>>495842> IMO you can probably skimp out on the cost of a rod.Already have a rod as mentioned here
>>494816ABU Garcia spinning pole:
6'6" Medium-Light Action
1/4-5/8 oz. Lure
6-17 lb. Line
5 Guides
> But a reel that I would intend to use for 5+ years is something I wouldn't spend less than 60-80 dollars on.Nonsense, that Abu Garcia rod I've got and the Abu Garcia spinning reel I had, (now MIA) together was probably only $60-80 when I got it in 'round about 1986.
But I've finally some info on steelhead rigs, (pic related) as I don't like the style my buddy uses* and plan on picking up a slip bobber kit tomorrow or the next day, as well as some 8lb line for leaders and I've already got 4 steelhead jigs I've had for years but never used (that I can remember).
* His set-up is 8lb or so line, tied to a #2 three-way swivel, with one leader having some split-shot and the other leader, having a #6 or #8 hook with wax worms and such.
But he also say he constantly breaks his line and loses his rigs, which doesn't surprise me, as all that shit is sinking straight down and getting hung up on the rocks.... He has caught steelhead on it though, but I'm guessing this was more a case of luck.