7/8 Weight Steelhead Rod Recommendations

Wolfgang wrote:
"KDawg" wrote:
Looking for a new 7 or 8 weight for Great Lakes Steelheading. ...

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In this case, any old girder will do.

Others may disagree.

Anybody?

Not me. Great Lakes steelheading is "chuck and duck" fishing
and one can chuck split shot with practically anything that
resembles a stick.

Having said that, I use a 10' 7wt T&T and in my opinion the
most important part of that specification is 10'. I've never
broken it so wouldn't know about how quickly warranty work
is turned around.

--
Ken Fortenberry

Now thats an angle that I hadn't considered. Alot of great advice on
this thread. Ken, where should I spend all the money you're saving me?
On Orvis Mirage leaders? I'd thought so ... But seriously, let me
first apologize for not making my intentions clearer. The rod I am
about to purchase will facilitate Steelhead fishing in the Great Lakes
region, but will also be used to reach the occasional bass, salmon, and
maybe even bonefish on the annual pilgramage that we make to the
Florida Keys.

What I'm really looking for is a good all-around rod that can handle a
few monster Steelhead, but also help me to enjoy the last few minutes
of a setting sun while tossing a dozen casts to a stubborn smallmouth.