Gear Recommendations:
Basic Tackle:
5-wt. rod for dry flies and 6/7-wt. rod for streamer fishing. The all-around rod, if you only want to bring one, is a 6-wt. rod.
Rods must be loaded with at least one WF floating line and one fast sinking line (200 grains sinking head recommended and is the most most versatile line).
9 ft. and and 7.5 ft.; 2x, 3x & 4x leaders. For streamer fishing, we recommend Fluorocarbon, 0x and 1x leaders.
Koon Outfitters carries a large selection of the most used flies in the area, and this is provided in our program, but feel free to bring your own favorite patterns as well.
What to Bring (Additional):
Breathable waders and felt wading boots are highly recommended. If the weather is warm, wet wading in shorts and sandals can be a great break from the heat. It is important to always bring a good rain jacket and layers in case it does get cold. We will provide a detailed packing list before your trip.
We understand the importance of preventing the area from invasive species, but due to the security of the anglers, we prefer felt instead of rubber soles. We have a large stock of felt wading boots, please request your specific size at time of booking if you don't want to bring yours or you don't have felt shoes. If you do bring your own wading boots, please clean/disinfect them before the trip.
No cleats or studs are allowed in our boats or rafts.
A typical day of fishing around Coyhaique:
8:00-8:30 am: Departure from the lodge to the selected destination of the day.
9:30 am: Spend the day fishing on a lake, river, or stream. A gourmet lunch will be provided and a rest after if needed.
7:30 pm: Time to return to the lodge. This is flexible: if you want
to fish the last hour or spend more time on the river, feel free to tell us. We don't have schedules.
8:30 - 9:00 pm: Arrival at the lodge, where we will be met with a refreshing pisco sour or glass of wine. Dinner at the lodge or local restaurant.