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A close cousin to the Orange Asher, Griffith's Gnat, and Renegade patterns, this cluster fly is equally potent on top of the water and below it. Y...

Tied to look like a cluster of midges mating on the water and utilizing bright colors that are visible even under the worst conditions on the river...

Capable of reproducing in any pond, backwater, or puddle, these little blood suckers will be found in every state and at every elevation. While mo...

This realistic Yellow Sally Stonefly pattern goes the extra mile in its attention to size, wing shape, and color differences of both the male and f...

A major hatch and much anticipated trout favorite across much of the lower 48 is the Yellow Sally Stonefly hatch (Isoperla). What they don't have ...

The Super Stimulator is the evolution of one of our favorite patterns and elevates it to the next level. The addition of rubber legs to this patter...

If we had to choose one fly pattern with which to fish any and all stonefly hatches, it would be the Stimulator. Available in a number of sizes an...

Known for its durability and long life even after a score of fish, the Chubby Chernobyl is both versatile and deadly. Tied with a foam body, antro...

Among the largest mayfly species found in our rivers spanning from the Midwest to the Pacific Ocean, the Green Drake Nymph is a staple food for man...

The Barr's Emerger has earned its stripes in the field and on the water, making it one of the most popular and effective mayfly emerger patterns on...

We don't name the patterns, we just tie the ones that catch a lot of fish! First introduced to the Hippy Stomper by a lodge up in Alaska, it quick...

A new and deadly take on what was already one of the most effective fly patterns in the angler's arsenal, the Tungsten Beadhead CDC Pheasant Tail (...

A new and deadly take on one of our all-time favorite nymph patterns, the Tungsten Beadhead CDC Hares Ear can be used to match almost any mayfly an...

Midges are the most prolific and important food for trout in many waters. This diverse and abundant family is made up of almost 17,000 species, an...

Equally effective as a mayfly or small stonefly nymph, the Tung Teaser is a heavy metal crossover pattern and a proven fish catcher! Combining all...

One of the most eagerly anticipated spring hatches by both the trout and fly fisher alike, the Mother's Day Caddis hatch is the dry fly event of th...

One of the few families of mayfly that make their home in lakes and ponds, the Callibaetis mayfly is a 365 day a year trout favorite across most of...

If we had only one dry fly pattern to fish for every caddis hatch, and were given some allowance to change up the sizes and colors, we would withou...

This Mini Hot truly lives up to its name, and is a dynamite attractor pattern that fishes equally well as either an adult caddis fly or adult stone...

While there are no secret patterns that are guaranteed to catch fish every time you are on the water, the closest thing to it would be the Pheasant...

The Beadhead Woven Yellow Caddis Larva is a generalist fly pattern that is intended to match a number of caddis species across the country. Out of...

The Beadhead Woven Green Caddis Larva is a generalist fly pattern that is intended to match a number of caddis species across the country. The Bla...

If we could only fish two nymph patterns for the rest of our days on the water, one would be a Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear, and the second would be the ...

Originally tied along the banks of Oregon's McKenzie river, and made famous on the Big Horn River in Montana, the Skinny Nelson is an unassuming, m...

Originally tied along the banks of Oregon's McKenzie river, and made famous on the Big Horn River in Montana, the Skinny Nelson is an unassuming, m...

Upon reaching the surface of the water, the emerging midge or chironomid pupa tears from the pack of its pupal skin and lifts its wings straight up...

Don't let the name, Beadhead Micro Mayfly, fool you. Regardless of what you might think, trout don't know the name of the flies in your fly box, a...

Like throwing a hot coal in the water, tying on a Red Headed Step Child will make your next trip to the river sizzle! Sharing the size and profile...

While the Tungsten Beadhead Prince Nymph in its various forms has the profile of a mayfly or stonefly nymph, that is where the resemblance ends. C...

One of the first and most prolific mayfly hatches each spring in the upper Midwest, Appalachia, and New England, the trout wake from their winter s...

The Stalcup Baetis is a bit of a bully when it comes to fly patterns. It's not content to be fished for just one hatch and always wants to be a p...

The evolution of the San Juan Worm, the Rock Worm is a vibrantly colored, chewy, segmented worm pattern that has proven the demise of many a hungry...

A lake and river warrior, the Beadhead Mylar Prince Nymph are ready to do battle with big fish where you are fishing. Equipped with a bright green...

A resident of a number of lakes and reservoirs across the Rockies and Western US, Mysis Shrimp are a key forage species supporting some of the most...

A resident of a number of lakes and reservoirs across the Rockies and Western US, Mysis Shrimp are a key forage species supporting some of the most...

The "Jack of all Trades" of the angler's fly box, the Mercury Flashback Pheasant Tail is an ultra-versatile fly pattern that is capable of matchin...

Like shrimp cocktail from outer space, the PS Martian Mysis is an Ascent Fly Fishing original brought to you by Aquatic Biologist Peter Stitcher. ...

Casting off a white spark of light during the day, and a tractor beam of green light at night, the PS Martian Midge is the alien child of Ascent Fl...

The H & L Variant is a high floating, traditional dry fly that has been fooling trout for more than 60 years. While sharing many characteristi...

While the Prince Nymph in its various forms has the profile of a mayfly or stonefly nymph, that is where the resemblance ends. Contrasting red and...

With nearly 17,000 species of midges crowding our North American waters, the Beadhead Zebra Midge is an amazing generalist pattern that - when fish...

Simple but effective, the Buckskin (often known as the Buckskin Nymph) is a killer caddis larva pattern that consistently produces fish on lakes an...

The lovechild of the Copper John and the Pheasant Tail, the Hotwire Nymph is a terror to trout one of the best tools in the fly fisher's box! Load...

With its flashy wire wrapped abdomen and soft hackle neck pulsing in the current, the Hotwire Caddis is a trout seductress who has ruined more than...

My introduction to the Grey Ugly was a memorable one, as I was out-fished by three generations of Wyoming women along the headwaters of the North P...

The closest thing to a bulletproof fly pattern in your fly box, the UV Chironomid will empty a lake of trout before you need to switch flies! Tru...

Like a middle school boy going in for their first kiss, this fly is a bit over eager and goes in deep with the TUNG. This fly stands out from the ...

The darker version of the PS French Kiss fly pattern, the Dirty French Kiss is a punk rock fly that is always ready to GET DOWN with any trout! Wh...