Cast & Blast trips aren’t easy—but for those who travel to hunt and fish at the highest level, they can be the most efficient and rewarding use of your time. That said, the combinations that sound good aren’t always the ones that work. It’s not always as simple as picking two species and then drawing lines on a map.

We asked our experts to highlight combinations that actually work—the places where species overlap, travel is manageable, and both experiences stand on their own. These aren’t theories. These are trips we’ve planned, executed, finessed, and fine-tuned over decades.

Argentina: Red Stag + Trout

A proven pairing, especially in March and April. Hunt rutting red stag in the foothills of the Andes, then pivot to late-season trout on rivers like the Malleo, Chimehuín, or Limay. Drives between lodges are manageable, and both experiences are strong enough to stand alone—together, they’re unbeatable.

Argentina: Golden Dorado on the Paraná + Ducks or Doves

Golden Dorado on the Paraná River is one of the most overlooked fisheries in South America—and it’s available year-round. April and May offer excellent Dorado conditions and line up well with waterfowl and upland seasons.

The duck shooting in particular can be phenomenal, and pairing it with aggressive golden Dorado on big, moving water makes for a dynamic, high-energy trip. Some itineraries even allow for a drive between destinations—no commercial or charter flights required.

Bolivia: Golden Dorado + Doves

This is arguably the most logistically friendly Cast & Blast combo in South America. Fly into Santa Cruz, fish wild jungle rivers for Dorado, then transfer easily to a high-volume dove lodge. You’ll often be shooting the same afternoon you depart the fishing lodge. Clean handoff. No wasted time. High action on both ends.

Alaska: Silvers + Ducks

Early September is your window. Silver salmon in the rivers, ducks in the air. A few lodges make it work from one location—hunt the morning, fish the afternoon. It’s rare to find both done well under one roof, but when it works, it’s a self-contained, high-impact experience. Rustic, a little, but worth it.

Spain: Driven Partridge + Trout

(with optional extension to Italy)

October and November offer a refined Cast & Blast option in Spain—fast-paced driven red-legged partridge shoots combined with trout fishing in the Spanish Pyrenees. For those looking to extend the sporting experience, Northern Italy’s trout season runs concurrently, offering a seamless cultural and fishing add-on.

This is an ideal itinerary for those who want fine food, excellent wine, and sporting tradition—without sacrificing field time.

Tierra del Fuego + Cordoba: Sea-Run Browns + Doves

Fish the southern edge of the continent for sea-run brown trout that can top 20 pounds. Then, instead of heading home, fly north to Cordoba and shoot doves for a few days before your return. It’s two radically different environments, but the contrast is part of the appeal—and the flights work.

Mongolia: Taimen + Hungarian Partridge

A rare bucket list option, only available in a tight seasonal window. Fish for taimen in the morning, hunt wild Hungarian partridge in the afternoon—both from select camps in remote Mongolia. The logistics require exact timing, and not every year presents the opportunity, but when it lines up, it’s one of the wildest Cast & Blasts anywhere in the world.

New Zealand: Red Stag + Trout + Upland Birds

New Zealand offers a triple play during their fall season (March–May): sight fishing for large brown and rainbow trout, red stag hunting during the roar, and even pheasant or upland bird shooting from select estates. The hunting and fishing are often available from the same base, and the structure of each day can be tailored—cast in the morning, shoot in the afternoon, or flip the order. Few places make it this easy.

Quick Tips for a Successful Cast & Blast:

• Plan for a week—minimum.
  • Anything under seven days usually leads to rushed transfers and limited field time. Eight to ten days gives you the margin to enjoy both pursuits without compromise.
• Prioritize one pursuit.
  • Whether it’s fishing or hunting, one will drive the itinerary. Trying to split it evenly often weakens both. Focus on what matters most to you and let the second pursuit round out the experience.
• Build in a travel day.
  • Most of these trips involve a move between lodges or regions. Adding one buffer day between activities helps avoid delays, eases the transition, and ensures you’re not burning prime time in a vehicle or airport.

A Cast & Blast isn’t just about doing two things—it’s about doing them both well. Not every idea pans out, and some combinations are better left on the drawing board. But if you want a trip that’s more than the sum of its parts, this is where to start.

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