I've used a 13' 7/8 for just about everywhere on the West Coast (New job means I no longer go to WA / No OR), and I've felt comfortable fishing it everywhere from the Trinity and Applegate to the Deschutes, North Umpqua, and Quinalt. 5 lb fish are still fun, but it can handle 20# steel as well. OK, 15#. OK, 12, but it fought REALLY hard...