue,Curruhue, and Quemquemtreu just to name a few) to the previously mentioned rivers that fish really well at one point oranother.

These smaller streams are an excellent choice for the wading angler who wants to fish light line rods (1 to 4 wt) for lotsof hungry small to medium sized trout or landlocked salmon.

Bamboo rod aficionados will find in these streams their wildest dreams.  If small water is what you want these are thestreams of your dreams.

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7 nights and 6 ½ days fishing (Jan 1st to April 15th)Spring/Fall (Nov 1st to January 1st - April 15th May 31st)

$ 3,995$ 3,495

Additional day $ 595Guide service only (floating or wading) per day $ 4503 day wilderness Expedition (Alumine - Chimehuin) $ 1,785Single occupancy supplement per dayNon angling guest (7 nights and 6 days)

$ 250$ 2,200

Price includes:

Lodging in double room with private bath, all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) including Argentine wines, open bar,one professional guide per two anglers, all transfers from and to Chapelco airport and fishing places.

If arriving into Bariloche you will incur the cost of that transfer, approximately US$160 one way for up to 3 anglers withluggage or a private bus for up to 8 anglers with luggage for $ 300.

Does not include:

Airfare, transfers in Buenos Aires or Bariloche aiport (see above paragraph), fishing license, personal expenses such asInternational telephone calls, laundry, flies.

Gratuities:

Gratuities are not mandatory, we encourage to tip your guides and staff according the service rendered.

Travel Insurance:

We recommend purchasing travel insurance when making your reservations to anywhere in South America.  Youcan usually find this with your insurance provider or in some cases, your credit card which might be used to purchaseyour flights.  Please contact us if you would like assistance in this matter.

Rates 2011-2012

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BIENVENIDOS

You will soon be on your way to Argentina, changing seasons in a single day of travel from winter in the United States to summer in SouthAmerica. There is far more than warm weather awaiting you in Patagonia. You will fish some of the world� s best trout streams: theChimehuin, Malleo, Collon Cura, Alumine and others.  And you will be in the very capable hands of our experienced lodge staff and fishingguides.

The lodge is located on the banks of the Chimehuin River , near the famous � Boca� or mouth of the river where it drains from LakeHuechulafquen.  � Chimehuin� means � land of the Chime� (pronounced � Chee-may� ), who according to legend are spirits or creatureswho protect the river and the region.  Chime Lodge has embraced this spirit in its vision for conservation in Patagonia.  We also sponsoreducation for our neighbors through our Mapuche guide school.

Once your arrive, the ever-present and spectacular natural beauty, including the rivers, the lagoons, the sky, the forests, the wild flowers and theprairies will overwhelm your senses. There� s abundant wildlife too, and you may see Condors, Guanacos, Rheas, ducks, storks, chajas, parrotsand wild geese - just to name a few of the species. You will be wined and dined in the Argentine style, enjoying the famous homegrown beef,flavorful fruits and vegetables and the very fine wines.

You may find, however, that the best part of the trip is the new friends you will make in Argentina.

The Argentine people live their lives at a slower pace than North Americans do, which takes some getting used to, but once you make theadjustment you will like it. The day starts a little later and ends later. You generally won� t begin fishing until 9.30 or 10 am. There� s no needto rush to the rivers as you should have them pretty much to yourself, and the action frequently accelerates as the sun warms our coldwaterfisheries. You will fish until the early evening most days, some 8 or more hours on the water.

In the pages that follow we provide useful information about Buenos Aires, Junin de los Andes, Patagonia, the Lodge and other activities such asriding, hiking, sightseeing and shopping. The Patagonia region of Argentina provides an abundance of marvelous opportunities for the travelerand you will experience many of them. You are likely to react as we have and be planning your next trip before this first one comes to an end.

Arrival in Buenos Aires from the United States

Your international flight typically will arrive in Buenos Aires between 6 and 10 am.  All international flights arrive in Buenos Aires at EzeizaInternational Airport (the airport's official name is "Ministro Pistarini", code EZE), which is about 40 minutes driving time from downtown.(Note that there is another airport in Buenos Aires for domestic travel:  Aeroparque Airport (code: AEP).  Flights to Patagonia and back toBuenos Aires orginate at Aeroparque as described further below.)

