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Argentina Dove Hunting, Brazil Peacock Bass Fishing, Alaska Fishing trips and more...
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Here is a sampling of the latest Trek trip results:
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8/16/2010 -
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La Portenita Lodge, Argentina
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4/27/2010 -
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San Huberto
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8/6/2010 -
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La Portenita Lodge, Argentina
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4/16/2010 -
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Estancia Cortaderas, Argentina
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7/30/2010 -
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Malalque Lodge, Argentina
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4/14/2010 -
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Quepos, Costa Rica still great fishing
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7/30/2010 -
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North Seal River Lodge, Canada
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4/12/2010 -
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Quepos, Costa Rica
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7/27/2010 -
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Rio Seco, Argentina
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3/4/2010 -
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Floating Cabins, Brazil peacock bass
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7/27/2010 -
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Pine Island Lodge, Canada
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2/26/2010 -
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Guatemala Sailfishing
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6/29/2010 -
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Tucuman, Argentina
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2/24/2010 -
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Andros Island, Bahamas
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6/29/2010 -
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Los Suenos, Costa Rica
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2/24/2010 -
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Las Palomas Lodge, Bolivia
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6/14/2010 -
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Estancia Cortaderas, Argentina
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2/23/2010 -
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Costa Rica billfishing
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6/14/2010 -
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Paraguay Pigeon Hunt
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2/23/2010 -
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Nicaragua Ducks
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La Portenita Lodge, Argentina [top]
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Gabriel,
As a return customer (I made the trip on the same dates last year), first let that statement speak for itself! Secondly, I am scheduled to make the trip again next year in September, to your lodge.
I wished I could give you some constructive criticisms, on how to improve, but simply put, I cannot. Your team is without a doubt, the best. I think you would be happy to know that we met other hunters on the trip in and going home that were visiting other lodges, some other outfitter which I can't remember the name. No one, had the success or the amenities that my group encountered. In fact the group that visited the other outfitter, had only bad stories to tell. I consider myself fortunate and lucky to have visited your lodge on my first trip last year. As it was then and again this year, every aspect of the trip, for me and my group was superb. I have no intention of trying another outfitter, or even trying another H&H lodge, as I do not think it can be done any better. Yourself, Nico, the field guides, the lodge staff, and the massuses, exhibit the utmost in professionalism and are the real reason that I will be back. The food was 5 Star. I think I gained 5 lbs and will have to fast for month to get back down. The lodge accommodations, are as comfortable as any luxury hotel or lodge I have visited. As far as the hunting, I'm sure as good can be found elsewhere, but for me it's not just about the birds or the shooting. Everyone in my group, shot to their heart's and wallet's content. The total experience is what makes the trip, and your staff should be proud that you deliver the total experience of Argentina dove hunting, as best it can be. Needless to say, I will recommend the La Portenita lodge to anyone who wishes to visit Argentina for the purpose of dove hunting.
I will anxiously anticipate next year, and look forward to being with your team again.
Sincerely,
C. Mark Hundley
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La Portenita Lodge, Argentina [top]
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Dear Gabriel,
Thank you for the wonderful job you did as our head guide. Coming to La Portenita through Trek was a stretch for me and the rest of our group in the current economic conditions back home, but it was worth every penny. As for your questions about the lodge, muchos buena, the food muchos muchos buena, the hunting 10 x muchos buena, the guns, I was the only one to rent and I enjoyed the lighter guns and the lighter recoil of the 20 gauge, the guides, muchos buena---genuinely thoughtful, courteous, attentive and fun to be with, the staff in the lodge also made us feel welcome and comfortable. As for the head guide, you did a fabulous job as well. There is no doubt where we will come back to on our next trip to Argentina. Thank you again for a most enjoyable visit.
John Estes, Jr.
Monroeville, Alabama
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Malalque Lodge, Argentina [top]
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Larry,
Argentina was awesome ! Malaque Lodge is 1st class and Gustavo, nothing but professional service. Way too much great food from the in house chef, glad I left when I did, probably gained 20 pounds. Wish they would have had more ducks but the weather was too blue bird but we did get our limit just took a little longer. You were right about the pigeon hunt, I shot 130 in the morning hunt and in one dove hunt we shot 485 birds in an hour and a half. The only reason we did not shoot more is that we limited our selves, not to over do it so we would not get sore. Thanks for all your help, we are very satisfied.
