Sintip,
I know it breaks your heart, but you won't find me on the Snake or any of the listed rivers. There are way better places to be, especially BC.
True, there was no emoticon, but, could you detect even the slightest hint of sarcasm in my post???
Even the 'depressed' numbers of BC fish are well worth it for every steelhead fisher to travel north. Why waste time in the states when the 'real' steelhead lie north? All of our 'factory fish' in the lower 48 aren't going to get past the Dalles this year, so no matter anyway. What is so appealing about catching a bunch of 24" to 26" hatchery inbreeds, while being sixth in line for EVERY piece of water, when all of those wild 12# to 30# fish are just waiting for a good presentation? I hear that 20# fish are caught about every 20 casts, or so it seems. Sounds like a no brainer to me. Please, I urge everybody that reads this board, and who thinks of themselves as a 'steelheader', to go north. Make sure that you bring a floating craft so you can see the best of the Skeena basin rivers. The locals, guides, and outfitters will love ya for that one.

Give up on the states completely.
On a serious note, people who are expecting a great september and october on the Ronde/Snake/Clearwater are going to be in for a rude awakening. This fall is forecast to be as dry and warm as the last two. The Dalles thermal block is showing no signs of abating, fish are going to be late. Probably as late as '98. There will be monster pressure chasing fewer fish in bone dry rivers. Sounds like a blast to me!
GO TO BC and spend some $$$ at the River's Edge if you happen to be driving that way!
William