Freeze69,
Have you tried an egg pattern for steelies ? They usually
crush those here in Michigan. Another good steelie fly is
a Jack Gartside "Sparrow". Check out his website:
www.jackgartside.com for the recipe. If you have never
hooked into a steelie before hold onto your 8wt rod,
it's quite a ride. Best of luck, don't give up. Congrats
on landing your first trout, now your hooked, they
are awesome. I am planning a trip tomorrow (Sunday)
to a favorite trout river.
Fish Forever,
Tie One On