Fly of the Month

What motivates each of us to pick up our fly rod and wade through the morning misted waters is an integral element of our unique definitions of “What is Fly Fishing?”

As mayfly and stonefly nymphs mature from egg to adult, they go through a number of stages of development called instars…

The responsible angler should wear a fly-fishing thermometer in their boot to keep an eye on water temperatures…

Reported in every newspaper and news program, this year marks the hatch of the Brood X cicadas and it is going to be epic!

Whether you’ve been fishing for decades or are just getting your feet wet for the first time this spring, you have either felt the frustration …

Big Fish Eat Big Flies, and if you would like frequent photo ops with monster trout you will need to learn to fish with streamers!

Streamers – for most fly fishers they either love them or are intimidated and frustrated by them. These big flies imitate …

The proverb “Waste not, want not” rings true in many areas of fly fishing. We continue to add dry fly floatant in the attempt …

2021 is the year the team at Ascent Fly Fishing is dedicating to float fish as often as possible and we invite you to join us …

It is a longstanding joke around the fly shop, and one I break out with a grin whenever a giddy angler is trying to reel themselves back in from buying more flies and gear …

The invertebrates “emerger” life cycle is when an insect leaves the bottom of the lake or river and struggles towards the surface …

When fishing fall through spring, being able to identify and effectively target shelves and drop-offs in the river will give you access to the greatest fish concentrations …

What makes someone a truly amazing fly fisher? There are a lot of people who catch fish, and some who even have a knack for netting truly big fish, but what are …

With so many amazing waters to float and fish in Colorado, we had our work cut out for us to narrow it down to only three! There is so much more to float 3 Favorite …

The transition from summer to fall can be tough for many anglers as the hatches shift and temperatures start to drop. If you would like to make the most of this …

Time to put away the split shot and strike indicators. July marks the start of the most consistent dry fly action of the year here in Colorado. The high flows of …

Runoff can be a dreaded time of year for some trout fishermen. The muddy water period between spring and summer that many deem “unfishable” is actually extremely …

In my home state of Colorado, the month of May is one I get excited for as that is when the bass fishing starts to turn on. That’s right, in a state filled with …

What would it take to make this the best fishing season of your life? Would you have to drop big bucks on a new Winston rod and Hatch reel? Would you have to get …

For those of you who have had the pleasure of fishing the salt flats, you know that it can be intoxicating. As I write these words from the deck of La Pesca- dora …

Being used to the slow and winding commute along Rocky Mountain river canyons, my adrenaline was pumping as the guide gunned his flat boat through hairpin turns …

One of the most frequent questions I receive from anglers each year is: “When should I use a beadhead fly vs. an unweighted fly?” For most wet fly, nymph, and larva …

I still remember the first time I saw someone tie on a dry fly with a nymph drop- per hanging off the curve of the hook – I thought my head was going to explode!

The gorgeous whites of winter are only a few weeks away. Most of the the trees have been stripped bare by the snow and cold, but there is no need to worry as good …

Over a lifetime on the water you are going to own a number of fly rods, but as your arsenal of rods grows, your first fly rod will always hold a special place in your heart.

Your reel screams as fluorescent fly line unspools down river behind the largest dorsal fin you’ve ever seen. This is a common….

The reasons that drive us to the river are as numerous and diverse as the anglers with whom we share the water. There is a primal connection and wild freedom…

Not all tippet and leader are created equal. Monofilament or nylon line has been around since the 1950s and while relatively inexpensive and excellent for fishing …

Matching the match is really a two-part process. The angler must first observe the insects in, on, and around the water and be able to identify which family…

We have all had days on the water when the fish just don’t want to cooperate. We’ve sampled the water, matched the hatch, and even after tying on all of our tried…

The team at Wambolt & Associates gathered in December to celebrate the holiday season. The evening was full of fun, laughter and great food! In place of our traditional gift…

Similar to the way some investments have a proven track record of performance year in, year out, there are flies that produce fish time and time again…

Thirty one years ago I jumped into a drift boat and started to fish one of the biggest rivers I had ever seen. I was completely intimidated…

If you want to be a more successful angler on the fly, your rod and line need to become an extension of your arm. This may sound…

Knowledge is power. In the case of the fly fisher, the greater your ability to identify the insects that trout feed on…

One’s Home Waters are a place of comfort. Studied over long days on the water, we learn the intricacies of each drift…

The summer is here, the camping gear is in the car, there are burgers on the grill, and the call of the river is string!

