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el encuentro fly fishing
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put our experience to work for you
Here at Big Sky Anglers we have lived, worked, and explored throughout Patagonia for decades. We have learned a lot over the years about what you need in different places, in different conditions, and at different times of the season. Our bond with El Encuentro Fly Fishing is especially strong. We've worked closely to develop new flies, and refine new fishing strategies. We are on the cutting edge of advancements in gear designs, and in constant contact with the El Encuentro team on the ground to keep our finger on the pulse of current conditions. We know when it’s a dry year, or a cold season; when the dragonflies are hatching, and when the migratory fish are moving.
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El Encuentro Custom Fly Assortments
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PUT BSA'S DECADES OF EXPERIENCE AND THOUGHTFUL APPROACH TO FLY SELECTION TO WORK FOR YOU!
Nowhere does our years of experience with El Encuentro pay of off more than our custom fly selections. We have lived and worked side-by-side with the guides and staff for many years, and know what flies make the difference. We've seen wet years and dry years, hot years and cold years. We've fished every bit of El Encuentro's massive operating area, and weathered every season.
Select the lodge(s) you will be visiting, the quantity of flies you would like, and the time period of your trip. We will build a custom fly assortment with patterns that have proven themselves time and again over the years, as well as new flies that have earned a spot from recent trips.
Your fly assortment will be hand-picked by our staff, and come in a Big Sky Anglers fly box (box shown is an example).
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Rods & Reels
A medium to fast action rod will do the job in Southern Patagonia. Wind is common and faster action rods will out preform softer ones. It is common to fish dries and streamers during the same day, and a rod that will handle both techniques is a must. A 9 ft 5 wt rod will do almost everything you need. At times it is nice to have a 8-9 ft 4 wt along for dries and a 9-9’6 ft 6 wt or 7 wt for streamers and longer casts. Trips like this are the reason to buy a high-end reel with a smooth, durable drag. It's common to hook very large fish on light tippets, and a smooth drag can be the difference when landing bigger fish. An extra reel for your sink-tip line is recommended.
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Fly Lines, Leaders, and Tippet
A good weight forward floating line will be used most of the time. Rio and Scientific Anglers make quality lines. You will want to have along a 15-25 ft fast sinking tip line for your 5 or 6 wt rod. A 200 grain weight pairs well with a 6 weight rod. A 250 grain matches nicely with a 7 weight.
The trip of a lifetime across the globe to Patagonia is no time to scrimp on terminal tackle. We recommend traveling with a fresh set of tippet in 1x-5x, and tapered leaders in 7.5' 0x-3x, and 9' 4x-5x. Fluorocarbon tippet in size 1x-3x can be useful for streamer fishing, as can Maxima Leader Material in 6lb - 15lb.
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waders & Boots
We prefer breathable Chest waders for every situation you will encounter. During the colder months you can layer to meet your warmth needs.
During the summer months you may want to bring along a pair of neoprene booties and simply wet wade.
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Outerwear & Apparel
Located in the Southern Hemisphere, Argentine seasons are opposite from those in the North. November & December are early spring and can be fairly cool, compare them to May and June in the northern hemisphere. January, February, & March are the warmest months of the year and could be compared to July, August, and September in the States. April & May are fall months and will have cooler temperatures. Weather in the mountains can change rapidly and it is always a good idea to have some warm clothing layers along.
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Packs & Bags
Durable, waterproof, dustproof bags that can easily go from the back of the truck to the raft to the river are a must.
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Luggage and travel organizers
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Tools and Accessories
Sometimes it's the little thing that make a big difference when you're a long way from home. Here's our collection of must have tools and accessories to not leave home without.
