2023 Barry & Cathy Beck - Argentina Waters & Estancia Tecka

Fly fishing in Argentina

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A Barry & Cathy Beck Departure

Argentina Waters & Estancia Tecka

Argentina

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Dear Traveler,

Argentina Waters (Le Fario Lodge) and Estancia Tecka is the perfect combination for us in the Esquel region of Argentina. Le Fario sits on the edge of Los Alerces National Park on a rise overlooking the picturesque Laguna Larga, or Long Lagoon. Los Alerces is one of four national parks in Argentina noted as world heritage sites and has recently celebrated its 80th anniversary. The lodge is intimate and has just four guest rooms, a comfortable dining room and a gathering area or living room. Hosts Laura and Gonzalo are both accomplished chefs, artists, warm and friendly. They welcome us into their summer residence and we will feel at home immediately.

Tucked into the Andes, Le Fario has the most incredible scenery and an amazing variety of fishing including small spring creeks, streams, rivers, and lakes. Twitch a Fat Albert and watch a 20-inch brown come for it or float the Rivadavia, one of the prettiest rivers anywhere. This lovely corner of the world will capture your attention and your heart, and the variety of browns, rainbows and brook trout will keep you busy.

We will fish at Le Fario for 4 days and then transfer to Estancia Tecka, just a couple hours down the road. The amazing thing about Tecka is simply the amount of private water available to guests enticing us to return twice a year in early and late season. The ranch is 435,000 acres – think about that for a second. One can fish all week long, never leave the ranch, and never fish the same water twice! There is 45 miles of the Corcovado River and more than 35 miles of Tecka spring creek on the property plus other smaller spring creeks and private trophy trout lakes. Match the hatch, throw a Chernobyl, strip a streamer, float or walk-wade, the opportunities are almost endless.

All this water and only 8-10 guests at each of two ranch lodges, Headquarters or Caridad. Visiting Tecka is like walking back in time. The slower pace is a nice change for guests as they take in the ranch life around them. Fishing days are long, lunches leisurely, and of course the Malbec is superb. The lodges are of a style and architecture not seen today and are immaculately maintained and cared for by owners Adela & Federico Ochoa with their son, Pedro.

Our group will fly into Buenos Aires, overnight, and continue to Esquel the next day. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions after reviewing the itinerary. We hope you can join us at Le Fario and Tecka, Patagonia jewels for sure.

Sincerely,

About Barry & Cathy Beck

What to Expect

• There are miles of water inside Los Alerces National Park—Argentina’s fourth largest national park—and the guides of Argentina Waters know all the best spots to fish since they have all grown up in the area.

• Fishing with floating lines and dry flies is the standard at Tecka. Anglers will encounter two major and unique rivers during their stay – and many tributaries and creeksdrifting the larger Corcovado River and walking-and-wade stalking the ranches namesake , the Tecka River.

About Esquel:

Argentina Waters: The diversity that the Esquel, National Park, and Rio Pico offer is one of the main reasons anglers decide to come and fish with Argentina Waters. There are spring creeks, private waters, small and big rivers, still waters, and lakes in a spectacular setting. Fishing with dry flies, wet flies, streamers, or nymphs to catch wild rainbows, browns, brookies, introduced in the country in the beginning of last century.

About Estancia Tecka:

This is one of the few places in the world where an angler can fish all day and never see another soul. This 435,000-acre ranch has such a vast holding of private water it would take years to fish it all.

From 2 lodges, fishermen access the Rio Corcovado, Rio Tecka, and a handful of spring creeks. All offer a perfect blend of walk-n-wade and drifting opportunities. Tecka’s reputation for excellent attention to detail, food and fishing has earned the Estancia a loyal clientele.

Longtime Frontiers trip hosts and photographers, the Becks travel far and wide to follow their love for fly fishing and nature photography. Based in Pennsylvania, Barry and Cathy write books, host fly fishing departures, lead African photo safaris, and operate a stock photography business. The Becks are well-known in the fishing, photography, and travel industries, and possess a stellar reputation for their skill, knowledge, and expertise.

Their books include Cathy Beck’s Fly Fishing Handbook, now in its third edition; Fly Waters Near and Far; Fly Fishing the Flats; and a coffee table book of photographs from around the world.

Proposed Itinerary for Argentina Waters

November 27 - December 2, 2023

Saturday, November 25

Depart USA via overnight commercial airline service to Buenos Aires.

Sunday, November 26

Arrive Buenos Aires, Ezeiza International Airport. Clear immigration, collect luggage and proceed through customs. After clearing customs, you will be met by a Frontiers arranged guide, who will provide transfer to the Loi Suites Recoleta hotel in the lovely city of Buenos Aires. Hotel accommodations will be arranged on your behalf for one night. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Be sure to take advantage of the incredible dining experiences found in Buenos Aires by visiting one of the many excellent restaurants in town.

