We have had a bunch of questions lately concerning the use of beads as egg patterns while fishing for trout. The Wyoming fishing regulations do not address the use of beads. I recently went to the Game and Fish office to discuss the issue. The use of beads in Wyoming is not illegal as some… Continue reading TO PEG OR NOT TO PEG?
Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming
Category: Crazy-Rainbow
REDFISH!
“Redfish, two o’clock!” Captain Brett Novik called outover my head into the afternoon distance.This call and several other variations of areas on the clock were hollered by Novik himself and his wife and fellow guide Cpt. Sue Talbot Novik as theyfished Dan and I in the bayous of Louisiana.Fortunately for Dan and I, the Noviks… Continue reading REDFISH!
CASTING INSTRUSTION
Here is a photo of Blake Jackson conducting fly casting instruction at the Great American Outdoor Sports Show in Harrisburg, PA. If you are in the area stop by and say hi.
UGLY BUG FLY SHOP HAT
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MIRACLE MILE – CURRENT FLOW
River Level/Conditions: 8,000 cfs / Average clarity Hatches: Midges Forecast: Please Call. Please use extreme caution when wading with these high flows. Nymph fishing is strong with eggs, san juan worms, half backs and stone fly patterns. Check road conditions to the mile that road can get a little nasty this time of year. Locally Effective… Continue reading MIRACLE MILE – CURRENT FLOW
IT’S A SIGN!
A lot of our customers and clients have wondered what happened to our sign out at our Lodge on the river. Due to heavy winds along with wear and tear we decided that it was time for a new look! Anybody who has drove past the Lodge has seen the new construction project and its… Continue reading IT’S A SIGN!
WATER CLEARING
Finally!! The rain/snow mix for the last month has slowed down! With the last few days of clear weather the river has cleared up nicely. Been out the last few days and fishing is getting better all the time, and with the weather looking clear for the rest of the week it should get even… Continue reading WATER CLEARING
PLATTE RIVER FISHING REPORT
Fishing appears to be downright silly right now with chances to catch fish on streamers, dries and nymphs. The water clarity has improved greatly and conditions are great. There is still some baetis activity with midges being the main hatch. Our off season rates of $300.00 for a full day float continue through March 31st. … Continue reading PLATTE RIVER FISHING REPORT
MUDDY MESS
Well just when things looked like they were going to clean up we were greeted again with another big storm that blew the river out from Grey Reef Afterbay all the way down. Before the storm hit we had boats spread out from the Mile all the way down. Nymphing was the top producer in… Continue reading MUDDY MESS
IPHONE 5 AND SAMSUNG S4 COVERS HAVE ARRIVED!
We just received our new shipment of iPhone 5 and Samsung S4 phone covers today from Montana Fly Company. You can get on the road again with Willie Nelson or have Clint Eastwood make your day. We also have the unpolitically correct Johnny Cash in a ring of fire flipping you the bird! Last but… Continue reading IPHONE 5 AND SAMSUNG S4 COVERS HAVE ARRIVED!