If you’re considering using a two-hand rod there’s lots of suggestions here:
https://deneki.com/2009/01/king-rig-roundup/
Trend in two-handed rod seems to be towards shorter 9 and 10 weights - not longer than 13’. Echo King is often touted as a “budget” option which is funny because it’s $700+...
No experience, as I’m at the beginning of my flyfishing journey, but perhaps you can find some tips on the deneki outdoors blog:
https://deneki.com/?s=King+salmon
Thank you for your response, @G_Smolt (and to those that agreed). I don’t run into many fly anglers on my local flows/local shops so forums like this are really helpful to point me in the right direction.
I was hoping for a “this line for that rod for that fishery” answer, but I didn’t think to...
I’m hoping that the some of you with a bit more experience can offer some advice.
I picked up a 9’ 8wt Echo Boost Blue recently. I’m trying to match an Airflo line to the rod. I haven’t been able to find grain recommendations for the rod or the lines, and at $150CAN a pop, I don’t really want...