{"id":503,"date":"2025-06-20T15:39:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T15:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barilocheprueba.igejulioguzman.com\/?page_id=503"},"modified":"2025-11-27T14:31:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T14:31:52","slug":"fishing-gear-fly-fishing-bariloche-patagonia-argentina","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barilochefishingtrips.com\/en\/fishing-gear-fly-fishing-bariloche-patagonia-argentina\/","title":{"rendered":"Fishing Gear To Bring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We provide all essential fishing gear listed here, along with camping gear for our expeditions\u2014including sleeping bags, cots, mattresses, and dry bags. That said, if you are an experienced angler or would prefer to bring your own equipment, here\u2019s an overview of the setups we typically use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Atlantic Basin: A 6-weight rod (with matching lines) is the most versatile choice.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manso Basin: A lighter 5-weight rod works beautifully, although the 6-weight is also perfect for these waters.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>End of Season (Migratory Browns): Heavier rods (7\u20138 weight) are recommended, especially from late March through May.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main Season (November\u2013March): A 6-weight rod will cover nearly all fishing conditions. If possible, also bring a 5-weight for the Manso.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All rods should be 9 feet long. We do not recommend shorter rods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We use standard Weight Forward lines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Floating line<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full sinking line (150\u2013200 grains, ideally fast-sinking at ~6 ips; a 4 ips line can be useful during very low flows).<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u20136 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leaders &amp; Tippet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leaders (9 ft): 5x, 4x, 3x<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shorter leaders (7.5 ft): 2x and 1x (2 each)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: Fluorocarbon 2x\u20135x for nymphing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matching tippet material.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Floatant for Flies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Split Shots <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strike Indicators (small-medium-big)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Essentials<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Breathable waders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wading boots (without studs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunglasses (or even Polarized if you&#8217;d like to spot fish more easily)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hat or cap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wading belt<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Flies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flies is a major focus of our <a href=\"https:\/\/barilocheprueba.igejulioguzman.com\/blog\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"495\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Blog<\/strong><\/a>, where you\u2019ll find detailed recommendations, tying instructions, and insights. For now, here\u2019s a starter selection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Streamers: Weighted Woolly Buggers (olive, black, white, orange); Bead head or weighted rabbit strips\/bunnies. Sizes 2\u20138, with strong hooks.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dry Flies: PMXs and Stimulators (8\u201316), Fat Alberts, Chernobyl Ants, Hoppers (6\u201310), Royal Wulff, Irresistible, Adams, Adams Parachute, Elk Hair &amp; Goddard Caddis (14\u201318), Midges, Spinners (18\u201320).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nymphs: Prince, Pheasant Tail, Copper John, Hare\u2019s Ear, Pat\u2019s Rubber Legs all sizes (14 to 20),. Ideally tungsten head and some bead head, or with rubber legs. Strike indicators are useful.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Clothing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Patagonia weather can change quickly\u2014be ready for sun, wind, and even occasionally rain in the same day. We recommend to have these items ready:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Warm and cold-weather layers (at least two of each)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sun hat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Windbreaker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rain jacket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunscreen (high SPF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lip balm (with UV protection for sensitive skin)<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Camps Packing List<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For multi-day trips, we suggest to bring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personal flashlight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Washcloth &amp; biodegradable soap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fleece layer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gloves (for both sun and cold)<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have any these items, let us know in advance\u2014we\u2019ll be happy to provide them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We provide all essential fishing gear listed here, along with camping gear for our expeditions\u2014including sleeping bags, cots, mattresses, and dry bags. That said, if you are an experienced angler or would prefer to bring your own equipment, here\u2019s an overview of the setups we typically use. Rods All rods should be 9 feet long. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1900,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-503","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Fishing Gear To Bring | Fly Fishing Bariloche - Fly Fishing Patagonia - guides and lodge<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Fly Fishing Gear That You Need in Patagonia. Rivers Limay, Manso, Chimehuin, Collon Cura and Caleufu. 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