Congratulations to him, that’s a very deserving accomplishment.
My son just retired from Kodiak, he was there for a year and a half and got into flyfishing, yes I called him an elitist snob.
He bought top name rods/reels all the way down to the hoity-toity Simms waders.
Quality costs big $$$$$$$$$ in Alaska, especially on Kodiak Island Since everything has to be shipped by air or sea.
Does your son fly fish or is he a bait/metal flinger? That will determine on the what type of rod he would need, and he will definitely need a good reel to go with that, (casting/spinning). Be forewarned that conditions in Alaska are very harsh and he will need quality gear like GLoomis or Lamaglas quality.
I would go with a minimum of a 9’+ rod with a minimum 10–20 pound test medium/heavy action. Tip sensitivity is a must along with a fast action (tough backbone) to fight bigger fish.
Good luck with your future fishing adventures.
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