The COVID-19 pandemic has affected our lives during the past several months in ways we never expected to experience. We have all supported one another and our communities during these challenging times and kept a positive outlook. What unites the SET Fly Fishing family, which includes our valued clients, guides, and staff, is our shared… Continue reading Special Policies for Uncertain Times
Author: Mat Claret
Lake Rucachoi
A small beautiful lake where row boats are only allowed. Placed at 3,900ft at the very heart of the Andes mountains surrounded by beautiful high mountains peaks and Monkey Puzzle Trees (Araucaria araucana). We fish mainly dry fly attractors prospecting and also sight fishing along the shores, drop offs, flats, fallen trees and reeds. As… Continue reading Lake Rucachoi
Lake Pulmari
It’s the smallest lake we fish in this area, no more than 2 miles long and it is only allowed to navigate with rowboats. Pulmari River is its main tributary and natural outflow. Presents reeds and weed beds almost all around the perimeter, which we mainly prospect with large dry attractors and occasionally with small… Continue reading Lake Pulmari
Lake Quillen
Quillen lake can produce one of the finests dry fly fishing experiences in the area. Originated by an extinct glacial, it stays clear and cold through the entire year. Along 13 miles it offers stunning views to the north face of Lanin Volcano (12,388 ft) Is the largest and less fished lake in this area… Continue reading Lake Quillen
Quilca River
This walk and wade small size freestone river has very close similar structures to the lower Malleo River, medium to small sized rocks, but on a smaller scale. The main difference is that this river doesn’t have a lake as a water source and collects its flow from many different small springs and streams. Morning… Continue reading Quilca River
Rucachoroi Creek
It’s a freestone water that starts as the natural drain of a small lake also called Rucachoroi – which means “house of parrots” to the Mapuche culture. The upper stretch runs through a millinery wood of Araucarias (Monkey Puzzle Tree), it features medium sized boulders producing a good number of riffles, short deep pools and… Continue reading Rucachoroi Creek
Malalco Spring Creek
Born in the heart of Lanin National Park as a single spring, it gets bigger collecting more water for other springs and filtrations of wetlands, until it becomes into the finest spring creeks of the area. The backdrop is the stunning Monkey Puzzle Tree forest that lines the valley between the high elevation snow capped… Continue reading Malalco Spring Creek
Quillen River
Is the largest freestone we walk and wade in the area, very similar to the famous Malleo river. It starts as the natural outflow of Lake Quillen deep in the Lanin National Park in the core of the Andes mountains. Not very far from the beginning happens the junction with its major tributary, Malalco Spring… Continue reading Quillen River
Andes Drifters and Parana On The Fly join forces to form Set Fly Fishing
We are excited to share some great news! After many successful years of working together, Andes Drifters and Parana On The Fly have merged to create a new company: Set Fly Fishing. Combining the best of Argentine trout fishing and golden dorado fishing, Set Fly Fishing will provide the highest standard of services at its… Continue reading Andes Drifters and Parana On The Fly join forces to form Set Fly Fishing
A New Chapter to Twenty Years of History
I always ask myself: How would the world be if companies grow not only for economic success but to make life better for those that make things happen. This is the essence of the new Chapter for Parana on the Fly & Andes Drifters. My friend and mentor, Chip Drozenski who left us some months… Continue reading A New Chapter to Twenty Years of History