OK, test time! What is the most useless part of a fly rod? A hint: it seems to be useful, but only gets in the way and actually hinders the purpose for which it is supposedly intended. The hook keeper is the most useless part of the fly rod. In fact it is no longer part of most custom built rods, and some high end commercial offerings. What makes me say these things? Well, first of all even when several of my rods had hook keepers, I kept getting my lines tangled around

In Tip 12 I got on my soap box about showing respect for the targets of our fly fishing efforts. I was mainly on a rant brought on by the seemingly increasing numbers of fishers who wade across redds increasing fish mortality and decreasing survival. Well thanks to a couple of folks who read the piece and reminded me of another big problem brought on by disrespect and downright ignorance, I’m putting one foot back on the aforementioned box. Stop leaving trash on banks or t

Big thanks to Randy Stalker for this months newsletter. Please click the photo below to visit and view!! https://issuu.com/chevpu57/docs/may_newsletter #Flyfishingthecasperarea #FishWyoming #Wyomingflycasters #MaynewsletterforWyomingFlyCasters #FishingnewsinCasper #fishingconservation

How do I hook and play a fish? Especially a good one? This ought to be simple, right? OK, we’re making progress! You have now acquired your equipment, got it properly rigged and selected the fly or flies you intend to use to start the day. Then, on your fifth cast of the day, you get a strike. Now what? We’re going to talk a bit about what to do next. As with several other considerations it makes a difference whether you are fishing flowing or flat water. And if flowi

In this Tip we’re going to talk a little more about rigging up, and I’ll be sharing some of my biases about what flies to use around here. The waters available to us are indeed wonderful. Some times of the year are better than others for nymphs, versus streamers, versus dries. But on a given day we are likely to have action on any type of fly. Or the fish may seem to avoid a given type of fly! Stupid fish! One day they will be taking weighted nymphs well, and the next d

Don’t forget about the first Wyoming Fly Caster outing for 2018. The Polar Bear Outing will be held on January 1st. This outing is unique with no designated fishing location, but members and guests to migrate to the Sunset Bar and Grill around 11:30 am for lunch, beverages, and fellowship. We encourage you to get out and join us on the 1st. For more info call Blake Jackson at 307-315-0204! #WyomingFlyCasters #PolarBearouting #Flyfishingoportunitiesaroundcasperwyoming #Fishin

The Wyoming Flycasters and featured in the Wyoming Game and Fish Laramie Region Newsletter for a grant on the Encampment River. #WyomingFlycastersgranthelpsEncampmentRiver #WyomingFlyCasters #FlyfishingWyoming

Fly Fishing in Casper Wyoming

HB 264-InStream Flow Rights allow landowners to leave some of their allotment in the stream. SUPPORT!!!!!! HB 257 - Community and school access to public lands - require State Land Board to evaluate land exchanges for potential impact on access to surrounding public lands - SUPPORT HB 261- Diversion Dam operation and turbidity-allow dams to release water with high loads of suspended sediment into rivers without penalty or fine - OPPOSE!!!!! HB 293 - Amends an old law to requi

The November Backcast is up. The link says it's not working, but click below and it should work for you! Doesn't work? Send me an e-mail and I'll get it sent to you directly! https://issuu.com/cherylelainealexander/docs/november_2 #November2016backcast #WyomingFlyCasters #WyomingFlyFishing #Wyomingfishingclubs