Golden dorado cruiser nov 2020 golden dorado mothership hosted book now. Dorados on the fly argentina dorado fly fishing lodge. Venture off the beaten path deep into the remote mountain streams and rivers of argentina s salta province in search of your trophy. When fishing gear isnt included in your charter, youll want to bring 69 wt fly fishing rods.
What you might not know is that this country also features plenty of freshwater fishing opportunities. The fishing was phenomenal and whilst i was lucky enough to land the parana grand slamboga, dorado, pacu and pyra pita, the dorado fishing is in a class of its own. Dan vogel, steve rewick, and i just finished an awesome week of fishing for golden dorado in northern argentina. Fly and spin fishing for golden dorado dorado cua lodge is located in the heart of the isoro marshland area, 400 miles north of buenos aires in the province of corrientes. Perfectly placed in the heart of argentinas best dorado fishing, suinda lodge sits high on the riverbank of the clear upper part of the parana river. Golden dorado river cruiser argentina parana river liveaboard fishing. Flyfisher april vokey heads off to the deep jungles of bolivia to try her luck at spey casting for golden dorado.
The golden dorado likes to ambush it prey while hiding in structure or hanging in the currents of river channels. The golden dorado river cruiser gdrc is the first of its kind in argentina and the brain child of luciano alba and his head guide dario arrieta. For those who are in buenos aires for just one day on the way to patagonia, an easy 30minute transfer puts anglers in the hands of urban dorado anglers uda guides who are ready to hit the water in fullyequipped skiffs. Anglers around the world consider golden dorado fishing one of the most exciting types of freshwater sport fishing. There are so many different fish with the golden dorado being the main prize. Golden dorado corrientes, argentina fishabout fishing. If youre up for a real adventure, join us for a unique excursion after argentina s freshwater golden dorado. Pira lodge nervous waters best dorado fishing lodge in. Call us to customize your experience at our golden dorado fishing. Fish golden dorado in argentina with expert fly fishing guides from the blue quill angler. Book your trip with golden fly fishing for the experience of a lifetime. The area itself is twice the size of the florida everglades and is the second largest wetland in the world.
Jun 23, 2016 fly fishing patagonias oscar dono lands big golden dorado on the corriente and parana rivers from our lodge in esquina corrientes. While golden dorado fishing in argentina has a rich angling history, until recently it was almost completely unknown to the outside world. The best freshwater dorado fishing in the world is available on estancia grounds within walking distance from the lodge. Park, a great sanctuary for wildlife, including the fabled golden dorado. Dorado can be found throughout the year, but are best from september to june. Fishing on parana river argentina golden dorado river cruiser. Golden dorado river cruiser argentina fishing with larry. Fly patterns for golden dorado fishing sportquest holidays. Golden dorado river cruiser golden dorado fishing in argentina. Join the blue quill angler for an unforgettable fly fishing trip this october as they team up with andes drifters and parana on the fly, to offer an incredible golden dorado trip in northeast argentina.
Their aggressive nature and acrobatic displays mixed with their one of a kind golden color lists it as one of the top freshwater game fish to pursue. We know the ropes and the right patterns that will help insure your success. Golden fly fishing is a family business, born on the banks of the parana river in argentina, to share the adventure of. Freshwater dorado salminus brasiliensis are often described as a prehistoriclooking salmon with jaws as powerful as a pit bulls. Golden dorado fishing in bolivias amazon rainforest fly. Fba fishing in buenos aires is a local buenos aires, argentina organization that was created to provide our fishermen with unforgettable fishing experiences, enjoyable, with excellent service that exceeds their expectations, and also contribute to our sustainable fishing destinations. Golden dorado at parana on the fly lodge parana on the fly i have been trying to come up with the words over the past few weeks to describe the jaw dropping experience at parana on the fly in itati corrientes region, argentina. While the parana proper is an enormous waterway home to a variety of large vessels.
Diehard anglers can experience the sport in a whole new way here, especially when it comes to fly fishing in argentina. This breathtakingly beautiful ecosystem is rich in flora and fauna and is home to over 350 different species of birds. Golden dorado fishing fly fishing holidays sportquest holidays. The rush was on to stake claims, build lodges, and book clients. Dorado fly patterns fishing golden dorado argentina. Youll be ready to target golden dorado if youve tried fly fishing for tarpon or salmon before. This system is a wonderous maze of water that is home to some exceptional fly fishing for dorado, wolfish, and other species. Golden dorado argentina guided fly fishing trip the. One of the dorado s favorite prey are sabalo, a type of schooling fish typically 14 kg in weight. With an area of 3,500,000 acres, the isoro is a vast, natural wildlife sanctuary and paradise for golden dorado fishing. Enjoy the convenience of one lodge, the flexibility to choose your schedule and uncompromised sport and service.
Iberia marshlands, the worlds second largest wetland is where anglers experience the feel of saltwater flyfishing mixed with the dominant freshwater predator. Fly fishing for golden dorado in the marsh pira lodge is tucked into northern argentinas lush marshlands. Experience world class dove shooting and golden dorado fishing in northern argentina. Pinti is a passionate fly fisher and recognized expert on dorado with a sincere desire to show his guests the very best fishing experience possible. There are few places left on the planet that fly anglers have not really explored in search of exotic species.
