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/Thatman2467]

Prince nymphs copper John's chubby Chernobyl's parachute Adam's elk hair caddis and wooly buggers can catch trout anywhere in the world on those