I have just finished fishing for the year here in Nova Scotia and it seems that I've found myself upgrading my gear already. I just bought a new Sage SLT that I will use for fishing salmon next season (its a 4-piece, 9' 8wt.). The problem is that I am in need of a new reel and I've been getting lots of different opinions on which to buy. The problem that seems to come into play is whether I am choosing a reel that matches this rod or not. Does the weight of a reel relative to its rod affect casting? The SLT is a fairly light rod so should I pick out a reel that weighs less? Or does it make a difference? If so any suggestions on which to buy?