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Unique Factor: Pristine flats, giant trevally, permit, bonefish. Key Atolls: Alphonse, Cosmoledo, Astove. Season: October-May optimal. Lodge Packages: $5,000-10,000/week all-inclusive. Infrastructure: 8/10 - Remote luxury lodges. Daily Costs: $700-1,500. Species Variety: 9+ gamefish species. Special Features: Bluewater/flats combo. Conservation: Strict catch and release. Combination: Diving, island hopping.
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Unique Factor: Rio Grande sea-run browns, Patagonia setting. Prime Rivers: Rio Grande, Rio Gallegos, Lake District. Season: November-April. Estancia Stays: Traditional ranch lodges. Infrastructure: 8/10 - Established lodges. Daily Costs: $400-800. Average Fish: 8-15 lbs sea-runs. Dorado Option: Northern warm water. Wine Country: Mendoza fishing/wine. Combination: Buenos Aires, wine regions.
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Unique Factor: Blue-ribbon trout streams, Western culture. Prime Rivers: Madison, Yellowstone, Missouri, Bighorn. Season: June-October prime, year-round possible. Ranch Stays: $300-1,000/night. Infrastructure: 9/10 - Outfitters, lodges, guides. Daily Costs: $200-600. Guide Rates: $500-700/day. Special Features: Spring creeks, private water. Dry Fly Paradise: Match the hatch culture. Combination: Yellowstone, ranch experiences.
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Unique Factor: 6 salmon species, rainbow trout, wilderness. Access: Helicopter only many rivers. Season: June-October. Expeditions: $5,000-10,000/week. Infrastructure: 5/10 - Basic camps. Species Diversity: All Pacific salmon. Trophy Rainbows: 30+ inches. Wildlife: Brown bears abundant. Challenges: Permits, remoteness. Photography: Wildlife opportunities.
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Historic rivers, estates. Infrastructure: 8/10. Ghillie guides tradition.
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Private beats, $1,000+/day. Infrastructure: 8/10. Season: June-September season.
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Baja beaches. Infrastructure: 7/10. Year-round species.
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Unique Factor: Sight fishing clear waters, trophy browns/rainbows, year-round. Prime Rivers: Tongariro, Mataura, South Island backcountry. Season: October-April optimal. Guide Essential: Difficult fishing, local knowledge crucial. Infrastructure: 9/10 - World-class guides, lodges. Daily Costs: NZD 300-800. Guide Rates: NZD 800-1,500/day. Special Features: Helicopter access, wilderness fishing. Average Size: 4-8 lbs common. Combination: Wine tours, adventure sports.
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