My fly reels are mostly Hardy's, along with an Orvis CFO. The most expensive is not worth more than $200-$300. Some of my salt water, lever drag reels cost much more.

Have caught 32-1/2 lb and 34-1/2 lb salmon on a steelhead rod with 16 lb line. And have caught 100+ lb marlin on 20 lb line.

"There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon

"...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg