If you are considering Rocky Mountain then you will need to do a bit of research. The choice is amazing. There are a good one hundred and fifty streams filling over fifty different lakes. The Rocky Mountains dominate the scenery of five different states. All this makes Rocky Mountain one of the most desirable destinations for any angler.
When you are planning your Rocky Mountain trip, it is important to decide what you will be fishing, where and what equipment you will need. If you are looking at the streams high up in the mountains then you will need different equipment to the lakes at the lower levels. As you get higher up the mountains the streams get smaller and narrower. For these you will probably be looking at using a light line on a number one rod. If you are fishing on a section which is not protected from the mountain winds you will probably be needing a heavier rod, or casting may prove a little difficult. However, even in the windiest of places you will probably not need more than a number five rod when Rocky Mountain fly fishing.
One of the aspects which Rocky Mountain anglers like is the clear water in the streams and lakes where you can actually see the fish as they swim towards your fly. The regular Rocky Mountain brigade will often head up to the higher lakes as they are almost certainly guaranteed to have a good catch in the bountiful lakes.
Getting the right flies for your Rocky Mountain trip is essential. The perfect flies should mimic the local bugs and insects. You cannot simply take your usually flies and assume that they will still be successful. Some areas will require different flies for the different seasons, however, the lake trout seem bite on flies mimicking the mayflies all year around.
Before you cast your first fly, approach the edge of the water and you will probably b able to see the fish swimming in the clear Rock Mountain waters. In the lakes the fish will usually find most of their food towards the short. If you take the time to analyze the fish and how they swim you will be able to cast correctly for their swimming pattern and will have a successful Rocky Mountain trip. This good watching your will be able to try to place your flies in the path of the fish as they return to the shore area to feed.
The key to a successful Rocky Mountain trip is preparation. Happy fishing.
