I’m a ruined fly angler. I have been lucky enough to chase all kinds of different species of fish on the fly, and I didn’t think I could become even more addicted. That is, until I started fishing for Golden Dorado.
…It is truly spectacular to witness rainbows and browns feed very aggressively, splash and break the surface to attack these minnows at strategic places of the river. The strength and power of these trout after feeding for a while on minnows is mind-blowing…
This comparison will help you better understand the dorado’s behavior and the methods we use to catch them.
This is a common question we receive from many anglers. In this article, we will provide you with the information you need to make the best decision for planning your trip. Keep in mind that golden dorado live in many different areas in South America. We will be focusing here only on the regions in …
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One of the most frequent comments I hear, no matter which river I’m guiding, is: “Wow! We are in the middle of nowhere… How come there is no one here!” Even in the most famous rivers of northern Patagonia, you can find that same special feeling of tranquility and solitude. I personally get that same …
More than twenty years ago, we founded our fly-fishing guide service Andes Drifters with the dream of sharing with visitors from around the world our passion for fishing in the amazing areas we discovered through years of exploring Patagonia. We’re proud to say that over the years we have successfully built a team of people …
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By exploring the uncharted waters of the Ibera Wetlands and experimenting with many types of flies, we have discovered that surface patterns can consistently tempt monster golden dorado to strike!
The Patagonia fishing season opens in the middle of the spring, November 1, when the peaks of the Andes Mountains are still covered with snow and the forest is fully green. Rivers and lakes are loaded with water, the snow runoff is still going, and the majority of our rivers and streams are in prime …
Despite 2020’s challenges we were able to survive, adapt and continue to build for the future. We have added assets to the team and made the huge step of combining Andes Drifters and Parana on the Fly to form SET Fly Fishing. Thanks to the support that we have received from many of you we …
The fishing trips I most enjoy guiding are our multi-day float trips with camping overnight. These scenic floats allow us more time on the water each day, since there is no need to load the boat on the trailer, pack the truck, drive back to the lodge, unload the gear at headquarters, and then finally …