The 9' 10-20# that Cathcher1 is referring to is the STR 1086C. I have fished this rod for springers plus I have fished a 1025 IMX for a few years now. If you are primarily focusing on steelhead I would stick with the 1025 as it will throw light leads a little easier but the added length of the 1086 makes it a good float rod plus it also has more power then the 1025 which would be great for turning a wild springer. I have though, landed kings on my 1025.

If I were you I would get the 1025.
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Ryan S. Petzold
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'Sparkey' and/or 'Special'