The flows for the North Platter River below Gray Reef Dam are released. The Wyoming Game and Fish has requested these flushing flows to begin on March 6th and continue through March 15th. Flows will increase from 500 cfs to 4,000 cfs and then back down to 500 cfs each day. The peak of the water… Continue reading BUREAU OF RECLAMATION RELEASES SPRING FLUSHING FLOWS
Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming
Category: Wyoming Fishing News
FLY FISHING FILM TOUR IN CASPER WYOMING
Fly Fishing Film Tour is making its way back to Casper again. The show is going to be at the Iris Movie Theater on Thursday March 14th. Doors open at 6:00 with a beer garden and the movies will start around 7:00. We will have a table their with some goodies as well. Tickets are $15.00… Continue reading FLY FISHING FILM TOUR IN CASPER WYOMING
SPRING IS AROUND THE CORNER HERE ON THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER …
We hope everyone is enjoying their winter season and hopefully some of you have managed to get on the water despite the weather. With Spring around the corner, means Spring fishing is as as well. Many positive changes have been taking place here at the Ugly Bug Fly Shop and Crazy Rainbow Fly Fishing. Among… Continue reading SPRING IS AROUND THE CORNER HERE ON THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER …
“LAST MINUTE WATERFOWL” ON THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER
The end of waterfowl season is drawing to an end. However it’s not too late to book your hunt. With the cold temperatures north of Wyoming causing a hard freeze on the water, there is quite an abundance of birds. Birds range from big Canadian Geese to smaller black and white Goldeneye and all the… Continue reading “LAST MINUTE WATERFOWL” ON THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER
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
HAPPY VETERAN’S DAY
Happy Veteran’s Day! The Ugly Bug Fly Shop and Crazy Rainbow Fly Fishing would like to humbly thank all of those who have served and serve this great nation. We hope all of you are surrounded with the gratitude you deserve. Today is for you!
FALL IS FAST APPROACHING
August is going to be gone before we know it. Don’t worry though, there is still time to take advantage of Summer float. Parents! What a great opportunity to get out for one more excursion and share some quality time on the water with your kids? With the cooler temps that have graced us, have… Continue reading FALL IS FAST APPROACHING
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
STAR-TRIBUNE ARTICLE: NONPROFIT CONNECTS VETERANS IN HUNTING AND FISHING MENTORING PROGRAM
Here is great article from, Ike Fredregill Star-Tribune correspondent about the Warriors Afield Legacy Foundation fishing with us this Spring: “The report of six shotguns cracked, intermittently shattering Crazy Rainbow Lodge’s quiet atmosphere 18 miles southwest of Casper. A dozen clay pigeons exploded mid-flight. A dozen more lay broken and forgotten in the dead, dry… Continue reading STAR-TRIBUNE ARTICLE: NONPROFIT CONNECTS VETERANS IN HUNTING AND FISHING MENTORING PROGRAM
RECLAMATION EXPECTS HIGH WATER LEVELS IN THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER SYSTEM THIS SUMMER
MILLS, Wyo. – The Bureau of Reclamation expects higher than normal flows and reservoir levels on the North Platte River System this summer. This is due to recent widespread precipitation, coupled with above average snowpack and already well above average water levels in the reservoirs. “Reclamation is continuing to take steps to make room for… Continue reading RECLAMATION EXPECTS HIGH WATER LEVELS IN THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER SYSTEM THIS SUMMER