UGLY BUG BLOG

SIMMS X GRATEFUL DEAD ON THE WATER
10 Oct 2025
Simms is celebrating "sixty years so far" with another Grateful Dead Collab. Check out "Dead on the Water"; where the rhythm of fly fishing and music band together.
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Special Edition Orvis Helios
01 Oct 2025
After 50 years as the industry leader in graphite fly rods, we are celebrating a golden anniversary with the Helios™ Limited Edition dry fly rod.
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Fall Fishing Mindset
25 Sep 2025
Winter will be here before you know it, take advantage of fall fishing while it lasts.
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Wader Up this Fall!
17 Aug 2025
Sadly, summer is slowly coming to an end, which means so is wet wading. Get prepared for the cold with waders and boots from the Ugly Bug Fly Shop.
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WOMEN IN FLY FISHING
02 Aug 2025
Become an independent angler with the Ugly Bugs and Crazy Ladies 201, women's specific fly fishing course! Learn to tie knots, read water, tie flies and more with the ladies from the shop!
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