October is the beginning of Spring in the Southern Hemisphere. One never knows whether water levels will be high or low or know whether the outside temperatures will be cold so lots of factors will determine catch rates. Argentina has become my home away from home. On this special trip, I will be in my 2nd home for over a month fishing at Jurassic Lake Lodge down South then fishing at La Zona up North. I always spend time at the Grand King Hotel which is located in Buenos Aires's City Center. Here i have the opportunity to visit old friends and seek out new restaurant. La Zona is a special place for me. I have had the opportunity to fish there every year since the opening except the covid years. This October we were met with low, cold water conditions.
Guides Alejandro and Elbio said the fishing is good with gold spoons casted near huge boulders will be the ticket for trophy golden dorado.
The guides were right on. For the trip our group of 4 landed 19 dorado exceeding 30 pounds. Of the 19, 10 pushed the boga past the 40 pound mark with the largest weighing in at 48 pounds. Generation by the Salto Grande Dam is the key as it sets off a dinner bell for the big dorado. We experienced a few hours of generation each day. At LaZona Lodge, Chef Santiago, went way out of his way packing a few pounds on all of us.
Also was great to see old friends Giuliana and Hector Brabandini who are the lodge owners. Friends Jorge and Mateo from Concordia also made a visit. If your after a trophy golden dorado, LaZona Lodge is the place where are the records are set. The lodge boasts the best guides and chef on the Uruguay River. Anxious to return for another visit to my 2nd home next April! Already counting the days!!!
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