The Right Gear for the Job
The Right Gear for the Job
Much like Montana, Argentina’s trout are large and wild. In Montana, you’ll find more fly shops per capita than perhaps anywhere in the world. If there’s trout in the river, you’ll find a local fly shop providing tackle and services for it. Argentina has trout and has fly shops in the larger cities and at some destinations. Most of the areas you’ll fish are very remote. If you are travelling through Esquel, Bariloche, San Martin de los Andes and several other locations, stop in these shops to get local information and stock up on your essentials.
Argentina Fly Shop
If you can't travel to a local Argentine flyshop, check out Argentina Fly Shop's tackle selection. It's the next best thing to being there. Enter our web site and you’ll find a complete fly shop specifically catering to your Argentine fly fishing needs. From flies to wading boots, you’ll find a focused shopping environment. Check out our travel pages and find a wealth of Argentine fishing possibilities. A web site can’t provide personal service, but we can. Give Castafly Travel a call anytime or e-mail us with any questions you might have.
Quality Matters
We take our fishing seriously and expect that you do too. While there is a plethora of equipment available to you in today’s marketplace, we believe that you are making an investment into your fly-fishing career and want to make the right decisions the first time and every time that you buy gear. Our tackle partner, The Trout Shop in Craig, MT USA, on the Missouri River, is a candy store full of useful and quality items. It’s highly unlikely you won’t find all the goodies you need at Argentina Fly Shop. On the off chance that you can’t, let our resources derived from 23 years in the fly fishing tackle business provide the solutions you need to make your trip to Argentina a great success.
Flies
Like Montana, everywhere you go in Argentina requires a different assortment of flies. Streamer fishing is a staple in the country. Pancora crabs feed a lot of Argentine trout. Contrary to popular belief, you can fish dry flies in Argentina. Like anywhere else, you have to be at the right place at the right time. That’s a lot to handle considering the size of Argentina and breadth of fishing situations. Where there’s dry fly fishing, there’s nymph fishing. Bring nymphs too.
You’ll need a wide assortment of flies to successfully fish Argentina. Your booking package will help narrow down your needs. Check out our Fly Shop selection for Argentina. You’ll find all the flies you need for your trip and if you’re a tier, you’ll find all the materials to tie them. Give us a call at 877-311-8359 or e-mail us with any questions you might have.
Fly Rods for Every Occasion
If you’re fishing a remote creek near San Martin de los Andes, a short and small rod may be the ticket for you. If you’re making booming casts on the Alumine with heavy streamers on the line, you’ll want a bigger and stiffer rod to help send your package to the fish. Flat-water dry fly fishing on the Malleo is ideally suited for a 4wt Winston Boron IIIx. Whatever the circumstances, we have the right rod for you.
Only premium manufacturers like Scott, Winston and Sage make it to our display racks. We view fishing as a lifetime experience. The equipment you buy is an investment for a lifetime. Why not fish with the best there is? It will be there when you need it.
Fly Reels
There are lots of great reels on the market. Even a $100 reel is generally sufficient to get the job done. Don’t get us wrong. There are plenty of times when you want a top quality reel with a solid drag system—like when you’re on the Alumine and a hefty rainbow takes your fly. It’s good for the fish and it’s good for you. Quickly landed and released trout help sustain the future for generations to come. Will that $100 reel hold up for you? Maybe. If not, you have a problem. The closest fly shop is not just a click away.
Most of the new rods on the market today are very light. With Nano technology, they'll become even lighter. While old and heavy reels still work fine, often times they no longer balance out the rod, they feel clunky and can lead to fatigue. If you have a new rod, try balancing it out with one from the new generation of lighterand smoother reels.
Waders
You're in trout country. The water is very cool, the terrain can be rugged and thick brush abounds. You need a quality pair of waders.
Argentina is vast. The fishing conditions you will face are incredibly varied. Remember, Argentina starts just north of the Antarctic and extends to the Amazon jungle. Sure, there's times when a pair of shorts and tennis shoes will do, but you'll wader up in trout country much of the time.
Walking to and along some of Argentina's streams can take you through heavy brush containing thistles. Breathable waders that have multiple protective layers are best suited for the job. You'll have breathable comfort and leak protection in one package. Simms G4 waders are ideally suited for the job. Five layers of fabric protect you from the calf to the lower back. Patagonia's Guidewater waders are equally up to the task. Carry a back up pair of waders with you. Dan Bailey's lightweight waders are tough to beat. They are very packable and reliable. Remember, you're half a planet away from a from a reliable fly shop.