The summer fly fishing season is here! We hope you have had a chance to get out of the water. This month…

As a member of the Wambolt and Associates Fly of the Month Club, the importance of investing for the future…

Springtime in the Rockies always brings temperamental weather. We often see 60 and 70 degree days with bluebird…

We are a nation rich in resources and natural beauty. Every good outdoors-man knows the value of preserving…

We hope that 2018 is off to a good start for you personally, as you take time out to fly fish, but also financially…

Of the many questions asked by anglers, the most important question is rarely voiced. We routinely ask…

We hope that you are enjoying this special season with your loved ones. Last month we asked our FOM club…

We hope that you are enjoying this special season with your loved ones. Last month we asked our FOM club…

This month our featured fly is a Beadhead Copper John, a fly that many of us have used and most likely have in…

Each day of fly fishing presents us with new experiences and challenges. To be successful, we must be observant…

The ‘dog days of summer’ are upon us. We are enjoying warm weather, water flowing at optimal levels and trout…

The summer fly fishing season is here! I hope you have had a chance to get out of the water. Several members…

There are many parallels that connect fly fishing and investing. Both require patience, discipline and the ability…

Spring is officially upon us! As you put away your winter sports equipment, I am sure your fly fishing gear is calling…

Springtime in the Rocky Mountains always brings temperamental weather. Earlier this month, we had our typical…

Warmer weather is quickly approaching. With that brings a summer of fly fishing that will offer new adventures…

Originally tied along the banks of Oregon’s McKenzie river, and made famous on the Big Horn River in Montana…

Simple but effective, the Buckskin (often known as the Buckskin Nymph) is a killer caddis larva pattern…

Born on the highly pressured and technical tail waters of the South Platte River in Colorado, the Chocolate…

Like a flashback to the clubs of the 1970’s the Disco Midge is an embodiment of the bright lights and disco…

A flashier and sexier version of the classic Pat’s Rubberleg, the Beadhead Hot Collar Pat’s Rubberleg adds…

The Stalcup Baetis is a bit of a bully when it comes to fly patterns. It’s not content to be fished…

A resident of a number of lakes and reservoirs across the Rockies and Western US, Mysis Shrimp are a key…

Making up to 90% of the trout’s diet in many lakes and reservoir across the nation, there are few families…

The offspring of an RSII and a Jujubaetis, the Mercury Baetis is a born trout slayer! Don’t let the slim profile…

First introduced to me by a fishing buddy and a transplant from the land of Dixie, the “Slow & Low” is made…

Like every fly fisherman, I eagerly anticipate the sea- son when warm nights and sunny days bring fish to the surface…

The natural world is ruled by cycles. The earth spins, the sun rises, crests, and fades into the west. Pulled…

Ask any fly fisherman and they will tell you that the season to fish dry flies is never long enough. As the bugs…

Whenever I’m on the river and I see the clouds begin to roll over the mountains, their threats of rain…

Take a trip with me back in time to the year 1987. You were the coolest cat on the neighborhood, tearing down…

Having covered the life cycle and characteristics of each phase of the caddisfly…

Tied as an ultra-realistic caddis larva imitation, both the angler and the fish might have a hard time…

Fish are responding very well to the increase in daily average temperature in terms of them taking…

Since time out of mind in rivers around the globe, trout have spawned, laying their eggs in ancient…

Fishing is slowing with the steady drop in flows over the past month. Most fisheries still offer…

Being born and raised in the Mid-West, my life was intimately connected to land. From working on farms…