DESTINATION: Juramento River, Dorado and Del Valle River
, Salta
» General Information:
Dorado fly fishing in Salta: a real adventure trip, only for those fisherman who love wilderness and are avid to seek for new fly fishing experiencies. Here, it is not weird to come across toucans flying up, thousands of butterflies of different sizes and exotic colors, footprints of tapirs and pumas, corzulas, mount pigs, and even anteaters!
In this new program, you will have the chance to make a two days floating trip and a full day wading. Juramento river, Del Valle river and Dorado river flows through the yungas (warm rainforests), forming big pools and riffles where the fighting Dorado, the tiger of the rivers, is found. The most interesting thing about Dorado fishing here is that fishing is done by wading crystal clear waters, almost imposible in other destinations. Moreover, the Dorados are hardfighting, wild jumping and brilliantly colored. The average of the Dorados -in Del Valle and Dorado rivers- is around 5 pounds, fished with lightweight tackle, # 5 Wt rods.
Fishing Juramento river, is where we are going to find the biggest ones: between 10 to 20 pounds. Floating it, will let us reach the hot spots and give the chance to fish this giant Dorados. In this case, you will need a # 8 Wt rod. Try us, you'll never forget this experience. Come to fly fish for Dorado.
» Package: DAY 1
- 06.30 hrs Aerolíneas Argentinas Flight N°2450 leaves Buenos Aires Aeroparque (airport for domestic flights).
- 08.40 hrs Arrival at Salta Airport and reception of the fishermen.
- 11.00 hrs Arrival at the Dorado fishing area in Juramento river. Getting ready.
- 12.00 hrs Start fishing.
- 20.00 hrs End of fishing activity. Transfer to the Lodge.
- 21.00 hrs Accommodation and dinner.
DAY 2
- 07.30 hrs Breakfast
- 08.30 hrs Full day fishing / 2nd day floating trip on Juramento river.
- 19.00 hrs End of Dorado fishing activity and transfer to the Lodge.
- 21.00 hrs Dinner.
DAY 3
- 07.30 hrs Breakfast.
- 08.30 hrs Depart full day fishing / 3rd day wading trip Rio Dorado or Rio Del Valle (depending on the season and weather conditions).
- 17.00 hrs End of fishing activity and transfer to the Lodge.
- 20.00 hrs Dinner.
DAY 4
- 09.30 hrs Breakfast and departure to Salta.
- 13.30 hrs Arrival at Salta Airport.
- 14.35 hrs Aerolíneas Argentinas Flight N° 2456 to Buenos Aires.
- 16.40 hrs Arrival at Aeroparque, Buenos Aires.
» Accommodation:
His opulent new 20,000 sq. ft lodge, Estancia Chacu, offers ten bedrooms, lovely dining and cocktail areas, shaded patios, gardens, fountains and all of the charm of a European country manor, but with modern comfort and convenience. The lodge sits in a lovely hillside location on a 12,000 acre private ranch. Dining is uniformly terrific, featuring famed Argentine beef, local specialties, game dishes and delightful red wines. A professional massage therapist is available every evening to relax and reinvigorate exhausted limbs and sore shoulders.
» Tackle and Equipment:
> Equipment:
Light shirt and trousers for tropical weather (Exoficcio, Patagonia, Columbia, etc.), hat or cap, neoprene wading boots, many pairs of socks, a light water-proof jacket, a polar sweatshirt or warm jacket (the temperature decreases at night and it gets very cold) and if you like bring a sleeping bag, if not we can provide for free.
> Note:
Please bring a small backpack to carry fishing tackle, accessories and some extra-clothes on the way to the river.
> Fly Fishing tackle:
Rods: Two, if possible. 9ft, # 5 Wt and # 8 Wt. 3-or 4- piece, if possible.
Reels: A reel with a good drag system, holding at least 100 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.
Fies: Sizes 2/0 and 3/0, 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, polarized glasses, sun block, lip protector, insect repellent, a boga grip, etc.
» Additional Information:
> Tackle tips:
Fishing is usually done with floating lines and traditional dorado flies. In some sections, sinking line may be used. Black-and-orange and white-and-yellow flies have proved to be the most effective.
» Rates / A) March and April. B) September, October and November.
U$S 1,470.-
Per person sharing boat and accommodation. 3 fishing days & 3 nights accommodation. 2 anglers minimum and 4 maximum.
Rates include:
Luxury accommodation in a Lodge. Double-occupancy room with private bath. Breakfast, meals on days of fishing, soft drinks and beer, typical dinner served with wines from Salta, bilingual guide and assistant, transport to and from fishing locations, transfer in/ out from Salta airport, fishing permit. Fishing in private properties.
Rates do not include:
Airfare, whisky or any other strong drinks, cigars, fishing tackle, flies, personal insurance, clothes, other personal expenses and gratuities.
» Fishing
Report
August 2010
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» Fishing Testimonials
» Salta. I had a fine time ! by: Gerald Millstein - November 17th 2008
Daniel, the trip was fine though upriver rains hurt fishing. I will send you and Sebastian some photos shortly. Arrangements were fine and things went smoothly. I particularly enjoyed the float trips. I thought the Rio Dorado experience was too difficult for an older person-more travel and time involved than the results warranted. All in all, a nice trip. The guides were first rate, nice accommodations and I had a fine time.
Best regards,
Dr. Jerry Millstein
