We received two more dorado strikes this morning but lost both during the
fight. Anyhow, that nice morning dorado of Sayuri had already made our
day.
So we decided to spend the afternoon away from the river, but to explore
other parts of estancia. On top of cows, horses, sheep and pigs, the estancia
is a home to guinea fowl, wild deer, and even crocodiles!!
November is a mating season of Ostriches. Ever willing to entertain us,
Prince Augusto drove us around to an egg-filled Ostrich's nest.
Late in the evening we went out to the river again, to try a few hours
of night fishing for big cat fish. We managed to catch some small cats
and yet more palometas, but the only one powerful strike, presumably of
a big catfish, did not result in a good hook up.
But the evening on the river was nice. We even had many light bugs flying
around to entertain us. A great day today.
to Lower Corrientes 3
. The world's largest mouse, Capybaras live in and around the water forming
groups led by a dominant male.
When alarmed, the male leader calls out in a rather disgraceful throat-clearing
voice, which somehow struck a cord with Sayuri.
They won't bite you unless you're bleeding. But what happens if there was
a sharp stone or prickly twig to step on, when the boat is moored 100yards
away? OK, they won't attack swimmers unless you are drowning you say? But
who is to judge if my style of swimming belongs to which? This scull of
a cow washed up were looking exceedingly suspicious!
.
The fact both of us managed a fish gave us such a big relief that we decided
to relax and go look around.
One of the favourite spots of Marcelo was here, a shallow riffle. Cast
from the tip of a sandbar into the current, and let the fly swing across.
Wading on the fine sandy bottom is very pleasant, which adds to the attraction
of Corrientes at its lower stretch.
But there is one thing that bothers our peace of mind. Having seen those
black razor blades up close & personal, you cannot help wondering 'what
if'.
Minutes after we started, Sayuri was into her first fish of the day. Breaking
the sleepy brown water, the golden arrow was shot up to play an aerial
dance!
The struggle produced golden explosions everywhere around, and in the end,
Sayuri managed to pull the fish to the boatside. Sayuri's first dorado
was in fact a nice one at 60cm. A job very well done!
Day 2. Woke up at 5.
The sun was climbing up and the sky was changing its colour at every second,
as we poured a cup of hot coffee. The merry chirping of the birds were
announcing the break of the day, while Julian and Diego, the trusty duo,
rushed to us wagging their tails.
