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
Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming
Author: Blake Jackson
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
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
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
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