Lure, bait or fly fishing, once hooked, dorados will strip line off your reel like an express train, and so good quality tackle is needed. The fishing in bolivia is totally unique compared to our north american experience. Fly fishing in argentina on the golden dorado river cruiser. Dorados are piscivores, eating a wide variety of prey fish. The golden dorado is arguably one of the most exciting freshwater species to target with a fly rod. They tend to congregate in areas with moving water especially near heavy structure. Known for its acrobatics and voracious takes, this unique species can only be found in certain drainages in northern argentina, paraguay, bolivia, and brazil. Thanks to its temper and veracity when feeding, the golden dorado is nicknamed the tiger of the rivers. Trout and south americas very own apex predator, the golden dorado.
Golden dorado parana on the fly destination travel. The golden dorado is native to warm freshwater habitats in southern brazil, paraguay, uruguay, bolivia, and northern argentina. Nov 2020 golden dorado mothership hosted ginclear travel. Argentina golden dorado fishing on the fly or spinning rod. To book a trip, use the book now button or call us and let us know when you. Esquina corrientes fishing golden dorado argentina.
Experience worldclass fly fishing in the salta province in north west argentina on the rio tucanes, a tributary of the parana river basin. The golden dorado river cruiser is a brandnew mothership program offered by our good friends at estancia laguna verde. Jack trout provides fly fishing guides and guided tours to argentina. Argentina fishing report golden dorado in the north. Within a few hours of buenos aires, youll find fantastic golden dorado fishing opportunities in the vast upper delta of the parana river system. Golden dorado worldclass fly fishing lodges in argentina.
Patagonia fishing guides, best fishing in argentina fly. Salminus brasiliensis dourado, dorado, golden dorado, river tiger or jaw characin is a large, predatory characiform freshwater fish found in central and eastcentral south america. Golden dorado are opportunistic feeders, primarily foraging on other fish, but will also eat rodents, lizards, and birds. Dorado cua lodge argentina fly and spin fishing for golden dorado. In salta province, argentina, fly fishermen stalk golden dorado in breathtakingly beautiful mountain streams where the fish range from 3 to 30pounds plus. Also a pretty good recipe for a freshwater gamefish. If you are going to fish for golden dorado this is a real mustread and one not to be missed.
From our lodges, guests can hunt highvolume dove and fish for golden dorado. With worldclass lodging in its fully upgraded liveaboard, adapted to the modern angler, looking to find comfort, while accessing the most exclusive and off the beaten paths of other boats and anglers. You may use spinning rods but many guests enjoy the challenge of a fly rod for these golden tigers. Fly fishing patagonia is the only fishing travel company specializing exclusively in argentina. When you think of argentina, things like the tango, wine, food, and soccer all come to mind quickly. Popular golden dorado fishing charters in buenos aires, argentina.
Explorers from europe risked it all for gold, adventure and glory, now you can, in a small way relive their adventure on this amazing bolivian fly fishing excursion for golden dorado in the jungles of bolivia. Despite having salminus in its name, the dorado is not related to any species of salmon, nor to the saltwater fish also called dorado. Golden dorado argentina guided fly fishing trip the blue. Use your larger flies and youll be reeling in the fish in no time. High season is january to february and november to december. The golden dorado is considered a prized sportfish by many fly fishermen across the globe known for its powerful jaws filled with sharp teeth and yellow golden scales with adults ranging in size from 622 lbs. Parana on the fly is the place to stay, learn more about this amazing trip. This is something thats completely new to the golden dorado scene in northern argentina and a complete game changer when it comes to fishing the parana river and the entre rios delta system the second largest river in south america.
Sep 15, 2012 salta province in nw argentina is the only place on earth where you can consistently catch large freshwater dorado salminus maxilosus on small, clear streams. An anglers guide to argentina author orvis staff posted on december 18, 2019 december 18, 2019 categories fly fishing tags argentina fly fishing, fly fishing for golden dorado, flyfishing destinations, flyfishing for brown trout, flyfishing for rainbow trout. While they are really affected by weather, most of the time they are extremely aggressive and an absolute rush to catch. Dorado fly fishing parana on the fly pacu piranhas. Itati lodge is the brainchild of our favorite dorado guide peto dalle nogare, who has over 20 years experience as a golden dorado fishing guide in argentina. Fly fishing the golden dorados extremely aggressive behavior make them an ideal target for fly fishermen. Many of our customers ask what are the best fly patterns for golden dorado fishing, below is the most detailed report we have ever seen, courtesy of one of our suppliers. Golden dorado river cruiser yellow dog flyfishing adventures. Golden dorado fishing lodges fly fishing patagonia. Argentina is one of the best places to experience this once in a lifetime fish. Golden dorado fly fishing dorado fly fishing lodges.
