Confluence upstream to Deer Creek. This is actually a two-day float. Deer Creek down to Cisero and Cisero down to Arlington. With many of the pools filled in from sediment produced from Deer Creek, these fish do not linger but swim directly for their natal stream, Fortson Creek. Though not quite as aggressive to the fly as a wild fish, they have a tremendous amount of stored energy to last for their year's stay in fresh water.
Rocks are a real premium in the lower river.
Pools with any boulders and logs in this section will pull steelhead in like a magnet. Fish the same flies and lines you do for the natives a month ago. Deer Creek to Cisero has the best water. Deer Creek allows 2 feet of visibility. The bulk of the run is 8-12 pound 2 salt summer steelhead.