{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Denver Trip

I greatly preferred fishing the lakes as it was a chance to catch greenback cutthroats in a stunning location.  At that elevation the lakes are limited productivity wise and have such a relatively short season that the fish do not get very large.  The biggest I caught was 11 inches and most were 8-9.  From what I've been told 11 inches is a really good fish.  I'd have to go back and look up the name of the lake I fished but it was about a 4 mile hike in and had campsites nearby.  We camped overnight and then hiked out the next day. 

The only stream I fished in the park was the upper Colorado where it leaves the park on the west side.  I caught some nice brook trout (~13") that would have been prizes if I caught them in Shenandoah but were a disappointment to me as I was hoping for the native fish.  I didn't get a chance to fish the Thompson but the section in the park seemed popular, especially in the meadows.

Obviously there are some great rivers in Colorado but to me the rivers in the park itself were nothing that I hadn't seen before while the lakes were a totally unique experience.  

On Monday, July 18, 2016 at 4:23:43 PM UTC-4, Greggory DiSalvo wrote:

Yambag, Thanks for the recommendation.  I am reading up on RMNP and also Indian Peaks.  Both seem great and I'd love to find an overnighter.  Do you prefer the lakes to the streams around them?  Both seem fun but I suppose the bigger fish are residents of the still water.

Richard, thanks for the suggestion on Charlie's fly box. I'm going to give them and Trouts a call tomorrow to discuss.  The pictures of the shop tell me I need to leave some extra room in my bags to carry back all my new materials!  This trip is quickly tunring into a fishing adventure....now to tell my girlfriend about this turn of events...


Thanks guys!
On Monday, July 18, 2016 at 11:37:13 AM UTC-4, Greggory DiSalvo wrote:

Hi guys, Last I checked in, I was asking about poppers and nail polish.  Worked like a charm!

I am planning a kinda last minute trip to Denver late August into early September.  I am going with my lady friend so it should be a healthy mix of sightseeing, hiking, eating, and fishing.  I am pretty new to fly fishing, but seem to be able to catch fish with my poor mechanics, but my girlfriend is a true novice.  She has caught shad and bass, but doesn't have the casting down all that well.  I am thinking with our lack of experience, a guide would be great for putting us on fish, but also helping teach a bit.  I saw Dave Lovell was recommended and he seems willing to work with different skill levels.  Does anybody else have any experience in Denver with a guide?  Drift or wade trip?

I'd also like to do an overnight backpacking trip and it might be neat to hike to a lake to do some fishing.  Probably less of a chance here, but if anybody has any recommendations...

Thanks as always for helping make a somewhat daunting sport, a little easier!

Cheers,

Gregg

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