Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming

Quick Report 11/06/2024

Quick Report

It’s beggining to feel like winter fishing! Cool temperatures, low water levels, and a few light dustings of snow has us eager to be out on the water. For those of you who don’t mind a little cold weather fishing, this is the perfect time to take advantage of great fishing for great prices. We… Continue reading Quick Report 11/06/2024

Quick Report 10/24/2024

Happy New Year Events

Jumping in with a quick report for the Grey Reef, Miracle Mile, and Fremont Canyon. The Reef is still at 500 CFS and will remain there through the winter. Tricos, Caddis, and main protein sources remain on the menu. Psuedos are coming off as well. The Mile is also at 500, and is experiencing he… Continue reading Quick Report 10/24/2024

Fishing Report 10/16/2024

Fishing Report

The weather is cooling down and the fishing is heating up. It is no secret we love ourselves some fall fishing. Given the warmer temperatures we have been experiencing, we have been sticking to the tried and true nymph rig around here. Caddis, tricos, leeches, and worms have been the go to recipe. On that… Continue reading Fishing Report 10/16/2024

Fishing Report 10/02/2024

Grey Reef, Miracle Mile< Fremont Canyon are all fishing well with caddis and tricos.

Here at the Ugly Bug Fly Shop, we love the fall shoulder season. The Grey Reef has been fishing well. This time of year, we enjoy mid to low sections on the Reef- specifically below Government Bridge and through town. Flows are sitting at 500 CFS and will stay there until spring, making it easily… Continue reading Fishing Report 10/02/2024

Quick Report 09/25/2024

Quick Report

WE HAVE HIT WINTER FLOWS! The Grey Reef and Miracle Mile are both down to their winter flow rates of 500 CFS. Flows will stay here until the Spring time.   Fall is here but it still feels like summer in central Wyoming right now. With mornings being about 40 degrees and afternoons in the… Continue reading Quick Report 09/25/2024

Fishing Report 09/18/2024

Fishing Grey Reef Miracle Mile

It’s still peak season folks! Fishing has been productive on all stretches and historically gets even more fun when temps cool down. There is still some late summer grass in the system, but it’s clearing up by the day.   The Grey Reef is sitting at about 800 CFS and we’ve been floating mostly below… Continue reading Fishing Report 09/18/2024

Streamer Season

Tie One On

One of things that I think has always drawn me to fishing, hunting, all the outdoor pursuits, and living in a place with four seasons is the connection to the landscape and seasonal flow. You get excited about what each one brings. Even if some of those shifts are from nice summer days to brutal… Continue reading Streamer Season

Fishing Report 08/28/2024

Best Fly Shop

To start, we’d like to thank you for voting us Casper’s Best Fly Shop! The support from our customers and the community means so  much to us. Here’s to many more years of serving the anglers of Casper and beyond!   Fall fishing is right around the corner! The Grey Reef has dropped 2300 CFS… Continue reading Fishing Report 08/28/2024

Fishing Report 08/14/2024

Report for the Grey Reef and Miracle Mile

We’ve been sticking to the uppermost section of the Grey Reef. Water temps are still in the safe zone on the top 15 miles or so. Squirmy worms and caddis are fishing best on the Grey Reef and Mile. Flows are still sitting at 3500 CFS on the Grey Reef which is great for water… Continue reading Fishing Report 08/14/2024

Fishing Report 08/07/2024

Fishing report Reef and Mile

A couple things to note… Fremont Canyon has finally dropped to about 1200 CFS which makes it a little more doable for those of you looking to wade fish it. Worms, caddis and PMD’s will work best.   Carp fishing is on out at Pathfinder for the next few weeks. The Grey Reef and Miracle… Continue reading Fishing Report 08/07/2024