Category: Wyoming Fishing News

It’s that time of year when drift boats start popping up for sale. Naturally, the questions start rolling in, too. The biggest one being: What drift boat works best on the North Platte? Great question! Different boats work better in different places. If you’re shopping for a boat to fish around Casper, there are a… Continue reading What Is the Best Drift Boat for the North Platte River?

First things first, thank you. More than 70 public comments came in during the latest Seminoe Pumped Storage Project comment period. That’s quite a feat, and we couldn’t have done it without you. We know this process isn’t easy. Navigating public comment periods, reviewing project documents, and submitting thoughtful comments takes time and effort. Every… Continue reading Seminoe Pumped Storage Project Update: Thank You for Speaking Up

A change in season means one thing around the shop: the sale rack is filling up. Let’s be honest. Everyone loves a good deal. Whether you’re getting into fly fishing or looking to upgrade your current setup, now’s a great time to save some cash.   New drops are always tempting, but scoring quality gear… Continue reading Bang for your Buck: Sale Rack Must Haves

The fight to protect the North Platte River system is far from over. Recently, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that additional environmental review will be required before amendments to the Rawlins Resource Management Plan can move forward. This is an important development and another opportunity for Wyoming residents to have their voices heard.… Continue reading New Comment Period Opens for Seminoe Pumped Storage Project

Good news, anglers! Wyoming Game and Fish has lifted the voluntary fishing closure below Lusby, marking a welcome change. Hot temperatures and low water conditions kept anglers on their toes for much of the season. Many fishermen adjusted their schedules, quit early, or stayed off the water entirely during the hottest parts of the day.… Continue reading WFG Lifts Voluntary Closure (Casper Region)

Ahhhh. The sweet smell of hunting season. We wait all year for this, and it has finally arrived. First off, congratulations to everyone who drew a tag this season. For those who came up empty, we feel your pain. We are happy to lament with you.  We also want to welcome hunters from near and… Continue reading Wyoming Hunting Season Is Here – Turn Your Hunt Into a Day on the Water

While fishing season still has plenty of gas left in the tank, we’ve reached that time of year again. As of September 1, Ugly Bug Fly Shop has returned to our fall business hours. You can find us in the shop Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. We are open Saturdays from… Continue reading Ugly Bug Fly Shop Hours and Labor Day Weekend

The fight for Wyoming’s waters, wildlife, and public lands continues. Join us on Tuesday, September 1 at 6PM, for another Seminoe Pumped Storage Project community meeting at Ugly Bug Fly Shop. We will host the meeting in person at the shop and offer a Zoom option for those who cannot attend. Whether you have followed… Continue reading Seminoe Pumped Storage Project Community Meeting Set for September 1

For more than 40 years, Simms has stood alongside guides, fly shops, and anglers on rivers across the world. This summer, they are bringing that commitment directly to fishing communities throughout the Rocky Mountain West with the Simms Working Wader Tour. On Thursday, August 27, from 2 PM to 6 PM, the Simms Working Wader… Continue reading Upcoming Event: Simms Working Wader Tour!

The Seminoe Pumped Storage Project has continued to move through the federal regulatory process, but that doesn’t mean we’re throwing in the towel. If anything, the fight is getting louder. Recent conditions at Seminoe Reservoir are putting the concerns we’ve been raising into real time. The 2013 water year was used in the project’s modeling… Continue reading The Fight for Seminoe Isn’t Over