Brookie flies?!?!

[foambug65]

Ok , maybe silly ... But am looking for flies to tie for brook trout in small streams in colorado , above 5000 ft
Thanks in advance

[Kaboom1]

Sorry, but my flies work at 4000 feet or lower. They would include a BWO in sizes 18 to 22, Para Adams in the same size range, and a Griffith's Gnat in sizes 20 to 22.

Brad

[herefishy]

I think all you need is a royal wulff - 12 thru 18. But para Adams in the same size should also work.

[Uncle Jesse]

If Mr. Patterson was not hanging out at the rehab center he might recommend a Guacamole Stick Bug, that is what he gave to fish the Elk which resulted in brookies. I also had success on a blue assassin that day, considerable below 4,000 ft. But, I'll bet ya, the trout don't have an altimeter.

[Jack Hise]

At 8,000' in Wyoming all the fly's Kaboom1 listed worked!!

[Panman]

Having fished for those Brookies in most western states for quite a few years I agree that most any of the patterns will
work. However I do believe that flies in sizes 8 to 12 are very effective and easier to remove without hurting the fish. That being said be sure you take along some Rio Grand Kings.

Hope you have a great trip.
Tim

[Joe Billingsley]

Western Blue Dun. A brookie killer.
http://www.fishingwithflies.com/WesternBlueDun.html

Joe

[foambug65]

Kaboom1 ,,,, I can almost see that grin from here in Colorado Springs ,,,, want to thank you all so far so good ;; have to fish that size( 18-24) here in colorado on the ark. So to see yA can fish bigger for littler fish is always good

[1hook]

Royal wulff, yellow humpy, x-caddis or elk hair caddis.. Maybe a hopper pattern orother terrestrials, some Adams wouldn't hurt .Brookies I have found to be pretty aggressive and sometime gullible!

[NJTroutbum]

An EHC with pale yellow dubbed body, brown hackle and bleached elk, and #16 yellow Humpies.....sizes #14-#10. And C2C and Squirrels Nest nymphs. My standard Brookie fare.