From the benchWith flows at 1,250 cfs and gin-clear water, fish are spooky — go long with a 12-14 foot leader and size down your tippet to 5X or 6X for nymphing. During the heat of the day (11 AM to 3 PM), walk the grassy banks and target rising fish with terrestrials, presenting from a downstream position to avoid lining them. Watch the sky closely between noon and 3 PM: the slight storm chance could trigger a brief BWO or caddis flurry that puts fish into a feeding frenzy — have a dry fly rigged and ready to switch instantly. Post-storm, the water may carry a slight color bump near tributary mouths, so shift to a Sparkle Minnow or streamer and work the edges hard.