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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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1/27/2012 -
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Tecka Lodge
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2/3/2011 -
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Cordoba Dove Hunt
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1/3/2012 -
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Guayascate Lodge
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11/29/2010 -
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La Loma Lodge, Cordoba, Argentina
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11/28/2011 -
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Guayascate
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11/23/2010 -
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Cordoba, Argentina
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5/31/2011 -
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Las Palomas Lodge, Bolivia
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11/22/2010 -
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Estancia Cortaderas
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5/16/2011 -
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Malalcue Combo hunt
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11/1/2010 -
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El Colibri
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5/10/2011 -
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Las Palomas, Bolivia
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10/25/2010 -
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Silver King Lodge, Costa Rica
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5/10/2011 -
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Las Palomas, Bolivia
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8/16/2010 -
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La Portenita Lodge, Argentina
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5/6/2011 -
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Cordoba Sierra Verde Lodge
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8/6/2010 -
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La Portenita Lodge, Argentina
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3/10/2011 -
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Zancudo Lodge, Costa Rica
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7/30/2010 -
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Malalque Lodge, Argentina
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3/9/2011 -
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Uruguay Cast & Blast
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7/30/2010 -
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North Seal River Lodge, Canada
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Tecka Lodge [top]
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Trek,
From Monica Knull in B.A. to the Alvear Palace to my excellent guide (Tomas gave me best six days of fishing I have ever had) to the wonderful staff at Tecka (Caridad) and their special attend to my wife Charlotte. She did't fish but had great fun with Frederico's puppy. I am sure she spoiled him with the attention she gave him.
Milton we need to get Billy S. and his group to Tecka. If Frederico will have me I plan to go back next year at the same time. It is the BEST LOCATION for your clients in South America.
Take care,
Hal N.
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Guayascate Lodge [top]
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Every aspect of our Dove hunting trip was fantastic !
Trek was great
H & H people were wonderful
Food and Lodge A++
Hunting sensational !
Thank you so much for giving us a wonderful experience, have been to 21 of the 22 wonders of the world, this trip ranks right up there with everything !
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Guayascate [top]
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Hi Larry,
the stay was nothing short of excellent. Both the Americans and the British were great to be with – colorful, interesting people always makes for a good trip. Their expressions both during the shooting and in the lodge was particularly good. As for me personally – I must say it’s one of the best places I’ve ever been and it is such an incredible place to stay - thanks to the assistance and kindness of Zeke and his staff. I will talk to him at a later point, but give him my warmest regards.
Best,
Christian
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Las Palomas Lodge, Bolivia [top]
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Hello Kevin and Hunting Buddies,
In response to Kevin’s request, we are delighted to once again be able to tell TREK how much we enjoy Las Palomas, Jorge, Karin, Jorge Jr., the staff and the millions of doves. This is our 9th trip to Las Palomas. As always the staff is delightful and helpful. Everything is clean and beautifully maintained. What makes Las Palomas Lodge truly unique is the artistry with which Jorge has built the entire lodge complex. For example wooden hand made furniture from local trees, and often the tree trunks themselves, are used in the lodge, the guest lodge and the pool/cabana. Every year there is something new added to the lodge grounds. This year it was the outdoor eating area under the trees complete with handmade glider/bench and a hand washing tree trunk.
But on to the dove shooting. The doves did their part and appeared in huge numbers. The bird boys couldn’t be better or more helpful. They try to get you to advantageous and comfortable shooting spots and if you’re not happy with one spot, they’ll get you to another. Cheerful and willing accommodation is the name of the game at Las Palomas. We particularly enjoy the overall pace of the entire shooting day. An early morning shoot followed by a midday break at the lodge followed by an afternoon shoot makes a relaxed day with time for a siesta. The drive times from the lodge to the fields are short. Never over 30 minutes. There are so many doves that the limiting factor is how many times you are willing to pull the trigger. We’ve been to a number of shoots in Argentina and Uruguay but Las Palomas is, by far, our preference.
