Remdrake,

Think you hooked 8 out of 16 steelhead because of your rod and reel?
Could of been because you were presenting your bait or lure correctly, in the right water, and there were a lot of fish in the river?
What were the other guys using...broomsticks and twine?
Never been convinced it makes that much difference what brand, etc. as long as your tackle is up to the job you're asking it to do.

GS
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