The scoop:

In August the best steelhead fishing will be down toward the mouth of the river (Max Canyon and below). Above Maupin will likely be spotty.

Gear slingers tend to use: Blue Fox spinners, Tadpollys (cast and swing), sideplaner w/plug, corkie/yarn, jig and float.

Don't crowd the flyfishermen (they can be real sensative....).

No fishing from a floating device. Barbless hooks no longer required. No bait or soft plastics. Can keep two fin-clipped steelhead per day.

Mike