In search of gold: Argentina or Bolivia?

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 …

Argentina Wine Country

One of my favorite traditions at Spring Creek Lodge is personally directing the Wine Tasting on arrival day. Many of you have shared this experience and know my passion for Argentine wines, but for those who haven’t yet been a part of it, I’d like to give you a quick introduction to the Argentine wine …

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 others who came from the …

Big Yellow Toothy Fish!

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 …

Reservoirs in Northern Patagonia

The name Patagonia invokes images of vast expanses of land, seclusion, towering mountains, forests, wildlife, and the best trout waters in the world.The Limay reservoir typifies this vision and yet, even being one of the easiest lakes to access, remains one of the least explored and fished water in the lakes region of Patagonia.https://youtu.be/isoGrSTGIEAThis reservoir …

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 river for the rest of your life, …

Plan your next Argentina vacation

Imagine for a moment, the challenges you might face in planning a one-week vacation in the US with the expectations of snorkeling in the Florida Keys, viewing the New York City skyline from the Empire State Building, and hiking the redwood forest in northern California.While possible, it wouldn’t make for an enjoyable week of travel. …

Holidays in Argentina

The holidays are a time for gathering together with family and friends to share special moments, creating lasting memories, and reminisce about fun times past. And in recent years, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting families who decided that the holidays become even more special when spent in an unforgettable place with a wealth of …