Stay Stable while Wading
Unlike the ocean where you’re trying to protect your feet from sharp objects, river fishing requires stability. For the longest time, felt sole boots have provided sure footing while wading. This is especially true on those slippery moss lined rocks of many freestone rivers. Now, Simms and other manufacturers are producing specially designed rubber soles that provide solid footing. If the new rubber soles are not sure footed enough, you can insert removable studs and beef up your traction. There’s a wide variety of boots available to anglers. We provide the best there is from Simms, Patagonia, Dan Bailey’s and Korkers.
Stay Dry, Warm and Safe - The Key Piece of Equipment
If you've fished the Rocky Mountains in the U.S., you have a good idea of what it's like to fish in Argentina. It could snow in August or it could be 100°. You just never know. The weatherman is always wrong.
Dressing in layers gives you the flexibility to dress for the weather. Arguably, the most important layer is the outer layer. A solid, waterproof and breathable rain jacket is a must. When the going gets tough, you'll be very happy that you spent a little extra on this key piece of outerwear. Simms G3 and G4 jackets are well tested and have proven to be up to the job. They are worth every penny.
Layering
Utilizing the correct type of layering garments is the key to comfort. when used in combination with a breathable outer shell. Your layering garments need to wick moisture away from your body so it can escape through the outer shell keeping you dry. Layering garments' thickness depends upon how warm / cold the environment is that you are fishing. Using a light base layer allows you the flexibility of adding a medium or heavy layer to the mix. It's like throwing on another blanket for warmth. You'll need both tops and bottoms to get the most out of your layering system.
There are many synthetic layering garments on the market. Polartec® and Patagonia Capilene® are the best. Quality Merino Wool provides superior performance to synthetics and does not itch.
Gear Bags and Packs
At times, you’ll float the river and at other times you’ll do walk and wade trips. A gear bag that helps keep things organized is helpful in both the boat and in your car. Most people have switched to packs as opposed to vests. Having a combination of both an organized gear bag and a pack for wading the streams will keep you keep you casting flies rather than looking for that lost spool of tippet or magic fly.
Leader and Tippet
You’ll build a lot of leaders if you fish throughout Argentina. Each river requires a new formula. Most monofilament and fluorocarbon leaders made by the manufacturers can be considered equal. Still, it seems that everyone has his or her favorite. We stock tippet from RIO, Scientific Anglers, Dan Bailey’s, Frog Hair and Seaguar. When it comes to fluorocarbon leaders and tippets, each company has their own proprietary formula. The only way to know what you like is to try them. In our opinion, they’re all very good.
Protect Your Eyes and See the Fish
All sunglasses are not created equal. Glare from the water’s reflection needs to be tamed for the best fishing experience. Argentina’s waters are gin clear. Without polarized glasses, you simply won’t be able to see the fish you’re trying to catch. Quality, polarized glasses are a must. The difference can be night and day. Make sure you have glasses for differing light conditions—gray for bright conditions and copper or amber for low light conditions. Have a backup pair of glasses in case your preferred pair is broken or lost. Most importantly, wear sunglasses at all times while fishing. Sharp, barbed hooks in all sizes will be flying towards you. Hooks will come out of your skin. Your eyes are another matter and cannot be put at risk. Don’t redefine “blind casting.”
The Sun is Not Your Friend
Your equipment will stand up to the sun, but your body won’t. You need to protect it at all costs. In today’s sunny and ozone free world, there are lots of ways to save your body from the harmful rays of the sun. It’s easy to forget the damage the sun can do as you float down the Limay catching huge trout. Start the day out right and dress for the damage the sun can cause.
Of course, bring lots of sun block with the highest UPF rating you can find. Since you’ll be in and out of the water, it’s best to have water resistant sun block. That’s just the beginning.
Cover up. Most fly-fishing clothing is treated to be sun protective. Look for high UPF ratings in your clothing and your sun block. Have a hat that covers your head and your ears. It doesn’t take long before you start to feel the heat on any part of your body that isn’t covered. Buffs and other face guards may seem confining, but they are trip savers. Try one, and you’ll likely find that they are not confining and help to keep sunburns at bay. Shirts should have high collars to cover the back of your neck. Long pants seem like an odd thing to wear in the heat of the sun, but today’s garments are lightweight and UPF rated to save your skin. Convertible pants are nice for times when the sun isn’t intense and the bugs aren’t biting.
