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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Explorations and New Fisheries Scouting keeps us going Presenting jetu’u Cabaña de Esteros Home waters are always special. They are the place you’ve known for a long time, and have come to learn every intimate detail. You’ve spent many hours through changing seasons and varying weather conditions, studying it, thinking about it, and calculating your …
Golden Dorado Surface Patterns Fly fishing for Golden Dorado is an addictive sport. These fish make you work for it, but when you connect, it’s an indescribable experience – even better when they produce explosive strikes over surface patterns! Golden Dorado surface fly / t-walk In addition to the sheer joy a surface strike brings …
Golden Dorado 2022 Spring Season Fishing Report For over twenty years our mission has been to deliver the finest fly fishing experiences in Argentina. Every species we chase presents a unique challenge, and our approach has always been to find and pursue fish in destinations and fisheries that provide the very best opportunities and conditions …
Rewilding Jaguars return to Ibera For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by the Ibera Wetlands. My passion for fishing at such an early age fostered that fascination, and ensured it was a place that I would someday have to see and experience for myself. Reading the descriptions of vast expanses of …