Dave, John:

Thanks for the great pics to go with the explanations...some of us are fairly new at chasing steelies and need the tutoring!

I have yet to hook a steelhead, but it ain't for lack of trying. Been fishing every chance (I live on the Skagit) and while I'm still finding some decent looking Silvers, the steelies have so far escaped..

Did catch a nice chrome buck coho on Monday, about 12 lbs. He nailed some eggs I was floating up at the Howard Miller Park.

Good to know some of you more experienced guys are willing to give us rookies a hand.

Many thanks, and Merry Christmas to y'all!

Mike B