Upon landing at Ezeiza on your initial arrival into Argentina you will go through immigration. The process is easy - just have your passport andimmigration document (which you will fill out on the airplane before you land) ready for the official as you approach the counter. Becauseseveral flights from the United States can arrive at the same time, there may be some delay going through immigration.

The next step is to retrieve your luggage from the carousels. There will be rental carts nearby and the machines accept dollar bills and creditcards. Once you have your bags you will go through customs. We've never been stopped or had our bags searched but it's possible that this couldhappen to you. Chances are that they will just wave you through. Just outside customs you will enter a small area where you can makearrangements for transportation to the downtown and hotels if you have not done so already.  To ease your transfers, we suggest making areservation in advance through:

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LOL Argentina Turismo www.lolargentina.com  (Preferred)

e mail: [email protected]

LOL Argentina Turismo are can also help you book your hotels, transfers, and all sorts of activities in Buenos Aires.  These two girls Gaia andMarina are highly recommended as the to an outstanding job.

Most of our guests spend their first afternoon and evening getting to know Buenos Aires, and then fly to Patagonia the following day, departingfrom Aeroparque Airport.  Your hotel can arrange taxi service and estimate how much time to allow for this transfer.  Buenos Aires is a

Another option for transfers is:

Manuel Tienda Leon www.tiendaleon.com.ar

Manuel Tienda Leon has an office on the left side, just outside customs.  You can� t miss it.  Your English-speaking transfer guide from one ofthese local travel agencies should be waiting for you and assist your transfer to your hotel in Buenos Aires or directly to Aeroparque Airport.

Recommended Hotels in Buenos Aires

Elevage Hotel: PH. 011-54-11-4891-8000" FAX: 011-54-11-4891-8017 " E-MAIL: [email protected]

Claridge Hotel: PH. 011-54-11-4314-7700 or 2020 " FAX: 011-54-11-4314-8022 " E-MAIL: [email protected]

Alvear Palace Hotel: PH. 011-54-11-4808-2100 " FAX: 011-54-11-4804-9246 " E-MAIL: [email protected]

Four Seasons/Park Hyatt: PH: 011-54-11-4321-1200 " FAX: 011-54-11-4321-1201

Murano Hotel: PH/FAX: 011-54-11-5239-1000/1100 " E-MAIL: [email protected]

Feirs Park Hotel: PH: 011-54-11-4131-1999 " FAX: 011-54-11-4131-1950 " WEBSITE: www.feirspark.com.ar

Travel from Buenos Aires to Patagonia

Chapelco Airport (code CPC) in San Martin de los Andes is the closest airport serving Chime Lodge.  Aerolineas Argentinas(www.aerolineas.com.ar) runs regular commercial flights from Aeroparque Airport in Buenos Aires to Chapelco Airport and back.  They flyevery Sunday and Wednesday and this flight is usually sold out way in advance so we suggest you book this flight as soon as you have decidedto fish at Chime Lodge.

You can book directly on-line with Aerolineas Argentinas www.aerolineas.com.ar

Or call their Miami office (305) 648-4120 and ask for Mabel Rodriguez or Ivan MarinIt is also possible to fly from Buenos Aires in or out of the city of Bariloche (Code BRC) in Patagonia, but this is further south and requires alonger drive to and from Chime Lodge and you will incur in transfer costs.  Please make sure that you notify us well in advance of your arrivaltime and flight so that we can arrange to meet you at Chapelco Airport or wherever you plan to land in Patagonia.

Speaking the language

Argentina is a Spanish speaking country, but you need not worry if you don� t speak the language. Most of the people you come into contactwith will speak some to very good English, starting with the transfer guide who will meet you upon arrival at Ezeiza Airport.

