Hey Steelie Blue. Take some time to enjoy the metalhead season this winter and spring. You'll find Washington to be a bit of a shock when it comes to numbers of fish. Don't want to be negative, but the 25+ fish days will be over. Absolutely beautiful water, but not anywhere near the numbers you may be used to. The rivers are any where from the same size to 20 times wider than the rivers and creeks in Wisoconsin. The fish fight harder, but are much more difficult to come by. You'll find that your steelie tactics from Wisoconsin will bide well for summer runs, but these winter fish are a whole different story. As for your gear, be prepared to use longer,heavier rods, and heavier line and hooks. Don't let the water intimidate you. Read it, break it down in chunks, and fish it hard. Enjoy the move, as there isn't many places prettier than where you are heading. Would I move there? In a minute, if I could.