filo hua hum
A beautiful high mountain river offering seclusion and big browns on a wonderful family ranch.
High up in the wooded Andes mountains and nearly surrounded by Lanin National Park is estancia Tres Lagos (Three Lakes Ranch). As the name implies, the ranch offers visiting anglers Lagos Faulkner, Nuevo, and Filo Hua Hum, plus the small freestone river running between the lakes- the Filo Hua Hum river. The well appointed lodge and cabins accommodate a maximum of 6 anglers and overlook the Filo Hua Hum lake. Owners Domingo and Ginny Fernandez- Besteched are extremely hospitable and the comfortable atmosphere makes everyone feel right at home. Ginny has been involved with tourism her entire life, her English is perfect, and she owned the wonderful El Radal restaurant in San Martin where she was the principal chef for many years. Needless to say the dining at estancia Tres Lagos is excellent and Domingo's asados (BBQ's) set the standards for all of Patagonia.
The ranch offers over 8 miles of private access to the Filo Hua Hum river, which is the primary focus of anglers straying at Tres Lagos. The river offers beginning anglers excellent action for rainbows and browns in the 10-14 inch class range with the ever-present chance of hooking a real monster. Experienced anglers can enjoy spot fishing and throwing mice patterns to trout in between 20-27 inches.
A short river between two lakes, the Filo fishes well seasonally as migrant fish augment the resident population, but Dec/early Feb and late March/April are the prime times. The river does not produce a lot of fish but offers the opportunity to chase big fish in small water and in an incredible setting. The various springs that feed the upper end of the Filo Hau Hum lake attract good concentrations of trout in the 16-21 inch class and calm mornings will find these fish cruising and rising along the reeds. Casting adult damsels, dragonflies, and parachute Adams with nymph droppers is very productive from one of Chocolate Lab Expedition's RO skiffs.
Including Footage from the feature length movie "RISE"
Thankyou to Confluence Films (www.confluencefilms.tv)
With daily horseback rides offered with Domingo or Ginny within their spectacular estancia, quality fishing for some truly huge fish, and excellent food and lodging, we actively recommend this estancia to all fishermen.
High up in the wooded Andes mountains and nearly surrounded by Lanin National Park is estancia Tres Lagos (Three Lakes Ranch). As the name implies, the ranch offers visiting anglers Lagos Faulkner, Nuevo, and Filo Hua Hum, plus the small freestone river running between the lakes- the Filo Hua Hum river. The well appointed lodge and cabins accommodate a maximum of 6 anglers and overlook the Filo Hua Hum lake. Owners Domingo and Ginny Fernandez- Besteched are extremely hospitable and the comfortable atmosphere makes everyone feel right at home. Ginny has been involved with tourism her entire life, her English is perfect, and she owned the wonderful El Radal restaurant in San Martin where she was the principal chef for many years. Needless to say the dining at estancia Tres Lagos is excellent and Domingo's asados (BBQ's) set the standards for all of Patagonia. The ranch offers over 8 miles of private access to the Filo Hua Hum river, which is the primary focus of anglers straying at Tres Lagos. The river offers beginning anglers excellent action for rainbows and browns in the 10-14 inch class range with the ever-present chance of hooking a real monster. Experienced anglers can enjoy spot fishing and throwing mice patterns to trout in between 20-27 inches. A short river between two lakes, the Filo fishes well seasonally as migrant fish augment the resident population, but Dec/early Feb and late March/April are the prime times. The river does not produce a lot of fish but offers the opportunity to chase big fish in small water and in an incredible setting. The various springs that feed the upper end of the Filo Hau Hum lake attract good concentrations of trout in the 16-21 inch class and calm mornings will find these fish cruising and rising along the reeds. Casting adult damsels, dragonflies, and parachute Adams with nymph droppers is very productive from one of Chocolate Lab Expedition's RO skiffs.
Including Footage from the feature length movie "RISE"
Thankyou to Confluence Films (www.confluencefilms.tv)
With daily horseback rides offered with Domingo or Ginny within their spectacular estancia, quality fishing for some truly huge fish, and excellent food and lodging, we actively recommend this estancia to all fishermen.