Thanks for the tips everyone! OFF rules.
Spydey: Probably heading out this Friday. I'll co-sign your sick note with troutdude.
Beaverfan, grrrr... I was wondering about regs on the creeks. The book says the south fork & main stream are open, and then has one note saying streams not listed are all closed. I was hoping that wasn't as bad as it sounds but... sounds like it's as bad as it sounds. Thanks for clarifying. I am aware of the 16" limit, though if I hook into fish that big I'll be thrilled and happy to put them back. After a photo op of course
I don't have a steelhead tag anyway, but wouldn't keeping them be legal if I did (& it was a hatchery fish)?
And thanks for the note on MP 21. That's about 8-10 miles downstream from where I was planning to start. I'll follow your advice!
How did you fish your spinner? My daughter's 13 so she's capable of varying tactics, but she never fished a river before. Only lakes.