Made the journey to the Cowlitz. Was not dissapointed. Have several hookups and landed a nice steelie hen (12lbs). Fight was awesome, especially trying to keep her out of the fast water. Amazing that you can catch such a large fish on such a small hook. LOL. Saw a few other steelies caught from the bank. Also saw a few springers from the boaters. To bad the trip is such a long one for me or I think I would be there everyday. Good fishing.