Monster Golden Dorado at La Zona

La Zona Lodge owner, Hector Bradanini, recently reported the catch of a 68 lbs golden dorado by a Brazilian Angler in La Zona.  The monster was landed on a Rapala Mag 18.  Currently, the official IGFA all tackle golden dorado record stands at 55 lbs 11 oz which was landed by Andre de Botton in La Zona on January 11, 2016.  This record has been shattered numerous times especially in the past year. 

However, many including myself do not want to go through the hassle of requirements set forth by the IGFA such as weighing the fish on land which puts an enormous amount of stress and possible death.  At La Zona, all dorado are released to grow into these huge sizes. As I mentioned a year or two ago that the size of the golden dorado would drastically increase since the government does not allow fishing next to the Salto Grande Dam.
My reasoning was there are an abundance of 30 lbs dorado which grab your lure before the monsters get their chance!  For once, it appears I am correct!  There are a few opening remaining for this year at this magical fishery.  No place else on earth gives you the opportunity as La Zona to catch 50+ lbs dorado!