I think the problem you will run into will be that effectively float fishing Springers often requires the use of 3oz float set ups. That rod would have trouble casting that. It would be fine for drift fishing or throwing spinners.
What trout dude said is solid advice, my personal favorite pond pellet head killer is Gulp eggs in Chartreuse, 3 at a time, dipped in kick n trout= many limits
I'm sure you landed a big salmon on 10lb, but you weren't trolling with 6oz of lead and a flasher. Don't give advice for situations your not familiar with.