Category: Dorados

If you’re going to travel all the way to Argentina, it makes sense to make the most of it. That’s the idea behind this program—a true cast and blast that pairs the explosive power of Golden Dorado fishing with the classic high-volume dove hunting Argentina is famous for. We’ve teamed up with H&H to create… Continue reading The Right Way to Do a Cast & Blast in Argentina

The thrill of fooling Golden Dorados with flies lies in the incredible visual action we witness with every strike, whether using a streamer fly or a topwater fly pattern. To succeed in catching Golden Dorado, our expert guides have curated a diverse selection of flies, each designed to tackle different scenarios encountered when pursuing these… Continue reading Top 5 Golden Dorado Flies every angler needs in their box

For the past few years, a heavy heart hung over us at Set Fly Fishing. The once-majestic Ibera Wetlands, a haven for anglers and a vital ecosystem, had fallen victim to a historic drought. The lifeblood of the region dwindled, replaced by the threat of wildfires and a growing sense of worry.But nature, in its… Continue reading Ibera Reborn: A Wetland Paradise Awakens

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,… Continue reading Golden Dorado Seasons – When are the best times to go?

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 been over 15 months since the… Continue reading Golden Dorado 2023 Spring Season Report

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 fishing buddy!During this interview… Continue reading Interview with Carlos Caballi

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 the mighty Golden Dorado. In fact,… Continue reading Golden Dorado: 3 Lodges 3 Experiences

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?