The water levels at Grey Reef are up to 1,250 cfs and will rise again tomorrow to 1,500 cfs, this is wonderful news! Fishing still remains good, the water temps are staying cold and the fish are very active. The raise in flows have hindered the trico hatchs a bit, but the fish are still… Continue reading WATER’S RISING!
Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming
Category: Fishing Reports
NORTH PLATTE FISHING REPORT
The PMD’s are finally starting to show up and the fish are there to eagerly great them! With the warmer temps we have encountered lately the fish are starting to transition to the faster riffles and runs. A shorter lighter nymph rig in the mid afternoon will help you intercept these suspended fish. Top bugs… Continue reading NORTH PLATTE FISHING REPORT
FLOWS ON THE RISE
Flows have been bumped up to the past week Fishing has been consistent. Bugs working have been MacGruber Chocolate foam wing #18, Chocolate Emerger #18 and Jackson’s Yellow Sally. Fish have pushed in closer to the banks with the higher flows. Right now we’d suggest running 6 1/2 to 7ft to an AB Gray Reef-… Continue reading FLOWS ON THE RISE
FISHING REPORT FOR GREY REEF MAY 24TH, 2017
Fishing Report May 24th, 2017: Currently, fishing conditions are good. As far as bugs, they are very similar to last week. This week, we are still seeing blue-wing patterns as well. With that, rising temperatures will result in snow melt, which will raise river flows. However, no estimates on numbers have been given. Recommended Flies:… Continue reading FISHING REPORT FOR GREY REEF MAY 24TH, 2017
NORTH PLATTE FISHING REPORT
The water levels at Grey Reef are up to a 1,000 cfs and should continue to hold at that level until further notice. With the increase in water, the floaties have been bit of an obstacle. Now that flows have stabilized we should start to see the river clean up. There has been rumor that… Continue reading NORTH PLATTE FISHING REPORT
UGLY BUG AND CRAZY RAINBOW NEWSLETTER
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
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