The excessive amounts of moisture in the Wyoming Mountains have caused concern for many avid fishermen. At first glance, sportsmen might worry the elevated flow and murky water might make the river unsafe or ruin fishing. Much of the media attention focusing on the extent of the flows and the possible water damage may serve… Continue reading UGLY BUG AND CRAZY RAINBOW NEWSLETTER
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Category: Fishing Reports
SPRING FISHING UPDATE AND NEW ROSS EVOLUTION R REEL
Fishing Update for April 5, 2017: The Reef’s Flows have been bumped up to 1700cfs and are only expected to climb from there. Fishing has been good as of late. Bugs remain the same San Juan worms, annelids size 12-20, PSLs, and egg patterns. 4-7 ft to 1 ab or two bbs. Since fish are… Continue reading SPRING FISHING UPDATE AND NEW ROSS EVOLUTION R REEL
BIG HORN RIVER FLOW UPDATE
Wyoming G and F River Flow Update for the Big Horn River: “MILLS, Wyo. – The Bureau of Reclamation, at the request of, and in collaboration with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGF), has scheduled a flushing flow in the Wind and Big Horn Rivers downstream of Boysen Dam. “The Bureau of Reclamation is… Continue reading BIG HORN RIVER FLOW UPDATE
PLATTE RIVER FISHING REPORT FOR EARLY MARCH
Here are a few pics from the Ferguson group that we had out last Friday. Joe and his group have been long time clients of ours and we always enjoy a day on the river with these guys regardless of the conditions. Better weather is in the forecast for the rest of the week. Give… Continue reading PLATTE RIVER FISHING REPORT FOR EARLY MARCH
UGLY BUG FLY SHOP WAS AT TH FLY FISHING SHOW IN DENVER COLORADO
Just finished up at the Fly Fishing Show down in Denver this last weekend. Unfortunately we had not been to this show in a while due to the fact that in previous years both this show and the ISE show coincided on the same weekend. It was a great turnout with lots of people everyday… Continue reading UGLY BUG FLY SHOP WAS AT TH FLY FISHING SHOW IN DENVER COLORADO
OCTOBER FLY FISHING ON THE NORTH PLATTE
October fly fishing is here and we could’t be more excited! The temperature is consistently cooler and fishing just seems to get better every day. If you are out chasing Brown Trout… as you should be, then you know streamers are a must! The Ugly Bug Fly Shop has several new patterns from Montana Fly Company and… Continue reading OCTOBER FLY FISHING ON THE NORTH PLATTE
NORTH PLATTE FISHING REPORT SEPT 16, 2016
Fishing Report for September 16, 2016: Here we are smack dab in the middle of September already! The early fall fishing report as of late has certainly not disappointed. We are now sitting at our winter flow of 500 cfs. Cool temps and great water conditions have helped the fishing. The dry fly fishing as… Continue reading NORTH PLATTE FISHING REPORT SEPT 16, 2016
NEW NAUTILUS X FRAME REELS & FISHING UPDATE
Fishing Update: Fishing the North Platte this time of year typically means fighting with a little bit of moss. However, the recent plunge in temperatures last week killed off some of the moss making the fishing more enjoyable. This week’s forecast is back in the 80’s and 90’s which is indicative that there is still more… Continue reading NEW NAUTILUS X FRAME REELS & FISHING UPDATE
NORTH PLATTE RIVER FISHING REPORT AUGUST 2016
Fishing report August 2016: As August kicks off not a whole lot has changed. Currently at the Reef, flows continue to hold a 2500 CFS and there is still plenty of moss. In the early morning and late evening, when the sun isn’t beating down is when the fishing has been producing the most consistently.… Continue reading NORTH PLATTE RIVER FISHING REPORT AUGUST 2016
NORTH PLATTE FISHING REPORTS FOR GREY REEF JULY 2016
Fishing Report July 2016: As the water levels are slowly receding and the temperatures are rising, moss is more and more prevalent. The current water flow is just under 2500 cfs and fishing is slowing down a bit, but don’t let that stop you from getting out there. Fishing is definitely best in the morning… Continue reading NORTH PLATTE FISHING REPORTS FOR GREY REEF JULY 2016