Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming

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?

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

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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!

Off Season

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

Jessica's Pond

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

Fall Dry Drop Rig

dry drop rig

The North Platte, the “Reef” for short (at least our home waters of the Platte) are synonymous around these parts for some great fishing. Great numbers and some dandies call this section home. Visions of big browns, rainbows and even the cutthroat are big. For those that fish here, normally visons of indicator rigs and… Continue reading Fall Dry Drop Rig

September 25th Report

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The fishing has been good leading up to some recent rain events. The dry fly fishing has been good.  What We’re Seeing Tricos in the morning are getting lots of fish up and looking. Trailing spent, drowned, and spinners behind a “sighter “dry has been productive.  Sure, they will come up and eat the dry,… Continue reading September 25th Report

Fall Fishing Pep Talk

Fall is rolling in and that means a couple things out here. One, winter is coming, so soak up every nice day you can and get out there and fish, hunt, hike, bike, camp, or whatever outdoor activity turns your crank. Second, if your go to technique is not throwing streamers and wearing out your… Continue reading Fall Fishing Pep Talk