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Casper Wyoming Fly Fishing Guide History & Frequently Asked Questions |
Owner/Guide Jason Ostrander is a native of Wyoming and has been a guide for the past 12 years. Jason first began his guide career at age 21 working for GW Peterson Outfitting in northern Colorado guiding elk and deer hunters. It was here in Colorado under the direction of Garth Peterson that he learned the importance of client relations and how to run a world class service. In 2000 Jason started guiding fly fisherman on the North Platte River in and around Saratoga, WY. In 2002 Jason went to work for Bret VanRensselaer owner and operator of North Platte Lodge. Jason completed 7 full time seasons as a river fly fishing & bird hunting guide for North Platte Lodge before embarking upon his own venture Grey Reef Anglers & Wingshooting. Jason has successfully guided hundreds of clients into fish, birds and big game. Jason offers years of experience and knowledge of fish and game and he is sure to make your next trip a success!
"I always figure your only as good a guide as your last day out, in other words there's no hanging your hat on yesterday, what counts is today"
guide/owner Jason Ostrander
What is expected of my guide?
Your guide can be expected to show up on time with a clean drift boat and a great attitude. He will rig your fly rod for the day or assist you if you want to rig your own. Your guide will share his knowledge base of rigging, knots, fly selection, and fly fishing techniques. A friendly, patient, and professional guide will take the time to answer any questions.
What to Bring on a Grey Reef Fly Fishing Trip?
Camera, Polarized Sun Glasses, Warm and Cold weather clothing, a wind breaker, a hat to help shield the sun, Sun Screen, Waders(optional), Fly Rod (we can provide if needed), Rain Jacket, fingerless gloves (seasonal), and anything else you think you might need while boating.
Grey Reef Anglers Provides:
Transportation to and from your accomidations (airport shuttle if needed)
Lunch and Beverages on all full day trips, Half day trips bring there own lunch
Rods, Reels and Flies
All other tackle needed (split shot etc...)
Suggested Rod sizes for the Grey Reef and Miracle Mile Section of the North Platte River are a 9' 6wt Rod equip with a floating line for nymph fishing. Our streamer fishing can be done on the same rod or we suggest a 9' 7wt Rod with a floating or sink tip line. A softer action 9' 5wt Rod for dry flies.
Suggested Fly Patterns by season for Grey Reef and the Miracle Mile sections of the North Platte River Include:
Spring Season: March - June
Tan,Olive, Orange, Pink Scuds 12-16
Red and Black Midges, sizes 18-22
Blue Winged Olive May fly Patterns, sizes 16-18
Red Larva Lace Worm sizes 12-16
Pine Squirrel Leech Patterns sizes 12-14
Various Streamers of medium size
Egg Patterns
 Summer Season: June - September
Yellow Sally Stone Fly's nymphs sizes 14-18
Golden Stone 4-8
BWO's sizes 16-18
Leaches 12-14
Cream Caddis sizes 14-16
Trico Dry Fly sizes 18-22
Hopper Patterns of various sizes and colors
Various Big size Streamers
 Fall Season: October-November
A combination of all of the above depending on how early or late in the fall.
BIG SCUDS & Leeches
Bring your monster streamer box!
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