Meet
our
Guides

At Set Fly Fishing we believe our team makes the difference in providing guests with memorable lifetime experiences. We are proud of our guide team that has grown and matured with the company over the past 20 years.
Specific guide teams are focused on the same species, either trout or Dorado, throughout the entire season. This accounts for their high level of expertise on “their waters” and gives our guests comfort knowing that they are in the best hands.

Gustavo Hiebaum

Gustavo grew up in Bahia Blanca a small town south of Buenos Aires on the Atlantic Coast. He developed a deep passion for fishing at a very young age. His parents would routinely take him on family vacations to Patagonia. After almost 20 years in the fly fishing industry Gustavo´s passion for fly fishing is untouched. He is continually looking out for new ventures around the country, training new guides and maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction. Many years ago he founded Andes Drifters, and after joining forces with Andres and Marcelo, they founded SET Fly Fishing.

Andres Martinez

Andres grew up along the Rio Parana River where he got involved with the passion of fishing. After a successful career as marketing manager for John Deer in South America decided to pursue his passion of fly fishing for Dorado. He partnered up with Marcelo Callegaris and in association with Andes Drifters they have created in 2013 Parana on the Fly Lodge. He know runs and guides for this successful lodge and is in continuous search for new waters and techniques to chase Dorado and training new guides for our programs.

Marcelo Callegaris

He is one of the most knowledgeable Dorado angler period and pioneer guiding on the upper Parana River having Marcelo running the operational guarantee that our anglers will have the best strategies and fishing plans every day. Flies patterns designer and developer of new techniques to chase Dorado, Pacu and Pira-Pita Marcelo have revolution this fishery to become an international recognized destination.

Gonzalo Flego

Gonzalo was born in Campana near Buenos Aires. His father’s work took Gonzalo all over Argentina while he was young. His introduction to fly fishing was with his father. By the time Gonzalo reached college he had decided that he really wanted to chase the real passion of his life; so he moved to San Martin to finish college. Gonzalo has now with SET Fly Fishing for over 12 years to become the head guide for North Patagonia waters. He is now actively involved on sales and marketing for the company working year around to create new opportunities to our guests.

Nico Garcia

A relaxed and mellow guide, Nico gets up every morning ready to take you on an adventure to the hidden golden dorado spots on the Ibera Marsh. With his kind and respectful demeanor, Nico will not only put you on fish, but will share his love of the marsh’s unique natural environment.

Carlos Cabali

A dorado fishing fanatic, Carlos left his engineering career to devote himself to guiding anglers from all over the world on the mystical waters of the Alto Parana. He is one of the most sought after guides in Argentina on the Parana. Mobilized by his passion he can have you fishing the best water before the sun rises!

Lucas Mora

Despite being the youngest member of the team, Lucas has already spent several seasons guiding for Dorado in Bolivia and Argentina. Full of energy and enthusiasm, his attitude and excitement are infectious and he will share his vast knowledge as well as respect for Dorado and the other fish of the Upper Parana with you through the day. If you have never fished for Dorado before, his now famous ‘mini clinics’ on the drive from the airport or at the lodge before your trip will get you dialed in!

Emiliano 'Salta' Basalo

Emi has guided in South America and Europe for more than 20 years. A kind and charismatic team player, Emi uses his wealth of experience to provide an excellent and informative day for each client.

Agustin 'Tette' Tettenborn

Daniel Etcheverry

Born in Santa Monica California, Dan’s family moved back to Argentina when he was 11 and he hasn’t left the waters of Patagonia since then! If you are looking for a laid back and easy going and patient guide, then Dan is the guide for you. He will take the time to make sure you improve your skills on the water while enjoying a memorable day.

Matias Inalef

Born and raised locally, Mati started to explore the waters of Patagonia at an early age and was determined to make fly fishing his life. With a laid back attitude and a bag full of tricks, he will help you become a better angler while having a ton of fun. Mati especially enjoys exploring some of the smaller walk and wade creeks in the area.

Facundo Tizzano

With his background as a Music teacher, and several trainning courses, Facu is the ideal guide to polish your technique before, during or after your outing.He has been part of the team since 2021 but quickly earned his spot with outstanding reports from the most demanding guests.There is no water he doesnt master, walk and wade, floats and stillwater, he plays the entire field.

Andres Leiva

Francisco 'Paco' Morgade

Lucas 'Birdie' Polero

Facundo Sanchez

Agustin Phagouape

Santiago Odetto

Marcos 'Caco' Herrera

Franco Orellano

Set Fly Fishing

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