What to Expect in Patagonia, with Eduardo Barrueto

What is the trout fishing like in Patagonia? Is it worth the time and expense? Is it truly the trip of a lifetime? And what should you expect on a trip to this magical place? Will you catch the biggest trout of your life? Is it really uncrowded? My guest this week is long-time lodge owner and guide Eduardo Barrueto [42:05] of Magic Waters in Chile, and he gives a great overview of what to expect on your first trout-fishing trip to Patagonia.

In the Fly Box this week, we have some particularly interesting questions that I think will be of interest to many of you, including:

How can I read the water, and what is the best depth for finding trout in a river?

Should I use tippet rings for bonefish?

I have trouble with my knots when making fluorocarbon leaders for bass. What do you suggest?

Should I be setting the hook more often when indicator nymphing?

Is it true that New England fly fishers work a stream more rapidly? How long should I stay in one spot?

How do I keep my foam bodies on dry flies from wrapping around the hook shank?

I have high grass along the banks of my favorite stream. Would I be better with a Tenkara rod or a Euro rod?

Is there really a difference between the various natural furs for fly tying? Can I substitute?

Is it possible to build a fly rod with an interchangeable section that transforms a 9-foot rod to a 10-footer?

What are the pros and cons of using a rope fly for gar?