fence posting is just as bad. cast, step, cast, cast , step... you will do better the more water you cover when steelheading anyways.
Yes, but a couple things to remember.
There are a number of experienced anglers out there who have fished for steelhead since before many of you were born.
They have probably logged more fish than most of you will ever see.
They have walked more river in there waders than you have in your waders and sneakers combined and they do know etiquette.
And the passion for steelheading is as strong today as it was 40+ years ago.
Unfortunately time takes its toll on the body and they are no longer as quick or sure footed as they once were.
So, don't jump to conclusions that some old guys are fenceposting just 'cuz they're not keeping your pace.
Most all these guys will let you or encourage you to pass when you ask.
REMEMBER: ettiquette works both ways.
They may even give you a tip or two or even tell you what you're doing wrong (it's not that hard to figure out who knows what they're doing and who doesn't)
They know about being young, strong, brazen, cocky and arrogant; but have since mellowed like good scotch.
Poor etiquette has been around as long as good ettiquette (That's how we tell the difference)
Not everyone who APPEARS to be fenceposting is doing it on purpose.
And a lot of the new guys are doing just as they have been told: "fish everthing" therefore it takes them longer to fish a piece of water.
On the Vedder you must also be patient. Not everyone has a curcit they work.