Deep in the Canyon Trocoman House at Estancia Ranquilco By Gonzalo Flego I had been to Chochoi Mallin many times before, even before the new lodge was built. It was always a treat to guide in this place that was so far from my home waters. Located virtually in the middle of nowhere, nestled between… Continue reading Deep in the Canyon – Trocoman House at Estancia Ranquilco
Author: Mat Claret
Cheech Pierce & Tim Flagler – Dorado Fly Tying Session
Cheech Pierce & Tim Flagler Dorado Fly Tying Session Tying flies specifically for Golden Dorado fishing remains a mystery for the international fly fishing industry. Perhaps it’s a niche market that isn’t fully developed enough for the fly producing companies to get involved. But Argentinean fly tiers have been creating them for decades, and from… Continue reading Cheech Pierce & Tim Flagler – Dorado Fly Tying Session
Spring Trout Fishing in Patagonia
Spring Trout Fishing in Patagonia If you are contemplating what time of year to book your fly fishing adventure in Patagonia, take a hint from the local guides … think spring. Fishing the early spring runoff for trout offers the greatest variety of water and methods, from floating large rivers and casting attractors, streamers, and… Continue reading Spring Trout Fishing in Patagonia
Great News! Argentina has returned to a carefree destination
Great news! Argentina has returned to a carefree destination. We are thrilled to share the latest news – news that we’ve all been waiting a long time to hear! After almost three challenging years of restrictions and regulations that made traveling for the fishing season more difficult than before the Covid pandemic, the Argentine government… Continue reading Great News! Argentina has returned to a carefree destination
Home of the Largest Golden Dorado – the Parana River
Home of the Largest Golden Dorado the Parana River Beginning its life in southern Brazil, the mighty Parana River flows south through Paraguay and Argentina for over 3000 miles. It is the second largest river system in South America (yielding only to the Amazon in reach), fourth longest in the world, and the number one… Continue reading Home of the Largest Golden Dorado – the Parana River
Exploring the Best of Argentina
Exploring the Best of Argentina Wow Argentina For many of our guests, the trip they have planned to come fly fish with us will be their first visit to South America. It’s only natural that they express a desire to see, and experience, as much of Argentina as possible while they are here. And the… Continue reading Exploring the Best of Argentina
Golden Dorado Spawning Season
I’ve enjoyed watching these incredible fish as they live, feed, and survive, in various types of fisheries and waterways. But only a few times in all of these years, and only in the farthest reaches of the Upper Parana River, was I lucky enough to witness the unparalleled drama of the Dorado spawning.
The Last Frontier of Argentina Trout Fishing
The defining feature of this area is the population of wild, healthy rainbow and brown trout throughout the mountain watersheds, as well as brook trout in some places. In particular, the rainbow trout are remarkably stout and strong when compared to other regions in northern Patagonia.
News From Spring Creek Lodge
News From Spring Creek Lodge by Gustavo Hiebaum Season after season, we welcome back a large number of repeat guests that over the years have chosen us for their yearly visit to Argentina. Along with them, families and new friends are coming to discover for the first time, why this place is so special. Previous… Continue reading News From Spring Creek Lodge
Golden Dorado Feeding Behavior
The primary prey fish of the Golden Dorado is the Sabalo, a medium sized schooling fish that often weighs between 3 and 5 pounds, which requires a bit of strategy along with opportunity.