I have 7 lamson reels, I love them. the #3 would be the size you are looking for. The velocity, in my opinion, is the best value and the litespeed is the best for lightest weight but will stand up to punishment. However, I will not part with any. EBAY has an auction going on that is a great buy, I am tempted at the buy it now price but, like I said I already have 1 velocity #3 and 2 litespeed #3. I can fish these with 6,7 and 8 wt lines. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lamson-veloc...item2edb9a1e65 For the next level up the Force is even better. this auction is a great price for the force http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lamson-ULA-F...item54175bfd6a