Very nice pictures, as far as high water I do not do that any longer. I guess I've become chicken shxx in my old age. I am lucky if I go knee deep any more. Legs and knees are wore out. Fishing high water in spring after run off begins I just stay home and wait, I will build some more bamboo fly rods and tie flies. I enjoy that part of it also. Have fun out there and be safe.
Fred