Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming

Redds and Beds: What You Need to Know about Spawning Trout

    We still have browns on redds ( spawning beds). What is a redd? It is the cleaned and scooped out depressions that trout work in gravel that spawning trout will deposit eggs. They are easy to spot in often shallower, oxygenated water and there will be “ clean”or bright spots in comparison to… Continue reading Redds and Beds: What You Need to Know about Spawning Trout

Quick Report 11/06/2024

Quick Report

It’s beggining to feel like winter fishing! Cool temperatures, low water levels, and a few light dustings of snow has us eager to be out on the water. For those of you who don’t mind a little cold weather fishing, this is the perfect time to take advantage of great fishing for great prices. We… Continue reading Quick Report 11/06/2024

Quick Report 10/24/2024

Happy New Year Events

Jumping in with a quick report for the Grey Reef, Miracle Mile, and Fremont Canyon. The Reef is still at 500 CFS and will remain there through the winter. Tricos, Caddis, and main protein sources remain on the menu. Psuedos are coming off as well. The Mile is also at 500, and is experiencing he… Continue reading Quick Report 10/24/2024

Fun for the Whole Family: WGFD Day at UW Football Game

WGFD fun for the whole family at the UW game

Plan on heading to the University of Wyoming vs Utah State football game on Oct 26th? Be sure to stop by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s table!    WGFD will be setting up at the Pepsi Pregame Zone from 3 PM – 5 PM. Here, kids will have the opportunity to build their hunting… Continue reading Fun for the Whole Family: WGFD Day at UW Football Game

Let’s Talk Salt Water Reels

Let's talk salt water reels

In the land of trout fishing, saltwater fly fishing can be an intriguing but cumbersome endeavor. There are many salt water specific fly fishing reels on the market, but it can be hard to sift through and locate the perfect reel for your desired application. The best way to narrow down your salt water reel… Continue reading Let’s Talk Salt Water Reels

Fishing Report 10/16/2024

Fishing Report

The weather is cooling down and the fishing is heating up. It is no secret we love ourselves some fall fishing. Given the warmer temperatures we have been experiencing, we have been sticking to the tried and true nymph rig around here. Caddis, tricos, leeches, and worms have been the go to recipe. On that… Continue reading Fishing Report 10/16/2024

Best Bang For Your Buck: Fishing to Hunting

Best bang for your buck

Here at the Ugly Bug Fly Shop, it’s no secret we enjoy all things outdoors! Once fall rolls around there is battle between how much time we spend on the water stripping streamers or fulfilling our tags. Having gear for all of your adventures gets expensive… we know that. We also know you want to… Continue reading Best Bang For Your Buck: Fishing to Hunting

Fishing Report 10/02/2024

Grey Reef, Miracle Mile< Fremont Canyon are all fishing well with caddis and tricos.

Here at the Ugly Bug Fly Shop, we love the fall shoulder season. The Grey Reef has been fishing well. This time of year, we enjoy mid to low sections on the Reef- specifically below Government Bridge and through town. Flows are sitting at 500 CFS and will stay there until spring, making it easily… Continue reading Fishing Report 10/02/2024

Quick Report 09/25/2024

Quick Report

WE HAVE HIT WINTER FLOWS! The Grey Reef and Miracle Mile are both down to their winter flow rates of 500 CFS. Flows will stay here until the Spring time.   Fall is here but it still feels like summer in central Wyoming right now. With mornings being about 40 degrees and afternoons in the… Continue reading Quick Report 09/25/2024

Fishing Report 09/18/2024

Fishing Grey Reef Miracle Mile

It’s still peak season folks! Fishing has been productive on all stretches and historically gets even more fun when temps cool down. There is still some late summer grass in the system, but it’s clearing up by the day.   The Grey Reef is sitting at about 800 CFS and we’ve been floating mostly below… Continue reading Fishing Report 09/18/2024