Located in the town of "Las Lajitas", in the middle of the yunga of Salta, adjacent to El Rey National Park, in a subtropical climate, is the "Río Dorado".
With totally crystal clear waters ideal for wading fishing with light equipment ranging from #6 to #8 (ideal sizes) with floating line. The beautiful dorados of this river average 3 Kg., being able to capture pieces of up to 12 Kg.
This river offers us an exclusive type of fishing, in which we have the opportunity to see our piece and fish it as if it were a subtle trout.
Fishing season:
From February 15 to November 16.
Program
1st DAY
Transfer from airport or terminal.
Arrival at San Fernando Lodge in the afternoon. Dinner.
2nd DAY
Breakfast. Transfer to the Dorado River (40 min.) The river is reached by van. Fishing. Lunch on the river (lunch type). Afternoon fishing. Return to our Lodge and dinner.
3rd DAY
Breakfast. Full day on the Rio Dorado. Lunch type lunch. In the afternoon fishing, return to the Lodge and dinner.
4th DAY
Breakfast and we move to the river Juramento to start the float. Lunch type lunch. In the afternoon fishing, return to our base and dinner.
5th DAY
Breakfast at our base and transfer to the river to start our float. Lunch type lunch. In the afternoon fishing, return to our base and dinner.
6th DAY
Breakfast and transfer to the airport. End of the excursion.
Excursion Price:
ASK US
(transfer, hotel, permits, meals for the 4 days of fishing).
Credit cards up to 12 months by market payment.
Groups: Maximum: 4 people | Minimun 2 persons.
Contact us for more information and prices on special programs.
Equipment:
Fishing
- #7 or #9 rod (plus one spare) for the Juramento River
- Rod #6 or #7 (plus one spare) for the Rio Dorado
- Tropical Floating Lines
(RIO Outbound Tropical series, Scientific Anglers Frequency Magnum, Cortland Precision SL Big Fly or similar - Lines with taper that facilitate casting bulky flies) - Optional intermediate or sinking lines
- Weighted flies with lead eyes attached to 1/0 or 2/0 hooks, about 10 cm long
Surface flies such as mice and the like are also used here. (Flies can also be purchased directly from the guide) - 0.40 mm and 0.50 mm nylon to make leaders.
- 20 lbs or 30 lbs steel cable (make it soft to tie)
- Cable cutting pliers
- Lead ammunition to ballast the flies in case they are not
Dress
Long-sleeved shirt (quick-drying if possible) / Long pants or leggings that are comfortable for walking / Wading boots and neoprene socks or similar (we need to protect the ankles and walk comfortably) / Polarized sunglasses / Hat or cap to protect ourselves from the sun / Scarf or similar to protect us from insects. / Gloves (if used) / Insect repellent / Sunscreen / Rain jacket / It is necessary to carry a backpack of about 30 liters to be able to transport our food and drinks during the excursion.