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FJORDS FISHING


A view of smoldering Vulcan Villarica

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Our first week of fishing was spent aboard the M/V Azul, a 54’ Hatteras we love to refer to as “the limousine.”  We boarded the vessel at Puerto Chacobuco and spent 6 days/5 nights motoring in the fjords in the south of Chile.  We disembarked each morning and afternoon via a Zodiac craft.  We then fished fresh water streams that ultimately emptied into the fjords.  Not only did we enjoy the fishing, but we once again saw incredible scenery and enjoyed the solitude of fishing very isolated waters.  Our fishing partners were Joy and her son, Byron.  We fished with them last year aboard the M/V Azul.  They were great boat companions, as was the crew – Chief Guide Andres, Guide Fabian, Captain Freddy & Chef Gonzolo.  After fishing each evening, we returned to the M/V Azul to enjoy a cocktail and appetizers, great wines, excellent companionship and a delicious dinner. 

Below are highlights of the fish that we caught and released during the week.  As you’ll see, we had some great rainbows and salmon.  We’ve also included a few shots of our companions and the scenery.  Another wonderful adventure aboard the M/V Azul! If you’re interested in a similar adventure, contact by Valles del Sur (www.vallesdelsur.com).

FISHING PHOTO'S

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2007.MV Azul.1.24inch bow.jpg (152489 bytes)

Lindy and Guide Fabian with
her 24 inch rainbow

2007.MV Azul.3.Ed's 22 inch brown.jpg (120908 bytes) Ed with Guide Andres and
his 22 inch brown trout
2007.MV Azul.3.Peladio.jpg (144885 bytes) Guide Andres holding a native "peladio"
2007.MV Azul.3.Us Wading.jpg (173852 bytes) Wading to access the prime waters
2007.MV Azul.4.Lindy casting.jpg (143652 bytes) Lindy casting in a pristine setting
2007.MV Azul.5.Ed's 23 inch bow.jpg (161160 bytes) Ed and Fabian with Ed's
23 inch rainbow
2007.MV Azul.5.Ed's 24 inch bow.jpg (159479 bytes) The next fish.... a
beautiful 24 inch rainbow
2007.MV Azul.5.Ed's 27.5 inch salmon.jpg (162192 bytes) A 27.5 inch beauty!
2007.MV Azul.5.Lindy's 26 inch bow.jpg (146620 bytes) Lindy and Fabian with a 26 inch bow;
check out those smiles
2007.MV Azul.6.Lindy's 25 inch silver.jpg (156739 bytes) The last fish of the trip - a 25 inch
salmon.  Lindy hooked it; Fabian ran down
the river to land it; and Andres netted it

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NON-FISHING PHOTO'S

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A beautiful view of Vulcan Macao
from the M/V Azul

2007.MV Azul.4.Fish Farm.jpg (149877 bytes) One of the fish farms in the fjords
(Note the satellite dish on the side;
the times have changed!)
2007.MV Azul.4.The Gang.jpg (164557 bytes) The Gang
Lindy, Ed, Joy, Bryon and Fabian
(Joy, an 80+ yr. angler is quite an inspiration)
2007.MV Azul.5.MV Azul.jpg (128453 bytes) The M/V Azul
(our "limousine")
2007.MV Azul.6.Captain Freddy.jpg (125587 bytes) Captain Freddy
2007.MV Azul.Day.6.Maestro Gonzolo.jpg (108216 bytes) Maestro Chef Gonzolo

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