Finatical Flyfishing Blog

Our group arrived in Anchorage the day before our charter flight, giving us time to enjoy one of the trails along the coastline and brunch together before our scheduled charter flight to Iliamna. Once in Iliamna, we took a float plane to the lodge.

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We had two fantastic groups join us on the Green River this year, and both did incredibly well. It was an honor to welcome so many returning Finatical Flyfishing clients—some who met on past trips and others who were brand new. Even more special? Wat...

We had a truly special group of fourteen ladies join us on the Henry’s Fork this July. With hometowns ranging from Vermont to Southern California and all the way up the West Coast, it was one of our most diverse groups yet. Our differences in age, ba...

Meet Ceci Harrington, operations manager at El Encuentro, and Ceci Beale, one of the owners of the lodge. We'll be heading back December 7-14, 2024 with a great group of ladies. Listen to trip details, fishing details and a few recaps from the last t...

Join Sue Kerver and Steph as they talk about flyfishing, entrepreneurship, balance in life. 

Finatical Flyfishing was created to give women more choices for flyfishing travel, an opportunity to meet other women who fly fish and the chance to escape the rest of life and enjoy time on the water. Since the beginning, Finatical Flyfishing has en...

Christian Bacasa, speaks with Steph, Connie, and Bonnie about the adventures they have had due to the female angler-specific organization Finatical Fly Fishing.  The owner and operator Stephanie will share her perspectives alongside two former guests...

Guides work incredibly hard to make an honest living and show you a great day in their favorite spots. Many of them have chosen to live near the fishing they love because of their passion for the river, the fish and the lifestyle. They are up early p...

From time to time we like to introduce you to some of the amazing women in flyfishing today. Meet Melissa Seyler! Melissa was diagnosed with breast cancer and was encouraged by neighbor/friend Dr. Shauna Williams to apply to participate in Casting Fo...

From time to time Finatical Flyfishing likes to introduce you to some of the amazing women in flyfishing today. The recent trip to Mangrove Cay Club in the Bahamas provided a great opportunity to get to know Liz Bain. Originally from Canada, Liz had ...

From time to time we like to feature some of the amazing women in fly-fishing today.  Amanda Bauman is a guide at Silver Creek Outfitters in Ketchum, Idaho and guides on Finatical Flyfishing’s September women’s trip. The Sun Valley, Idaho area has a ...