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… Continue reading In search of gold: Argentina or Bolivia?
Author: Mat Claret
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… Continue reading Argentina Wine Country
Paisano from the Ibera Wetlands
The Paisanos of the Ibera have survived for many generations in an intimate relationship with the land and waters of this beautiful ecosystem, making their living raising cattle and farming in family groups.In Argentina, the name “Paisano” was originally used by Spanish and Italian immigrants to refer with affection to others who came from the… Continue reading Paisano from the Ibera Wetlands
What are you doing next Winter??
At SET Fly Fishing we are always planning your next great adventure. From the beginning, we have been a team of passionate anglers and hardcore explorers with a vision – to bring the most exciting and adventurous fishing vacations to anglers from around the world. Today, we are a company that operates six lodges with… Continue reading What are you doing next Winter??
Big Yellow Toothy Fish!
After 20+ years of fly-fishing and numerous destination trips, we were ready for our next adventure; “Big Yellow Toothy Fish”—Golden Dorado in Argentina! We booked a trip through an unfamiliar (to us) outfitter called SET Fly Fishing. Soon after, COVID stopped the world, and we were able to witness first-hand their true character. We spent… Continue reading Big Yellow Toothy Fish!
Reservoirs in Northern Patagonia
The name Patagonia invokes images of vast expanses of land, seclusion, towering mountains, forests, wildlife, and the best trout waters in the world.The Limay reservoir typifies this vision and yet, even being one of the easiest lakes to access, remains one of the least explored and fished water in the lakes region of Patagonia.https://youtu.be/isoGrSTGIEAThis reservoir… Continue reading Reservoirs in Northern Patagonia
Epic Fishing – The Pursuit of Golden Dorado
The common theme of conversation among guides and fishing friends, often while sitting around a campfire or gathered at a winter Asado, is always about fishing. And when the subject turns to Golden Dorado, the recurring question posed to the group is: If you could only fish one river for the rest of your life,… Continue reading Epic Fishing – The Pursuit of Golden Dorado
Plan your next Argentina vacation
Imagine for a moment, the challenges you might face in planning a one-week vacation in the US with the expectations of snorkeling in the Florida Keys, viewing the New York City skyline from the Empire State Building, and hiking the redwood forest in northern California.While possible, it wouldn’t make for an enjoyable week of travel.… Continue reading Plan your next Argentina vacation
Holidays in Argentina
The holidays are a time for gathering together with family and friends to share special moments, creating lasting memories, and reminisce about fun times past. And in recent years, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting families who decided that the holidays become even more special when spent in an unforgettable place with a wealth of… Continue reading Holidays in Argentina
It’s Official
It’s Official After two years of severe drought and unprecedented conditions across northeastern Argentina, which created some challenges and puzzles to find the best Golden Dorado fishing, water conditions have now recovered. Since October of 2022 the entire Parana River system has returned to normal levels and forecasts indicate that it will have abundant water… Continue reading It’s Official