History of trout in Patagonia

Patagonia as we know wasn't always a fly fisherman's paradise. Just like New Zealand, Patagonia had no native trout or salmon so they are all imported by man. The idea of pristine rivers with no trout to be found for millions of years is hard to grasp.

It all started early 20th century when the first trout and salmon eggs were brought to the area. Read more about the history of trout in Patagonia here.

Here are two podcasts with great info about fishing in Patagonia I really enjoyed: part 1 and part 2

Lime Royal Humpy

 This lime body Royal Humpy is waiting for the sign to travel to an artist to get a portrait painted.

Recently someone asked about the Humpy: "I've fished Wulff dries, but never a Humpy. What's the advantages?"

Like the Wulff series it floats very well so it can withstand rough water conditions. It basically doesn't imitate anything specific but can go for many different insects (mayfly, caddis, beetle) in various stages. Doug Swisher and Carl Richards wrote in their iconic book 'Fly Fishing Strategy' (1975) that a Humpy can also be fished as an imitation of a mayfly stillborn (emerger).