Much like Montana, Argentina’s trout are large and wild. In Montana, you’ll find more fly shops per capita than perhaps anywhere in the world. If there’s trout in the river, you’ll find a local fly shop providing tackle and services for it. Argentina has trout and has fly shops in the larger cities and at some destinations. Most of the areas you’ll fish are very remote. If you are travelling through Esquel, Bariloche, San Martin de los Andes and several other locations, stop in these shops to get local information and stock up on your essentials.
Argentina Fly Shop
If you can't travel to a local Argentine flyshop, check out Argentina Fly Shop's tackle selection. It's the next best thing to being there. Enter our web site and you’ll find a complete fly shop specifically catering to your Argentine fly fishing needs. From flies to wading boots, you’ll find a focused shopping environment. Check out our travel pages and find a wealth of Argentine fishing possibilities. A web site can’t provide personal service, but we can. Give Castafly Travel a call anytime or e-mail us with any questions you might have.
Quality Matters
We take our fishing seriously and expect that you do too. While there is a plethora of equipment available to you in today’s marketplace, we believe that you are making an investment into your fly-fishing career and want to make the right decisions the first time and every time that you buy gear. Our tackle partner, The Trout Shop in Craig, MT USA, on the Missouri River, is a candy store full of useful and quality items. It’s highly unlikely you won’t find all the goodies you need at Argentina Fly Shop. On the off chance that you can’t, let our resources derived from 23 years in the fly fishing tackle business provide the solutions you need to make your trip to Argentina a great success.
Flies
Like Montana, everywhere you go in Argentina requires a different assortment of flies. Streamer fishing is a staple in the country. Pancora crabs feed a lot of Argentine trout. Contrary to popular belief, you can fish dry flies in Argentina. Like anywhere else, you have to be at the right place at the right time. That’s a lot to handle considering the size of Argentina and breadth of fishing situations. Where there’s dry fly fishing, there’s nymph fishing. Bring nymphs too.
You’ll need a wide assortment of flies to successfully fish Argentina. Your booking package will help narrow down your needs. Check out our Fly Shop selection for Argentina. You’ll find all the flies you need for your trip and if you’re a tier, you’ll find all the materials to tie them. Give us a call at 877-311-8359 or e-mail us with any questions you might have.
Fly Rods for Every Occasion
If you’re fishing a remote creek near San Martin de los Andes, a short and small rod may be the ticket for you. If you’re making booming casts on the Alumine with heavy streamers on the line, you’ll want a bigger and stiffer rod to help send your package to the fish. Flat-water dry fly fishing on the Malleo is ideally suited for a 4wt Winston Boron IIIx. Whatever the circumstances, we have the right rod for you.
Only premium manufacturers like Scott, Winston and Sage make it to our display racks. We view fishing as a lifetime experience. The equipment you buy is an investment for a lifetime. Why not fish with the best there is? It will be there when you need it.
Fly Reels
There are lots of great reels on the market. Even a $100 reel is generally sufficient to get the job done. Don’t get us wrong. There are plenty of times when you want a top quality reel with a solid drag system—like when you’re on the Alumine and a hefty rainbow takes your fly. It’s good for the fish and it’s good for you. Quickly landed and released trout help sustain the future for generations to come. Will that $100 reel hold up for you? Maybe. If not, you have a problem. The closest fly shop is not just a click away.
Most of the new rods on the market today are very light. With Nano technology, they'll become even lighter. While old and heavy reels still work fine, often times they no longer balance out the rod, they feel clunky and can lead to fatigue. If you have a new rod, try balancing it out with one from the new generation of lighterand smoother reels.
Waders
You're in trout country. The water is very cool, the terrain can be rugged and thick brush abounds. You need a quality pair of waders.
Argentina is vast. The fishing conditions you will face are incredibly varied. Remember, Argentina starts just north of the Antarctic and extends to the Amazon jungle. Sure, there's times when a pair of shorts and tennis shoes will do, but you'll wader up in trout country much of the time.
Walking to and along some of Argentina's streams can take you through heavy brush containing thistles. Breathable waders that have multiple protective layers are best suited for the job. You'll have breathable comfort and leak protection in one package. Simms G4 waders are ideally suited for the job. Five layers of fabric protect you from the calf to the lower back. Patagonia's Guidewater waders are equally up to the task. Carry a back up pair of waders with you. Dan Bailey's lightweight waders are tough to beat. They are very packable and reliable. Remember, you're half a planet away from a from a reliable fly shop.
