We’ve just finished the fifth week of fishing on both the Rio Grande and Menendez rivers, hosting a great group of international anglers from Europe and the US.
At the start of the week, the Rio Grande still had a bit of tea color from last week’s rise, with slightly faster water and a higher level. The Menendez River also received some water from the mountains, which made it a bit colored but still fishable. Throughout the week, both rivers gradually saw water levels drop and the clarity improve. The fishing techniques remained similar for the Rio Grande, with small to medium-sized flies, long leaders, and Type 3 sinking lines used in the deeper holes. In the Menendez, we started the week with larger flies, gradually downsizing as the water cleared.
The weather stayed consistent, with strong winds and an average westward direction that allowed us to fish every day. Temperatures remained stable, with colder nights that helped balance the water temperature. The running condition persisted, with fish actively migrating upstream. Fresh fish were regularly caught, and we focused our efforts on chasing the runners, covering all the water in the beats and avoiding too much time at the main holding spots.
All anglers connected with fish, with sizes ranging from 6 lbs to 21 lbs. Most were fresh fish, but we also landed a couple of darker specimens. It’s been another productive week on the water, and we’re looking forward to what’s ahead!
Nahuel Stauch – Fishing Manager
