Some great advice so far.
Back 25 yrs ago or so the In-Fisherman Books and Mags all stressed the importance of FLP......Fish, Location, presentation.
Are you sure steelies are present in the locations you are trying?
There is another old saying......90% of the fish are in 10 % of the water.
Good luck and looking forward to seeing your first steelie of the season.
Cheers