Fishing in Chile with Roxtons

The Mothership is reliable and possess unique characteristics that provide comfort to guests unknown in most land based lodges. Among them we must point out the spectacular cabins and a spa service that pampers the guests like no other.

The Mothership's cabins have been built with extreme care, priorizing comfort and safety above all. You'll also find the décor of a highly refined taste, so you definitely won't miss anything from back home.

The cabin structure is as follows:

• 10 twin cabins
• 4 double cabins
• All cabins are exterior and look out to sea
• Private bathroom
• Security box

The food on board is some of the best that you can find anywhere in the world and after a day exploring untouched rivers, the comforts of the ship are very welcome and add a very special element to the enjoyment of your trip.

Rods
Fishing in Patagonia's clear rivers requires rods ranging from 8ft to 9ft depending mainly on your preference. It is always worth while taking two rods just in case one breaks.

Lines
Floating lines matched to your rods weight are usually the normal choice to fish these clear rivers with a dry fly. We suggest lines from 4 weight through to 7 weight, these will cope with almost any conditions that you will encounter. Although not usually needed it is always worth have an intermediate line or sink tip cover any and all eventualities.

Nylon / Leader
Tapered trout leaders starting at 10ft in length are suitable. Your tippets do not need to exceed 5lbs breaking strain.

Flies
A selection of flies that are successful here include

• Goddards Sedge
• May Fly
• Grass Hoppers
• Red Humpies
• Royal Wulf's
• Damsel Nymphs
• Stone Flies

Please take your own fly box as well, as you will have your own favourites that you might like to try.

Other Items

• Waders
• Wading stick
• Layered clothing because of changeable weather
• Wader repair kit
• Polarized sunglasses
• Forceps / clippers
• Hand and face moisturizer

Fishing aside there are many activities that one can do from the Mothership. To list but a few:

• Whale Watching
• Nature Photography
• Trekking

These are all organised whils onboard, and each and every one is a unique experiance.

Season
January until April.

Time Difference from GMT
- 4 hours.

Electricity
Electricity runs on a 220V current. To use your chargers and other electrical items you will need an adapter.

Currency
The official currency of Chile is the Peso but the US$ is the currency of choice in the lodge.

Tips
We suggest a gratuity of $60-$80 per day per person. All tips are evenly distributed among the guides and staff. Should you feel inclined to give a gratuity to someone personally, you are welcome to do so, this should be done outside of the general gratuity.

Visa requirements for UK citizens
None.

Medical Requirements
There are no required inoculations for travel to Chile, though you are advised to check with your doctor prior to departure regarding any vaccinations that may be recommended. If you are taking prescription medicines please ensure that you bring enough for the duration of your stay.

Insects
Biting insects in Patagoinia are as a general rule not a problem. However we do suggest that you take good repelant to prevent any irritating bites.

The Nomads of the Seas mothership departs from Puerto Montt. You fly from Santiago to Puerto Montt where you meet the boat and from there you will sail down the west coast of Chile before returning to Puerto Montt.