GENERAL INFORMATION
This traditional duck hunting lodge, is opening its doors today to receive enthusiastic fishermen who want to try the incredible experience of Dorado fishing. Located on the delta of Parana river, in Entre Rios province, you will have the chance of searching for freshwater Dorado sailing through thousands of streams, trying to catch this combative fish. Fly fishing is the most popular type of fishing, but spin fishing and live bait are allowed too.
The Dorado (Salminus Maxillosus) or "the Tiger of the Paraná" is a very aggressive fish in sport fishing. Although the Dorado may reach 30 pounds, the average size in this area has held between 4 and 12 pounds, but there are also larger ones.
The freshwater Dorado is considered to be the single most challenging native freshwater game fish of South America. It is a radiant, golden-hued, salmon-like fish with an extremely powerful jaw and razor-sharp teeth. Unlike the salmon, however, the Dorado does not succumb after spawning and never swims to the ocean. The Dorado is an exceptionally strong swimmer. The world record is 70 pounds.

SEASONS
September to April (lodge will be closed from Dec 15th to Jan 31st)

ACCOMMODATIONS
The resort is located on the banks of the Parana river, close to Cerrit town. Los Laureles lodge has all the necessary services to accommodate 12 guest. Six double rooms, all en-suite with private bath with AC and Jacuzzi, a big dining room with an adjoining grill, a sitting room, a rest room, another rest room with satellite TV and music and a swimming pool.

PACKAGE
The recommended fishing package is 4 days. Includes round-trip transportation from Santa Fe or Parana airport, full board accommodation, fishing on boat and well qualified fishing guides with a wide knowledge of the river.
In Los Laureles Lodge fishing starts early in the morning. Breakfast is served at 7.00 am consisting of coffee, toasts, jams, bacon and eggs, fruits, etc. Fishing goes on until 12.00, 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.
Then, you can rest or even take a nap up to 4.00 pm when you go back to the river to keep on fishing until dark. 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 fully equipped boats for fly-fishing and experienced guides who know every corner of the river to fulfill the expectations of the anglers.

PRICING
U$S 2980.- Package / Per person
4 fishing days / 4 nights
Minimum 2 anglers

Included: Ground transfer, Santa Fe or Parana airport / ranch round trip; 4-night accommodation in an exclusive ranch with all meals and beverages (wine & beer); 4 fishing days with qualify guide and boat. Not included: Airfare; fishing equipment and flies; imported liquors; gratuities, clothes, personal insurance and gratuities.

HOW TO GET THERE
Los Laureles Lodge is located at 550 kilometers from Buenos Aires. It is accessible by domestic flights to Santa Fe airport, where a member of the staff will be waiting to drive you to the ranch. Domestic and private flights can be arranged.

EQUIPMENT & GEAR
Light shirt and trousers for tropical weather (Exoficcio, Patagonia, Columbia, etc.), hat or cap, tennis shoes or a good pair of sandals, a light waterproof jacket, a polar sweatshirt (the temperature decreases when sailing) polarized sunglasses, sunblock SPF 40 or higher, Insect repellent.

If you wish, you can bring your own equipment.
Fly Fishing tackle:
Rods: Two, if possible. 9ft, 7 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 a sinking tip line.
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, boga grip, etc.