Originally Posted By: AlaskaKid
Thanks for the info, my friend. Are you serious about 20 to 30lbs line? I just stripped my 30 lbs and replaced it with 15 lbs!! 30 was what I used in AK. And every body here recommends 9 1/2 to 11 rods. That long, huh?


Heavy line (BRAID!) is easier to work with. Plus, you'll never lose a float because your leader will break instead of your main line that has the float on it. Long rods allow better line control and allow you to keep the line off the water, allowing a more natural drift.