My cast landed in the slick area right before the water narrowed down between some swamp grass. If this were a pool on a stream, we’d call it the tailout. It was textbook ambush water, the kind of place you’d expect a heavy brown trout to be waiting. But this was the Iberá Wetlands. There… Continue reading Fly Fishing for a Predator in Argentina
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Horseback Riding Across the Iberá Wetlands
Some journeys feel worth sharing. This was one of them. I arrived in Concepción del Yaguareté Corá knowing I would be riding, but not fully aware of how deeply the journey would stay with me. From La Alondra’i, we set out on a four-day horseback journey across the Iberá Wetlands, riding between six and eight… Continue reading Horseback Riding Across the Iberá Wetlands
Young Again on Home Waters
These are my home waters. I fish them regularly, season after season, and have done so for more than 35 years. I know their moods, their rhythms, and their quiet changes. And yet, every once in a while, they still manage to surprise me. That, perhaps, is one of the greatest gifts Patagonia continues to… Continue reading Young Again on Home Waters
Finding Our Rhythm in Patagonia
When Corrine and I arrived at Spring Creek Lodge Patagonia last March, the first thing that struck us wasn’t the scenery or even the river — it was the pace of life. The quiet confidence of this corner of Northern Patagonia, Argentina, makes you slow down and notice everything: the smell of the wood stoves,… Continue reading Finding Our Rhythm in Patagonia
NEW VIDEO: Golden Dorado in Corrientes by Fly Lords
Directed by our beloved Max Erickson — the heart behind After You’ve Gone and our Spring Creek Lodge film —, this new Fly Lords film takes you through the heart of Corrientes. From the powerful waters of the Upper Paraná, to the remote Ysoró marsh, and the vast Iberá wetlands — it shows why this… Continue reading NEW VIDEO: Golden Dorado in Corrientes by Fly Lords
Now There Are No Excuses to Have Fun
Few fish deliver the raw power and excitement of Golden Dorado. Known for their strength, acrobatics, and brilliant golden scales, they’re unlike anything else in the world of fly fishing. If you’ve been curious about Golden Dorado but haven’t taken the leap yet, our Short Stay programs are the perfect opportunity—four nights and three full… Continue reading Now There Are No Excuses to Have Fun
When the Codihue Comes Alive
It was late March in the highlands of Northern Patagonia, the kind of afternoon that seems to belong only to this corner of the world. The Codihue River lay calm, sunlight spilling across its clear runs, willows trailing in the current, and a great boulder casting a long shadow over the main pool. We were… Continue reading When the Codihue Comes Alive
Hooked on Gold: Dustin Carlson’s Golden Dorado Journey in Argentina
Dustin Carlson isn’t just a passionate fly angler—he’s someone who’s built a life around chasing fish in wild places. Raised on trout streams in the Rockies and obsessed with streamer eats, his journey has taken him from muskies and carp in the U.S. to saltwater species abroad. In November 2023, he joined a group trip… Continue reading Hooked on Gold: Dustin Carlson’s Golden Dorado Journey in Argentina
Field Notes: Kevin Landon on Fishing Rakin & Trocoman
Kevin Landon has been part of the Set Fly Fishing family for nearly a decade, but it all started with a cold email and a custom trip idea. This past season, we invited Kevin to experience our new Rakin and Trocoman program in Northern Patagonia. What stood out to him wasn’t just the wild setting… Continue reading Field Notes: Kevin Landon on Fishing Rakin & Trocoman
What’s New at Spring Creek Lodge
(and Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Book Your Week) There’s a reason Spring Creek Lodge fills up fast. It could be the pond out front, calm as glass on arrival day. Or maybe it’s the quiet hum of familiar voices and the comfort of a guide remembering your last visit. This season, the lodge continues to be… Continue reading What’s New at Spring Creek Lodge