I have been fishing the Kanawha since the mid 90's and I think its the worst ive ever seen it. I use to spend a lot of time on that river but over the past couple years I have just about quit going. I've made it out there twice this year and caught one 8" spot. Saturday I never even got a bite. I understand we are in the heat of summer but I don't think it matters. weights have been down for a while now and catching a limit is a very hard thing to do.2-3 pounds winning evening tournaments. at this point I really question the amount of fish in the river. I have talked with a lot of people say the floods are the reason. I am sure it hasn't helped but the trash fish seem to be thriving so I call BS on that. I seen balls of shad everywhere and nothing touching it. I think the river has hit rock bottom. I have just about written it off. ill drive 2 hours to Summersville or Yatesville. I at least know there are fish there. fishing cost to much to waste on that river!!!