Your rod should be fine out there.

My call would be 11 mile canyon / south platte - last time I fished there I saw only one other angler all day - a wonderful day of fishing!

For a local shop, the guys that I always turn to out there are "Angler's Covey" http://www.anglerscovey.com/ They've always treated me right and can steer you in the right direction based on local conditions - can also cover license and, if you want, a guide.