HCR,

Since your talking about a reel for a 3/4 wt, I would recommend a J. Ryall " Julianne", if you can still find one? I like the pre -wide arbor models better! The Julianne has a first class drag system that can be adjusted down to protect the smallest tippet diameters. The drag system on this reel may be considered by some to be overkill - its that good. IMHO! Even if you had all the money in the world you would just be wasting it on anything that costs more than this reel! Once again IMHO!!! BTW I also have the Ryall 6 for 5/6 wt., so yes I'm sold on the older Ryalls.

Best regards, Dave S. (fishdog54)