The Northern California Fly Fishing Board

Heading up to the Deschutes from 9/19 to 9/25 for some long overdue fishing. Its been an eventful and sometimes trying year, so far, and I am really looking forward to this trip.
Am planning on trying for steelies the first couple of days way down low, then heading upstream towards Maupin for a few days to look for more steelies and some redsides, if the steelhead water is too crowded.
Would appreciate tips or info from anyone who's fished the river before.
Thanks!