So in the vein of Alaska, I need to pick up another rod for Jordan to use. Most of the things I am reading say 5-7-9 for Alaska to cover grayling to salmon. My problem is I am in the even numbers 4-6-8 (minus the 6) since I do the mtn trout with a 4 and the 5 would just be plain overkill. Question is, do I go with the 6 since it spaces nicely or do I go 7? Does anyone on here fish the lights for trout with a 6…7? I already have a 5/6 reel and extra spool if that makes any difference. Does your 6 have a fighting butt or a regular butt cap? Decisions, decisions…having fun looking.
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I’d be happy to go back up there in August with a 6 and 8 but you sort of got to figure out your fishing plan, IMHO. Kings should be done so that takes the really big game off the table. Silvers, pinks, sockeyes, bows and dollies probably the main targets. 4-12 pounds mostly.
But if you are targeting a 30" bow in the swift Kenai river then better bring more than your average trout rod. Also, rod length can come into play depending on whether you are casting a lot or if you are say drifting weighted flies with super long leaders (roll casts from the boat) where a long rod would be really helpful. I think my buddy on the Kenai fishes some 11’ 8wts sometimes.
But all that being said a good solid 6wt would be a great rod to have to take up there and to use inshore. And since all rods are not created equal unless you are comparing the same brand and model one persons 5wt could be a power house and another’s 6wt a noodle. So I would not get too caught up in all that.
Like my guide buddy said, most people would benefit most from spending time practicing casting not buying the best rod in the world. An accurate cast and good presentation catches the most fish.