We provide all essential fishing gear listed here, along with camping gear for our expeditions—including sleeping bags, cots, mattresses, and dry bags. That said, if you are an experienced angler or would prefer to bring your own equipment, here’s an overview of the setups we typically use.

Rods

• Atlantic Basin: A 6-weight rod (with matching lines) is the most versatile choice.
  
• Manso Basin: A lighter 5-weight rod works beautifully, although the 6-weight is also perfect for these waters.
  
• End of Season (Migratory Browns): Heavier rods (7–8 weight) are recommended, especially from late March through May.
  
• Main Season (November–March): A 6-weight rod will cover nearly all fishing conditions. If possible, also bring a 5-weight for the Manso.
  

All rods should be 9 feet long. We do not recommend shorter rods.

Lines

We use standard Weight Forward lines:

• Floating line
  
• Full sinking line (150–200 grains, ideally fast-sinking at ~6 ips; a 4 ips line can be useful during very low flows).
  

Our top recommendation for full sinking lines: Rio Premier Fathom series in 6 or 7ips. As for the Floating line, any line from any good brand (Rio, Airflo, Orvis or else) will do well. 

For late-season migratory brown fishing, the Fathom series in 6 or 7ips, ideally 225 grains for 7-8 weight rods are a great choice. Another alternative that we use a lot is any shooting head in 4–6 ips with a slick, sinking running line (such as Rio Slick Shooter in 25 lbs). To connect the shooting head with the slick shooter, we cut the loop-to-loop connectors and make a 10-turn nail knot. This type of lines will help to cast when we wade; they are great to cast when we have little space for the back cast.

Leaders & Tippet

• Leaders (9 ft): 5x, 4x, 3x
• Shorter leaders (7.5 ft): 2x and 1x (2 each)
• Optional: Fluorocarbon 2x–5x for nymphing
• Matching tippet material.
• Floatant for Flies
• Split Shots
• Strike Indicators (small-medium-big)

Other Essentials

• Breathable waders
• Wading boots (without studs)
• Sunglasses (or even Polarized if you’d like to spot fish more easily) 
• Hat or cap
• Wading belt
  

Flies

Flies is a major focus of our Blog, where you’ll find detailed recommendations, tying instructions, and insights. For now, here’s a starter selection:

• Streamers: Weighted Woolly Buggers (olive, black, white, orange); Bead head or weighted rabbit strips/bunnies. Sizes 2–8, with strong hooks.
  
• Dry Flies: PMXs and Stimulators (8–16), Fat Alberts, Chernobyl Ants, Hoppers (6–10), Royal Wulff, Irresistible, Adams, Adams Parachute, Elk Hair & Goddard Caddis (14–18), Midges, Spinners (18–20).
  
• Nymphs: Prince, Pheasant Tail, Copper John, Hare’s Ear, Pat’s Rubber Legs all sizes (14 to 20),. Ideally tungsten head and some bead head, or with rubber legs. Strike indicators are useful.
  

Clothing

Patagonia weather can change quickly—be ready for sun, wind, and even occasionally rain in the same day. We recommend to have these items ready:

• Warm and cold-weather layers (at least two of each)
• Sun hat
• Windbreaker
• Rain jacket
• Sunscreen (high SPF)
• Lip balm (with UV protection for sensitive skin)
  

Camps Packing List

For multi-day trips, we suggest to bring:

• Personal flashlight
• Washcloth & biodegradable soap
• Fleece layer
• Hat
• Gloves (for both sun and cold)
  

If you don’t have any these items, let us know in advance—we’ll be happy to provide them.