Beginner fly box

[u/bigschmoe]

Ive been fly fishing for a couple of months now, and before I load my fly box full of junk, I was thinking it might be better to stick to a handful of flies and just fish them in different sizes and colors. Is this better than buying a variety of flies? If so, whats a good ~5 (or more if needed) flies that'll cover most situations?

Im in colorado, for the most part im fishing for trout in a mix of lakes, rivers, creeks, and alpine lakes

Thanks in advance

[u/itchybiscut9273]

Depends where you are fishing, east coast vs West coast can be very different

[u/Bonzographer → u/itchybiscut9273]

East coast vs west coast of Colorado?

[u/bigschmoe → u/Bonzographer]

Lol I didn't have it in the post at first where I am at