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Currency and Paying for ThingsThe currency in Argentina is the peso and the exchange rate with the U.S. dollar is currently about 4.2 to 1.  We recommend you take as muchU.S. currency with you as you are comfortable carrying.  You will find that smaller denomination bills are easier to spend; take $5, $10, and $20bills as well as $50 and $100 bills.

You will have access to ATMs in Argentina that dispense pesos and you'll be able to charge things to your credit card when shopping or eatingat a restaurant. You might also consider taking along your checkbook. Traveler's checks are not recommended since they generally must betaken to a bank to be cashed and the fee is quite high.

Water

Although water is treated in the hotels and restaurants, it is probably better not to drink the tap water. It is customary in restaurants to orderbottled mineral water.  Most Argentines drink it � con gas� or sparkling water, but you can order it without carbonation:  � sin gas� is thephrase to use.  You can buy bottled water in kiosks on the street or from grocery stores to take with you while sightseeing.

We have filtered water at Chime Lodge you can drink without worries.

ShotsYou do not need to get any shots prior to traveling in Argentina.Electricity

Argentina uses 220 volts instead of 110 volts as in the U.S.  If you plan to use a small appliance like an electric razor, you will need to purchasea converter before leaving home to convert the electricity from 220 to 110 voltages. Otherwise, you will quickly overheat the appliance.  Youwill also need some adapter plugs as the outlets are not the same as ours.  There are plugs available at Chime Lodge, but you may need one ifstaying in Buenos Aires.

Weather

Weather conditions should be similar to what they are in Montana in mid July, which means mostly warm and dry in both Buenos Aires andNorthern Argentina. In the middle of our summer, be sure to have t-shirts and shorts.  Come prepared for the possibility of the oppositeconditions as well. Bring a high-quality rain shell and some warm clothes - turtlenecks, long-sleeved shirts and fleeces work well.  Layering isthe best approach.  A pair of hiking boots is a good idea, too.  It may be colder later, especially later in the afternoon and early evening.

Food and DrinkFood and wine in Argentina are excellent.  Meat is served at lunch and dinner with potatoes (� papas fritas� are French fries) and salads whichare very good.  Try � ensalada mixta� for a green salad with tomatoes and onions.

When ordering a steak look for � bife de chorizo� on the menu if you want a New York cut and � bife de lomo� if you want a filet.

Wine is � vino de mesa� (table wine) or � vino fino� (served by the bottle).  The waiter will ask which you prefer and then the kind:  � vinotinto� (red) or � vino blanco,� (white). Argentine wine is from vineyards near Mendoza and is quite inexpensive and good. The best knowntype of Argentine wine is the Malbec, which is a medium-bodied red.  � Cerveza� is beer.

Coffee is also very good in Argentina and is served espresso style in demitasse cups or with milk, � café con leche.�   A � doble� meanscoffee in a big cup.  Tea is also available.  Coffee is often served with � medialunas,� which means croissants.

Chime Lodge offers a mix of Argentine and Italian cuisine, all poured with great Argentine wines.  There is a different menu offered each dayand if you have special food needs, please let us know well in advance.

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ShoppingShopping hours in Argentina are usually 9 or 10 am. to noon or 1 pm when stores close for the siesta.  Shops open again around 4 or 5 pm until8 pm.  Hours are not consistent and you may find that your favorite shop is closed when you want to buy something at the last minute.Argentina uses the 24-hour clock, e.g. 16:30 is 4:30 pm.

Different items are sold in different kinds of stores: cosmetics in the � perfumeria,� drugs in the � farmacia,� bread and cookies in the �panaderia� and film or memory cards in numerous photo stores.  There are � supermercados� which sell a variety of goods, but you often needto go to a specialty store to find certain items.  It is sometimes difficult to buy over the counter drugs such as Advil, Tylenol or Sudafed; bring asupply with you and, of course, bring your own prescription drugs.

Keeping in Touch with HomeIn Buenos Aires you can make long distance calls from your hotel or from phone booths on the street.  To use the booths, you will need a phonecard available at the kiosks or a supply of coins.  In the smaller towns of Patagonia it is more common to see storefront telephone centers wherethere will be a number of phone booths and these are very inexpensive.  An attendant assigns you a booth, which has a meter showing the timeand cost of your call. You then pay the attendant.  Look for � Telefonica� or � Locutoria� centers throughout Argentina.   To make calls fromArgentina to the United States you must dial 001� area code � phone number.

