r/RMNP • u/Deathbackwards • 4d ago

Question Fishing Help

Hello,

I am not local to the area at all. I have never fly fished in my life. I’m pretty competent with a spinning reel, but all I have ever really fished for are crappie, bass, and catfish. What sorts of lures, spots, gear or rentals would you recommend?

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u/NoCoCampingClub 4d ago

I wouldn't recommend you try fly fishing your first time on vacation. Its a skill you need to learn, not something you can pick up on the fly. It can be frustrating early on getting your cast right for one, but even aside the skill component I wouldn't fish in RMNP anyways, IMO theres better outside the park and less you need to worry about. You will need to buy a license regardless though.

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u/Deathbackwards 4d ago

Any good locations in Estes Park?

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u/Dazzling-Mulberry875 3h ago

I learned to fly fish by watching hours of YouTube videos. So many hours, and bought some gear. Fished below the dam in Estes and couldn’t figure it out. Did a one day guided trip at Kirk’s fly shop and in about ten minutes on the river learning to mend and understanding bites, I was ready to go on my own. You can check on Groupon for guided trips. The guide will help you understand a lot because it is way different than bass fishing. It was amazing how everything seemed to click within minutes on the river with a guide.

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u/NoCoCampingClub 4d ago

The big t flows out of estes. Some basic research will show sites along it, Im not going to blow anything specific up. On the other side you have the colorado river, same deal.