I am new to fly fishing, and will be buying a fly rod to go fish in Pike National Forest, CO. (just SW of Sedalia). Can anyone give me some advice on flies and fly color. I will be fishing a stocked pond to get started, and then on to do some river fishing on our own. Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated (including good places to fish). Please remember that I know absolutely nothing about fly fishing, including terminology.

If you have a bass pro nearby, I would say start with them. From what I understand, down there in Texas, they actually give classes on fly rod use among other things. The one here in OK City only gives classes in fly tying :|

South Platte River- Near Deckers

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Ditto what has been said already about taking free courses at Bass Pro, Cabelas, Orvis, etc. A good book (Dave Whitlock's LL Bean book is my personal favorite)can help too. I have fished quite a bit in Colorado (around Salida). One lesson that I have learned is to check with the local fly shop. There's several in South Denver. At least call, but preferably stop by and get water conditions and fly recommendations. You might also check fishexplorer.com.

That is one of the best ways to catch there. The times I fished in CO a bead-head nymph will always catch some fish.

Hey Newbie, I am leaving 7/6 for Co. will be thee all month South Fork/Pagossa area. Friend invited me up that has been going there for 40years.Tying stimulators in yel.grn. org.,PMD,sBarrEmergers,hoppers,bead head nymphs,copper johns,Chronmids(blk&red). The flyshops on line can direct you as well.