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You're on the right track.
I don't think there are any real 'hot spots'. The fish are spread out through the entire river . Finding them is a matter of fishing skill, your ability to discern high-probability areas, and of-course luck.
I guarantee you will have your share of frustration as you learn to fish it. I don't consider myself an amateur fisherman, but I've watched local anglers pull big pike out of spots only minutes after I just fished that spot. WTF
So keep on doing what your doing. Put in your time and never stop learning.
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