This year we are proud to have Mr. Len Codella, former partner/president of Thomas and Thomas Rod Makers, authored many articles on US and International fly fishing publications on  collectible tackle and present owner of Sporting Collectibles dedicated to  selling the finest bamboo rods, reels and shotguns. His attention to detail, has made this dream week possible.  . Len hosts sharing stream-time, stories and anecdotes, rod-building & design secrets  and plain good times with the clients.

The Program:

      We have a week of special treats for all bamboo and fly-rod lovers. You will enjoy the week's opportunities to share rivers, conversation, meals and rod-building thoughts with people who have spent their lives being in love with, using, making and just living bamboo and graphite rods.
     Discuss actions, tapers, styles, history, classic makers, their products and how they compare to today's bamboo rods, collecting tackle and just enjoying the fly-fishing life. Investigate the design concepts of different makers, who create different actions, follow different build philosophies, and learn about all the great things that go to make bamboo and graphite rods so unique. You can fish the streams with a lightweight four or five rod and/or fish gin clear lakes with a six or seven weight for bruiser Browns, rainbows and Percha in a place that has been immortalized in trout dogma by legends like, Joe Brooks, Ernest Schwiebert, Mel Krieger, Lefty Kreh and so many others. Of course, you'll be able to bring your favorite fly rods and your graphite rods are certainly welcome along with the bamboo, but we promise, when the talk turns to fly rods, bamboo and exceptional quality level graphite will be the only language spoken.

     Chime Lodge, on the banks of Chimehuin River is conveniently located to access the most famous and productive rivers in Patagonia. We have carefully picked this week to get the best conditions for dry fly fishing, a combination of lower water levels, great hatches, and solitude. During our week we'll fly fish the world famous Chimehuin, Malleo, Collon Cura, Calefu and Alumine Rivers, plus some of the areas best lakes with streamers for big trout action galore. . We'll both wade fish and float and stop in the most productive pools and runs for non stop action. We will also have the chance of trying rods with plenty of casting opportunities when the fishing demands a break. If you enjoy fine fly rods of bamboo or graphite or want to learn about them and want to have a ball fishing in paradise, do not miss this week. Space is very limited with many spots already spoken for.