Your mobile phone and blackberry or other paging service may work in Buenos Aires and parts of Patagonia, but you should check with yourservice provider in advance.  Chime Lodge will have regular phone availability for international calls at an extra cost.

Internet AccessYou� ll have free internet access at your hotel in Buenos Aires. There is also free satellite internet access on Chime Lodge but it may be slowcompared to US standards. You're welcome to use the computer at the lodge to send and receive emails or you can connect yours through our wifi system.

Rooms at Chime LodgeEach bedroom at the Lodge sleeps two anglers comfortably in single beds, with an individual bathroom and shower stocked with complimentarysoap and shampoo.

Other Lodge ServicesYour fishing package includes guided fishing, lodging at Chime Lodge, breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, including wine or beer withdinner.  Lunch typically will be simple but tasteful fare served streamside, with your choice of beverages.

There is whisky, bourbon, vodka and other alcoholic beverages at the lodge at no extra cost and you are welcome to bring your favorite spirittoo.

The Lodge offers laundry service at an extra cost.

Fishing LicensesFollowing your arrival at Chime Lodge we will assist you in obtaining a local fishing license, which costs $ 80 per week or $ 100 per season.Make sure you have your driver� s license or passport ready (mandatory) to purchase the license.

Tackle Shop and Fly-Tying BenchThe Lodge maintains a limited tackle shop with a selection of fishing accessories, Chime Lodge apparel, sun block and miscellaneous items.  Inaddition, we have a fly-tying bench for your use.  Given the limitless abundance of fishing equipment available in North America, anglersgenerally should plan to bring their own tackle and flies.  The town of Junin de los Andes also has a few small tackle shops.  Please consult theChime Lodge website or call us if you have questions about what to bring.  For flies, we would recommend a typical trout fly selection of dry flyattractors (hoppers and Chernobyl ants in sizes 8 to 10; and stimulators, humpies and wulfs in sizes 10 to 12); bead-head nymphs in sizes 14 to20, tan and olive caddis patterns in sizes 14 to 16; mayfly parachutes, emergers and cripples in sizes 14 to 20); and a selection of streamers(conehead woolly buggers, matukas, muddler minnows and bunny leeches).  We will have some local favorites, including green inchworm andpancora crab patterns available for purchase.

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Gratuities

To simplify your fishing day, we recommend that you consider leaving a single tip at the end of your stay.  The amount of any tip is for you todecide, of course, in your sole discretion.  As a guideline, we suggest that you consider a gratuity of approximately 10% of the contract price foryour trip.  You are welcome to reward extraordinary service with a higher tip.

Here� s a typical breakdown of the tip:

$ 30 � 50 per angler per day to your guide (given to your guide at the end of your stay)

$ 20 � 40 per angler per day to the Lodge staff (given to the lodge manager at the end of your stay to distribute to all the staff)

Departure for Home

After breakfast on your final day at the Lodge, you will settle your bill, if any with management (phone bill, any apparel or other incidentalitems purchased from the lodge and gratuities), and then you will be driven to San Martin de los Andes for your departure from ChapelcoAirport.  (Please note that the Lodge does [not] accept credit cards, so you will need to settle your bill by cash or personal check.) Most guestswill fly from Chapelco Airport to Aeroparque Airport in Buenos Aires and transfer to Ezeiza Airport for their international departure flight laterthat afternoon or evening.  Please arrange your transfer between arports in advance and allow approximately 45 minutes driving time betweenairports.

Please let Chime Lodge know if you would like to book again for next year.  We will give you priority for the same week next season if youbook with us again upon your departure or promptly thereafter.

Joe RoopeOwner

1114 N. 4th St.Coeur d� Alene, ID 83814

Toll Free: (800) 765-3133Phone: (208) 765-3133Fax: (208) 765-4646E-mail:[email protected]

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