For gods sake people stop making excuses. I hear all the time that only native fish respond to skated flies. Or dont bother swinging dries on the west side. They're excuses. There are way to many idiots on the internet that will spout off "rules" or "instructions" as to how to understand and catch steelhead with a fly. Let me fill you in on a little secret that I have learned over the years. There are no rules. As soon as you think you have a handle on things, these fish will blow your mind. So when you hear that skating flies on the west side is a waste of time, or that hatchery fish won't take a fly on the surface, give them all the finger and make amazing things happen.
