Okuma SST 8'6" Medium Salmon Steelhead Spin Combo

Okuma SST 8'6" Medium Salmon Steelhead Spin Combo

A choice setup if you’re looking for a universal river fishing setup for the Pacific Northwest. The 8’6” 2-piece rod is great for casting spinners, spoons, drift fishing and even twitching jigs. Although we usually recommend longer rods for float fishing, this would be a great float rod for smaller rivers as well!

The Rod

We picked the Okuma SST 8'6" Medium, 2-piece, line rating 8-17 pound. It can handle Steelhead, Coho and Pink Salmon perfectly. If you plan on only having one rod for salmon fishing, this rod has enough backbone to hold its own if you happen to hook a medium-sized Chinook or Chum.

The Reel

Okuma Ceymar 4000 spinning reel has ample line capacity, a smooth retrieve and a reliable drag system. It's the perfect weight balance with the rod as well and feels like a natural fit!

The Line

P-Line CX Premium in low vis moss or high vis yellow is a copolymer with a thin diameter and our primary choice for spinning reels. If you prefer braid, we will spool your combo up with P-Line EndurX braid, in low vis monster green or high vis electric green, your choice!