The trout season in Northern Patagonia kicked off on November 1st, and Spring Creek Lodge has already delivered memorable experiences for its guests. Here’s a look at the highlights so far and what’s ahead for anglers visiting this iconic fly fishing destination. Early Snowpack Sets the Stage A record-breaking early snowpack from June and July, …
Many of you know me personally and share my passion for fly fishing, especially when it comes to discovering new and untouched waters to offer our anglers. In today’s world, it often feels like every trout stream and prime fishing spot has been explored or claimed as an international destination. Since 2017, the Set Fly …
In this issue, we’re excited to bring you a conversation with Tim Flagler, a renowned figure in the fly fishing world, about his recent experience fishing the Limay Medio River. Known for its trophy migratory brown trout, Limay Medio is one of Patagonia’s gems, and in 2024, Tim experienced it for the first time. In …
Imagine waking up to the sound of rippling waters, the fresh air filling your lungs, and the excitement of a fishing adventure waiting for you. For most, the saying “A bad day of fishing is always better than a good day at the office” rings true. But for fishing guides like those at SET, every …
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We’re thrilled to share a glimpse of the magic that awaits at Spring Creek Lodge through the Flylords‘ lens. We shot this testimony while doing Rachel Finn’s “After you’ve gone” in November 2022, and to be honest, we are amazed with the results!For those who have experienced Spring Creek lodge before, you will find that …
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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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 …
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 …
I began guiding and exploring the nearly infinite number of rivers and streams in northern Patagonia over twenty-five years ago, and I’ve always enjoyed the challenges we faced as a team of guides to interpret the individual waters, the favored food sources of the local trout, and uncover the secrets of each river during the …
Hunting Trout at Casa de Campo Lodge Fly fishing clients often ask us: how do you hunt trout? I like to explain it as a game of strategy that more resembles a hunting expedition rather than typical fly fishing tactics. It begins with slow riverside walks, searching for a target trout, then a period of …