The Steelhead I've heard called "springers" are the Skamania strain of hatchery summer Steelhead. These are an uncommonly hardy breed of fish that adapt so well that they have been used to plant rivers all over Washington, Oregon, and even in Great Lakes streams. They tend to come in early starting in March and peaking in April & May, ahead of other June/July summer runs. I flyfish for them on the Washougal & Kalalma on occassion and they fight as well as good nates!- Spring Kings/Chinooks are more commonly known as Springers than the early Skam. steelies. - Steve

[This message has been edited by Reel Truth (edited 03-21-2000).]