Stay Stable while Wading
Unlike the ocean where you’re trying to protect your feet from sharp objects, river fishing requires stability. For the longest time, felt sole boots have provided sure footing while wading. This is especially true on those slippery moss lined rocks of many freestone rivers. Now, Simms and other manufacturers are producing specially designed rubber soles that provide solid footing. If the new rubber soles are not sure footed enough, you can insert removable studs and beef up your traction. There’s a wide variety of boots available to anglers. We provide the best there is from Simms, Patagonia, Dan Bailey’s and Korkers.
Stay Dry, Warm and Safe - The Key Piece of Equipment
If you've fished the Rocky Mountains in the U.S., you have a good idea of what it's like to fish in Argentina. It could snow in August or it could be 100°. You just never know. The weatherman is always wrong.
Dressing in layers gives you the flexibility to dress for the weather. Arguably, the most important layer is the outer layer. A solid, waterproof and breathable rain jacket is a must. When the going gets tough, you'll be very happy that you spent a little extra on this key piece of outerwear. Simms G3 and G4 jackets are well tested and have proven to be up to the job. They are worth every penny.
Layering
Utilizing the correct type of layering garments is the key to comfort. when used in combination with a breathable outer shell. Your layering garments need to wick moisture away from your body so it can escape through the outer shell keeping you dry. Layering garments' thickness depends upon how warm / cold the environment is that you are fishing. Using a light base layer allows you the flexibility of adding a medium or heavy layer to the mix. It's like throwing on another blanket for warmth. You'll need both tops and bottoms to get the most out of your layering system.
There are many synthetic layering garments on the market. Polartec® and Patagonia Capilene® are the best. Quality Merino Wool provides superior performance to synthetics and does not itch.
Gear Bags and Packs
At times, you’ll float the river and at other times you’ll do walk and wade trips. A gear bag that helps keep things organized is helpful in both the boat and in your car. Most people have switched to packs as opposed to vests. Having a combination of both an organized gear bag and a pack for wading the streams will keep you keep you casting flies rather than looking for that lost spool of tippet or magic fly.
Leader and Tippet
You’ll build a lot of leaders if you fish throughout Argentina. Each river requires a new formula. Most monofilament and fluorocarbon leaders made by the manufacturers can be considered equal. Still, it seems that everyone has his or her favorite. We stock tippet from RIO, Scientific Anglers, Dan Bailey’s, Frog Hair and Seaguar. When it comes to fluorocarbon leaders and tippets, each company has their own proprietary formula. The only way to know what you like is to try them. In our opinion, they’re all very good.
Protect Your Eyes and See the Fish
All sunglasses are not created equal. Glare from the water’s reflection needs to be tamed for the best fishing experience. Argentina’s waters are gin clear. Without polarized glasses, you simply won’t be able to see the fish you’re trying to catch. Quality, polarized glasses are a must. The difference can be night and day. Make sure you have glasses for differing light conditions—gray for bright conditions and copper or amber for low light conditions. Have a backup pair of glasses in case your preferred pair is broken or lost. Most importantly, wear sunglasses at all times while fishing. Sharp, barbed hooks in all sizes will be flying towards you. Hooks will come out of your skin. Your eyes are another matter and cannot be put at risk. Don’t redefine “blind casting.”
The Sun is Not Your Friend
Your equipment will stand up to the sun, but your body won’t. You need to protect it at all costs. In today’s sunny and ozone free world, there are lots of ways to save your body from the harmful rays of the sun. It’s easy to forget the damage the sun can do as you float down the Limay catching huge trout. Start the day out right and dress for the damage the sun can cause.
Of course, bring lots of sun block with the highest UPF rating you can find. Since you’ll be in and out of the water, it’s best to have water resistant sun block. That’s just the beginning.
Cover up. Most fly-fishing clothing is treated to be sun protective. Look for high UPF ratings in your clothing and your sun block. Have a hat that covers your head and your ears. It doesn’t take long before you start to feel the heat on any part of your body that isn’t covered. Buffs and other face guards may seem confining, but they are trip savers. Try one, and you’ll likely find that they are not confining and help to keep sunburns at bay. Shirts should have high collars to cover the back of your neck. Long pants seem like an odd thing to wear in the heat of the sun, but today’s garments are lightweight and UPF rated to save your skin. Convertible pants are nice for times when the sun isn’t intense and the bugs aren’t biting.