Consider the wind in chosing the weight of the rod. If you are still up on the Mogollon Rim I know lots of the lake are very windy, especially Sunrise. Bass flies tend to be more wind resistant than trout flies and a strong rod is needed or much better technique. Wherever you will be fishing the wind is a factor. Here in the deep south, wind is rarely an issue on lakes with bass, the remainder of the USA I have found to be much more windy. Another thing to think about.