I've always liked the "Quickfire" feature on the ultralight Shimano reels. It's a trigger you can pull with the index finger of your casting hand that makes each cast a one-hand operation. You don't have to flip the bail with your off-hand. It seems like that feature is unavailable on almost all of their current models for some reason. They do offer the Syncopate 1000FG with the Quickfire feature in a nice reel that's only about $30. A good value in my opinion.