Dean and Steve.
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North Seal River Lodge, Canada [top]
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Kevin,
It does take a few days, to get back in the swing of things after traveling. We had a great trip. Our guide was great and we were catching about 100 pike a day. We had perfect weather, which you know is very important. We were using weed less silver spoons in the weeds and caught a bunch in the 35 inch range. Not too many trophy size were being caught by anyone that week. Thank you very much for all your help setting up our trip.
Thanks
Brad
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Rio Seco, Argentina [top]
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Larry,
I wanted to let you know how great of a trip we had last week to the Rio Seco Lodge. This was a great experience. The lodge was great as was the staff. I especially want to praise Luis Avelano, the lead guide, he was very professional and a tremendous help. This was my first time to go to Argentina, what a great experience it was ! I look forward to planning another trip with you.
Regards,
Bob Cooper Jr.
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Pine Island Lodge, Canada [top]
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Kevin,
Once more TREK comes through!!
We had a delightful fishing trip at Pine Island and
you were so right--the Burgesses were great hosts
and the other guests there were very interesting.
Barbara used Wittmann Lures (no relation) to catch
a lot of her walleye and a 41.5 pike and 21sucker, both
earning her a "master angler" status. She is really pleased.
I am having a replica of the pike done for her.
We look forward to another TREK trip in the future.
Your arrangements went without any glitch, so thanks again.
Joe
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Tucuman, Argentina [top]
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Larry,
I want to thank you for assisting with our dove hunt in Argentina. Trek and more specifically you provided first rate service and unparalleled expertise. Gustavo's operation is one of the highest organized and most well ran hunting operation I have ever encountered. From the moment we arrived with Gustavo himself greeting us at the airport to the efficient and friendly staff of the lodge, to the guides and bird boys not once did I sense a moments hesitation. It is obvious Gustavo and his staff try very hard to provide over the top service and to excel in providing 4 star service.
I also must mention Paula and Sandra who were prompt, friendly and very knowledgeable. Our side trip to BA would not have been near as successful without their assistance.
Thanks much to you and to Trek. I will be recommending your services to others.
Bob
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Los Suenos, Costa Rica [top]
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Milton, Felipe, Thanks for everything!! The fishing could not have been better. My son Cameron caught his first Sailfish, the Good Day Too is a fish raiser!!! Your Crew is one of the best I have ever fished with, not every crew can handle a double hook-up of sailfish and still try to hook a Marlin in the teasers. I was a great 2 days of fishing and Cameron and I will be back.
Attached are some photos for your website if you can use them.
Many thanks and tell the guys we said hello,
Good luck and good fishing,
Scott McClain
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Estancia Cortaderas, Argentina [top]
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Larry,
I have been going on Trek’s Safaris since 1987. I went to Santa Fe, Argentina on my first trip to Argentina many years ago. My last trip to Estancia Cortaderas was the best of all previous trips. The accommodations were excellent, the hunting was excellent, the drives 25 minutes or less, great. Ariel Seminov's group was superb, as well as food etc. This is the best of the best.
Regards,
Kirk Byrn III
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Paraguay Pigeon Hunt [top]
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Ron, We had a great trip to Erik's pigeon camp. Got back today. I want to plan a trip with my children. Would you please add them to them to the email list? Thanks, Ray Gill
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San Huberto [top]
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Milton,
The fishing was very good this year in Patagonia despite lower than normal water conditions. We fished the Malleo, Collon Cura dn Traful Rivers. Gloria Jean landed this nice 11 pound rainbow on the Traful. I had three over 27 inches caught on the Traful and Collon Cura. We love the April time frame and will be back again next year.
Great Trip- Mack and Jean Jenkins
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Estancia Cortaderas, Argentina [top]
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Dear Larry,
I had a great time on the dove hunt. I could have never imagined I would see, let alone shoot, the number of doves I did. The lodge, personnel and hospitality were fantastic.
Sincerely,
Eric B. Adamson
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Quepos, Costa Rica still great fishing [top]
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Kevin,
We flew into the U.S. today and I just got to my vacation lake house in the mountains of Western NC, so, first chance to contact you.
Very nice trip and we had a ball.
Melina is terrific as was our boat crew!
