I have a couple of different brands but my Quantum Energy PT get the most use. I also have the Accurist PT 501 (left handed reel) for P/F. It's a 6:1 ratio. Seems to work fine. I haven't invested in the Tour Edition reel yet and don't know if I will. Don't get me wrong I would love to have one but the Energy can handle anything you can throw at it and never gives me any trouble. Like a few have said E-bay is the way to go as far as buying reels in my opinion. I got the Accurist for around 50 shipped, and a coulpe of my Energys for about 100 shipped. Other brands I'm sure will do the job but for me I think I'll stick with Quantum. DJ