I too absolutely hate people that try to use me as their fish finder. I've been burned too many times. Most of the time I fish certain drifts that I can have all to myself and I work them very carefully. There might be one or two Steelhead in there and that's it unless fish are on the move. A few chances at a fish or two if you work it right. Once I find where they like to lay each year I can usually hook at least one a morning. To have someone see you either with one on or packing out a hatchery to eat and then show up with three friends the next day and muck up the drift is very low but it has happened more than I can count. Of course none of them touch a fish but I also don't touch a fish with four other guys walking and splashing around. When they give up...voila...fish on! Same said for word of mouth types.....most people I know that have fished even longer than I would never tell specifically where fish are being caught to anyone unless they know it's a person that will show respect for their find. I tell only these people because I know I won't be seeing them tomorrow.
Steelheading is like hunting. Half the fun and challenge is finding them on your own. If you aren't willing to do that then hire a guide.