Ive flyfished for the last eight years and hve been very succesful in the trout fishing. Flyfishing has become my passion, and just about everything I do has something to do with it.

Just recently I built myself an 8 weight Sage RPL+ flyrod and bought myself all the gear I needed for Steelhead Flyfishing (so I wouldnt have to borrow my Uncles anymore)

Anyways Ive been hitting the North and South Fork of the Nooksack regurlarly and havent even gotten a strike. Although I enjoy being outside and fishing on the river it has gotten somewhat frustrating (not while Im fishing, but having to always tell my family and friends "No didnt catch anything today")

Ive been fishing the way I think Im supposed to- casting across and mending upstream a few times and then swinging it across, while finishing with a few quick sttrips. Stepping down and repeating the whole process all over again. My fly occasionaly tics the bottom on most casts so I know Im getting down deep.

Is there something Im missing, or am I just paying my dues before I hook into one? Is there a different technique I should use? Any sugjestions would really be apreciated. Im from Bellingham so I will be fishing the Nooksack, Skagit, and Sauk if that makes any difference. Also the names of any good Steelhead flyfishing books would be aprreciated..

Thanks for any help-
Fun Fishin- Josh