I'm just getting back into the steelhead/salmon fishing. Hit it hard and heavy about 15 years ago then we(wife and I) started in on developing a small hatchery of wild metalhead children. Obviously the fry's turned into a smolts, and one of the smolt turned into teenage hen adult (1 of the two is still a male smolt). It took awhile for me to get back into the type of fishing that I dearly love due to the raising of my two fingerlings- Yada, yada, yada.............
Back then, we used a simple 8-10 lbs.leader(approx. 3') with a loop hook (size 6/7) and a three way swivel. Tied about 8" of line to a slinky 1/4 oz. weight or lead with surgical tubbing around the weight. Bait was mostly cured roe or shrimp.
I realize that the fish have'nt changed over the years but have wondered if the riggings and techniques have changed over the years? Any tips on certain riggings and techniques that work best for the bank fisherman, drifting or sleds? Any info. would be appreciated. Thanks.

You can try a float and jig . I know this has be working pretty good for people I fish with. can;t go wrong with eggs and yarn on a size 2 hook with 8Lb maxima ultragreen leader and 10lb ug main line with pencil lead. I like the flesh and steelhead orange yarn. Good Luck.

Jigs are a great technique for both summer and winter fish and work especially well in the low clear water conditions we are having this year. 1/8th or 1/4 oz jigs in pink/white are a good start fished beneath a float and tipped with a small piece of prawn.....it's been a good combo this winter. I run 10 lbs line on a fairly long spinning rod. Good Fishing!!

I think just about anything reasonable works when presented right. This year putting yourself in the right place at the right time seems to be a lot more important than what you are using.