Wow...now I want one of each after all the posts..especially Karry's.

Let me ask this...If I get the 1264 will I feel "over gunned" for an 8lb steelhead? In other words does it need to be a 15lb fish to get a good fight out of it?

I fish the cowlitz a lot ..most of the standard winter steel seem to be around 8 but 15+ is a deffinate possiblity.

Also..I am a bank fisher and don't always have the room nor the ability to chase fish.

Thanks for all the help so far...much appreciated.