[M00se456]

i will have an opportunity to fish the bear river in long beach this weekend, only prob. is the only rod i have is a 5/6 wieght, and don't want to buy a heavier one yet. Would this rod hold up for some steelies.

 

[Rob Blomquist]

Most folks agree the for winter steelies a 7 weight is the minimum that one should fish. A 5/6 is perfect for summer runs, however.

Sure, I would go fishing for steelies this weekend if I were you. You are going to have troubles with 1/0-3/0 marabous that are commonly fished now. I would fish the biggest weighted marabous on a sinktip line that you could.

Before I flogged those waters though, I would check if there are fish in the system. No sense wasting time fishing water void of fish.

Rob