Mike McDonald has had good success on the North Platte River. Here is just another example. North Platte Lodge and The Reef Fly Shop guide Stu Birdsong posing with a healthy specimen. Jim Peterson in the background.

David's Ailment

David Kramer woke up one morning and was feeling a little strange. He preformed the typical masculine morning ritual of a yawn, rubbed his eyes and...um...a scratch. He quickly discovered the source of his strange feeling. It was a single Bauer Reel attached to a lengthy Scott Fly Rod. He called his dad for advice. His dad quickly called the fly shop to balance the situation.

WY HB0018 Aquatic Invasive Species

Recently the Wyoming Legislature passed a bill regarding aquatic invasive species. The short of the bill is that residents and out of state boat operators will soon be required to purchase a "permit" to launch on Wyoming waters. The cost is negligible but will help fund awareness and inspections of watercraft. If Wyoming becomes overrun by any of the specified critters it could be devastating to the fishing and our economy. Permits will be available at The Reef Fly Shop and other Wyoming fishing license agents.
Erik Aune

Trajan Fly Fishing Grey Reef

Angler: Trajan Barrett
Age: 15
Hometown: Loveland Colorado
Date: April 1, 2010
Length: 25"

Trajan loved your shop and it is now his favorite destination. You guys rock. Thanks for the great customer service. We'll see you this summer.

Remember the Closure Grey Reef Anglers!

Starting tomorrow, April 1st, the North Platte River will be closed to all fishing between the cables at Grey Reef. This will be the 3rd year this rule has been in place. Anglers at Grey Reef may not fish from the boat or wade fish between the cables during the month of April. The closure effects the Junkyard Hole and The Cable Hole...including the Mud Hole. Not a big area but a favorite non the less. It is a good opportunity to go and watch spawning fish. Have Fun and stop in The Reef Fly Shop for the latest fishing info.

Flyfishing Grey Reef and Miracle Mile-Spring Edition

It's that time again! Spring has arrived on the North Platte River. Granted we've had one of the nicest January-February's we can remember, making us all wonder if and when we will pay for such nice weather. It's lining up to be a big year on Grey Reef with good numbers and some monster trout. Miracle Mile is starting to benefit from several good years of moisture and the return of a healthy trout population. Needless to say we are excited and our guides are ready to go. It's going to be a good year! (The above pics include a picture of the much requested bronze bugger, if you have any questions give us a call!)

Rogue Outfitter Poll Results

This was a fun poll. One of our frequent Grey Reef anglers (you know who you are Jay) said he was going to name his boat the "Rogue Outfitter" and offer anglers at the Outhouse Hole a service of rowing them around the now closed river right side.
The results were actually in favor of legit outfitters...but just barely. 46% of you think it is right that outfitters must pay to use Grey Reef's BLM land which includes the "new" access at the Cable Hole all the way to the bottom of the Outhouse Hole. It also includes the Fence Hole, the Bolton Creek accesses, Government Bridge and most of the land around Bates Creek, Big Muddy and much more.
43% got your licks in by expressing your distain for outfitters while making sure the outfitters pay to use Grey Reef or any section of the North Platte River system in question. I am an outfitter, but I do understand the frustration pointed at us. In total 89% were clear that outfitters must pay to play...read that again...outfitters must pay to play.
7% didn't really care, I guess they just want to fish and avoid the drama.
2% or one of you likes Wyoming's lawlessness and want to preserve it.
I think that we need to be paying to use Grey Reef and am happy that the BLM intends to enforce this.
Erik