Thanks for the fast responses folks.

I was kinda figuring it would be fine, but you can't have to much information.

I found some at GI-Joes the 30lb thrust is going for $109, and the 55lb thrust is going for $219 (or so)
so if all goes good, I'll be fishing with a bit more ease this weekend.

this is really the first season I've been able to fish in Washington waters, and I'm really enjoying it. I moved down here from Alaska a while back, and finally got the fishing bug back in me. thanks again for the advice.

Martin