How Do We Share the Water Well?Photo: Colorado Trout Hunter Guide Chelsey Christy & client
With the sport of fly fishing exploding in popularity we have seen a host of new fly fishers on the water, and this can be both exciting and frustrating as anglers increasingly crowd local waters. While it is great to [...]
If you want to catch fish today, tomorrow, and in the weeks to come, you need to get in the habit of seining the water. It is only by seining the water that we can get a view of what's happening on the bottom of the river and observe [...]
If you want to be a more successful angler on the fly, the fly rod and line need to become an extension of your arm. This may sound overly dramatic or implausible, but I assure you that it is possible with some changes to how you set up rig your line and flies, and the [...]
Introducing Boss Tin's Non-Toxic Fishing WeightsBy Guest Writers Stetson & Cia AdkissonYou wouldn't purposely put something toxic in your drinking water or in the pond where your kids play, but you might inadvertently be doing that every time you cast a lead-weighted line into the water. Boss Tin is a fishing accessories manufacturer committed to [...]
Check out the:Ask About Fly Fishing Podcast"What Fly for What Bug?" with Ascent Fly Fishing's Peter Stitcher
Last week I had the distinct pleasure of joining Roger Maves for his podcast "Ask About Fly Fishing". Started back all the way in 2006, Ask About Fly Fishing is one of the most informative and respected sources [...]
Fly Fishing During the Coronavirus - Take Heart & Find HopePhoto Credit - Mark JessopWe're facing some trying times and the future is uncertain. No matter how much toilet paper and canned goods we feel compelled to stockpile, the future is out of our control and that is disconcerting. It is at times [...]
Bass Fishing on the Fly - Tips & TacticsBy Guest Writer: Danny Frank - Colorado Trout Hunters OwnerIf you are looking for full-day or half-day guided trip in the front range of Colorado, look no further than Danny and his team at Colorado Trout Hunters!In my home state of Colorado, the month of May is [...]
With the rising temperatures of late spring, most anglers are have forgotten the numb fingers and size 22 midges of last season and are ready to get some serious fishing done! At this point in the season, the rainbow trout have finished their spawn and are ready to EAT in order to regain some [...]
The team at Ascent Fly Fishing had a blast hooking up with Malik and Georgia based Fishing for Hip Hop to talk about matching the hatch and to make sure that he had the right flies for his event teaching Denver youth to fish! We need more anglers like Malik who unapologetically bring their own [...]
Ascent Fly Guides redefines the fly fishing experience by blending expert guiding with the art of unreasonable hospitality. Our passionate, skilled guides do more than lead you to the fish—they welcome you into an unforgettable journey.
Are you tired of guessing which flies to buy at the shop or fish on the water? Join aquatic biologist Peter Stitcher and learn to Match the Hatch like a pro.
There is a reason that the most productive fly fishers in the world all Euro nymph. Join one of Ascent's Euro Nymphing Clinics and learn the technique to use these tungsten nymphs like a pro.
Three hours learning from one of our expert guides can save you three years of trying to learn on your own. Learn about the gear, stream safety, reading the water, basic entomology and matching the hatch, casting, and how to hook and land fish.
