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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
1 Review
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 details3D Epoxy Black Fly Larva
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
With 418 species of black fly populating the US and Canada, these species are found in large numbers at every elevation. The 3D Epoxy Black Fly La...
View full details3D Epoxy Bloodworm
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
Buried in the mud and silt of trout lakes and rivers across the continent are an army of midge and chironomid larva. In order to survive in these ...
View full detailsAP Nymph
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
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 detailsBachmann's Damsel Nymph
Ascent Fly FishingSharing the same backwater and lake habitat with their larger cousins the Dragonflies, the Damselfly Nymphs are often found in the water in large n...
View full detailsBarr's Emerger
Ascent Fly FishingThe 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...
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 detailsBlack Beauty
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
3 Reviews
While not much to look at, the slim black profile and contrasting wire rib of the Black Beauty has proven to be the downfall of more trout than we ...
View full detailsBlue Winged Olive Mayfly Selection
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
The Blue Winged Olive Mayfly is one of the most prolific mayfly families in the United States and can be found on rivers and streams at every eleva...
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 detailsBTS Scud
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
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
1 Review
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 detailsCDC Chironomid Emerger
Ascent Fly FishingA similar pattern to the Mosquito Emerger and the Hanging Midge patterns, the CDC Chironomid Emerger is suspended horizontally across the surface o...
View full detailsCDC Loopwing Emerger
Ascent Fly FishingThe CDC Loopwing Emerger is our go-to pattern when covering the emerger life cycle of the midge family. Available in multiple colors and sizes, th...
View full detailsChewee Caddis Emerger
Ascent Fly Fishing4.0 / 5.0
1 Review
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 detailsChewee Cranefly Larva
Ascent Fly FishingLike hotdogs for trout, the cranefly larva can grow as large as your pinkie finger and represents a huge meal for a hungry trout. Particularly pro...
View full detailsChocolate Thunder
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
7 Reviews
Born on the highly pressured and technical tailwaters of the South Platte River in Colorado, the Chocolate Thunder (aka. Foam Wing Emerger) is a su...
View full detailsColorado Caddis
Ascent Fly FishingTied with a fuller wing than the typical wet caddis pattern, the Colorado Caddis is intended to span both the emerging caddis life cycle as well as...
View full detailsCrystal Blue Persuasion
Ascent Fly FishingThe blue chrome-colored body of the Crystal Blue Persuasion makes it stand out in the water as wella s among its midge peers with their muted greys...
View full detailsDamselfly Nymph
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
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 detailsDamselfly Selection
Ascent Fly FishingThe smaller cousin to the dragonfly, Damselflies are commonLY found in lakes and backwaters at every elevation. Hatching throughout the summer, th...
View full detailsDarth Baetis
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
The “Force is strong” with the Darth Baetis pattern and so is its ability to stick trout! Tied to overpower the reserve of rebellious tailwater tro...
View full detailsDisco Baetis
Ascent Fly Fishing4.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Another pattern created by Ascent Bug Geek Peter Stitcher, the Disco Baetis has fast become one of our go-to fly patterns for tempting a bite out o...
View full detailsDisco Midge
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Like a flashback to the clubs of the 1970's the Disco Midge is an embodiment of the bright lights and disco balls of that era! This amazing attrac...
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 detailsFlashback Juju Baetis
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
3 Reviews
A must-have staple in every angler's fly box, the Juju Baetis is one of our favorite nymph patterns when matching small or immature mayflies. The ...
View full detailsFlashback Mercury Baetis
Ascent Fly FishingThe offspring of an RSII and a JujuBaetis, the Flashback Mercury Baetis was a born and destined to be a trout slayer! Don't let the slim profile a...
View full detailsFlashback WD-40
Ascent Fly Fishing4.0 / 5.0
1 Review
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 detailsFloss Worm
Ascent Fly FishingThe thinner and more active little brother of the squirmy worm fly, the Floss Worm has all the aspirations of becoming a big worm someday but becau...
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 detailsGolden Stonefly Selection
Ascent Fly FishingAmong the biggest and baddest bugs on the river, the Golden Stonefly hatch is one of the most eagerly anticipated hatches of the summer! These lar...
View full detailsGreen Drake Emerger
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
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
1 Review
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 detailsHex Mayfly Selection
Ascent Fly FishingPopulating lakes and slack waters in every US State (except Alaska, Arizona, and New Mexico), and spreading throughout every Canadian province exce...
View full detailsIan's Brass Ass
Ascent Fly FishingA slimmer and sleeker version of the traditional Brassie, the Ian's Brass Ass is a pure attractor pattern and is a proven producer when it comes to...
View full detailsIsonychia (Slate Drake) Nymph
Ascent Fly FishingKnown across the East Coast as Slate Drakes, Iso Mayflies, or by the long winded angler as Isonychia, these mayflies are a very important trout foo...
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 detailsJujubee Midge
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
3 Reviews
Like a candy cane for trout, the Jujubee Midge is a sweet little wet midge pattern that can tempt even the most reluctant trout! The tiny wing bud...
View full detailsLoaded Emerger Fly Box
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Few life cycles are as vulnerable to feeding trout as the "emerger" and that means that emerger patterns are going to produce some of the most cons...
View full detailsLoop Egg
Ascent Fly FishingEggs are a trout favorite, as they are one of the first major meals available to trout after ice off as well as one of the last chances to pack on ...
View full detailsLoopwing WD-40
Ascent Fly FishingSimilar 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 detailsManhattan Midge
Ascent Fly FishingIf you are looking for a go to midge emerger with a proven record of fooling even the most selective trout, look no further than the Manhattan Midg...
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 detailsMayhem
Ascent Fly Fishing5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Mimicking one of the most vulnerable life cycles of the invertebrate, the foam wing of the Mayhem allows it to dance and bob in the water column in...
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