I agree with Bob, use what you have and try to use it effectively. Steelies will bite out of agression so if you can dangle something in their face it just may p#$% them off enough to strike.
Being up north of 49 I can't offer you specific advice for your river, but at this time of year can you really go wrong with an egg pattern in say, pink or red?

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Tight lines!
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Tight lines!