From the benchAt 141 CFS the Nantahala is running low and gin-clear, which means long leaders are non-negotiable — go 12 to 14 feet of 5X or 6X fluorocarbon and approach every run from downstream on your knees. The fog this morning will keep fish less spooky early, so use that window to get into position before the sun hits the water. Once it clears off, shift your focus to the shaded, deeper slots along the canyon walls where trout will hold tight to structure. If afternoon storms pop up, don't leave — a brief rain event can trigger a feeding frenzy as terrestrials get knocked into the water.