A Very Special Place On the surface, standing up against projects, policy changes, and other impacts on the environment, open spaces and wildlife can seem petty or whining over “what ifs”. A combination Chicken Little and “the sky is falling” and the Boy that cried wolf. Slowing the wheels of “progress” over perceived minutia on… Continue reading An Open Letter on the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project
Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming
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Fishing Report July 9th
Hope you all had a great Fourth Weekend. Hard to believe it is close to mid-summer already. Fishing has continued to be good. The powers that be recently dropped the Reef to 1500’s (give or take). The Mile is at 1520, and Freemont is 82 cfs as of the 9th. Great time to be in Casper,… Continue reading Fishing Report July 9th
Fishing Report 04/03/2025
The “Flush” wrapped up on March 26th. There has been some good fishing to be had on all the local waters. The Reef The Reef has been fishing well. Still “wormy” and “leechy” out there. Smaller rock worms and larger San Juan and squirm variations. Pine Squirrel and micro leech with and without hot… Continue reading Fishing Report 04/03/2025
Quick Report 09/25/2024
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
Winter Hours for the Ugly Bug Fly shop
We will now be in our winter hours for the Ugly Bug Fly shop and will be closed on Sundays! We will still be offering all our great products and services during normal hours 9:00am-5:30pm M-F and Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm. Of course, you can always grab our amazing products at https://uglybugflyshop.crazyrainbow.net/
Fishing Tips for Success
Fly fishing is a captivating and rewarding outdoor activity that allows you to connect with nature while honing your angling skills. For newcomers, the world of fly fishing might seem overwhelming at first, but fear not! This guide is here to help you navigate the waters and set you on the path to becoming a… Continue reading Fishing Tips for Success
Crazy Rainbow Fishing Report
North Platte River Fishing Report (Grey Reef, Fremont Canyon, Miracle Mile) 08/01/2023 Grey Reef: Flows- 2,194 CFS Fishing Report- Due to Powerplant Maintenance, there is currently water flowing over the Alcova Dam spillway. This causes higher than normal water temperatures and can be dangerous for fish being caught in this area. Spillways pull the top… Continue reading Crazy Rainbow Fishing Report
Water Temperatures and Trout
Water temperatures can play a huge part in a trout’s eating pattern and overall health. Trout are typically a cold freshwater fish and when water temps rise can become stressed and die. It is paramount that anglers be aware of this when out fishing in unfamiliar waters and their own waters to help… Continue reading Water Temperatures and Trout
North Platte River Report 2/8/2023
North Platte River Report 2/8/2023 Includes information on the Big Horn, The Grey Reef, and The Miracle Mile We are most impressed with how the Big Horn is fishing right now. Midges are the name of the game. The smaller the size, the better. We are also impressed with how it is streamer fishing.… Continue reading North Platte River Report 2/8/2023
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