I've been doing real well up there the last week, caught an 81/2 lb brown on Tuesday of last week and have hit fish the last three times I've been out. I use two rods with sawbellies, one with no weight and one with a #5 split shot. I've been going down about 20 ft with the #5 and I let the "long-line" go wherever it will. I think the key is to use light 4-6lb florocarbon leader, if you want browns. Got one about 5lbs last night right on top. I don't think the lower water has affected the fishing at all this season, but I don't fish for bass and I haven't hooked any. I usually do. Take care.
Bill
Bill
