2024 Barry & Cathy Beck - Estancia Tecka Argentina

Fly fishing in Argentina

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A Barry & Cathy Beck Departure

March 14 - 25, 2024

Estancia Tecka

Argentina

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Dear Traveler,

It is rumored that in 1900 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid holed up in Argentina near Estancia Tecka. If you venture there today you will find that much of what their wandering eyes saw is still relatively undisturbed. In the outermost remote reaches of Patagonia one can experience just how far away from civilization they are by merely gazing at the night sky. Unfettered by manmade lights and magnified by the clear cool air of the Andes, the constellations seem an arm’s length away and the next person a million miles away. This is the blessing of Patagonia.

In today’s trout fishing world, it is unheard of to have just 18 guests at two lodges on a ranch with more than 80 miles of private water, 45 miles of the Rio Corcovado and 35 miles of Tecka spring creek. Anglers fish the Rio Corcovado, the lifeblood of the award-winning working sheep ranch, from skiffs on more than 15 sections of river, all on the ranch. The river is an angler’s paradise with ample hatches and the buzz of thousands of grasshoppers in the riverside grass. It’s not technical fishing – the trout are cooperative, hearty and looking for their next meal. Not sold yet? Wait until you sample the lovely Tecka Spring Creek. Carefully work your way along the banks catching chunky rainbows and browns just waiting for a beetle or grasshopper to land on the willow lined freestone-like glides and wandering meadow braids.

Our departure to Tecka will be a six night/5 day stay on the estancia at the Caridad Lodge, located near the Rio Corcovado and the productive private lakes that hold some real monster trout. Estancia Tecka offers exceptional trout fishing under an amazing big sky, long fishing days, leisurely lunches, and of course, superb Malbec.

And if one week in Argentina is not enough, our Tecka dates dovetail nicely with our departure to San Huberto and Pilolil and it’s easy to add on one or both lodges for a longer stay in Patagonia.

Sincerely,

What to Expect

• 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 creeks - drifting the larger Corcovado River and walking-and- wade stalking the ranches namesake , the Tecka River.

• Tecka offers two distinctive accommodations, the Headquarters Lodge a few steps away from the Tecka River and the more remote Caridad Lodge which is central to the broad Corcovado River.

• Combining miles of diverse private troutfilled water encompassed privately in a 435,000 acre working Argentine Estancia in the majestically secluded Esquel region of Patagonia. Argentine wines and asados.

About the Lodge

Barry & Cathy Beck

About Barry & Cathy Beck

Estancia Tecka: is a rare find; it’s 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-nwade 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 born out of a 20 year career.

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 Tecka Lodge

March 14 - 25, 2024

Thursday, March 14

Depart U.S.A. via overnight flight service to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Friday, March 15

Arrive Buenos Aires, Ezeiza International Airport.

Upon arrival, you will be met by a Frontiers arranged guide, who will provide your transfer to the Sofitel Recoleta Hotel in the lovely city of Buenos Aires. Hotel accommodations can 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.

Saturday, March 16

At a prearranged time, you will be met at the hotel by a Frontiers arranged guide, who will provide your transfer from your hotel to the J. Newbery Domestic Airport for your flight to Esquel.

Depart Buenos Aires via commercial flight service to Esquel.

Arrive Esquel.

Upon arrival, a lodge representative will meet you and provide a transfer to Estancia Tecka, approximately a two-hour drive. Once there, you will be welcomed by the lodge staff and fishing guides. The Estancia Tecka is a 435,000-acre ranch that has miles of the Corcovado River and the Tecka spring creek flowing through its massive borders.

* Due to the nature of air travel within Argentina, every effort will be made to fish upon the day of arrival.

Sunday, March 17 - Friday, March 22

Six full days fishing the program of Estancia Tecka that offers fly fisherman the exclusive access to over 45 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, March 23

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

Depart Esquel via commercial flight service to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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 Sofitel Recoleta Hotel in the lovely city of Buenos Aires. Hotel accommodations can be arranged on your behalf for one night.

Sunday, March 24

At a prearranged time, you will be met in the hotel lobby by a Frontiers arranged guide, who will provide your transfer from your hotel to the Ezieza International Airport for your flight to the United States.

Depart Argentina via overnight flight to the United States.

Monday, March 25

Arrive USA. Clear immigrations, collect luggage and clear customs.

Rates

Estancia Tecka Fishing Package

Based on double occupancy / shared guide: $7,200*

Inclusions: Accommodations, all meals; beverages; transportation throughout the ranch, transfer to / from Esquel, laundry service, fishing licenses; and guided fishing (two anglers per guide).

Exclusions: Airfare, hotel accommodations, special transfers, fishing gear, guide and staff gratuities, & phone calls.

Buenos Aires Transfers: TBD

Deposit payment refund policy: A non-refundable full payment of the land cost is due at time of reservation. Final / full payment is also non-refundable unless client replacement is provided.

Your Airline Connection

In addition to providing a superior experience while you’re fishing in South America, the Airline Department at Frontiers 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

+44 (0)845 299 6212

+44 (0) 1285 700 322

Email info@frontierstrvl.co.uk

Website www.frontierstrvl.co.uk

The air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 3315

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The air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 3315.

Copyright © 2022. Frontiers International Travel. All rights reserved.