Golden Dorado Seasons – When are the best times to go?

This question used to be a simple one to answer. Now, with the 3 separate destinations available in the Golden Dorado Experience it’s a bit more complex, but worth studying because of the variety of conditions where you can target the most famous and sought-after species of South American game fish. Our three unique lodges, …

Golden Dorado 2023 Spring Season Report

Hi friends! We are finishing another fabulous spring Dorado season and this time with an extended Golden Dorado Experience, the first one after the inclusion of Jetu’u Cabanas de Esteros to the family of our lodges. And, there were many trophy-sized fish celebrated at The Itati Lodge.It has already been over 15 months since the …

Flylords After You’ve Gone, with Rachel Finn

Some of you may now; Rachel Finn has been an ambassador and great friend for SET for several years now. She has been hosting groups regularly to all our lodges for golden dorado and trout.Last year we had the opportunity to participate in Fly Lords production to tell her life story. The result of 2 …

Interview with Carlos Caballi

Also known as “Carlitos”, he has been a part of The Golden Dorado Experience since the beginning. He has accumulated more hours on the water chasing Dorados than any guide could wish for, and his knowledge about the species and his outgoing personality make him a great guide and sought after fishing buddy!During this interview …

Season Opening in Patagonia

Beyond the anticipation of Christmas as a boy, the day that stirs my imagination now as a man is opening day of trout season here in northern Patagonia. I wait five long months through wintery weather in the Andes Mountains, and even though the skiing and snowboarding afforded on the high peaks, and the biking …

SET Fly Fishing Where passion sparks adventure and people share our journey

https://youtu.be/J_fdnEJzBqwArgentina is a vibrant tapestry woven with remarkable threads: delicious food, stunning landscapes, football fever, tango and most importantly, our unwavering passion.At SET fly fishing, we embody this passion as anglers, infusing every journey with our energy. Our goal is simple – to create extraordinary experiences involving and creating opportunities for locals, through our unique …

Golden Dorado: 3 Lodges 3 Experiences

The Golden Dorado Experience by SET Fly Fishing was recently completed with the addition of a third lodge, Jetu’u Cabañas de Esteros. But given that the lodges are all within a 55-minute flight of each other, some might wonder how different the fishing can be since they all target the mighty Golden Dorado. In fact, …

In search of gold: Argentina or Bolivia?

I was lucky to be born and raised near the largest tributary of the La Plata basin, the beautiful Parana River. In my early teens my friends and I started fishing, first with conventional tackle and live bait, then artificial lures, and finally making the leap to fly rods. And from the beginning, Golden Dorado …

Argentina Wine Country

One of my favorite traditions at Spring Creek Lodge is personally directing the Wine Tasting on arrival day. Many of you have shared this experience and know my passion for Argentine wines, but for those who haven’t yet been a part of it, I’d like to give you a quick introduction to the Argentine wine …