{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Rocky Mountain National Park -- need advice

Hello -- As my father-in-law missed the Elk draw this season,  it's looking increasingly as if we'll be in Rocky Mountain N.P. this summer.  I haven't been since 2007....when I was taking a Mountain Ecology course and met a fantastic redhead ;).   I didn't fly fish at that point.  

I understand that the park has a LOT of streams and lakes, many of which hold trout.  I'm guessing that the fishing is similar to small-stream, SNP fishing (i.e. presentation)?  Fewer things to snag though if I remember correctly (except gray jays and marmots).  If so, I'm not going to spend much time worrying about the fishing part, but rather the other "basic" stuff that may be more critical (like bringing enough water).  

I feel like this is one of those situations where you'd learn a lot about how to do this kind of trip after you've already done it.  Does anyone have some wisdom to pass along beforehand?  I think the plan is to pack 3 rods (one spare), a lot of the usual patterns, waders/boots, etc. and just bite the bullet paying the baggage fees.  I can't drive 27 hours, even given that home (Missouri) is a good middle point.  

I see a few books on Amazon which would presumably provide access points, streams, etc. like most other fly fishing books.  I'll pick up one of those for sure.  

Thank you very much for any help you can provide -- I will certainly make use of it.  If it is easier or preferable to shoot me a PM, that's great too.   

Gene ("not afraid to pump quarters into a machine to get a 3 minute shower") TurbineBlade

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