All,

I have a TFO 8wt. It's the Project Healing waters rod which I think is the same blank as the Professional rods from TFO. I need a reel and have two in mind. An Orvis Mid Arbor or a Lamson Konic.

I would really like to keep the reel under $150 and I was leaning towards the Orvis until this last weekend. I have not actually seen a Konic in person, hence the question here. The Lamson has a sealed drag. I have 10 Orvis reels and not a complaint among them. I also have 1 Lamson Velocity so I am familiar with their product as well.

Anyone favor one over the other? Why? Any price difference is not a problem as they are close enough in my mind price wise.

-wayne