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
Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming
Author: Blake Jackson
Fishing Report 10/02/2024
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
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
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
Streamer Season
One of things that I think has always drawn me to fishing, hunting, all the outdoor pursuits, and living in a place with four seasons is the connection to the landscape and seasonal flow. You get excited about what each one brings. Even if some of those shifts are from nice summer days to brutal… Continue reading Streamer Season
UGLY BUGS AND CRAZY LADIES 2024 SEASON RECAP!
We have wrapped up our 2024 Ugly Bugs and Crazy Ladies courses, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with how many wonderful women we got to meet this year. We can’t believe the 2024 UBCL courses have come to an end! This was our 5th year of offering women’s specific fly fishing classes, in… Continue reading UGLY BUGS AND CRAZY LADIES 2024 SEASON RECAP!
Fishing Report 08/28/2024
To start, we’d like to thank you for voting us Casper’s Best Fly Shop! The support from our customers and the community means so much to us. Here’s to many more years of serving the anglers of Casper and beyond! Fall fishing is right around the corner! The Grey Reef has dropped 2300 CFS… Continue reading Fishing Report 08/28/2024
Fall Fishing is Right Around the Corner!
Fall fishing is right around the corner and we have everything you need to get prepared for one of our favorite times of year. Once the water levels drop, and things cool down, the game changes a bunch around here. We get back to throwing big streamers, might see some fish coming up to… Continue reading Fall Fishing is Right Around the Corner!
Fishing Report 08/14/2024
We’ve been sticking to the uppermost section of the Grey Reef. Water temps are still in the safe zone on the top 15 miles or so. Squirmy worms and caddis are fishing best on the Grey Reef and Mile. Flows are still sitting at 3500 CFS on the Grey Reef which is great for water… Continue reading Fishing Report 08/14/2024
Fishing Report 08/07/2024
A couple things to note… Fremont Canyon has finally dropped to about 1200 CFS which makes it a little more doable for those of you looking to wade fish it. Worms, caddis and PMD’s will work best. Carp fishing is on out at Pathfinder for the next few weeks. The Grey Reef and Miracle… Continue reading Fishing Report 08/07/2024