It is hard to imagine that a new area with such potential
and so accessible could be available and virtually unexplored
as we enter the new millenium. The Dorado emerges as a fierce
game fish with a tremendous potential.
The
fresh water Dorado (Salminus Maxillosus) is known in Argentina
as "the tiger of the river" and is considered to
be the single most challenging native fresh water game fish
of South America. It is a brilliant, yellow-colored fish with
a strong jaw and sharp teeth. This is a fish that does not
die after spawning and never swims in the ocean. As a result
it grows to enormous sizes. The Dorado is an exceptionally
strong swimmer and normally ranges in size from 5 to 45 pounds,
although the world record is 70 lb..
This
voracious fish could accurately be described as a cross between
a bull terrier and a Tarpon. It hammers top water flies with
reckless abandon and immediately explodes out of the water
in a series of outrageous jumps and relentless line stripping
runs.
SAMPLE
ITINERARY
Day
1:
Leave the U.S. to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Overnight flight.
Day
2
Arrival in Argentina around 10 A.M. Local time. Reception
at Ezeiza International airport by our representative. Transfer
to Aeroparque domestic airport for the morning flight to Corrientes.
Transfer by bus to Lodge. Meet your guide and plan the remaining
fishing activities. Late afternoon fishing or resting if desired.
Day 3 - 8:
Schedules are set for morning and late afternoon
fishing with a "siesta" after lunch to avoid the
high temperature of the day.
- Fishing Activities: From 6 until sun down. Depending on the daily schedule you will
return to the lodge for lunch and "siesta" or at the fishing area.
Day 9:
After breakfast, partial day of fishing, pack and at
noon transfer to airport for your return flight to Buenos Aires
Aeroparque airport. Reception and transfer to Ezeiza International
airport for the overnight flight back to the States.
Day 10:
Arrival in the U.S.
Tackle and Equipment
Rods: for line 7 or 8, 9 to 10 feet long.
Reels: Strong brake system, with at least 100 yards of 20-pound backing.
Lines: WF floating line for tropical weather. We recommend Ultra 3 bonefish taper of SA. Fast-sinking shootings Teeny T-200 and T-300.
Leaders: Floating lines from 7 to 9 feet long, with strong butts to turn big flies, 16-pound- resistance tippets, with 20 cm of 20-pound steel wire.
Flies: Deceiver type, sizes should range from 1/0 to 4/0. Poppers and divers are also used. Black, purple, chartreuse, white and yellow are good color options.
Clothes and accessories: Light shirt and trousers for tropical weather ( Exoficcio, Patagonia, Columbia, Tarponware, etc), hat, sandals, and a light water-proof jacket. Pliers, polarized glasses, sun block, insect repellent, etc.
- Other activities: Horse riding in the Estancia.Watching wild life of the marshes.
