No doubt in my mind, 1 vote for the King! I've found the smaller 10-15 lb. kings will out-fight almost anything in a river setting. Silvers start out good but seem to burn-out too quick. Chums can be good, jumping and taking line or just slug it out down deep. Same for Steelhead although the native fish I've caught do seem to fight harder than thier hac. brothers .....c/22