If i was you i would fish a 10-20 or 12-25 line rated rod for a casting rod. If you were to use a spinning rod i would recommend 15-30 so that you can fish up to 4 oz of lead. If you choose the right days to fish you will not need anymore then that. Fish with Shrimp clam necks clams mussels, Herring, Squid , octopus , worms etc. If you are going to fish the South Jetty of the Nehalem I would use the same rod with 30 -50 lb braided line and throw 1-2 oz jigs for bass and lingcod. Dont go to the jetty unable to fish bait and jigs because you will limit yourself to one style of fishing and a few species . Bait rods catch Greenling, Perch , Irish lords , Cabezon , and lings. I use 25 lb test for small species. and 50 lb leaders for jig fishing lingcod. 80 lb leaders for bait fishing lingcod. Hope this helps you in your adventure.