Troutgeek, unless I am totally clueless Rainbows and Cutthroats trout have not been reclassified as Salmon, Steelhead yes.

Curious, where did you get this info?

Most of the better trout fishing on the west side of the state is in lakes, ponds and smaller streams with a few exceptions.

Most of the bigger rivers will have Steelhead, Salmon and sea-run Cutts in season.

Although there are usually a few trout available many of the trout caught in these streams are probally Steelhead smolts.

Most of the streams in the western part of the state are not hatch rich so the fish are not usually that selective.

Much of the better trout fishing is in the central and eastern part of the state.

The flies previously mentioned are all good choices.

Rob