How strong are Setyr Rods? Just ask Guide Jessie Blair and guest Cole Tidwell. While side drifting for steelhead on the Rogue River (October 2007) and using an 8’6’ medium light Setyr spinning rod (SHS2102ML) with 12 lb test they hooked into this 52 lb. King Salmon. The medium light steelhead rod took everything this monster could dish out and 25 minutes later they boated this trophy!”