Standard Nymphs
No nonsense nymph, larva, and pupa flies that make up 75% of the trout’s diet year round.
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2-Bead WD-40
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
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Similar to the household lubricant from which this pattern derives its name, the WD-40 works anytime and everywhere! The profile of this fly and t...
View full detailsAP Nymph
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
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The "AP" in AP Nymph stands for "All Purpose" and that is truly the case when it comes to this ultra-versatile generalist pattern. When fished in ...
View full detailsBetter Buckskin
Ascent Fly FishingA newer and flashier version of the traditional buckskin caddis larva, we've added a flashback to the Better Buckskin in order to make this pattern...
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 detailsBuckskin
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
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Simple but effective, the Buckskin (often known as the Buckskin Nymph) is a killer caddis larva pattern that consistently produces fish on lakes an...
View full detailsChewee Caddis Emerger
Ascent Fly Fishing4.0 / 5.0
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Similar in tie and material to the Barr's Graphic Caddis, the Chewee Caddis Emerger mimics the natural caddis in shape, color, and even texture whe...
View full detailsDamselfly Nymph
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
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Sharing the same backwater and lake habitat with their larger cousins, the Dragonflies, the Damselfly Nymphs are often found in the water in large ...
View full detailsDragonfly Larva
Ascent Fly FishingFound in slow moving backwaters and lakes, the nymph life cycle of the dragon fly is going to offer the fly fisherman the best and most consistent ...
View full detailsFeather Bender
Ascent Fly FishingAmong 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...
View full detailsGold Ribbed Hare's Ear
Ascent Fly FishingIf 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 ...
View full detailsGreen Drake Emerger
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
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When the big green drake nymphs break cover from the bottom of the stream and start to make their way towards the surface, it is mayhem! Trout los...
View full detailsGreg's Emerger
Ascent Fly FishingThe closest legal alternative to fishing with dynamite during a mayfly hatch, the Greg's Emerger is - hands down - our favorite mayfly emerger patt...
View full detailsGT Perfect Emerger
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
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The GT Perfect Emerger is a well-thought-out midge and chironomid pupa pattern! Before emerging from the silty depths of the lakes and rivers in w...
View full detailsHeathen
Ascent Fly FishingThe Heathen is a no-frills midge emerger pattern tied with the sole purpose of matching a greater number of midge species and bringing more fish to...
View full detailsJelly Cord Caddis Larva
Ascent Fly FishingThe first and longest life cycle of the caddisfly, the Jelly Caddis Larva is tied in key sizes and colors, which allows it to match more species on...
View full detailsJuju Yellow Sally
Ascent Fly FishingThe Juju Yellow Sally is a flashy little stonefly nymph that expertly mimics the thin abdomen and brightly colored yellow body, and prominent split...
View full detailsMatt's Baetis
Ascent Fly FishingThe Matt's Baetis nymph pattern captures the true spirit of the Generalist in its ability to match a massive number of mayfly and stonefly species....
View full detailsMPMD Nymph
Ascent Fly FishingA mayfly nymph from another mother, the MPMP Nymph is one of Ascent’s “secret weapon” Pale Morning Dun Mayfly Nymph we pull out when trout become w...
View full detailsPat's Rubber Legs
Ascent Fly FishingWhile to the untrained eye, the Pat's Rubber Legs (regionally also known as “The Pickle” or “Cat Poop”) look to the angler like little more than a ...
View full detailsPheasant Tail Brassie
Ascent Fly FishingThe love child of a Pheasant Tail Nymph and a Copper John, the Pheasant Tail Brassie is a perfect mix between realistic profile & proportion wi...
View full detailsPheasant Tail Nymph
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
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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...
View full detailsPrince Nymph
Ascent Fly FishingWhile 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...
View full detailsRed Headed Step Child
Ascent Fly FishingLike 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...
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...
View full detailsSparkle Caddis Pupa
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
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The Sparkle Caddis Pupa (or LaFontaine Caddis Emerger) was the brainchild of caddis aficionado and renowned angler Gary LaFontaine. Tied to imitat...
View full detailsSplit Case PMD
Ascent Fly FishingEquipped with a "Hot Spot" wing pad, the bright yellow foam on the back of the Split Case PMD imitate the bright yellow body for the adult PMD mayf...
View full detailsStonefly Nymph
Ascent Fly Fishing4.5 / 5.0
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With 10 families and 465 species of stoneflies crowding our North American waters, sometimes it is nice to just have a go-to pattern that can be us...
View full detailsUV Chironomid
Ascent Fly FishingThe 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...
View full detailsWilly's Chironomid
Ascent Fly FishingFor a versatile chironomid pupa or emerger pattern that can be used to match more species on more waters, look no further than the Willy's Chironom...
View full detailsZ-Wing Caddis
Ascent Fly FishingFor the angler who is looking for one caddis emerger pattern that can be used to match more species over a larger number of waters and seasons, loo...
View full detailsZug Bug
Ascent Fly FishingAn oldie but a goodie, the Zug Bug has been hooking trout since before I was born! Sharing many of the elements of its cousin the prince nymph, the...
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