For the tararira a light-to-medium outfit is best, sturdy but comfortable to cast for hours. The setup depends on the method, but these are the specific recommendations:

Rod:

• For spinning with lures: a 1.80 to 2.10 m rod, fast action and medium power (medium / medium-heavy). Firm enough to set the hook in that bony mouth and to pull the fish out of the vegetation.
• For bottom fishing from the shore: a somewhat longer rod (2.40–3.00 m) that lets you cast the bait far.

Reel:

• Spinning reel size 2500 to 4000, with a good, smooth drag. Alternatively, a baitcasting reel for those who master it, widely used with lures.

Line:

• Braid of 15 to 30 lb: it's the best option because it has little stretch (firmer hooksets), doesn't get cut by the vegetation, and lets you pull the fish out of the structure with authority.
• If you prefer nylon (monofilament), use 0.35 to 0.45 mm.

Leader (essential):

• Flexible steel (steel wire) or thick fluorocarbon (0.60–0.80 mm) about 20–30 cm long. The tararira's teeth cut any thin line; without a leader you'll lose fish and lure for sure. Steel is the safest; thick fluorocarbon is a more discreet alternative in clear water.

Accessories:

• Long pliers for unhooking (don't put your fingers in that mouth), a glove, a boga-grip or landing net for handling, and strong, well-sharpened hooks (single or treble depending on the lure). Bring weedless lures to fish among the vegetation without snagging.

Light-to-medium gear, small hooks and plant-based bait (dough, corn) or worm. On the bottom or floating in the rapids; a favorite in shore competitions.