You may use spinning rods but many guests enjoy the challenge of a fly rod for these. Pristine waters, large golden dorado, top guides and beautiful. This is one of the newest and greatest to hit the radar. Argentina has a long history of exceptional freshwater dorado fishing. Despite having salminus in its name, the dorado is not related to any species of salmon, 2 nor to the saltwater fish also called dorado.
Running a slick, world class fishing operations in. We spent the first half of the week at pira lodge located near the ibera marsh and the second half at suinda lodge located on the upper parana river. Golden dorado river cruiser mother ship fishing program in. Fishing guides and fishing lodges outdoors international.
Jan 31, 2020 the golden dorado is arguably one of the most exciting freshwater species to target with a fly rod. Top 10 argentina fishing charters for 2020 fishingbooker. Best dorado fly fishing in argentina parana river outfitters. Our experience comes from over twenty years outfitting fishing and cast n blast trips throughout patagonia and northern argentina. Golden dorado fishing in argentina itati lodge faraway. Venture off the beaten path deep into the remote mountain streams and rivers of argentinas salta province in search of your trophy. Pira lodge argentina golden dorado fishing yellow dog. A unique species that defies categorization, the dorado is rather like a supernatural hybrid between a turbocharged bass and a trout on steroids, with powerful jaws and rows of razorsharp teeth to feed its voracious appetite. Golden dorado and life in the northmention argentina and visions of gauchos, buenos aires, and evita will probably come to mind before the golden dorado, which is not a euphemism for that shiny mineral sought by cortez and other spanish explorers, but rather a ferocious fighting fish that challenges the best.
The golden dorado is a species of fish native to south america that offers anglers and flyfishermen a truly exhilarating fishing experience. Owning estancia laguna verde, the best lodge on the legendary jurassic lake. Faraway fly fishing argentina, patagonia fly fishing trips. Best dorado fly fishing in argentina nervous waters. Jurassic lake lodge is located in one of the most remote and wild places of argentine patagonia. The best golden freshwater dorado fishing argentinas finest. Parana sunrise lodge offers the ultimate fishing program in argentina where you can fight the mighty golden dorado or reel in huge surubies south american catfish or teethy piranha. To understand the marked advantages of our program fly fishing for dorado lodging at a moving mother ship rather than at a static lodge, you need to understand the geography of the amazing parana river. Includes a selection of our specialty golden dorado flies.
Golden dorado fishing in argentina varies moderately throughout the year. Fly fishing in argentina on the golden dorado river. Golden dorado fishing in buenos aires fishingbooker. Freshwater dorado salminus brasiliensis are often described as a. For anyone in the usa looking for the chance to catch golden dorado, this lodge is unbelievable value for money, the team is outstanding and highly recommended.
Dorado cua lodge is located in the heart of the isoro marshland area, 400 miles north of buenos aires in the province of corrientes. Dorado are also strikingly beautiful, extremely strong, and they jump when hooked. Longtime outfitter and friend, floro lavalle of sierra outfitters, meticulously oversees every aspect of this golden dorado fly fishing program with superb, englishspeaking fly fishing guides. An anglers guide to argentina author orvis staff posted on december 18, 2019 december 18, 2019 categories fly fishing tags argentina fly fishing, fly fishing for golden dorado, fly fishing destinations, fly fishing for brown trout, fly fishing for rainbow trout. It wasnt until 1996 that fishabout found a group of fellow anglers from argentina that had been fishing for dorado with fly and light tackle in the tributaries of the parana and the neighboring corrientes river and its feeder streams. Fly cast, spinning and bait casting are effective methods of dorado fishing.
The new dorado lodge is located on a 20k acre private ranch with exclusive access to the premier section of rio tucanes, adjacent to the border of parque nacional del rey in salta national park, a great. They also have an operation in northern argentina, parana on the fly. Golden dorado adventure in argentina going for gold amazon. For over a decade now, the golden dorado or river tiger as it is affectionately known, has been discovered and has quickly become a oneofakind fly fishing experience. Her journey begins with a centuryold book and a reference to flyfishing for dorado. Fishing for golden dorado in bolivia is geared towards diehard fly fisherman with a thirst for adventure. Jan 28, 2019 traveling to argentina to fish for golden dorado. We would like to introduce you to the river tiger, that is the name given to the fierce freshwater fish that is the golden dorado salminus brasiliensis, and offer you some great golden dorado fishing tips as well.
Welcome to the golden dorado river cruiser, the one and only mother ship fishing program in all argentina. Longtime outfitter and friend, floro lavalle of sierra outfitters, meticulously oversees every aspect of this golden dorado flyfishing program with superb, englishspeaking fly fishing guides. Some of the biggest dorado in the world, want to fly fish for dorado. Our beautiful jungle lodge serves as a central hub and resting place for anglers on the prowl for the giant golden dorado that live in these waters. Whether you are swinging streamers for sea run brown trout in tierra del fuego, floating one of patagonias famous trout. Fishing patagonia, fishing argentina, golden dorado, faraway fly. The golden dorado is a highly prized game fish that hits like a wahoo and is prone to acrobatic leaps and runs.
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