Urban Dorado Anglers
Travel & Tackle Guide

Welcome to your Fly Water Travel trip guide. We’re excited to help you prepare for your upcoming adventure! Inside, you’ll find everything you need: your to-do list, travel logistics, destination notes, and a curated tackle guide tailored to your trip.

Getting Ready

We’ve created a quick checklist of essential tasks to make sure you’re fully prepared for the journey ahead. If questions come up or you need anything at all, just give us a call, we’re here to help every step of the way.

To-Do List:

✓ Arrange flights to/from Buenos Aires, Argentina

✓ Arrange hotel in Buenos Aires, as needed

✓ Complete your personal online guest registration form

✓ Purchase medical insurance

✓ Get travel cash

Urban Dorado Anglers
Travel Guide

From how to get there and what documents you’ll need to tipping guidelines and destination details, this section covers the practical information to ensure smooth travels.

Getting to the Lodge: 
To reach Urban Dorado Anglers, guests will need to arrange travel to and from Buenos Aires, Argentina. All international flights arrive at Ezeiza International Airport (EZE). Domestic flights may depart from either Ezeiza (EZE) or Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), depending on the airline and routing.

Arrival Day: 
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, you will be met by a representative of Urban Dorado Anglers at the airport and transferred to the marina.

Alternatively, if you choose to overnight prior to the start of your trip, you will be met in your hotel lobby and transferred to the marina.

Departure Day: 
Please note that early departure flight times may require a shortened fishing day.

Documentation Requirements: 
To enter Argentina, all guests are required to have the following: 

  • Passport: Valid for the duration of your trip. 
  • Medical and Evacuation Coverage: Valid for the duration of your trip.

Recommended Travel Agent: 
The domestic airline carrier in Argentina is notorious for changing and canceling flights, so to make things easier on our guests, we highly recommend using a travel agent when booking domestic flights within Argentina.  

Alicia Regueiro, Holdy Tours 
800-446-1111 or 925-927-6617 
alicia@holdytours.com  

Domestic Flight Note: 
Domestic flights within Argentina fly through either the Ezeiza international airport (EZE) or the domestic airport, Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP).  

All domestic flights within Argentina prohibit carry-on baggage of fishing equipment (rods, reels, lines, flies, etc.) and must be checked. 

Buenos Aires Transfers: 
After arriving at the international airport (EZE) in Buenos Aires, clearing customs and immigrations (45 min – 1 ½ hour process), in most cases guests will need to transfer to the domestic airport (AEP), to make the connecting flights within Argentina. The transfer between airports or to downtown hotels takes approximately 45 minutes, depending on traffic, however we recommend allowing four hours between flights. The following are transfer options:  

  • Tienda Leon – Located just outside of customs through sliding glass doors. Transfers can be pre-arranged online or arranged after arrival for approximately USD $40-$60 per person.  
  • Private Transfer – A private driver and/or driver and guide can be arranged through our recommended travel agent.   

Buenos Aires Hotels (Recoleta District): 
Intersur Recoleta 
Av. Callao 1764  

Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires 
Posadas 1086/88 

Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel 
Vincente Lopez 1955 

Arc Recoleta Boutique Hotel & Spa 
Peña 2155 

Buenos Aires Restaurants: 
La Cabrera
José A. Cabrera 5127   

Las Violetas 
Av. Rivadavia 3899 

Cabaña Las Lilas 
Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 516   

Don Julio Parrilla 
Guatemala 4699   

Parrilla La Brigada 
Estados Unidos 465 

Currency:  
The official Argentine currency is the peso (ARG) however US dollars (USD) are accepted throughout the country and for gratuities. We recommend exchanging no more than $100 (USD) into pesos (ARG) for small tipping, such as baggage handlers, taxis or tips at restaurants, throughout your travels in Argentina.  

Exchange Options:
We recommend the following for exchanges.  

  • Airport Convenience Stores – Purchase something small using a $100 (USD) bill and change will be provided in pesos, which should be enough pesos during your travels.   
  • Hotels  
  • ATMs  

Electrical Requirements: 
A Type I adapter is needed throughout Argentina 

Communications: 
While traveling in Argentina we recommend using WhatsApp as this is the way most lodges and outfitters communicate. Texting through the app will allow you to keep in touch with the outfitter, friends, and family when connected to Wi-Fi.   

