SET on the Road: our East and West Tour

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…

The first half of the Golden Dorado season at our lodges was nothing short of spectacular. Between September and December 2024, we welcomed 163 guests to our Golden Dorado lodges, and together we landed an impressive 5,441 Golden Dorado. That’s…

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…

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…

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…

In the wake of the Golden Dorado, Dr. Andy Danylchuk has made it his mission to ensure these remarkable fish remain part of our world for future generations. As a professor of fish conservation at the University of Massachusetts Amherst,…

We are thrilled to announce our 2024 SET Fly Fishing Roadshow! After last year's incredible journey, where we traveled over 5,550 miles and delivered more than 20 presentations across the United States, we are back for another exciting tour. In…

If you are part of our oldest friends, this might sound familiar. Since the early days there was something that was clear to us. We wanted to provide experiences that last a lifetime. Our mission was to forge bonds and…

This will be the first article from this new section, funny enough, is not strictly about fly fishing, but somehow related to it.The entire globe knows that we Argentinians are passionate people—about almost everything. If you’ve experienced fishing with us,…

Remember when you were young and you entered a huge toy shop? Maybe if you showed how much you truly want it, they would leave you have just one toy. What a tough decision when everything showed so much potential.…

The thrill of fooling Golden Dorados with flies lies in the incredible visual action we witness with every strike, whether using a streamer fly or a topwater fly pattern. To succeed in catching Golden Dorado, our expert guides have curated…

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…

For the past few years, a heavy heart hung over us at Set Fly Fishing. The once-majestic Ibera Wetlands, a haven for anglers and a vital ecosystem, had fallen victim to a historic drought. The lifeblood of the region dwindled,…

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…

While we are busy with the summer season in Argentina creating lifetime memories for our guests along our lodges we are also preparing ourselves to visit North America.This winter we will be traveling across the United States in order to…

This question used to be a simple one to answer. Now, with the 3 separate destinations available in the Golden Dorado Experience it’s a bit more complex, but worth studying because of the variety of conditions where you can target…

Hi friends! We are finishing another fabulous spring Dorado season and this time with an extended Golden Dorado Experience, the first one after the inclusion of Jetu'u Cabanas de Esteros to the family of our lodges. And, there were many…

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…

Also known as “Carlitos”, he has been a part of The Golden Dorado Experience since the beginning. He has accumulated more hours on the water chasing Dorados than any guide could wish for, and his knowledge about the species and…

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,…