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 …
As exclusive as it sounds to fish Patagonia by helicopter, imagine targeting the region’s best “hatch” with this unique approach. Why is there so much excitement about a little green worm? Many of our regular guests try to time their trips to our Northern Patagonia destination to coincide with this event. What makes it so …
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While we are busy with the summer season in Argentina creating lifetime memories for our guests along our lodges we are also preparing ourselves to visit North America.This winter we will be traveling across the United States in order to attend our favorite Fly Fishing shows. We are looking forward to meeting you there. Matias, …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
Beyond the anticipation of Christmas as a boy, the day that stirs my imagination now as a man is opening day of trout season here in northern Patagonia. I wait five long months through wintery weather in the Andes Mountains, and even though the skiing and snowboarding afforded on the high peaks, and the biking …
https://youtu.be/J_fdnEJzBqwArgentina is a vibrant tapestry woven with remarkable threads: delicious food, stunning landscapes, football fever, tango and most importantly, our unwavering passion.At SET fly fishing, we embody this passion as anglers, infusing every journey with our energy. Our goal is simple – to create extraordinary experiences involving and creating opportunities for locals, through our unique …
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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, …