These larger dammed rivers often have unpredictable flows and turbidity. Seasonal rain and mountain run-off constantly keep operators on their toes, releasing and containing water depending on present and long-term forecasts.
The water in these regularly volatile areas has quickly become easier to read, wade and spot. The best news: these larger waters house some monsters rarely seen, and now is the time to find them.
Taking an unconventional approach to maximize success could land you a fish of a lifetime while at the same time fill your freezer for the coming winter with a fine white-tail or muley.