I've got a 9'9" GL3 8wt. with a Teton reel and the Rio Versatip 9wt. line that I really enjoy. This setup has caught everything from shad to chinook and just about everything in between including AK sockeyes. The 9wt. line loads the rod better, and the ability to change sinktips is a definite bonus. This setup didn't put me in the poorhouse either. Total cost was around $525.
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