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
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Category: Wyoming Fishing News
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
Streamer Season
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!
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!
Fall Fishing is Right Around the Corner!
Fall fishing is right around the corner and we have everything you need to get prepared for one of our favorite times of year. Once the water levels drop, and things cool down, the game changes a bunch around here. We get back to throwing big streamers, might see some fish coming up to… Continue reading Fall Fishing is Right Around the Corner!
“The Water” a Poem Written by our Very Own, Orrin Jackson
Worth the read. “The Water” by Ugly Bugs own, Orrin Jackson. “The Water” by Orrin Jackson Tender wing-beats disturb the surface of the creek. It winds through the trees and past the snowcapped peaks. Carving a new landscape with every second flowing. The elk and deer will drink and the trees always growing. … Continue reading “The Water” a Poem Written by our Very Own, Orrin Jackson