Hi all,

I'm new to the forum and, though I've been fly fishing small rivers for trout for many years, I'm considering taking my first stab at steelhead on the American this weekend. It would be my first time on the American as well. I know the fishing is probably better further north (Feather, Sac etc), but I'm looking for a short trip from the bay area.

So I'm wondering (a) are there any halfpounders in the river right now and (b) if anyone wants to offer any tips on tactics or areas of the river to fish (PM is fine).

My arsenal includes a 9' 6wt and 10' 8wt, both with floating, sink tip, and full sink lines, as well as a shooting head for the 8wt (I've been having fun playing around with single handed spey casting with the 8wt).

Thanks for any and all info