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
Author: Mat Claret
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.
Experience Adventure at Set Fly Fishing Deluxe Camps
These adventures are commonly reviewed as the highlight of the trip and more often we have requests from repeat anglers to do more adventure venues, which has been the motor for us to constantly seek for the next one to find.
About Omar Rojas
About Omar Rojas Our years exploring the wild Ibera Marsh in northeastern Argentina have provided us the opportunity to meet some very interesting people. Locals who live, work, treasure the traditional way of life, and who maintain the customs of interacting with the wetlands and nature in the old way. It becomes even more meaningful… Continue reading About Omar Rojas
Intimate Waters in Northern Patagonia
Intimate Waters in Northern Patagonia Northern Patagonia and the Lakes District is one of the most fished and explored trout fishing regions in Argentina. But amazingly, there are so many river systems and wild fisheries in this part of the Andes that there are still many unspoiled, and virtually never-before-fished rivers waiting to be found.We… Continue reading Intimate Waters in Northern Patagonia
Fishing Sandbars
The most extraordinary fish in the world to catch this way, is the Golden Dorado. The Dorado has always been atop the list of freshwater gamefish for its beauty if nothing else. But there’s more than beauty to this beast, with vicious topwater strikes, powerful runs, and spectacular acrobatics.
An Extreme Float Trip on the Trocoman River By Gustavo Hiebaum
To prepare for the trip, we studied satellite images to determine the length of the float and possible rough waters sections that might make the adventure a risky one.
The Famous Willow Worm Hatch
During this hatch, trout gorge themselves on the protein-rich worms, presenting anglers with the exciting opportunity to sight-fish to trout feeding very actively on the surface. The fishing can be so unbelievably good that many of our guests schedule their trips around the hatch.
Golden Strike Time
Sitting at the top of the food chain, the Golden Dorado (also known as the River Tiger) shows no hesitancy after deciding to attack a fly. There is nothing delicate about “the take” and even the most seasoned angler feels the anticipation and excitement for the battle that is about to begin!
Iguazu Falls, just 1 hour from our Golden Dorados Lodges
The beauty, majesty and might of Mother Earth is proudly on show at Iguazu Falls, a true natural wonder of the world…