Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming

Super Bowl Special!

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

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

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

Winter Fishing

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

WGFD fun for the whole family at the UW 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

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

Best bang for your buck

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

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

UGLY BUGS AND CRAZY LADIES 2024 SEASON RECAP!

Ugly Bugs and Crazy Ladies

We have wrapped up our 2024 Ugly Bugs and Crazy Ladies courses, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with how many wonderful women we got to meet this year.   We can’t believe the 2024 UBCL courses have come to an end! This was our 5th year of offering women’s specific fly fishing classes, in… Continue reading UGLY BUGS AND CRAZY LADIES 2024 SEASON RECAP!