Salmon vs steelhead anglers

[duckmen1]

In you opinion are steelhead anglers more laid back than salmon anglers.i fish a ton for salmon and its always rude and battle for a fish. When I go steelhead fishing even when it's packed it seems for the most part people are more laid back. I think it's because people seem to use a lot of different presentations and not just the skokomish presentation of cast and jerk, or the other rip and hook. 
I love trying new presentations on steelhead and salmon.

[Huntbear]

Salmon fishermen are trying to fill the freezer with meat, so you get every yahoo in the countryside with an Ugly Stick on the river.

Steelhead fishermen, are fishing because they like to fish...

[wildmanoutdoors]

Most do both. I stay out of battle zones...

[270Flat]

 

Salmon fishermen are trying to fill the freezer with meat, so you get every yahoo in the countryside with an Ugly Stick on the river.

Steelhead fishermen, are fishing because they like to fish...

[uplandhunter870]

ill second what Huntbear said

salmon season always seems to be a race to see who can catch the most fist where steelhead fishing seems to a lot more relaxed.

i fish both and always get burned out on the salmon battle and fishing in the armada of boats,  steelhead fishing is just more relaxing and more pleasant people on the water

[SeaRun1]

Salmon season and the flossing brigade drive me nuts.

I much prefer the season, conditions, and anglers I run into during steelhead season.

I still fish the rivers for salmon but I have different expectations going in.

SR1

[boneaddict]

Steelhead tends to be C and R while Salmon tends to be fill the freezer.    I think this changes the dichotomy of the fishery.

[Houndhunter]

Steelhead guys have class, salmon guys......

I generally fish steelhead and would prefer no company, but most people I run into steelhead fishing are pretty good.

[Thefisherman83]

Salmon fishermen are trying to fill the freezer with meat, so you get every yahoo in the countryside with an Ugly Stick on the river.

Steelhead fishermen, are fishing because they like to fish...

 

[Dhoey07]

Please don't mistake "salmon fisherman" with people who actually fish for salmon

[Button Nubbs]

  I've seen things get nasty during steelhead season too, its usually from the "salmon fisherman" fckfords mentioned at combat areas. If I didn't want eggs for steelhead fishing I'd never even fish for salmon.

[steeleywhopper]

Steelhead anglers use gear to catch em , salmon anglers use floss!

[bankwalker]

It all depends on the river system, and in most cases the section of the system to determine the type of fishermen you'll run into.
Some of the rudest people I've met on the water have been "elite" steelhead fisherman in their "secret" fisheries. And by elite I really mean elite...the guys who are know the world over for steelhead fishing. 

[Wanttohuntmore]

When bit by the steelhead bug, you'll give up salmon fishing.  We're not laid back, were just sick sick sick!  Never catch one on the fly, or it's over, no turning back.

[Ridgeratt]

Salmon fishermen are trying to fill the freezer with meat, so you get every yahoo in the countryside with an Ugly Stick on the river.

Steelhead fishermen, are fishing because they like to fish...

I got nothing. 
I fish both.