Experience Kau Tapen, the first lodge to ever be established on the Rio Grande, and catch trophy sea-run brown trout!

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LODGING

Single and Double Occupancy Rooms

SEASON

December – April

SPECIES

Sea-Run Brown Trout

RECOMMENDED FOR…

Adventure-Seekers, Couples

In essence, this is a world-class experience in one of the most remote places on earth. Experience the stunning Kau Tapen Lodge and fine dining, all while spending your days on the Rio Grande catching double-digit sea-run brown trout. Notably, the Kau Tapen Lodge was established in 1985 and continues to “wow” guests with their high standards of care and high quality of fishing.

All pricing is date-dependent for this adventure. Please talk to a consultant for open dates and rates.

  • 6 Full Days of Fishing
  • 7 Nights Double Occupancy in the Lodge
  • Transit To and From the Rio Grande Airport
  • Chef Prepared Meals
  • Open Bar at the Lodge
  • Fishing Gear, Tackle & License
  • Professional Fish Processing (and Flash Freeze)

The Kau Tapen Lodge is tastefully furnished and its main spaces include stunning views of the Rio Grande valley, complete with an open bar and cozy fireplace. The lodge can host up to 10 guests in en suite single rooms for maximal privacy and comfort.

Additionally, the Kau Tapen Lodge includes a full fly and tackle shop with rods, flies and other tackle to keep you prepared for your trip.

Begin fishing daily after breakfast and expect to take a break in the afternoon for a siesta. After your break, you’ll get back to fishing until dark.

Fishing on the Rio Grande will lend itself to a variety of fishing styles and techniques. Brown Trout are absolutely thrilling to catch, but they are a bit temperamental. You’ll be using 7-9wt rods (12-15ft long).

December – January: During this time, sea-run brown trout begin to make their way into the river system. The fishing will be warming up around this time.

January – March: Mid-season on this adventure is peak season. During this time, you can expect the highest and best odds of catching browns.

March – April: This period features similar fishing as the early season.

Fly to Buenos Aires and then to Rio Grande airport (3-hour flight). The Kau Tapen Lodge schedules pickups for Saturdays, which is when you’ll be greeted by a lodge representative. The shuttle from the airport is approximately 1 hour.

  • 7wt. – 9wt. Spey Rods and Reels
  • 7wt. – 9wt. Fly Rods and Reels
  • At least 3 different lines for varying water levels and conditions (weight forward line recommended)
  • 10 – 15lb Test Leader
  • Assorted Flies
    • Collie Dog tube flies (31/2 -41/2” long, both aluminum and copper bodies, with hard plastic tubing and #4 wide-gape hooks)
    • Sunray shadow in different sizes
    • Bunny leech, Zonker, Woolly Bugger (black/olive), articulated string leech types, with electric blue flash, on #2-4 hooks
    • Peacock (now a staple on Rio Grande, tied on #2-4 hooks)
    • Girdle or Yuk Bug rubber legs (#4-12)
    • Bitch Creek nymphs (orange and black for preference, #4-12
    • Bead head nymphs (Prince, Hare’s Ear, etc. #10-14)
    • Traditional Atlantic Salmon flies
    • Bombers or other waking dry flies (natural deer hair, black&green on #4-8 hooks), for use drifted or with a Portland hitch
    • Include 1- to 2-inch tube flies if you have them, as tubes can be effective on the Rio Grande. Also, take any large dark trout or salmon fly in which you have confidence. Fishing a fly that has worked for you in the past, and in which you have confidence in is half the battle. Note that larger streamers should be weighted and should be tied on heavy hooks with good gapes.

A comprehensive Gear List will be provided upon booking.

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