CWU Gal, I remember you from the WFF site. Check out that video by Jim Teeney on Flyfishing for Steelead, I was told that the entire video was shot in the Kalama in 87', those were the days of Stacked Steelhead in untouched waters! Its beautiful a river, just pretty crappy when everyone and their grandma are there for the salmon. Go further up the river where it tests your roll casting abilities and away from the crowds, weekdays are the best.
Good luck! Peter ><>
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