Monday, November 27

At a pre-arranged time, a Frontiers arranged guide will meet you, assist you with your luggage, and provide your transfer to the Buenos Aires, Jorge Newbery Airport for your ongoing flight to Esquel, plus assist with check-in.

Depart Buenos Aires, Jorge Newbery Airport via commercial flight service to Esquel.

Arrive Esquel. Upon arrival, a Lodge representative will meet you to assist with luggage and provide your transfer to Argentina Waters Lodge.

Tuesday, November 28 - Friday, December 1

You will fish four full days with the guides of Argentina Waters. Their program focuses on the trout waters found in Los Alerces National Park, those surrounding Esquel, and the waters to the south in the Rio Pico area. With trout water ranging from spring creeks, small lakes, and rivers up to the larger waters at their disposal, fly fishermen will experience one of the most diverse menus of fishing options available. Whether you prefer walking, wading, or floating lakes or rivers, Argentina Waters’ guides will work with you to create a fishing program that fits your style during your stay.

Saturday, December 2

After breakfast and packing, a lodge representative will provide transfer to a meeting point, where you will be met by a representative from Estancia Tecka will meet you and transfer you to the Caridad Lodge inside the ranch.

Proposed Itinerary for Estancia Tecka

December 2 - 10, 2023

Saturday, December 2

The balance of your day at Estancia Tecka is yours to settle in and enjoy the surroundings.

Sunday, December

3 - Friday, December 8

Enjoy six full days fishing the program of Estancia Tecka that offers fly fisherman the exclusive access to over 80 miles of the Corcovado River and the Tecka spring creek. With this much water available, you will never have to repeat a beat during your stay. Lunch is served back at the estancia, or if you are fishing on the Corcovado, you may rest at Jeeps Place—a cabin that overlooks the river. You may opt to take a short siesta after lunch followed by a return to the river to fish the afternoon and evening hatch. Return to the lodge at dusk for dinner and overnight accommodations.

Saturday, December 9

After breakfast and packing, a lodge representative will provide your transfer to the Esquel Airport; assistance with check-in.

Depart Esquel via commercial flight service to Buenos Aires.

Arrive Buenos Aires, J. Newbery Domestic Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met by a Frontiers arranged guide, who will provide your transfer to the hotel of your choice. Hotel accommodations will be arranged on your behalf for one night.

Sunday, December 10

Today at a pre-arranged time, you will be met by a Frontiers arranged guide, who will provide your transfer to Ezeiza International Airport, and assist you with check-in for your flight home.

Depart Buenos Aires, Ezeiza International Airport via overnight commercial flight service to USA.

Monday, December 11

Arrive USA.

Clear immigrations, collect luggage and complete customs. Make connections home.

Rates

Argentina Waters Fishing Package (November 27 – December 2, 2023): $4,200.00 per person (Shared Occupancy & Shared Guide)

Local Fishing Licenses:* $100.00*

Round-trip Lodge Transfers: TBD* based on number of pax and added to final invoice.

Buenos Aires arrangements: Hotels: TBD* per room/night. Cost will be added to final invoice.

Transfers: TBD* based on number of pax. cost will be added to final invoice.

Argentina Waters Inclusions: All-inclusive fishing arrangements; accommodations; all meals; cocktails; beverages including beer and wine; and professional fishing guide (one guide per two anglers).

Argentina Waters Exclusions: Local fishing licenses, airfare, round-trip lodge transfers, Buenos Aires arrangements (hotels and transfers), gratuities, & laundry service.

Estancia Tecka Fishing Package (December 2 – 9, 2023): $7,200.00 per person (Shared Occupancy & Shared Guide)

Round-trip Lodge Transfers: TBD* based on number of pax and added to final invoice.

Estancia Tecka Inclusions: All-inclusive fishing arrangements (shared room accommodations, all meals, beverages with lodge / program meals; transfers to / from lodge / river; and one guide per two anglers.

Estancia Tecka Exclusions: Transfers to / from Esquel airport / lodge; Buenos Aires hotel accommodations; Buenos Aires transfers; meals where not indicated, special transfers, extras (room service, telephone calls, laundry, gratuities, alcoholic beverages except where specified by lodge), and airfare.

Deposit payment refund policy: A non-refundable deposit of 50 percent of the land cost is due at time of reservation. Balance payable at time of final land package invoicing. Final / full payment is also non-refundable unless client replacement is provided.

Your Airline Connection

*Rates subject to change

In addition to providing a superior experience while you’re fishing in South America, Frontiers’ Airline Department can coordinate all of your travel logistics to and from Buenos Aires.

Frontiers Contact

Our team of highly specialized agents coordinate every last detail of your trip. For this hosted departure, please contact:

Hank Ingram

South America Department Manager

Toll-free: 1-800-245-1950 Phone: 724-935-1577 hingram@frontierstravel.com

Ben Hoffman

South America Program Manager

Toll-free: 1-800-245-1950 Phone: 724-935-1577 bhoffman@frontierstravel.com