In this area the waters can be strong and
the fish big, so we recommend nine-foot rods. Particularly when drift fishing; it is difficult to control a large fish from
a boat with light tackle. If you are limited to two rods, the ideal would be a six weight and an eight weight. If a third
rod is feasible, a five weight is desirable for when surface action suggests that the employment of light tackle is appropriate.
Reels should have good braking systems and the capacity to accommodate at least 100 yards of backing.
The Lines
The emphasis should be on a variety of sinktips and Teenys
(to get the fly to the fish in deep, fast water) or the equivalent in deep charge lines. And also, at least one floating line.
The Leaders
They should range
from 0x (6ft.) to 5x (9ft.).
The
Flies
Generally the priority should be on wet flies and streamers. Wooly buggers
are an absolute must. The choice of colors is dominated in descending order by black, olives, and browns. An effective color
variation is yellow especially when prospecting for a sulking great Brown. Some flash is normally desirable.
Besides
wooly buggers in sizes #2 - 6, we would recommend streamers and dark marabou muddlers in sizes #2 - 8 and "all purpose"
nymphs from #8 - 18. Certainly in the box should be dry flies in medium to large sizes including some Parachute Adams, Madam
X, Royal Wulff, Humpy, Griffith Gnat, Turk Tarantula, Gipsy King, Swisher PMX,...
The Guides
The guides that are
provided for you are professional and courteous. Most of them are natives of this region and are outstanding guides who know
the area and are skilled at reading the waters. Your guides will speak basic English and you shouldn't have any problems
in communicating with them.
River
Transportation
Propeller
and jet alluminium boats and Makenzies style drift boats.
