THE GREY REEF: 1500 CFS The Reef is fishing well, even with the moss in the system. Anglers have been having success nymphing and throwing dries at fish rising to tricos in the morning and caddis in the evening. There are also some fall baetis around. Those anglers that have been nymphing are catching fish… Continue reading Grey Reef Fishing Report September 5th, 2025
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The Great Bug Battle 2025
The Ugly Bug is excited for yet another year of The Great Bug Battle! We will be hosting our Bug Battle on Friday, March 28th at 7 PM. This event is an absolute hoot, and we are excited for another great turnout! This Iron Chef inspired tying event is a fly tying throw down.… Continue reading The Great Bug Battle 2025
Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025
The Fly Fishing Film Tour is back! We are excited to announce we will be hosting a screening of the F3T at Frontier Brewing! The film will take place on March 22nd at 7 PM. If you buy your tickets at he Ugly Bug, you also get an invite to our pre-show VIP party as… Continue reading Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025
Happy New Year! 2025 Events
Happy New Year! We hope you had a happy holiday season. We thank you for your business and support in 2024, and we look forward to this coming season. We have a few events on the docket for this year. Here are a few things to look forward to: Tie One On Tuesdays Tying… Continue reading Happy New Year! 2025 Events
Trophy Trout Fly Fishing on Grey Reef with Blake Jackson
Join Blake Jackson on The Destination Angler’s most recent podcast episode (Ep 119). In this episode Blake talks about our world famous Grey Reef here on the North Platte. This episode is filled with a wealth of information behind our trophy water and other great stories. You will be sure to love it and hopefully… Continue reading Trophy Trout Fly Fishing on Grey Reef with Blake Jackson
White’s Caddie Shack
Ugly Bug’s very own full-time guide, Dustin White, developed this pattern after spending hundreds of days on the water, seeking the perfect fly for a caddis hatch. This exceptional caddis pattern is available in a variety of sizes, colors, and styles, ensuring you’ll catch some fish! It can be used in diverse fishing environments, from… Continue reading White’s Caddie Shack
Summer is Here!
Stop on in even on Sunday! Stop by the shop any day of the week to grab what you need to get out and catch some big fish! We are now open Monday-Friday 9:00am- 5:30pm, Saturday-Sunday 8:00am-4:00pm Check out flows for all Wyoming rivers here: Wyoming River Flows (riverreports.com) More great reads! Top… Continue reading Summer is Here!
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UB Guide Andy Brust with a client caught brown
Tie One On Tuesdays
Tie One On Tuesdays Hosted at Blacktooth Brewery The Ugly Bug Fly Shop is excited to team up with our friends over at Blacktooth Brewery to host Tie One On Tuesdays! This is a free tying event that will take place every Tuesday from 6pm-8pm starting January 10th. We will hang out, tie flies, and… Continue reading Tie One On Tuesdays
UGLY BUG FLY SHOP SUMMER HOURS!
Same great service, now 7 days a week! We are excited to announce that starting on May 22nd, we will be switching to our summer hours. Though our regular hours will remain the same, we will now be open on Sundays as well! Our Sunday hours will be 8am to 4pm, making our hours as… Continue reading UGLY BUG FLY SHOP SUMMER HOURS!