I'm a long-time follower of the PP boards and personal friend of PP board member "Equinox", but am brand new to the Seattle area and relatively new to fly fishing & spey casting.

I grew up in the midwest, fishing for walleye, "panfish" , pike and muskie. Spending the first four years in the professional world in the fishing industry and living in the southeast US, I've had a lot of experience fishing across the country, and have come to realize that there's nothing I like more than catching steelhead.

I'm hoping that one of you guys/gals on this board would be so kind as to help me learn the basics.

Ideally, I would love to meet up in person with another angler, or a group of anglers in the Seattle area to fish, but I'll appreciate any pointers you folks may have for a total beginner.

Thanks in advance for any advice.