Ah, BS! We all know that fish don't bite when the river is up and muddy... And the big ones most certainly aren't lazy opportunists, as I'm sure your articles will indicate.. Quit leading people on like this!
Sure wish you'd quit blabbing about my methods! Next thing you know you'll be extolling the virtues of pink maribou jigs in those situations!! (I usually have the river to myself on days like that)