North Fork Stillagumish - Winter Steelhead Season

Remember the North Fork of the Stillagumish has a regulation change that goes into effect after Midnight tonight, with the river reverting from a "Fly Fishing Only" regulation to Bait Allowed and normal river regulations.  This has always been a traditional "Winter Steelhead" kickoff for the North Fork with many anglers going to the Fortson Hole and fishing conventional gear the second it changes over.  Some years there are a good number of winter steelhead mixed in with the left over summer run fish which usually accounts for some good fishing.  This is not a fishery that appeals to everyone, but is unique to say the least.