Howdy Ya'll.The lommis 1024 is way to light for salmon.I would go with a GL3-1025 it is 8-17lb. And is an all around good rod for salmon and winter steelhead its a little heavy for summer run steel.Go with a ambassaduer 4600or5600 C4. or a Shimano corsair.I use a GL3-1143 mounted with a 4600 C4 for summer steel and a GL3-1025 mounted with a 5600C4 for kings and winter steel.I dont jig fish much so these combos work well for me.I costom build rods if your interested let me know. fshmn101@cs.com