Ugly Bug Fly Shop

05/06/2026

04/28/2026

04/18/2026

🌊🎣 Join Us This Monday at Rotary! 🎣🌊

Hello Fellow Rotarians and Friends,

Please join us at The Ramkota for our luncheon meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM.

We’re excited to welcome Blake Jackson, who will be presenting on Friends of the North Platte—an organization dedicated to protecting one of our community’s greatest natural treasures.

Blake is a co-owner and VP of the Ugly Bug Fly Shop and Crazy Rainbow Fly Fishing & Wing Shooting (2014 Orvis Outfitter of the Year). Raised in Glenrock, Wyoming, Blake turned a lifelong passion for fishing into a career, guiding on some of the most legendary rivers in the West including the Yellowstone, Madison, Gallatin, Missouri, and Bighorn.

💙 About Friends of the North Platte:
Their mission is simple yet powerful—to give the North Platte River a voice by protecting its waters, wildlife, and communities today and for generations to come.

Come enjoy great fellowship, learn more about conservation efforts in our own backyard, and be inspired by Blake’s story and passion.

✨ Guests are always welcome—bring a friend!

04/10/2026

Exciting news for Casper!

Local fishing guide Dustin White has been awarded Orvis Fly Fishing Guide of the Year—one of the top honors in the fly fishing world. It’s amazing to see a member of our community receive national recognition and shine a spotlight on Casper.

Way to go, Dustin!

Dustin is a fly fishing guide for Ugly Bug Fly Shop!

04/07/2026

We are proud to be hosting the 1st Annual Wyoming High School Fly Fishing Championships!

Our guides are fired up to see what these young anglers bring to the water. This marks the very first year Wyoming high schools have had the opportunity to form fly fishing teams—and it’s been incredible to watch it all come together.

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the school sponsors, these students have been learning the ropes since the program launched last fall, and it shows.

The future of fly fishing is bright.

12/23/2025

Please take a moment to leave a public comment with FERC opposing the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project. Public comments become part of the official record and are one of the only ways the public can directly influence whether rPlus receives a permit. If concerns aren’t submitted to FERC, they won’t be considered in the decision-making process. We have attached slides organized by key topic areas with clear talking points. Feel free to screenshot them and use them as a guide when writing your comment. Every comment matters, and volume truly counts. For more information on this project, visit www.friendsofthenorthplatte.com

To leave a comment, visit
https://ferconline.ferc.gov/QuickComment.aspx

Docket number: p-14787-004

06/17/2025

04/23/2025

The Ugly Bug Fly Shop is looking for a part-time Summer Shop Hand! If you love fly fishing, swapping stories with fellow anglers, and want to be part of a fun, fishy crew — this is the place for you. Come spend the summer with us doing what you love. Apply in-store, send over a resume, or give the shop a call at (307)234-6905!