Can be done (with difficulty). You will want a Medium-Med-Heavy power rod for that. I have a Premier 6'6'' L/F and it is a perfect rod for targeting big resident brown trout on small creeks. For a reel, a Shimano Sahara 500 or 1000 FE would be a great match.
Get a 7-8' MH/F casting rod with braid to use with Jigs-T-rigs and heavy cover. Also, you may benefit from a higher quality spinning rod. However, if an Ugly Stik works for you, then by all means continue using it. I fished with only an Ugly Stik for years and did just fine.
I have the 7' ML/F Avid, and use it as a dropshot rod, but i will be sure to try it for steelhead once spring rolls around.i have been looking to get the 7'6 ml/xf as a light plastics rod for some time now, so I may be able to use it for a couple different things. Thanks for the help.
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