Is it “Cheating” if a Biologist Packs Your Fly Box?
Denver, CO- “What are they biting on?” has been the question on every angler’s lips since the inception of fishing, and is the one that Ascent Fly Fishing has risen to answer for the freshwater angler once and for all.
Among the myriad mysteries and confounding questions faced by beginning — and often enough experienced — fly-fishermen, perhaps the most profound can be summarized in two simple words: What happened?
DENVER — More than half the time Juan Ramirez fishes the Arkansas River, he could be in shorts, no waders. "Hopper Juan," as his nickname goes, ties on the dry fly pattern he designed, trailed by a dropper intended to fool fish under the surface.
Google Maps took me deep into suburban Denver, where I wound up in front of a nondescript two-story house. I parked and rechecked the address. I walked up to the front door and knocked. A man appeared. We shook hands. Then he opened his garage to reveal 400,000 flies in a dozen trays. Apparently this was the right place.
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.
