The Fly Bin

GOLDEN DORADO

Golden Dorado are large, predatory fish inhabiting the waters of central and east-central South America.  A highly-prized gamefish, they are known for their incredible strength and leaping ability.  Golden Dorado are opportunistic feeders, primarily foraging on other fish, but will also eat rodents, lizards, and birds.  They tend to congregate in areas with moving water - especially near heavy structure.

FLY FISHING

The Golden Dorado’s extremely aggressive behavior make them an ideal target for fly fishermen.  We recommend fast-action, 8-weight rods filled with weight-forward floating line.  Because their waters are often tannin-stained, black or dark colored fly patterns tend to be most productive.   Large 4 - 6 inch streamers, like Lefty’s Deceivers, tied on stout 2/0 – 4/0 hooks are an excellent choice.  Dahlberg divers, mouse patterns and large Chernobyl ants will elicit explosive top water strikes as well.  Make sure you start your trip with a full fly box as the Dorado’s razor-sharp teeth can make short work of your fly!  Intermediate or sink tip lines can be useful in some situations but are not necessary.   Stainless steel leaders in the 30 – 40 lb. class are an absolute necessity.

Santa Rosa, located about 40 miles west of the town of Qualequay located just off the Parana River is a comfortably remodeled 100 yr old Estancia accommodating 6 people in single occupancy rooms or 12 people in double occupancy.  Food service is provided by the on-site chef, with Argentine beef, chicken and pasta serving as the main courses during your stay.  Daily maid and laundry service is provided at the Estancia as well as Argentine beer, great Malbec wines and bottled waters.

5 Day Golden Dorado fishing trip (trips originating in Buenos Aires, Argentina)             $3,995.00/person
 
Trip Price Includes:

• Meet and greet at the Buenos Aires Airport by an English-speaking member of our staff
• All necessary ground transportation
  
• 5 days and 4 nights lodging at one of our Estancias, single occupancy for 6 guests
  
• Daily Maid and Laundry service
  
• Food prepared by our on-site chef
  
• Argentine beer, wines, soft drinks and bottled water
  
• Boats and guide (2 x 1)​
• Use of spinning, bait casting, fly rods, reels, terminal tackle and lures
  
• ​Fishing trip of a lifetime

Not included In Trip Price
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• Passport fees
  
• Gratuities suggested                                                                                                   $400.00/week
  
• Items of a personal nature & phone calls.
   
  A deposit of 50% of the trip price is needed to confirm your trip reservation.  Deposits and balances are non-refundable unless client finds a replacement.