I agree with the others on the Shimano Stadic, if you can squeeze a bit more and get the sustain it is a very good reel as well. I have the Sustain 2500 and the Stella and the Sustain is almost as good as the Stella for far less money. For under $200 though I think the Stadic 2500 is the way to go, compaired to other brands. Shimano is a very good reel for the $150-$250 range the Stadic is very good and the Sustain is great!