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, …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
In Search of Gold Argentina or Bolivia? by Lucas Mora 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 …
“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 …
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 …
Big Yellow Toothy Fish! by Theresa “Drox” Rosik and Chuck Geurts 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 …
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 …