"MattMika" wrote in message
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On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:22:27 -0600, MattMika
wrote:

Forgot to mention, the 7/8 wt. rod I have is not a two hander, but
does have about a 1.5 cork butt plate. Also the reel I'd use if
possible is a flueger medalist 1495, rated for 7,8, & 9 wts. I
believe.

Thanks,
Matt Mika

That may not be the best timing for steelhead in AK, but you should be into
prime time for Coho(Silver Salmon) then. A 7/8 weight should be plenty
adequate. I use a 7wt for steelhead in OR, WA, & ID, but prefer my 8 wt. for
Coho in AK, but that's due to the wind where I fish in AK, not because of
fish handling ability.
Although lots of steelhead and Coho have been landed with the reel you have,
its definately not very good equipment for use by a novice on steelhead and
Silvers.

Bob Weinberger La Grande, OR