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Snucked this evening for quick trip and landed in the middle of a King fest. The screen was nothing short of amazing in 210-255 fow. Plenty of hooks and bait. A couple of spoon bites but Spin Doctors/ flies and DW paddles/ meat took the most shots. 300' Blood Run coppers, wire divers (160-280'), and riggers (60, 70, 90,100) all had their opportunities. We were rewarded with 21 bites in about 4 hours with only about a 70% landing percentage. A couple of Steelhead and a fat Laker mixed in with the Kings. Biggest was low 20s but the majority were in that low to mid teens King class.

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Okuma Clarion 553Ls paired with an Okuma classic pro GLT copper rod is a great copper setup. Problem is though squeezing 500' of 45# copper on it will only leave you room for less then 100' of 50# braid backing. An Okuma Solterra 50L would be the next choice in the Okuma line up.

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I wouldnt suggest splicing your wire. Pick up a new 1000' spool and start fresh. As for your Okuma Clarion 553... it will hold 500' of 50# braid backing

WOW!

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I leader all of my spoon rods with 12' of 20# Blood Run flouro. I use a size #3 spro swivel for my connections and tie them with a palomar knot.

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I would have to say that the Okuma Classic Pro GLT- copper/leadcore trolling rod (model # CP-CL-862M) is probably the best copper rod out there.

No problem. On an Okuma Convector 55 or Catalina 553 you can fit 450' of Blood run 45# copper w/ 250' of 50# Blood Run Braid.

8" DW spin doctors are a great addition to your arsenal!