Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming

GREY REEF FISHING REPORT

Finally get to sit down with out a sharpie in my hand! Did a Spey wade trip on Friday in the wind. We started in the fence hole until the wind really started to crank! Then jumped down in Russian Olive hole. Did really well in both spots with about 20 landed. The guys ran… Continue reading GREY REEF FISHING REPORT

GETTING READY FOR FALL AT THE UGLY BUG FLY SHOP

Summer is coming to an end. While the rest of the world is getting ready for sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes and Ugg boots, we fisherman are getting ready for blue winged olives, streamers and big trout. The days of waking up to temperatures that warrant starting the truck so it can cool off are coming to… Continue reading GETTING READY FOR FALL AT THE UGLY BUG FLY SHOP

FISHING REPORT 9/4/18

Hoppers are fishing on the Grey Reef

Current CFS. The Grey Reef is at 700 CFS. The Miracle Mile is at 525 CFS Fremont Canyon is AT 70 CFS The river is still pretty mossy, but fishing well. Nymphs, streamers and dries are catching fish, with the best times to get out being mornings and late afternoon. We are starting to see some blue wing… Continue reading FISHING REPORT 9/4/18

GREY REEF FISHING REPORT 8/28/18

GREY REEF FLY FISHING

Current CFS. The Grey Reef is at 1,000 CFS. The Miracle Mile is at 780 CFS Fremont Canyon is AT 80 CFS Fishing has been good, but there is a lot of moss around. Anglers fishing above Sechrist should throw shorter rigs with lighter weight than usual to keep out of the moss (4 feet to a #4… Continue reading GREY REEF FISHING REPORT 8/28/18

GREY REEF FLY FISHING REPORT

FISHING REPORT 08/21/2018 Current CFS. The Grey Reef is at 1,200 CFS. The Miracle Mile is at 780 CFS Fremont Canyon is AT 80 CFS The cooler weather we have been experiencing in Casper has improved fishing. Anglers can still expect to see tricos, hoppers, PMD’s and caddis. Streamers have also been taking a few fish with several… Continue reading GREY REEF FLY FISHING REPORT

DRY FLIES UNDER HAZY SKIES.

GREY REEF FLY FISHING

The North Platte River is by and large a nymph fisherman’s paradise. Some have even called it the “Nymph University”, but we have a hidden secret; awesome summer dry fly fishing. The month of August brings some slow days, but for those anglers willing to put in the time and patience it can also make… Continue reading DRY FLIES UNDER HAZY SKIES.

GREY REEF FISHING REPORT 8/15/18

Hoppers are here on the Grey Reef!

Fishing Report 08/15/2018 Current CFS. The Grey Reef is at 2,000 CFS. The Miracle Mile is at 800 CFS Fremont Canyon is at 70 CFS Mid August has had its ups and downs. Some anglers have had some amazing days and some have reported slow days. Nymphing, as always, is the most consistent way to bring fish… Continue reading GREY REEF FISHING REPORT 8/15/18

GREY REEF FISHING REPORT 08/03/2018

Fishing on the Grey Reef

Fishing Report 08/03/2018 Current CFS. The Grey Reef is at 2,200 CFS. The Miracle Mile is at 650 CFS Fremont Canyon is AT 220 CFS The beginning of August has been great. We have seen some hot days in the past week that has slowed fishing in the afternoon. This week is showing mostly sunny days with a… Continue reading GREY REEF FISHING REPORT 08/03/2018

JULY FISHING REPORT FOR THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER

BROWN TROUT

Fishing Report 07/14/2018 Current CFS. The Grey Reef is at 3,000 CFS. The Miracle Mile is at 800 CFS Fremont Canyon is AT 300 CFS The beginning of July has been great. We have seen some hot days in the past week that has slowed fishing in the afternoon. This weeks is showing mostly sunny days with a… Continue reading JULY FISHING REPORT FOR THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER

FISHING REPORT NORTH PLATTE RIVER 6/24/19

ZIRDLE BUG

Current CFS. The Grey Reef is at 1700 CFS. The Miracle Mile is at 4550 CFS Fremont Canyon is at 80 The river has some moss in it and is fishing well with the abundance of mayflies and the occasional yellow sally. Worms have also been good with the dirtier water. Nymphing: Sallies, PMD’s and BWO’s are… Continue reading FISHING REPORT NORTH PLATTE RIVER 6/24/19