Pioneros Flyfishing

A successful day fly fishing in the Andes of Mendoza requires a certain technique unique to the area. The majority of rivers here are fast moving mountain streams, teeming down from the Andes. These rapids are broken up by large and medium size rocks, creating crystal clear pools and pockets – the perfect habitat for trout. And because these pockets of calm water are relatively shallow, there are lots of opportunities to fish at sight.
The trout have a wide variety of food sources, both aquatic and terrestial, depending on the water temperature, altitude and river location. The rivers contain efímeras, plecópteras, dípteros, tricopteros and it is possible to fish with nymphs, emergers and dry flies. At the end of the season we catch lots with grasshoppers.
The species of trout mos View more...t common here are rainbows and fontinalis.
Equipment: We use light rods #2 o #3, with leaders of 5x o 6x
The most popular flies are prince, hare´s ear, caddis lava, massarta, soft hacle, goddard caddis and Adams.
The fishing technique we use involves short casting as these are small streams with lots of vegetation. We roll cast with short lines taking into account that the fish are close and easily scared.

La Quebrada del Condor is 90 minutes from Mendoza City in a valley known as La Carrera, north of Uco Valley. It is famous for the many condors that fly high in this part of the Andes. This is a working ranch where the gaucho lifestyle can be seen at firsthand and horseback riding is an additional activity.
Fishing here is suitable for both the experienced and the beginner. Our guides accompany you all day and give full instruction. The day is complete with a traditional asado (Argentine barbecue) accompanied by excellent wines.
The stream is home to wild rainbow trout that weigh on average ½ to 1 Kg. We use size 3 rods and it is possible to fish by sight in the many pools and shallows.