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.

Testimonials

Facu Tizzano – Patagonia Guide

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.

Nicolas García – Golden Dorado Guide

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.

Andres Martinez – Golden Dorado Guide

Andres grew up along the Parana River and fished its waters since he was a child. He decided to leave the corporate world to pursue his passion of fly fishing for Dorado. As a founding member of SET’s Dorado guide service, Andres is always searching for new waters and techniques to help his clients enjoy the world class dorado fishing that the Upper Parana and Ibera Marsh offer.

Emiliano “Salta” Basalo – Golden Dorado Guide

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.

Marcelo Callegaris​ – Golden Dorado Guide

One of the most knowledgeable Dorado anglers in Argentina, Marcelo pioneered guiding on the upper Parana River. With Marcelo in your boat you can count on having the best strategies and a solid plan each and every day! Marcelo is also constantly developing new flies and techniques to chase Dorado, Pacu, and Pira-Pita. He has revolutionized fishing on the Parana and Ibera Marsh and helped them become world class destinations.

Daniel Etcheverry – Patagonia Guide

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.

Lucas Mora – Golden Dorado Guide

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!

Gonzalo Flego – Patagonia Guide

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.

Carlos Cabali – Golden Dorado Guide

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!

Gustavo Hiebaum – Patagonia Guide

Founder and managing partner of SET fly fishing. Gustavo developed a passion for fly fishing at an early age. After over 20 years in the fly fishing industry, that passion has not faded. Gustavo is constantly searching for new waters, working to train new guides and maintaining the highest level of satisfaction for each of his customers. His goal is to make sure each guest falls in love with Argentina and keeps returning to enjoy waht Argentina has to offer.

Mati Inalef – Patagonia Guide

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.