WFS 057 - Argentina Fly Fishing with Justin Spence | DIY, Brown Trout, Golden Dorado, Big Sky Anglers

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I talked to Justin Spence about traveling and fishing Argentina and tips to DIY your way down there. Justin has travelled extensively in Argentina and throughout Patagonia prior to going all in on Big Sky Anglers.

We cover Browns, Golden Trout his almost professional soccer career and how he came to find himself owning a fly shop.

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Show Notes With Justin Spence

Matt Klara was on the show in episode 21 and is the person who connecting me to Justin.

Justin played soccer at New Mexico.

The Dallas Burn And San Jose were two professional teams that were interested in Justin.

Charlie's Sporting Goods was the first fly shop that Justin worked for in New Mexico.

Taylor Streit was a mentor for Justin in New Mexico and a person who explored and gave Justin his first guide job.

Scott Mcgarva in Episode 17 talked about getting stuck in the fly shop. Justin talks a little about that here.

Argentine trout fishing book by Bill Leitch

Fly Fishing Patagonia: A trout bums guide to Argentina

The Neuquen Province is one area where you can DIY your way in Argentina with lots of rivers where you can wade fish.

Chernobyl pattern can be killer for imitating many of the terrestrials.

Golden Dorado in Bolivia and Norther Argentina.

Norway is on Justin's bucket list trips

Chasing Rumor: A Season Fly Fishing in Patagonia

The Norwegian fly club episode on anchored

You can reach Justin at Big Sky Anglers or on Instagram here

Resources Noted in the Show

Fly Fishing Patagonia: A trout bums guide to Argentina

Argentine trout fishing book by Bill Leitch

Chasing Rumor: A Season Fly Fishing in Patagonia

Conclusion with Justin Spence

Justin talks about the biggest challenges to DIY'ing your way in Argentina and some of the tips he shares. Getting around is probably the hardest part of doing it yourself.

He shares some great areas to hit up and why you can still get to many areas.

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