FISHING FLIES: THE 12 ESSENTIALS FOR CHILEAN PATAGONIA
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 depends" — a list of...
YOUR PARTNER DOESN’T FISH. NOW WHAT? A GUIDE FOR NON-FISHING COMPANIONS IN PATAGONIA
"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 short answer is: don't worry — there's...
WHAT GEAR DO YOU ACTUALLY NEED FOR PATAGONIA? BUSTING THE MYTHS
"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 it. That said, making the right choices...
BEGINNER IN PATAGONIA: IT’S NOT AS SCARY AS IT SOUNDS
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 know that sounds...
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO FISH IN PATAGONIA?
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 what you're looking...