Need some help with ideas for that special fly fisher person on your list? These are straight from the horse’s mouth from the staff at the Bug on what they would like to see under the tree or in their stockings. That is IF they made it on the nice list. Blake’s Pick Without any… Continue reading Fly Fishing Gift Ideas
Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming
Author: Blake Jackson
Fishing Report 12/02/2025
Happy December! Winter fishing is in full swing. With a light dusting of snow and temps cooling off, we are grabbing our streamer box and hitting the river. Here is our fishing report for the Grey Reef, Miracle Mile, Fremont Canyon, and the Big Horn. The Grey Reef The Reef has been fishing awesome… Continue reading Fishing Report 12/02/2025
An Open Letter on the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project
A Very Special Place On the surface, standing up against projects, policy changes, and other impacts on the environment, open spaces and wildlife can seem petty or whining over “what ifs”. A combination Chicken Little and “the sky is falling” and the Boy that cried wolf. Slowing the wheels of “progress” over perceived minutia on… Continue reading An Open Letter on the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project
Save the Miracle Mile
Calling all anglers, hunters, guides, outfitters, businesses, elected officials, and community members in Casper, Rawlins and Beyond! Make a comment to FERC: https://www.ferc.gov/how-file-comment Contact Wyoming’s Senators and Legislators: –Senator John Barrasso –Senator Cynthia Lummis –Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Contact Wyoming Governor –Governor Mark Gordon The Ugly Bug will be hosting an Open House on Wednesday, November… Continue reading Save the Miracle Mile
What the Heck is a Pseudocloeon?
A Breakdown of Fall Mayflies on the North Platte River It’s fall on the mighty North Platte. The weather is beginning to cool off and the frustratingly tiny mayflies of this season are beginning to emerge. As you work up a slick tailout you see heads breaking the glassy surface, gently sipping duns with their… Continue reading What the Heck is a Pseudocloeon?
Fishing Report 10/31/2025
Happy Halloween! The Reef The river has settled down and the Reef is fishing well. As the weather cooled hatches are a little lighter, later in the day and shorter in duration, which is to be expected. Still, some good dry, and dry drop just not as prolonged as end of September and the first part of October. Shoot is almost November. Hatches include BWO’s, Pseudo, and midges. Streamer and indicator… Continue reading Fishing Report 10/31/2025
AI- is it useful in the Fly Fishing Sphere?
Wyoming Game and Fish recently posted an article urging sportsmen to use caution when using AI sources to generate information on hunting and fishing related queries. We have had questions whether or not AI can be helpful in the world of fly fishing. Here is our take. In this new world of AI, possibilities can… Continue reading AI- is it useful in the Fly Fishing Sphere?
Fishing Report 10/23/2025
Coming at you with a quick fishing report. Fall fishing has been living up to expectations. The Reef Multiple sections of the Reef are fishing well at the moment. It is nice to be able to capitalize 40 miles of river and poke around and take advantage of all that the river offers. Multiple techniques… Continue reading Fishing Report 10/23/2025
REMINDER: Off Season Rates start Nov. 1!
From November 1st to March 31st, take advantage of our off season rates! Enjoy $100 off a full day float during this time. Pros of Off Season Fishing Want the river to yourself? Now is the time to grab it. We tend to see a few less people around these parts during this time. … Continue reading REMINDER: Off Season Rates start Nov. 1!
Jessica’s Pond Closure
The Casper Game and Fish has reported that Jessica’s pond is closed until further notice. The recent closure is due to the discovery of New Zealand mudsnails- an invasive species. The closure is precautionary due to the pond’s proximity to Speas Fish Hatchery. What is a New Zealand Mudsnail? Knew Zealand mudsnails are small… Continue reading Jessica’s Pond Closure