Travel Cash: 
We recommend each guest travel with:

  • $1,500 (USD) per week of travel
  • Bills should be new and in larger denominations, such as $50s and $100s.

Credit Cards: 
The lodge does not accept credit cards   

Gratuities: 
The following are guidelines, and all gratuities are up to the discretion of the individual guest. Gratuities can be left with the lodge manager at the end of the week for distribution to guides and lodge staff. 

  • $200 (USD) per boat, per day 

Fishing Licenses: 
Included in package 

Cell Coverage and Wi-Fi:  

  • Cell Coverage: Limited cell coverage, check with your carrier 
  • Wi-Fi: The lodge has reliable high-speed internet
  • Emergency Contact: The lodge has a telephone for emergency purposes 

Laundry: 
No laundry service is available.

Water: 
Bottled water is provided and considered the only safe drinking water.  

Beverages/Alcohol: 

  • Soft Drinks: Included  
  • Beer and Wine: Included 
  • Alcohol: Included  

Climate:  
Buenos Aires and the Paraná Delta experience a warm, temperate climate that lends itself well to fishing throughout the season. From October through December (spring to early summer), temperatures are generally mild to warm, ranging from the mid-60s to mid-80s°F, with increasing humidity and occasional rain showers. January and February (mid-summer) bring hotter, more humid weather, with daytime temperatures frequently reaching the upper 80s to low 90s°F, though early mornings and evenings remain productive on the water. By March through April (late summer into fall), temperatures begin to moderate back into the 60s and 70s°F, with more stable conditions, lower humidity, and excellent overall fishing weather as the season transitions.

Emergency Medical Assistance: 
Buenos Aires offers excellent access to modern medical care, with numerous high-quality hospitals and clinics located within close proximity to the fishing areas in the Paraná Delta. In the event of an emergency, assistance can be coordinated quickly, though it is still recommended that guests carry travel medical insurance for added peace of mind.  

Recommended Medical Evacuation Carrier and Insurance Provider:   
Global Rescue

Urban Dorado Anglers
Tackle Guide

Here you’ll find everything you need to be ready on the water. You’ll find our preferred setups, favorite flies, recommended packing list, and notes on tackle available at the lodge.

Urban Dorado Anglers Tackle Overview

For Urban Dorado Anglers, we recommend bringing two rod setups to cover the range of fishing conditions encountered in the Paraná Delta. A 9-foot, 8-weight rod will handle the majority of situations and should be paired with an intermediate sink line for fishing subsurface flies effectively. A 9-foot, 7-weight rod serves as a complementary setup and is best matched with a warm-water weight-forward floating line, ideal for surface presentations and lighter applications.
Reels should be high-quality with a smooth, reliable drag system and capacity for a full fly line plus approximately 200 yards of 30 lb backing.

Note: Warm-weather or tropical fly lines are essential for this fishery to ensure proper performance in the region’s higher temperatures.

Urban Dorado Anglers Provided Equipment: 

  • Rods/Reels/Lines: Included
  • Flies: Included

Note: If you plan to use the outfitters equipment, please let us know so we can inform the outfitter.  

Urban Dorado Anglers Primary Setup

An 8-weight rod is the ideal all-around tool for chasing dorado on the Paraná and within the Buenos Aires waterways. It has the backbone needed to cast large, wind-resistant flies and deliver them accurately, while still loading quickly for fast, opportunistic shots at moving fish. Once hooked, dorado are powerful and unpredictable, and an 8-weight provides the leverage and control required to turn and land these notoriously hard-fighting fish efficiently and respectfully.

Recommend Tackle Overview:
• Rod: Fast action 9-foot 8-weight fly rod
• Reel: Reliable reel, we prefer saltwater for its smooth action and backing capacity
• Line: Warm water weight forward Floating line or intermediate sinking line
• Leader: 30 pound mono filament with 6-10 inches of bite wire

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Urban Dorado Anglers Secondary Setup

A 7-weight rod is an excellent choice for anglers who prefer a lighter, more responsive setup while still retaining enough power for dorado in the Delta. It’s easier to cast over long days on the water, reducing fatigue and making it a pleasure to fish from start to finish. For travelers pairing this trip with time in Patagonia, a 7-weight also doubles perfectly as a dedicated streamer rod for trout. Experienced anglers will appreciate the added feel and finesse it offers, providing more touch and control without sacrificing capability when it’s time to deliver a big fly to aggressive fish.

