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Fly Fishing Patagonia with Nicolas Rivero of Guides Patagonia

·1 hr 9 min·5 clips
Nico Rivera reveals why a perfect cast failed and how changing the angle triggered a massive rainbow trout to strike.
Nicolas Rivero, a guide in Patagonia, discusses fly fishing techniques, seasonal hatches, and trip logistics in Argentina's diverse basins. He covers dragonfly hatches, migratory trout swings, and brook trout fishing, plus details on guided trips with Moccasin Fly Club.

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Patagonia, presentation, and the gear reality behind a serious fishing trip.

This episode moves quickly from Patagonian scenery into the parts that matter on the water: cast angle, how the fly should clear, what the Limai seam is asking for, and why Nico Rivera puts presentation ahead of a throw that only looks good. That focus gives the piece its edge.

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Want Patagonia fishing lessons that start with the cast and end with the campfire?

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