I have a TFO Deer Creek 2 handed spey that I use with a lamson konic 4.0. The 4.0 goes for $149 and the 3.5 goes for $139. The lamson konic are very nice reels with excelent fit and finish. The drag is smooth and pretty much maintenance fee. It should last you a lifetime. Give them a looksee here http://www.waterworks-lamson.com/konic.html