[Capt. Lou]

[QUOTE=MoLip]I'm in the early stages of planning a trip to the Salmon River with my brother in law in the spring. We're going to be targeting Steelheads.

I got a gift card to Orvis and Dick's for Christmas and this is what I'm going to use to outfit for the trip.

Any suggestions on gear, the area, or the fish? I'm leaning toward getting one of the Orvis fly rod kits and some good waders
Good waders a must min.'3 mil neo, insulated bootfoots by far warmest. To go with boots you 'll require korkers w/ cleats! A must!!
A seven weight fly rod is ample 9' min length, 9.5 even better, lengthens drift area.
Most rig with float lines.& indicators , proper rigging is very important, unless who ever your going with knows the ropes I would purchase terminal on scene & get required advice from local shop like fat nancys!

A fishing jacket , a warmwaterproof style is far better than a vest, or maybe chest pack less confinig!
The best run is occurs in fall , spring timing is everything , run much shorter duration, so I would get on steelhwhead site and clerk info from guys that love this type angling !
Good luck!