I understand there were only 4 Marlins hooked all winter but now there are 6 so it looks like our group hooked a 1/3 of the Marlin for the season. Go team.
Mike Harris
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Quepos, Costa Rica [top]
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Kevin,
Sorry I didn’t respond earlier – been digging out from missing a week.
Trip was perfect! We went full speed and did it all – Rainforest zip lines, Whitewater rafting, Volcano, Surfing, Sailing, La Paz Waterfalls, etc.
We hooked 6 sails and got 4 into the boat for photos – so each one of my children got one in! We then made them all go swimming 25 miles out when we pulled the lines in. The marina looks like it’s got another year to go, but that’s no problem as calm as it is there.
Drive from SJ to Quepos is a piece of cake with new roads and new bridges. You can’t beat Buena Vista Villas for convenience, safety, and jaw-dropping beauty.
Fishing pictures to follow – again when I get more caught up.
Thanks for your help.
Joe Cain
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Floating Cabins, Brazil peacock bass [top]
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Hey Kevin-
We enjoyed the trip very much. The fishing was great and the eight of us caught over 500 fish. I think about 28 of those were over 10 pounds. Our biggest fish were 2 -19 pounders and then we had several 18 – 18 ½ ‘s. They are beautiful fish and were a lot of fun to catch. Several of us also fished for piranha which was very fun as well.
The camp was great and the camp host, Jerry, did a great job. Please pass that on to the River Plate people. He was very accommodating. The food and the crew were just wonderful. The cabins were very comfortable and we were all glad that they were air conditioned!!
Of our four guides, we all agreed that we had two excellent ones – Izaias and Deco and one good one, Brahma. The fourth guide, Piu Piu was ok and started each day out good but at times seemed to get bored or tired. We switched around so several of us had experiences with more than one guide. All in all though, they did put us on some fish which was their job!
The hotel in Manaus was fine and it was interesting to meet other fishing folks in the bar to share stories with.
We have no complaints-it was a great trip!
Thanks for your help and we will forward pictures to you.
Robin
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Guatemala Sailfishing [top]
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Hi Kevin,
The Lodge and food were great and the service and care taken of us was excellent. The fishing was a little slow by Guatemala standards but the four of us each got one or two a day and are happy….The captains and crew were experienced and worked hard…. The fish we did catch were magnificent fighters and made the trip one I will not forget. Gary Wolf
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Andros Island, Bahamas [top]
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Milton,
My recent bone fishing trip to Bair’s Lodge was fantastic. We had two good weather days but got blown out on the third. The Lodge has expanded since our last trip, with attention to the smallest of details evident everywhere. It is absolutely beautiful !!
The managers are great people and were totally accommodating.
Our entire group was blown away by the whole experience, from the accommodations to the location, to the fishing. We all plan to return in the future.
I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys bone fishing.
I can assure you that if my finances allow it, I would be booking a visit to Bair’s Lodge with you several times a year.
Thank you for a fantastic trip.
George Leath
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Las Palomas Lodge, Bolivia [top]
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Ron, although I have never been on a bad Trek trip, this most recent trip to Los Palomas Lodge was exceptional. Jorge & Karin really pay attention to detail. You feel like family by the time you leave.
Keep up the good work. Darryl Harper
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Costa Rica billfishing [top]
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Lupita and Melina.
It was a great trip and I have now caught a sailfish. Not everybody can say that. Charlie, Christian and Phil were great. They know what they are doing and made the trip very enjoyable.
I sure missed my 2:00 pm pineapple yesterday.
Thanks again for a wonderful trip.
Lewis Henderson
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Nicaragua Ducks [top]
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Dear Milton,
I wanted to give you a report on our recent Duck/Dove hunt in Nicaragua. In a word it as FANTASTIC!!!
The trip could not have been more pleasant. Everything about this trip was well coordinated from start to finish. Nacho, the hunting coordinator for the Townsend's did a spectacular job. As stated in your intinerary, the Villas Cortijo was above standards even for Nicaragua and the meals were delicious.
The hunting was better than you had suggested to me before we departed. We all limited out on the 25 ducks each for the three days and averaged 50 Whitewings per hunt. My son and I, along with our guests had a great trip and we will be signing up for next year!!
Yours very sincerely, Scott C. Miller
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