For medium to large salmon, an 8 foot to 10 foot medium-heavy or heavy power rod with a moderately-fast action (or taper). This rod should be rated for 12-20 lb test, and 1/4-1 oz lures. This rod will be good for throwing spoons and plugs at piers, river mouths, and the lower reaches of rivers. It can also be used in up-river stretches, but you may find that it's a bit too short in some instances. For trout, go with a 10'6 to 15' rod, with a slow to moderate action, and rated for 1/8-3/8 oz and 4-8 lb line. This trout-rod can be used for smaller salmon, and, with a line upgrade to 10 or 12 lb test, can be used to land mid-sized salmon as well.