Nav, don't sweat it about the reel. Isn't a 4000 rated for 8-12 lb. test? Seems fine to me for all-purpose steelhead use. Best of luck to you. Oh, and about the line. I use the clear Trilene XL when fishing jigs and floats. Gives me more confidence than the hi-vis stuff -- which is half the battle when you're trying to find that elusive old steelhead. Any color probably works fine though, save for low, gin-clear conditions -- in which case you'd want to use green or clear, but definitely not hi-vis.