Sorry about that. I thought I had included that info but it must have slipped my keyboard. We would be fishing the rivers -- most likely from shore. I have no idea what you can catch that way. Steelhead??

I'm a Sierra trout guy. I typically use light spinning tackle -- 4lb test -- to catch browns, rainbows, etc. up to about 6 - 8lbs (if lucky and careful). Most are in the 1 - 2 lb range.

I have one spinning rig that I use for surf fishing (12lb test) which (I think) might be suitable for the northwest. But, I've never fished in Washington so I'm searching for clues -- any clues. <G>