this is my first year fishin' the beautiful NW rivers. My fishin' buddy turned me on to this sight and between him and all of you in here, i want to so many thanks for all the tip and suggestions. I have learned more in here the past few months then i think i could have in years of trial and error. I have yet to hook into my first steelie but did have the pleasure and landing my first silver this past fall. What a blast. I grew up trout fishing in beautiful northern michigan with my grandfather, but man what a difference!!!! Again, thank you and special kuddo's to bob for giving us this place place to share our stories!!!!!!!!