21/10/2024
In this photograph from 1989 at Estancia San Ignacio on the Aluminé River, we see some of the best guides Patagonia Outfitters ever had: Bob White on the left and Walter Moreno Black, known affectionately as Blackie, on the right. Between them are three gentlemen in black tie, who were our guests and, in their own words, "traveling salesmen." These men had a unique tradition of dressing up and celebrating in black tie wherever they went around the world, making their evening together a memorable one on the banks of the Aluminé and Malleo Rivers.
Blackie, who unfortunately passed away just a week ago, was more than just a guide. He joined Patagonia Outfitters at the age of 18, knowing neither English nor the intricacies of fly-fishing. But through hard work and passion, he mastered both. He became a fluent English speaker and one of the most outstanding fly-fishing guides our company ever had. Blackie’s energy, dedication, and skill left an indelible mark on everyone he guided, and he will always be remembered not just for his professionalism, but for his warmth and spirit.
May this be a tribute to Blackie, whose legacy will forever be part of our memories. His contribution to fly-fishing in Patagonia and the friendships he built over the years will live on in the stories we tell and the rivers we continue to explore in his honor.
