I consider my Lamiglas 10.5 foot Cert. Pro for 6-10 to be the perfect length/action for combination float and hardware fishing for steelhead. The light action makes an 8 pound steelhead a thrill to fight. If most of my fish were 10 pounds or more, I'd want a heavier action, but here in Oregon, most steelies are under 10 pounds. I might prefer a slightly faster rod than the Cert. Pro.
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If every fisherman would pick up one piece of trash, we'd have cleaner rivers and more access.