Recommended Tackle Overview:

• Rod: Fast action 9-foot 7-weight fly rod
• Reel: Reliable reel, we prefer saltwater for its smooth action and backing capacity
• Line: Warm water weight forward Floating line
• Leader: 30 pound mono filament with 6-10 inches of bite wire

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Urban Dorado Flies

Golden dorado are aggressive, predatory fish, and in the waters around Buenos Aires and the Paraná Delta their primary food source is sábalo and other small baitfish. As a result, most flies are designed to imitate baitfish, with medium to large streamers that create movement and push water being the most consistent producers. Given the typically low water clarity, darker color patterns, especially black or black combined with red, chartreuse, or yellow, tend to stand out best and are the most reliable choices. That said, dorado are also highly opportunistic feeders, and surface patterns such as poppers can be extremely effective, often producing explosive topwater strikes when conditions are right.

Support Your Local Fly Shop

If you need assistance with assembling your gear for your upcoming travels, we encourage you to support your local fly shop. This curated list of tackle is handpicked for your destination by our experts and can serve as your shopping list to get your ready for your next adventure. Find your local Far Bank dealer.

Top 5 Flies Urban Dorado Anglers

Golden dorado feed heavily on baitfish throughout the rivers, backchannels, and flooded structure of northern Argentina. While large streamers and darker baitfish patterns are the standard approach in the region’s often stained water, dorado are highly opportunistic feeders and will readily attack poppers and other surface flies, producing some of the most violent visual eats in fly fishing.

Urban Dorado Anglers Top 5 Flies

  • Andino Deceiver – Yellow/Red/Black size 2/0
  • EP Peanut Butter – Black/Purple size 1/0
  • RIO’s Morrish Mouse – size 4
  • RIO’s Morrish Jungle Love – Purple/Red size 2/0
  • Crease Fly Popper - Size 2/0 or 4/0

Suggested Packing List

We understand packing for an adventure is not easy. On a trip like this it is very important to have everything you need and nothing you do not. As the climate is extremely changeable and a wide range of temperatures and conditions can be expected, we recommend layering clothes. Anglers should be prepared with thermal underwear, fleece/soft shell jacket, and a rain jacket. Synthetic fabrics are preferred to cotton. Dress at the lodges/camps is neat but casual.

Documents:
Passport, plane tickets, itinerary, credit card, cash, business cards

Shoes:
Tennis shoes, flip-flops, or deck-shoes

Forceps:
We like the Dr. Slick scissor pliers for crimping barbs, releasing fish and trimming flies

Line Nippers:
One line nipper

Shirts:
Two long sleeve fishing shirts with sun hoods. One lodge shirt.

Warm Layers:
One insulating layer. Down, synthetic or fleece mid layers are good options. Avoid cotton.

Rain Jacket:
One high quality rain jacket

Hats:
Two fishing/baseball hats.

Neck Gaiter:
One facial sun protector (good for bugs too).

Sunglasses:
One pair of polarized sunglasses. It is great to have a lens cleaner and a soft cleaning cloth as well.

Sunscreen:
One bottle SPF 30+

Lip Balm:
One tube of SPF 30+ lip balm

Backpack:
One waterproof backpack or boat bag for day gear

Headlamp:
One small LED headlamp with batteries

Toiletries Kit (Delta Eco Lodge):
Toothpaste and toothbrush, deodorant, razor, lotion, mini shampoo bottle, Advil, ear plugs, band aids, anti-bacterial ointment, Benadryl, Gold Bond powder.

Contact Liam Donohoe

Liam was born and raised on the trout rivers of Idaho, where a lifelong passion for the outdoors eventually led him into the world of professional guiding. Over the past decade, he has built a career guiding and managing lodges across some of the world’s most celebrated fisheries, from Alaska’s Bristol Bay to Chilean Patagonia and the Rocky Mountains in Idaho.

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