From the benchWith the Bitterroot settling into early-winter flows at 857 cfs, focus your nymphing in the 2-4 foot depth range through the classic runs and tailouts — set your indicator so your flies are ticking the bottom. The midday BWO hatch (11 AM to 3 PM) is the highlight of the day; when you see fish rising in the flat water, downsize to a 6X tippet and switch to a dry or emerger presentation. Streamers are worth a serious look in the first and last hour of light — work the Sparkle Minnow tight to the bank with short, aggressive strips to target the big browns that are actively feeding ahead of winter. Keep an eye on the fog Monday morning; once it burns off, the cloud cover should keep the BWO hatch going strong.