christotheashto

definitely more rain needed, but these cooler temps are definitely bringing some fish in. starting to see fewer of the shakers and better numbers of fish with some size

I personally wouldn't even bother fishing where you can see fish. Chances are there were many others before you doing the same thing and in turn spooking fish.

Find some deep pools, a nice green brackish colour, and drift those. You will be far more successful than trying to sight-fish wary steelhead and at the same time you will become much better at reading water and presenting your baits properly. I've never fished for bows where I could see 'em. Just no water like that around here.

boom!

Awesome reel. I just purchased a Tailout Drifter II and I'm in love. Wayne makes some great reels 

Salmon will willingly hit lots of presentations if the timing is right. I've got chinooks on streamers, roe, beads, buggers, you name it. I find the best bang for buck bait with salmon is fresh skein.