Here we go- 2025 is upon us the fishing season continues. We have had a brief blip of winter showing up after a very mild December. The river further down is just now seeing floating ice flows. Most years it is fully frozen and locked up solid all but the upper portion. I suspect… Continue reading Fishing Report 01/10/2025
Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming
Category: Wyoming Fishing News
Happy New Year! 2025 Events
Happy New Year! We hope you had a happy holiday season. We thank you for your business and support in 2024, and we look forward to this coming season. We have a few events on the docket for this year. Here are a few things to look forward to: Tie One On Tuesdays Tying… Continue reading Happy New Year! 2025 Events
Super Bowl Special!
With the Holiday season in full swing, all we can think about is the next opportunity to get out on the water. When schedules are filled with gatherings, galivanting, and glee November through January, we look forward to some February fishing- so let’s do it! We are running a Super Bowl Special on Sunday, February… Continue reading Super Bowl Special!
Tie One On!
Tie One On Tuesdays are coming up folks and we can’t wait to hang with you all every Tuesday! For those of you who have done it before, you know these are a great way to get out during the long winter months. For those of you who are new.. don’t be shy, these tying… Continue reading Tie One On!
Fly Fishing Holiday Gifts
Having a hard time looking for Holiday gift ideas for those Fly fisherman in your life? Here are a few ideas for those that have managed to stay off the naughty list. 1. Book a guided trip or gift card for a trip! Make some memories that last and a gift to look forward to… Continue reading Fly Fishing Holiday Gifts
Winter Fishing on the North Platte
So you want to talk about winter fishing… Not to sound like a plug for the Casper Chamber of Commerce, but we are really fortunate to have a fishery in our back yard that fishes well the bulk of the whole calendar year. There are lots of great fisheries that really have short seasons… Continue reading Winter Fishing on the North Platte
Redds and Beds: What You Need to Know about Spawning Trout
We still have browns on redds ( spawning beds). What is a redd? It is the cleaned and scooped out depressions that trout work in gravel that spawning trout will deposit eggs. They are easy to spot in often shallower, oxygenated water and there will be “ clean”or bright spots in comparison to… Continue reading Redds and Beds: What You Need to Know about Spawning Trout
Fun for the Whole Family: WGFD Day at UW Football Game
Plan on heading to the University of Wyoming vs Utah State football game on Oct 26th? Be sure to stop by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s table! WGFD will be setting up at the Pepsi Pregame Zone from 3 PM – 5 PM. Here, kids will have the opportunity to build their hunting… Continue reading Fun for the Whole Family: WGFD Day at UW Football Game
Let’s Talk Salt Water Reels
In the land of trout fishing, saltwater fly fishing can be an intriguing but cumbersome endeavor. There are many salt water specific fly fishing reels on the market, but it can be hard to sift through and locate the perfect reel for your desired application. The best way to narrow down your salt water reel… Continue reading Let’s Talk Salt Water Reels
Best Bang For Your Buck: Fishing to Hunting
Here at the Ugly Bug Fly Shop, it’s no secret we enjoy all things outdoors! Once fall rolls around there is battle between how much time we spend on the water stripping streamers or fulfilling our tags. Having gear for all of your adventures gets expensive… we know that. We also know you want to… Continue reading Best Bang For Your Buck: Fishing to Hunting