Salmon fishing gear

[Guppy35]

My family and I are heading to Alaska at the end of next month for 10 days of fishing. Most of our time will probably be spent fishing the rivers within a few hours of anchorage for kings. None of us have much experience with this type of fishing, so I'm looking for any information of what type of line to use (mono vs braid), what lb test, what size spinning reel/gear ratio, whether to use a leader or not, and any thoughts on lures/presentations would be great! I know the best thing to do is to get a guide, which we have already booked, but unfortunately the first opening was towards the end of our trip.

Thanks in advance for any help!!

Edited May 8, 2016 by Guppy35

[zackblain]

Best bet is to call your guide and see what they recommend or talk to a guide/local shop on the river system you're fishing. The fisheries and regulations up there vary more than anywhere I've ever seen.

[Guppy35]

Thanks Zack.  I've started to read through some of the regulations for the areas we will be fishing, and you are right, there are a lot of them!  That's a good idea to contact the guide though, i'll definitely do that.

[Sk8man]

Sean Zack gave you good advice. There are a lot of "variables" involved so specific info relating to that particular situation and place  will be critical for success. Best of luck bud.

[Guppy35]

Thanks Les!  I just emailed the guide, so hopefully I will get some information back from him soon!