One thing that makes a good fisherperson is the ability to read water and see fish. Also have to fish when there's fish in the river and the water level, clarity are right. Polarized sunglasses will help you cut through the glare and see into the water. Got to know where the fish hold and be able to distinguish between a rock and those gray ghosts with the steelhead tail. The next thing is to cast and guide your offering to the fish. Got to guide it around rocks and the current. Summer runs tend to hold back in the tailout in the morning and work there way up into the riffles during the afternoon. If the best spots are occupied you must be able to move on to the next spot. Never leave anything unfished! If you don't get any bites or see anything after about 6 casts then move on. There are still some river sections out there that do not have combat fishing nor sleds or drift boats.