I can only speak for Ohio tribs, but I can tell you spey casting isn't terribly common. Most steelhead are taken in the spring on nymphs, buggers & eggs. Streamers will work under the proper conditions, but most of us non-steelhead god bums take fish by bouncing our offerings on or near the bottom underneath an indicator. I would be leary to travel all the way from Virginia to fish any Ohio streams - one big rain will make the rivers unfishable for days. PM me if you want any more particulars.