Walter and Mary Ann Kilgo
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Malalcue Combo hunt [top]
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Hi Larry:
I just got back from Argentina and must say am very pleased with the results. I'm not just talking about the hunting and fishing which were excellent but the quality of service, and the hospitality at Malalcue were downright outstanding.
We are not volume wing shooters after the ever present dove but rather a group of conscientious individuals seeking places where there is variety in hunting and fishing combined with good food and excellent accommodations. We got all that at Malalcue.
Thanks again for your help and hope we can do business again in the future.
Best regards to Cara and the Trek Team.
Ramon
Ps. We were also well taken care of by Gloria and Sandra with the transfers so please give them our best.
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Las Palomas, Bolivia [top]
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Kevin:
You know how you enjoy a great vacation, only to return and find it's not quite as you remembered? That never happens at Los Palomas! It just keeps getting better!! We love it and plan to return every year.
The hunting was, as always spectacular. The food and accommodations were superlative.
I can't wait until I can return. Perhaps 'cast & blast' this fall.
I think with the completion of the road from Santa Cruz to Brazil, it may now be time to drive to and from Jorge's rather than flying with the road completed it's actually quicker to drive to the lodge. Just a thought.
I am happy to serve as a reference for Jorge and Los Palomas for anyone contemplating a hunt.
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Las Palomas, Bolivia [top]
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This was my seventh year in a row and it keeps getting better!!!
The whole thing is first class, Jorge and his staff could not be more gracious.
Agree about the transfer now that road is paved- less hassle and now probably quicker to go from main airport to the lodge by ground.
Assuming that the trip in 2012 is again from thursday to tuesday can you put the our party down for next year!
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Cordoba Sierra Verde Lodge [top]
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Dear Larry:
The Cordoba trip was another great success.The Sierra Verde remains a most exceptional lodge, due in large part to the warmth and quality of the staff. The chef hired for the new lodge was there for couple of days giving pointers to an already fine cooking crew so the food was if anything more imaginative. Edgar runs a first class shooting operation, the birds were numerous and demanding but I shot better with the new gun.
I got stranded in BA for an extra day due to cancellation of the United flight back north,so Gloria deposited me at the Marriott where I am sending this note and will pick me up this evening to take me to EZE . I'll owe you for an additional transfer less the extra fees you charged me for picking up my 3 colleagues ( whch was canceled due to my own weather delays coming down) which may come out in the wash or indeed be a credit. I'll be home tomorrow afternoon if all goes well.
Thanks for all you and your staff have done to make this another outstanding trip.
Peter
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Zancudo Lodge, Costa Rica [top]
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Dear Chris and Kevin:
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for all the work you did regarding my recent trip to Costa Rica. I appreciate the time and effort put into changing the flights and reservations at Zancudo Lodge so I could extend my vacation. The lodge and its staff were friendly and very accommodating: the fishing was remarkable !
I look forward to future opportunities to work with you.
Thank you,
Steven Chad Middlemas
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Uruguay Cast & Blast [top]
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Milton,
I have been trav eling with Trek Safaris for 25 plus years and during this time I have made many memorable trips to some of the most remote and intriguing places on earth. Recently I made a trip to Argentina and Uruguay on a cast and blast for dove and Golden Dorado. I had been wanting to fish for Golden Dorado for some time but I couldn't quite bring myself to go such a long way for a fish that I knew almost nothing about but when dove shooting was added to the trip I couldn't resist any longer. And boy what a trip it was. We shot dove for two days and killed over 4000 birds between Larry Lee and myself. My best day ever shooting dove was the second day with a total of 1312 birds and there were as many birds flying when we left as there were when we got there. Thinking that it just doesn't get any better than this, we transferred to the Rio Negro River which forms the border between Uruguay and Argentina to fish for Golden Dorado. The first day we caught numerous fish from 10 to 20 pounds with Larry catching a 26 pound fish for the largest of the day but old Merle brought out his 6 wt fly rod and caught an unbelievable 18 pound Dorado. At this point I thought I had died and gone to heaven. The second day I landed a 36 pound Dorado on spinning tackle with both of us land many fish 18 to 26 pounds. At this point I had the largest fish of the trip but I suggested to Larry that we extend our trip to one more morning of fishing so he might have a chance to beat my record. As luck would have it Larry caught a 36 pound fish that morning so we were tied for the trip. Now Milton, it truly doesn't get any better than THAT!!!
