A gorgeous 30 pound Dorado landed on Thalken's Cruiser flyI am in Uruguay this week with a small group of clients. We are fishing the renowned Uruguay River below Salto Grande Dam - home to some of the world's largest freshwater Dorado. Simply put, this species is one of the strongest freshwater gamefish that I have ever fished for. Amazing power and aerobatics. The grab is arm-jolting, while the fight is a never-ending match with rod torquing runs and aerial displays.
We have been having some solid session so fishing with the average fish going 8 - 12 pounds. Everyone in the group has landed Dorado in the teens, with a few fish landed between 22 - 30 pounds. We have been fishing 9/10 weight rods, 350-400 grain sink-tips, 40# wire leader, and jumbo 3/0 - 5/0 flies. Black and red have been the most consistent color combo - Thalken's Cruiser and Puglisi Streamers.
Well, 4 more sessions of fishing here in Uruguay... I will post a full report upon completion of our trip. Until then, Fish On!
We have been having some solid session so fishing with the average fish going 8 - 12 pounds. Everyone in the group has landed Dorado in the teens, with a few fish landed between 22 - 30 pounds. We have been fishing 9/10 weight rods, 350-400 grain sink-tips, 40# wire leader, and jumbo 3/0 - 5/0 flies. Black and red have been the most consistent color combo - Thalken's Cruiser and Puglisi Streamers.
Well, 4 more sessions of fishing here in Uruguay... I will post a full report upon completion of our trip. Until then, Fish On!
Shiz and I post a nice double for the day...
Guide "Tido" and Shiz with an 8 kilo Dorado...
Dorado have a serious set of teeth and know how to use them,... keep fingers AWAY!
An average Dorado... 8 pounds
All catch and release in the exclusive zone below Salto Grande Dam...
22 pounds of fury on the fly rod!
Joan lands a nice sized Dorado!
Joan laying the wood on a 7 kilo Dorado... way to go Joan!
Shiz lands a beautiful male Dorado...
