Quote Originally Posted by Allan View Post
So, reading the posts from just the first page alone there are over a dozen recommendations. I stopped there. Does that tell you anything?
Yes, that there are a lot of great reels at any price point and everyone has a favorite.
I think I am going to go with an orvis, they've never steered me wrong and i just picked up one of their clearwater 10 footers, for the price I don't think anything compares.
The lamson was the most recommended but also the most maligned, some research there appears to be some complaints about it.
All the other companies have only sporadic recommendations/complaint (i.e. allen, okuma, redington, tfo etc). Ross is out since the ross I had was a bust.
Other option is hardy.
I am also trying to decide if the orvis clearwater reel is a good choice (although noone has mentioned it)