Go to the fishing reports and forums area, say for western side if that is where your interest is, and look at the guys openly posting and sharing. May help?
When I wanted info to get out on my own this past spring, found some really helpful guys, and a couple chatters as well.
I would say Juls too. Haven’t actually went fishing with her yet. We had a couple of trips planned with her this spring but got cancelled do to weather. Now we are booked for April of 2016. She get filled up fast for the spring.
I talk to Julia a few times a year. Great attitude and always willing to explain things. If you want hands on learning, she’s the one you want. Reasonable rates too.