hey dog. I just moved out here a year and a half ago and have fished the salmon river for 10 years (since I was 14). Just like coho said use the eggs. there are tons of holes to go to, but if he really wants to get the up to date info on the river tell him to go to Tony's Salmon Country. Ask the guys there they are extremely helpful. There will be crowds everywhere but there are tons of fish and a little hiking will get you away from the major combat zones. Tell him to stay away from the hole in town. I have come close to getting in fist fights with people and I am not a violent individual. He can also look up tonyssalmoncountry.com to get the info on how to contact Tony's. Tony is a great dude and if you are nice to him or Fritz. They will be more than welcome to help you out. Tell him the Devine's sent ya.
Good Luck and I am actually going to be there next weekend(going home for a wedding)
Have fun and keep a sense of humor cause it is a snagging festival that will make you appreciate the "crowds" of Washington.

devine

"once in a while you get shone the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right."