what part of the clearwater will you be fishing, if your anywhere near the northfork (ASAHKA), it doesnt slush up..its warmer water in the n.fork.. ive even seen bass caught out of the n.fork in middle of winter, they seem to come from the main river when it gets to cold,it stays constant cuz of the outflow from the dam..i was thinking about going over there this weekend, but it looks like i will have to go to oregon instead..