CLUB MEETING
FLY FISHING IDAHO
with Steph Albano
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
6:15 - 9:00 PM
Goleta Valley Library
500 North Fairview Avenue
Goleta, CA, 93117 (map)
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
FLY FISHING IDAHO with Steph Albano
The Henry's Fork and Silver Creek rivers of Idaho are where technical water meets exceptional scenic beauty and should be on everyone's destination list. Despite or because of their challenges, both rivers play a key role in the history of American fly fishing.
The Henry's Fork watershed in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming encompasses 1.7 million acres and over 3,000 miles of rivers, streams, and canals. High mountain streams and warm natural springs form the headwaters of the Henry's Fork of the Snake River, which flows through deep canyons as it descends to the agricultural land of the upper Snake River Valley.
Some of the greatest fly fisherman to ever apply their craft have looked to the Henry's Fork waters to test their skills. What has set a few apart is their ability to kindle the imagination of fishermen everywhere.
Steph will talk about both locations - from "The Ranch" to Silver Creek's preserve, managed by the Nature Conservancy. Whether you want to tackle this as a do-it-yourself trip or book guides and comfortable lodging, the presentation will share access points, hatches, and details about the famous water you've heard about. In addition, there are several not so famous places you might want to consider, and she will provide details and resources for your review.
Her company, Finatical Flyfishing specializes in hosted travel for women as well as booking trips for couples, and private group or corporate trips. She will have information available on all the trips Finatical Flyfishing has planned. If you are thinking about a personal, group or corporate trip, you'll walk away with options.
STEPH’S STORY
Steph Albano was born and raised in Idaho and her dad introduced her to flyfishing at a young age. He spent a lot of time on Henry's Fork long before she was old enough to tag along.
Before founding Finatical Flyfishing Steph was very career focused and held positions in national marketing, Director of Distribution Center Operations and as a Financial Analyst.
Once a year she vowed to fish someplace new. Those goals and busy schedules often left her looking at international locations where she was often the only woman seriously considering the trip. Finatical Flyfishing was founded to offer women more options for flyfishing travel.
Steph has traveled and fished in Argentina, Alaska, Belize, Chile, Mexico, Hawaii, the Bahamas, Cuba and the Seychelles. She enjoys helping other anglers to plan women's trips and custom trips for private or corporate groups.