09-18-2012, 02:05 AM
Your question states "mostly" big streamers at big trout, and "occasionally" muskie, pike, and/or steelhead. Definitely would be a 7 over an 8 for me. The 8 is too much for trout. Muskie, pike, and steelies can all be taken comfortably on the 7. And remember, today's 7 is yesterday's 9! The modern graphite rod is a broomstick in most cases.
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