Kooty, Personally I have done my best on big fish when the water was flowing above 40,000 CFS. I think this is because I know more high water spots than low water spots. The fish are forced to feed at sometime, even when the water is at flood stage. Thanks
I check the flow rate to get an idea of where to start looking for fish, which spots, which part of the spots, etc. To a certain extent it let’s me start thinking about where I’ll fish before I hit the water.
I agree that any day on the water is better than none, but if the river is rising or falling rapidly, I would prefer fishing a local musky lake within 15 minutes of home. 2.65/gallon gas is spendy enough to change the choices.