Backcountry Golden Dorado - Salta Province in NW Argentina is the only place on earth where you can consistently catch large freshwater dorado (Salminus maxilosus) on small, clear streams. Parque Nacional del Rey in Salta is located in the transition zone between the high altitude Andes range and the Yunga, an extension of the Amazon watershed. For more information on this destination goto www.doradolodge.com - fly fishing video channel - Global FlyFisher

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Salta Province in NW Argentina is the only place on earth where you can consistently catch large freshwater dorado (Salminus maxilosus) on small, clear streams. Parque Nacional del Rey in Salta is located in the transition zone between the high altitude Andes range and the Yunga, an extension of the Amazon watershed. For more information on this destination goto www.doradolodge.com

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Todd Moen
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Martin Joergensen
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Submitted September 15th 2012

Great video!

"Salta Province in NW Argentina is the only place on earth where you can consistently catch large freshwater dorado (Salminus maxilosus) on small, clear streams". And Bolivia too of course...



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