Which flies do I bring to CO ?

[switchback7]

I searched the forum but couldnt find the answer I was looking for.

I am going to CO at the end of this month for an elk scouting trip and im bringing my fly rod. I was wondering what flies you would recommend I bring ?

Thanks!

 

[Phaseolus]

You are a week late for Pternonarcys in The Black Canyon!

 

[Doghed]

Answers might depend on what streams you'll be fishing.

 

[switchback7]

would caddis work? ill probably just bring a small fly box with a few different flies.

 

[switchback7]

Answers might depend on what streams you'll be fishing.

true. I dont have any specific streams or rivers. just might try and fish if i see a stream haha

 

[Davebuech]

Depends on where you are heading and what youre fishing for. Pmd’s , Caddis,BWO , Stimulators Adam’s will cover dries. Maybe some hoppers but still a little early.
PT, Hares ears, Barr Emergers, for nymphs. Golden Tungstones and Turds black, sizes 14-10
Midges in 18 & 20. Zebras in black and red, mercury midge black and red, TopSecret in brown and black.
Should cover about anywhere.

 

[switchback7]

Depends on where you are heading and what youre fishing for. Pmd’s , Caddis,BWO , Stimulators Adam’s will cover dries. Maybe some hoppers but still a little early.
PT, Hares ears, Barr Emergers, for nymphs. Golden Tungstones and Turds black, sizes 14-10
Midges in 18 & 20. Zebras in black and red, mercury midge black and red, TopSecret in brown and black.
Should cover about anywhere.

This is the info i was looking for! thank you!

 

[JCohHTX]

Orvis website has fishing reports for most major fisheries by state. It tells you latest hatches and recommended fly patterns.

 

[Doghed]

true. I dont have any specific streams or rivers. just might try and fish if i see a stream haha

Sounds like fun. The Dave has you pointed in the right direction. Good luck.

 

[chasewild]

I searched the forum but couldnt find the answer I was looking for.

I am going to CO at the end of this month for an elk scouting trip and im bringing my fly rod. I was wondering what flies you would recommend I bring ?

Thanks!

This is such a refreshing post in the days of "New to the forum, what do you think about ** Unit." I just want to applaud you for: (1) scouting; and (2) upping your odds of enjoying the scouting.

F*ck ya man. Hope you catch some footballs.

 

[MTCruisin']

Does the Colorado Match a Hatch app show what flies are hatching each month?

 

[switchback7]

This is such a refreshing post in the days of "New to the forum, what do you think about ** Unit." I just want to applaud you for: (1) scouting; and (2) upping your odds of enjoying the scouting.

F*ck ya man. Hope you catch some footballs.

haha thanks man! appreciate it.

 

[UtahJimmy]

Hopper dropper should be the ticket in a few weeks. Midge/baetis nymph on the drop. Chubby chernobyl, fat albert, any grasshopper should work up top. If the fish are sipping on surface, match the hatch. Griffith's gnat is a good one if they aren't taking the big stuff, pretty generic fly. Woolly buggers work great for high alpine lakes.

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[Hoot]

only thing I would add is a parachute Adams and a parachute gnat for high mountain lakes, I like the white on the parachute so I can see the dang thing!

 

[switchback7]

Hopper dropper should be the ticket in a few weeks. Midge/baetis nymph on the drop. Chubby chernobyl, fat albert, any grasshopper should work up top. If the fish are sipping on surface, match the hatch. Griffith's gnat is a good one if they aren't taking the big stuff, pretty generic fly. Woolly buggers work great for high alpine lakes.

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i love a hopper dropper with a chubby!

 

[thinhorn_AK]

It’s been many years since I lived I. Colorado butnif my memory is right I think I used Adams, parachute Adams and elk hair caddis about 99% of the time and I used to absolutely slay the trout there.

 

[alexanderg23]

Worms and small hooks...

 

[HydeParkHunter]

In my experience fly-fishing throughout the West, local fly shops are plenty willing to give you the hatch information you need to know. I would just reach out to a fly shop in the nearest town to where you're going, call them up and I'm sure they'll set you up right. Good luck!

 

[Huntindog45]

a ton of caddis and stone imitations. shit when I travel for fly fishing i have cases of flies. If i had to limit it i would have a bunch of 12-16 elk hair and x-caddis, a shit ton of PT's (some bead heads) and prince nymphs, a few different mayfly patterns in 12-18. a couple dozen micro may flies. my first stop would be a local shop and i would buy a couple dozen flies they recomend weather I need them or not just to give them business and pick their brain. they are more likely to give you good info if you spend a little money and we need to keep those shops open..

 

[sndmn11]

Pheasant tails in 14-16, hares ear 10&16, zebra midge 18-20. Maybe some micro worms if it just rained.
Shoot me a PM if you want more info