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The Lodge

The lodge is a very comfortable 1980 square foot construction. There are 4 spacious client bedrooms, each with a queen size bed and private bathroom. A maximum of 4 rods per week will be sold, so each client will have his or her own private room, couples may share. The kitchen is open to view from the dining room and the large common room, where fishing stories will be shared over a large selection of Chilean wine. Many of you know about the fishing available at the lodge, having been open and attending 8 anglers per week for years, plus the recent stories that have been written about the Paloma River and it's tributaries. In addition to the rivers and lakes that are well known, some additional access points have been secured through local farmers that are long time friends of Felipe. The lodge has two Aire Super Puma 14' self bailing rafts, with rowing frames, for the float trips and one all welded 17' jet sled for the bottom of the Paloma river, plus another boat located at a key lake fishing access.

THE PRINCIPAL PLAYERS
A partnership between Felipe Carrasco and Paul Kinney has been formed, Coyhaique Outfitters, to purchase and operate The Paloma River Lodge. Felipe, born and raised in Coyhaique, has been fishing the surrounding rivers since being a young teen, he even worked at the Paloma Lodge as a camp hand when the lodge was first opened in the early 90's. Felipe speaks fluent English and loves to guide his clients on sight fishing trips. Paul moved to Chile in January 1997 and has lived in south Chile since. During these years he has overseen the construction and development of the two better known and more luxurious lodges in Chile, and has developed a passion for fly fishing.
Both were exited to have the opportunity to purchase and open the Paloma River Lodge. They know what a great fishery it is and the rewards that a client can achieve dry fly fishing, in the pristine environs of The Paloma River Valley. They will host only 4 rods per week, because their philosophy is to maintain a small group size with personal service and friendly atmosphere.

 
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PO BOX 180446  BOSTON  MA 02118
Phone: 888-857-6700  
Fax: 617-427-7890
ed@flyfishingheaven.com