Thanks for a great trip,
Merle Kensinger and Larry Lee
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Cordoba Dove Hunt [top]
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Dear Larry:
The Cordoba trip was another great success.The Sierra Verde remains a most exceptional lodge, due in large part to the warmth and quality of the staff. The chef hired for the new lodge was there for couple of days giving pointers to an already fine cooking crew so the food was if anything more imaginative. Edgar runs a first class shooting operation, the birds were numerous and demanding but I shot better with the new gun.
I got stranded in BA for an extra day due to cancellation of the United flight back north,so Gloria deposited me at the Marriott where I am sending this note and will pick me up this evening to take me to EZE . I'll owe you for an additional transfer less the extra fees you charged me for picking up my 3 colleagues ( which was canceled due to my own weather delays coming down) which may come out in the wash or indeed be a credit. I'll be home tomorrow afternoon if all goes well.
Thanks for all you and your staff have done to make this another outstanding trip.
Peter
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La Loma Lodge, Cordoba, Argentina [top]
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Larry,
Just wanted to let you know we had a wonderful trip. It was good to see Gabby on what he said was his last trip.  Santiago was great. The chef was very attentive. This was our first time to La Loma, it was very nice. Seems to be more birds every year.
Robert Boyce
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Cordoba, Argentina [top]
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Hi Milton
We had a great time in Cordoba. The shooting was fantastic, the lodge beautiful and the staff very accommodating.  They even took us golfing one day. Everything was outstanding. We might put together a trip for next year- will keep you posted. Thanks again. Paul Joyce
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Estancia Cortaderas [top]
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Hi Larry,
Just a short note to talk about my recent hunt at Estancia Cortaderas.I must say that I was  overwhelmed and really happy with my treatment during my visit there. The hunting, food and lodgings were first class and beyond my expectations. But the thing that impressed me the most was the staff. From the manager Paul James to the head guide Omar to the bird boys, cooks and lodge staff I received treatment that was true Argentine hospitality at its best and I can assure you that I will return with reinforcements to do battle with the doves again. Anytime you need a reference for Estancia Cortaderas please give them my phone number and I would be happy to oblige.
Gordon Main
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El Colibri [top]
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Hello Larry,
Just home from Argentina and the hunt at El Colibri.
As a very demanding traveler and hunter I just want to tell you that me and my friend are more than overwhelmed, sincerely happy and very lucky guys to have been able to do this trip. The H&H-guys and Nico are really, really good guys and the El Colibri is awesome in every way. I will be more than happy to recommend my friends to do the same trip and I hope to be able to do the same trip next year!
Best Regards
Richard Schött
Stockholm, Sweden
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Silver King Lodge, Costa Rica [top]
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Hi Kevin,
We had a great trip. The weather was good, just a little rain the first day and then clear to partly cloudy with not much  wind. Tarpon fishing was fantastic. Four of us boated 33 tarpon in the five days and during the five days we took a couple afternoons off to go take pictures on the Rio Colorado River. Frankly, we got tired of fighting the big tarpon. We boated a lot of tarpon in the 125-175# range. The lodge was excellent, very good food, clean rooms, good A/C, very friendly staff, good safe boats and very good guides and tackle. We fished just outside the river mouth for the most part and didn't try the river much as it was very muddy. Airlines were on time so we did not have any problems that way. All four of us caught plenty of tarpon and I got a lot of good pictures. Thanks for organizing a great trip.
Jim Herzog
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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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