» General Information:
Located on Corriente River and very close to the Parana, Esquina is a typical provincial village, about 600 km from Buenos Aires. This destination is well known by anglers and hunters because of the good fishing of dorado, pacu and surubi on the one hand, and ducks, partridges and mount pigeons on the other. Situated in Corrientes Province in the northeast of Argentina, Esquina offers a tropical weather throughout the 8 months of the fishing season. The season starts in September and runs through May.
Corrientes River and the huge delta covering over 50 km with hundreds of channels, streams, brook and marshlands are home to a great flora and fauna, making the place perfect for dorado fly fishing. Depending on the condition of the river and its brooks and channels, you may cast on sight with floating lines and surface flies. Fast sinking lines are a good choice to fish the runs and riffles where the larger dorados hide. You may also fly fish for chafalote, sometimes reaching one metre long, palometa or piranha, tararira and cabeza amarga. The river shows white sandy shores along some sections which allow wading for dorados.
Known as "the river tiger", the dorado (salminus maxillosus) is the most exciting native game fish of South America. Even though it is found all year round, the best time of the year runs from September through May. The average size in the area ranges from 4.5 to 17 pounds; however, larger fish are caught every year.
» Package:
All the anglers are accompanied by a profesional guide who knows the best fisheries and dorado´s favorite spots using fully equipped boats to cast from the bow and with the appropriate safety equipment.
In addition to great fishing the Lodge offers a wide variety of activities.
Depending on the time of the year, the fishing day starts early in the morning and finishes in the afternoon, with a short break to have lunch in one of the picturesque slopes in the shade of the carob trees. When it is very hot you may prefer to go back to have lunch at the lodge, go for a swim at the swimming pool, take a nap and return to the river until late in the evening.
» Accommodation:
Estancia La Pelada:
Is located 35 km to the north of Esquina on the banks of Corrientes river. The ranch has a spectacular view over the river and its delta, surrounded by a dense vegetation with a wide range of plants and ancient trees. The view is panoramic and wonderful.
The ranch consists of 4 spacious double rooms, accommodating up to 8 guests. The rooms are en suite, with comfortable beds, a fireplace and great views. A large and majestic living room, carefully decorated, a bar made of quebracho wood and an important dining room make you travel to past times. The ranch has comfortable galleries where you can sit down to take a rest and have tea or lunch in the summer, and a large garden with a swimming pool, completing the offer of this elegant ranch standing in the region since the beginning of the century.
Apart from fishing, other free-of-charge activities are provided by the ranch, such as horseback riding, carriage trips, cross-country trecking, and watching capybaras, alligators and otters. The service includes breakfast, lunch, cocktail and dinner served with soft and alcoholic drinks (wine and beer). Laundry service is provided free of charge.
From May to August, hunters from all over the world stay at the ranch to hunt ducks, partridges and mount doves with well-qualified guides and a range of facilities that includes dogs for hunting.
» Tackle and Equipment:
Rods: for line #7 or 8, 9 to 10 feet long.
Reels: Any high-performance reel will do. Strong brake system, with at least 150 yards of 20-pound backing.
Lines: WF floating line for tropical weather. We recommend Ultra 3 bonefish taper of Scientific Anglers. Also, fast-sinking shootings Teeny T-200 and T-300.
Leaders: for floating lines from 7 to 9 feet long, with strong butts to turn big flies, 16-pound- resistance tippets, with 20 cm of 20-pound steel wire.
Flies: Deceiver type, sizes should range from 2/0 to 3/0. Poppers and divers with muddler head and weighted are also used. Black, black and red, black and yellow, chartreuse, white and yellow and olive have proved good color options.
Accessories: Pincers, hook sharpener, a pair of pliers, polarized glasses, sun block, lip protector, insect repellent, neoprene wading boots, a weighing scale, etc.
Clothes: Light shirt and trousers for tropical weather ( Exoficcio, Patagonia, Columbia, etc), hat, sandals, and a light water-proof jacket.
» Rates / 2011
U$S 990.-
Per person x 3 fishing days and accommodation in double occupancy basis (sharing room & boat).
Rates include:
3 fishing days with boat and 1 guide each 2 anglers and 3 days and 2 night accommodation in double bedroom with private bath. All meals and beverages. Transfer Esquina/Lodge/Esquina.
Rates do not include:
Transfer from and to Buenos Aires; fishing equipment and flies; personal insurance; gratuities and other personal expenses.
Notes:
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September 2010
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