Rod weight and line size for kings

[hookedupf7]

Medium rod weight is enough for kings? What weight line you running in August and September for kings?

[Firechief48]

All my rods for Kings are mediums. My line is 30lb Sea Flea. Some guys just run 30 and now even 40lb mono just because it helps fight off the fleas not because that heavy of line is needed for the fish. 

[bandrus1]

As fire said heavy line is all due to fleas... when king fishing and fleas are not issue I run 25 lb maxima

 

Reels with a good functioning drag are key

 

Edited March 19, 2018 by bandrus1

[juthunter32]

20lb Berkley big game on size 30 reels is all you need, minimum 250 yards but prefer 300+. Wire dispy just 30lb wire, can fit a full 1000ft on size 30 reels with just a tiny bit of mono or Dacron on the bottom for cushion n to prevent spin. I like 19strand myself but 7 strand is fine too. Medium to medium heavy rods are fine but mediums are more standard. Reels with good drags are the main issue.

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