I've been looking for a new mid-price (my idea of mid-price anyway) Large Arbor reel to go with my 8wt rod for Pike/Bass/Walley fishing, and I noticed that Orvis is selling their Battenkill LA Disc Drag reel in the 7-8-9 size for $159. That seems to be a pretty good deal. Does anybody have any experience with these reels. I have one of the old basic Battenkills in the 5-6 size, but these appear to be a different animal. Thanks ahead of time - Gary