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Golden dorado

Piracuá Lodge

Fly fishing for golden dorado in the heart of the Paraná River, 120 km from Resistencia, capital of Chaco.

The lodge is designed for an authentic fishing experience with local guides, just minutes from the best fishing spots in the middle section of the Paraná. The area is full of structure that shelters baitfish and serves as a den for the dorado.

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At a glance

Where
Paraná River, 120 km from Resistencia, Chaco
Species
Golden dorado, plus pirá pitá, pacú pe and pacú
Program
Minimum of 4 nights
Lodge
Eight anglers in four double rooms with private bathrooms
Boats
Twelve boats, six of them equipped for fly fishing, with electric motors
Included
  • All meals and drinks, at the lodge and on the boat
  • One guide for every two anglers, with a boat equipped with an electric motor
  • Accommodation in double rooms with private bathrooms
Not included
  • Fishing license (mandatory)
  • Airport transfers (included in programs of more than four fishing days)
  • Fishing equipment: rod, flies and so on
  • Tips
At the lodge
  • Eight anglers in four double rooms with private bathrooms; larger groups subject to demand and availability
  • Food and beverage service included in the rate: regional dishes, classic desserts and a good selection of wines
  • Twelve boats, six of them specially equipped for fly fishing, with electric motors
  • The lodge pier is just meters from the lodge
Fishing
  • Most fishing is from boats, casting toward the coast or toward submerged and semi-submerged structure
  • Sandbank fishing: stalking dorado, or waiting for them to patrol the edges and drop-offs. It is more frequent in winter, from June to August, when conditions allow
  • Typical casts are 15 to 18 meters, with demanding precision
  • Local guides read the small signs that come before a hunt
A day at the lodge
  • 7:30 a.m. Breakfast
  • About 8:00 a.m. Fishing from the lodge pier until 12:00
  • Lunch at the lodge, then time to rest or tie flies
  • About 3:30 p.m. Afternoon session until sunset
  • About 9:00 p.m. Dinner
Getting there
  • The lodge is 120 km from Resistencia, capital of Chaco
  • Reached by public, accessible roads most of the year. If high water cuts off vehicle access, we coordinate a meeting point and continue by boat
  • By plane: arrive at Resistencia or Corrientes airport in the afternoon, between 3 and 5 p.m. A lodge representative will meet you and accompany you
  • If you arrive the day before, the transfer leaves around 5:00 p.m. from the agreed place
Tackle
  • Rod and line: a 9 to 10 foot rod and a line of 250 to 300 grains (#7 to #9). Floating lines with short heads and good turnover; saltwater lines often work well
  • Leaders: short and aggressive, 1.5 to 2.5 m, up to 3.5 m in very clear water. Steel tippet of 20 to 35 lb, about 30 cm
  • Reels: a very good drag and fast line recovery, with at least 100 m of 30 lb backing
Flies
  • Colors: black, blue, red and orange; chartreuse, white, yellow and light brown in clear water
  • Sizes from 13 to 15 cm up to 20 to 25 cm in low visibility
  • Not too heavy, with as little material as possible
  • Hooks with fine wire and circular tips
What to wear
  • Quick-drying clothing, UV protection, a cap and sunglasses, plus fishing gloves if needed
  • In winter, a waterproof or wading jacket, waders and boots, useful in the rain and for wading the sandbanks

Full details and prices for each trip are sent after your first contact.

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