I have never fished for Salmon before. I will be fishing rivers in the Sacramento, CA area this summer. I also have been invited to fish this September in Alaska ( Kodiak area ). I have absolutely no idea on rod and reel selection. My uncle has advised a spinning reel with a very good drag. He suggested the Shimano Stradic 4000. I was sticker shocked at the $120.00 price tag. Any recommendation on other models or brands that are less expensive or is that what I should get? Also a few good model of rods ( size/length ) to go with the reel. My uncle suggested the G Loomis GL3. Again sticker shock! Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Jeff Cramer
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