SAN MARTIN DE LOS ANDES & JUNIN DE LOS ANDES - Guides

Carlos “Tuqui” Viscarro

Tuqui –pronounced “Two-Key”- was born in Junin de los Andes, officially dubbed “Argentine Capital of Trout Fishing” by a National Government Decree. Tuqui was born in the right place to become just 30 years later a star bilingual Head Guide with international reputation.

Tuqui is essentially a self made man. He began fishing at age five using a homemade device called “latita”- a Spanish name for can. Actually Tuqui along with other fellow kids used to spin lures into the Chimehuin River using an empty can.

Tuqui displayed early in his life his talents as an accomplished angler; he would tie flies for Gines Gomaritz – a renowned Argentine fly fisherman and sportswriter- and soon became an expert fly-caster. But beyond his knowing all secrets of his home beloved waters, it is his interpersonal skills what sets Tuqui apart. He is so much appreciated by his clients that he was time and again invited to fly fish in the USA during the Patagonian off-season. Tuqui learnt a lot form these international outings, which helped him grow both as an angler and as a person.

Aldo Rodino

Aldo was born in Junin de los Andes and he has become a proficient specialist in floating world famous Chimehuin River throughout all of its course, starting at the Boca del Chimehuin in Huechulafquen Lake and flowing down all the way into Collon Cura River- a combined winding course of over one hundred miles. According to the time of the year he would recommend different sections of the river. Both dry and wet fly fishing are available, and Aldo possesses the skill and knowledge to choose the right spot at the right time. By the way, this includes finding the right place for a traditional Patagonian lamb “asado” when lunch time comes.