Located in the province of Corrientes, in the northeast of Argentina, Estancias el Dorado stands out as a typical Argentine ranch upon the Corriente river. As it is very close to the Corriente river, it allows to fish its clear banks almost all along its course, sight fishing or searching for the most powerful hook-ups of the large dorados on the river banks.
The Dorado (Salminus Maxillosus) or "the Tiger of the Paraná" is a very aggressive fish for sport fishing. Although the dorado may reach 30 pounds, the average size in the Corriente river has held between 4 and 12 pounds, but there are also larger ones.
Season:
October / April
Program:
In Estancias El Dorado fishing starts early in the morning. Breakfast is served at 6.30 consisting of coffee, toasts, jams, bacon and eggs, etc. Fishing goes on until 11.45 in the morning, when you go back to the ranch to have lunch: a starter, a main course and dessert, served with wine, beer, fizzy drinks or mineral water. You can rest or even take a nap up to 4 o'clock when you go back to the river to keep on fishing until 8.30 in the evening. Before dinner you may try a wide variety of cheese, ham, olives and drinks; dinner consists of three courses (starter, a main course and dessert). There are three fully equipped boats for fly-fishing and experienced guides who know every corner of the river to fulfill the expectations of the anglers.
Fly Fishing tackle:
Rods: Two, if possible. 9ft, 6 and 8 weight. 3-or 4- piece, if possible.
Reels: A reel with a good drag system, holding at least 80 yards of 20-pound test backing.
Lines: WF floating line and sinking shootings Teeny T-200. Leaders: for 5- to 7-foot floating lines with strong butts to turn big flies, 16-pound test tippets with 20 cm of 20-pound test steel wire.
Flies: Sizes 1/0 and 4/0, Deceiver patterns. Also poppers and divers with muddler head, weighted. Colors: black, black and red or black and yellow, chartreuse, white and yellow and white and olive have proved good options.
Accesories: tweezers, hook sharpener, nippers, boga grip, etc.
Equipment:
Lightweight shirts and pants (Exofficio, Patagonia, Columbia, etc), wide brimmed hat or cap, a lightweight waterproof jacket, a polar fleece sweatshirt, an extra pair of sandals or sneakers, polarized sunglasses, sunblock.
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Located very near the left bank of the Corriente river (going downstream), the house of the ranch offers three double bedrooms with private bathrooms and air conditioning accommodating up to 6 guests. There is also a spacious gathering room, a dining room and other facilities, apart from a warm service and hospitality.
Included:
All Inclusive. Boat, fuel, bilingual guide, water, refreshments, beer, wine, snacks, brunch, dinner, accommodations.
Not included:
Clothes, personal equipment and gratuities.
Additional Information:
Estancias El Dorado is located at 700 kilometers from Buenos Aires. It is accesible by bus up to Mercedes (in the province of Corrientes) or with a charter flight on groups of 4 fishermen, where members of the staff will be waiting to drive you to the ranch.
