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Learn How to Tie a Rainbow Warrior on a Jig Hook Rainbow Warrior Jig is a fun and effective pattern that anyone can tie! Materials for those that want to purchase and follow along at a later date- here's what you'll need. Simply select each item. It's a live link! Rainbow Warrior Jig Hook- Umpqua 403BLJ #14 Bead- Firehole Slotted Tungsten Beads 3mm Tail- Pheasant Tail Thorax- UTC Tinsel Medium Abdomen- Senyo's Fusion Dub or Sow Scud Dub Wing Case- UTC Tinsel Medium Thread- Semperfli Waxed 6/0 Red Ugly Bug Fly Shop and Crazy Rainbow Fly Fishing wants you to be a well-rounded angler, and that means leaning how to tie some basic patterns. Whether you are old timer or this is your first time, join us and feel free to ask any questions. We are here to help! Ugly Bug Fly Shop Click here to find us on Facebook ... Read More >

We're tying  tonight at the Ugly Bug Fly Shop. Don't miss out on the fun. No purchases are necessary and you can borrow tools if needed. Want to be the most prepared student and have everything to tie a Walt's Worm? Bring or pre-order the following and we will have it ready for you! Walt's Worm Material List: Hook: Strong Nymph Hook Thread: 6/0 Black Thread Body: Hare's Ear Dubbin Rib: Brassie Silver Wire Fun Fact: Most fly tiers use the same materials for many patterns. These same materials  create a Hare's Ear Nymph, too! Come down to the Ugly Bug Fly Shop tonight between 530-6pm and  learn how to use those materials for good! Each Thursday night, Ugly Bug Fly Shop hosts tying for all skill levels. This event is free to the public and a great way to escapee the winter blues. ... Read More >

The weekend is here, time to think about fishing! What's in your fly box? We are ready for the weekend and you can be too with these new patterns.  Here at the Ugly Bug, the weekend means taking care of all the winter anglers wanting to get out on the water. Our bug bins are stocked with mainstay patterns as well as some new ones. Check out these new patterns in stock now! The trusty Mayhem midge has a new variation- Red. The mayhem is a bug you'll want in every color and size... yes, they are that good! https://uglybugflyshop.crazyrainbow.net/mayhem-midges.html Foam Back Emerger- cooper ribbed, grey in color with a grey dubbing for a collar. Again, these should be in every angler's fly box. https://uglybugflyshop.crazyrainbow.net/foam-back-emerger.html If you would rather tie your own, we understand and we have you covered. All the materials needed for these patterns and more can be found at the Ugly Bug Fly Shop. Check out the video below to find the newest vise on the market... Introducing the new Cottarelli Travel T-Rex Vise [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAoe8lm-RFw[/embed] And as always, be safe out there. If you have any questions about fishing or access, just call the fly shop. We are here to help! (307) 234-6905 info@crazyrainbow.net 240 S. Center Casper, WY 82601         ... Read More >