I would have to agree with ripthatlip, atleast on the do it yourself research. I just started fishing for steelhead last summer after i returned from college.
A number of our friends fish for steelhead but mostly the cowlitz and in boats, which i dont have. So i went about picking their brains of info. Went and bought the rod/reel combo the suggested at sportco. Then I went to the library and borders books, covered the net for info every chance i got, scanned maps, and yes read the hunting and fishing news (it sux for hard detail but it gives you a broad idea of things). I hit the water and came up empty handed many of times, I spent hours and hours trying and failing. I went everywhere exploring with my friends. We hit the nooche, skook, carbon, satsop, cowlitz, yakima, hood canal, green, etc. Slowly but surely though I tuned my tactics as i watched others and listened to the old guys when they gave information. It took months but finally I caught my first fish and the experience was very rewarding. Through our adventures my friends and I have found many spots we would call zipper, but I dont hesitate to share these spots, and heres the reason why.
The future. What if i didnt get the help I received from others and got disguraged? What would I be doing instead? Growing up in an outdoor family I've learned to respect and appreciate all that is around me through my experiences in the outdoors. So when a kid and his dad or a teenager asks you for help or info, give it to them. The preservation of our sport is way more important than your damn peace and traquility . Im 22 and with my generation there is a growing number of people who dont give a damn about our countries wildlife or the hunting/fishing freedoms we enjoy. Just remember that sharing info with the right people can preserve our future as outdoorsmen/women.

waterboy