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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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Grey Reef Fly Fishing Guide Day Rates & Lodge Packages |
 All Inclusive Lodge Package: includes lodging on the river, meals, private access to the river, trophy pond access extra, guided float trip, transportation, airport shuttle, and any equipment you need. All rates based on double occupancy 1 Day fishing / 1 Night Lodging $400/person includes your lodging, 3 meals, and guide trip for the day. Private Trophy Pond is extra $25/Rod for lodge guests per day
Basic Lodge Package:
Includes lodging on the river, private access to the river. You bring your own food and prepare meals for yourself.
Basic Lodge rate $50/per person per night with 3 or more people
Trophy Pond Access Fee/Day is $25/rod
Does not include gratitude for your guide or fishing liscense. Wyoming non-resident fishing liscense is $14.
North Platte River Guided Float Trip Full Day Rates - $375/two people
(includes lunch, transportation from your lodging, the right flies, and rods if needed)
Half Day Float Trip is $300, you pick morning or afternoon. No Lunch.
Check out this VIDEO of a nice rainbow caught on a streamer at Grey Reef! Click Here
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Guided Walk-Wade Trips Grey Reef Section |
Private River Access Included
North Platte River wade fishing trips on the Grey Reef are a great way to increase your skills as a fly fisherman. Your Grey Reef Anglers fly fishing guide will teach you what fly fishing is about as you are instructed on how to achieve a great drift, without the aid of the drift boat. With the instruction of your guide you will go over how to read the North Platte River water, rod selection, selection of the right flies to match the hatch, how to mend correctly, and learn the various rigs you can use in each unique river situation. You will do the fly fishing as your guide helps you understand techniques and tips to catch trout. These trips can be a real confidence booster and great learning experience for all skill levels as you learn the art of fly fishing.
Rates : Grey Reef/Miracle Mile Walk/Wade Trip Rates are $375/full day or $275/half day, for 2 people
  Double Hookup in the spring! Live to fight again! A healthy release. |
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Guided Float Trips Grey Reef North Platte River |
North Platte River Day Trip Rates: $375/boat includes lunch, the right flies, rods if needed
Private Boat Ramps and Private North Platte River Access.
Grey Reef Anglers has the use of private boat ramps and private access to the North Platte River, which not all outfitters in the area have. A guided fly fishing float trip is the best way to experience the Grey Reef section of the North Platte River. You will find yourself relaxing and fly fishing while your guide works hard and rows you over the best spots to catch trout, including all the famous holes.. Our river guides know the water and the topography under the surface, which equates to you being put in the best spot for success. These guides have as much time on the water as anyone and work together to make your day the best it can be. Guided float trips give you great fly fishing access to sections of the river that are not accessable by foot. Fly Fishing Float trips are great for both the beginner and the most experienced fly fisherman. Depending on river flows, our guided float trips range from 8 to 15 miles. Your Grey Reef fly fishing guide will share his extensive knowledge of the North Platte River and put you on the trout. Our guides pride themselves on being excellent oarsman and will allow you to achieve wonderful drifts. Great Wyoming fly fishing and wildlife viewing make float trips both peaceful and exciting. This is a trip every angler should experience.
Our North Platte River guided float trips take place on Clackacraft drift boats and accommodate 2 fishermen and 1 guide.
Another trout waiting to be landed! Hard to beleive this wasn't the big fish of the day!
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Grey Reef North Platte River Fly Fishing |
 Welcome to the Lower North Platte River at Grey Reef Dam, a tailwater fishery known for huge trout, and light fishing pressure.
A Wyoming fly fishing float trip starts right here on the Grey Reef section of the North Platte River. This tailwater is home to wild rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout. Due to warmer winter water release the Grey Reef section of the North Platte River stays open even in the dead of winter and offers great fly fishing year round. Flows at Grey Reef Dam range from 500cfs in the spring/fall to 3500cfs in the summer months. Stable flows at Grey Reef produce an environment rich in aquatic life. Scuds, midges and worms maintain these huge trout throughout the winter months. Hatches begin with spring baetis and continue into the summer months including yellow stone flies, pale morning duns, crane flies, tricos, and caddis. Due to their rich environment these trout are extremely healthy and incredibly hard fighting. Most of the trout caught at Grey Reef are in the 18-20 inch range with lots of girth!
It is no understatement when people say that this is by far the best big rainbow trout fishery in the country!  
Click here for fishing report and river conditions.
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