Loomis, it depends on when you'll be there. For 1st run kings on all but the Kenai R., it's very rare to catch a fish over 40 lbs., but you would probably be bank fishing. 2nd-run kings on the Kenai R. give you a realistic shot a 70-pounder, while I believe a 70 is rare on the Kasilof (I,ve never fished Kasilof 2nd-run), but you would probably be fishing from a boat (recommended) for 2nd-run fish.

Keep in mind that you might be fishing around a lot of other people on the banks, or going through them while fighting kings.

The rod you mentioned is fine for first- or second-run reds.

I use 20#+ for first-run kings, and 30#+ for second-run. I've never had a problem with leader-shyness.

When will you be there?