by Andres Mickman | Jun 18, 2026 | Fishing Guide
I get emails like this almost every week: “Andrés, what flies should I bring?” And while the honest answer is that it depends on the area, the season, and the conditions on any given day, we decided to do something more useful than a generic “it...
by Andres Mickman | Jun 18, 2026 | Patagonia Lifestyle
“Andrés, my girlfriend doesn’t fish. Is there anything for her while I’m on the river for eight hours?” “Andrés, I want to bring my family. What can the non-fishers do?” These are some of the questions I get most often. And the...
by Andres Mickman | Jun 18, 2026 | Fishing Guide
“Andrés, do I need an $800 rod?” “Should I bring my own waders?” “What line weight should I use?” Patagonia doesn’t care what brand is on your rod. What matters is that you understand your fishing equipment and know how to use...
by Andres Mickman | Jun 18, 2026 | Fishing Guide
Are you a beginner in Patagonia? I regularly receive similar messages quite frequently: “Andrés, I’ve never fly fished before. Should I start in Patagonia or wait and learn somewhere else first?” My answer is always the same: start in Patagonia. I...
by Andres Mickman | Jun 18, 2026 | Trip Planning
The question I get more than any other is exactly this one: “Andrés, when is the best time to come fish Patagonia?” And the honest answer is that there isn’t a single right answer. It’s like asking which is the best Chilean wine — it depends on...
