Fly Fishing Patagonia's Hidden Gem: Estancia Chochoy Mallin

Episode 170 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – May 7, 2026

Few fly fishing destinations on the planet can match the raw beauty, solitude, and authentic culture of Northern Patagonia, Argentina — and in this episode of the Destination Angler Podcast, host Steve Haigh pulls back the curtain on one of its best-kept secrets. Steve sits down with Luciano Alba (Lucho), founder of Dream Waters Angling and operator of six world-class lodges across Argentina, and Fernando Beltran, head guide and agricultural engineer turned passionate Patagonian fishing ambassador, to share what made his seven days at Estancia Chochoy Mallin one of the greatest experiences of his adult life.

In this episode:

• What makes Chochoy Mallín one of Patagonia's most unique fly fishing destinations
• The diversity of water across a region the size of the entire U.S. East Coast
• The full experience: horseback riding, traditional asado & authentic Argentine hospitality
• Fernando's 30+ years of guiding wisdom on reading water and chasing big trout
• Why this destination belongs on every traveling angler's bucket list

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Contact Lucho:  https://www.dreamwatersangling.com/   |  booking@dreamwatersangling.com   | Instagram @EstanciaChochoyMallin   @lucioano_alba

Contact Fernando:  54 9 3547 51-6877

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Recorded Mar 19, 2026