I'm looking to raft the Gulkana River for about 5 days with a few buddies this summer (self-guided trip).

Has anyone been on the Gulkana and willing to share their experiences? Or anyone recommend other rivers for self-guided trips in Alaska with only moderate whitewater? We're slowly locking in on the Gulkana but are open to suggestions.

Finally, if you're limited to a few rods in the raft, what do you recommend for a sockeye/ king combo trip? I have enough options to take care of the sockeyes, but curious how heavy a rod for targeting Alaskan kings....probably gonna pick a new one up.