Is it worth it to get into steelheading?

[SteelFan]

For me its a weight thing. I have an old Mitchell 308 that I would use for bobbers and it would flat out wear me out. I now have a pflueger supreme 9235XTX and it is all of the difference in the world. I chase steelhead daily from October through April so I want the lightest most durable gear I can get my hands on. I have fished several days 12 hours or more and the heavier reels will put the hurt to you even if you aren't hooking fish.
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