Salmon/Steelhead casting rod

[Eazy]

Hi to all, I have been seriously considering acquiring a baitcaster rod/reel for casting hardware for Salmon or Steelhead. However, since this would be something new to me I was looking for some advice from fellow anglers.

I will be casting spoons from 1/2oz to 3/4oz. I would also be looking to not "break the bank" since this would be something of trial and error for me.

Thanks in advance!

[OhioFisherman]

How big do Salmon get up there? I might choose completely different rod and reel choices for 10 pound steelhead and 20+ pound salmon? Never fished for or caught a salmon, but the waters you fish may play a part in the selection? The rods and reels I used here for bass also seemed to work fine for steelhead, but it was mostly open water fishing.

[BillM]

I use the same rod for salmon and steelhead.  Anything in the 6-10lb range, 10'6 etc should work just fine.