Rockhopper.....sounds like a need to change your weight configuration. The line/rod combo sounds fine, but something is needed to change that "sweeping" presentation that you probably are getting with your "bass weight" (I'll assume that means a sliding tear-drop type lead). There are numerous ways to attach a pencil-type weight.....pick one. Set your lead up 18 to 24" above your terminal gear (some water will warrant longer leaders, some water will warrant shorter leaders, I've proposed an all around figure.

There are so many variables, that really what would probably benefit you the most would be to go fishing with someone who is familiar with steelheading. Or maybe to just go where you know there are several fisherman and watch what they do. For instance, I doubt you will find many using bass weights (some may use that on the front end of a worm set-up under a float, but I would suspect that would be about all). Most of all, though.....keep fishing, watching, and concentrating.....it'll come.