Ugly Bug Fly Shop

08/27/2026

Leaky waders? Fear not! The pros from Simms are here. The Simms team is offering free repairs and diagnostics on waders and fishing gear at the Ugly Bug Fly Shop.

Not Simms waders? No problem! If they can be fixed on site they'll patch you up and you'll be back on the water in no time!

Join us today, August 27th from 2PM-6PM at the fly shop downtown for The Simms Working Wader Tour. This is a great opportunity to get your gear on the mend.

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.