Last fall my heart was filled with lust and envy. I wanted what my guide Jon Harp had, a Sage 4500 reel. I had just caught and ALMOST landed a Brown so large it has shoulders, but it broke me off. If I had a better drag than my Teton Tigoa, I would have landed it, I tell my self. I have saved all fall and winter for the Sage. It is nearly in my grasp, it is on my Wish List at Cabelas'. All I have to do is press the 'Order' button.

Last night my stalwart purpose was sidetracked. I read the March 2009 of Field and Stream. They rated the reels they tested:
Best: Bauer Rouge
2nd Best: the Sage 4500
Best Value: Loop Multi

Y'all are the experts, whaadaya say, what should I get?