Scud, Shrimp & Sowbugs
The high calorie relatives of the crustacean family including scud, mysis shrimp, and sowbugs are like shrimp cocktail for trout, and are the main reason that rivers such as the White in Arkansas, the Bighorn in Montana, and the Green in Utah are trophy trout waters!
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Ray Charles
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
The Ray Charles pattern is the guide's number one choice when attempting to imitate sow bugs. Cousins of scud and freshwater shrimp, these crustac...
View full detailsBTS Scud
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
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Though often confused with fresh water shrimp, scud are among a family of "side swimmers" and are a key staple in the diet of trophy trout in both ...
View full detailsBTS Mysis
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
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...
View full detailsFire Bead Ray Charles
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
In an attempt to take an already amazing pattern to the next level, we are happy to offer the Fire Bead Ray Charles. Cousins of scud and freshwate...
View full detailsRainbow Warrior
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
7 Reviews
Probably the flashiest Attractor nymph in the fly box, the Rainbow Warrior lives up to its name and is wrapped in mirrored mylar and multi-colored ...
View full detailsBeadhead Evil Weevil
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
A proud member of a long line of attractor nymphs (such as the Rainbow Warrior and Copper John), the Beadhead Evil Weevil's sole purpose is to tick...
View full detailsScud Selection
Ascent Fly FishingThough often confused with fresh water shrimp, scud are among a family of "side swimmers" and are a key staple in the diet of trophy trout in both ...
View full detailsSow Bug Selection
Ascent Fly FishingCousins of scud and freshwater shrimp, these crustaceans are best described as underwater roly polys. While these tasty trout treats are common in...
View full detailsBTS Candy Cane Mysis
Ascent Fly FishingA 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...
View full detailsBTS Blueberry Mysis
Ascent Fly FishingA 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...
View full detailsPS Martian Mysis
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
Like shrimp cocktail from outer space, the PS Martian Mysis is an Ascent Fly Fishing original brought to you by Aquatic Biologist Peter Stitcher. ...
View full detailsSoft Hackle Sowbug
Ascent Fly FishingIf the Ray Charles is the party boy of the sowbug family, the Soft Hackle Sowbug is the overachieving, type-A big brother. This pattern is about mo...
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