Hi Rich,

When I bought my gear I asked around for similar advice. I ended up getting a BFR (British Fly Reel) Dragonfly. I was very pleased with it, and now have 3! They run about $150 NZ, so that would probably be around the $10 US range? ha! Seriously though, I've found them to be reliable, and in a recent magazine write up they were listed as the best "value for money".

I'm not saying it's the only reel to look at, of course, but it is one to check out.

- Jeff