Check out https://www.oregonfishreports.com/fish_reports/178710/the-reservoir-is-getting-lower.php
Check out https://www.scientificanglers.com/freshwater-lines-vs-saltwater-lines/
Check out Sumo Car-Top Rod Rack / Suction Cup. $150 or less and they work great. Bought them for my Tesla.
Go to Amazon and search for - dry fly floatant
Or go to your local fly fishing store and they’ll be glad to help you.
You might look at Konker boots with their interchangeable soles.
Example:
https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/ht-bin/tv_browse.pl?id=fa50aa41b6542f0f71dedc36a0578f80
Take a look at: https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/
You should find what you’re looking for.
I did the same thing. 6wt Clearwater and this past summer purchased a 4wt Sage Trout LL and a Nautilus XS reel. It’s a great marriage of rod and reel.
I have a Tesla model Y and the Frunk contains most of my fly fishing gear including the rods in their case. This way I’m always ready.
And spent a 10 million dollars doing it.
To stop invasive species, which can cling to the felt, from going from one location to another location.
Go over Kiene’s Fly Shop in Rancho Cordova. The folks there are very friendly and extremely helpful. They’ll also show you the best places to fish on the American River. They’ll also teach you how to fly fish.
$250 is a little tough. Korkers boots $110 - $150, Simms waders $180 for a $290 - $330 budget price.