well, one of my all around workhorse reels for bass is a Abu Garcia 5500 C3. bought it for $55 last year on sale at cableas, they should still be at that price last i checked. great reel. 3 BB's i think. its not quanity so much as quality. This smoothness and quality you get for that money rivals alot of the stuff you pay $80 or $100 for. Abu Garcia reels are some of the toughest on the market, i love 'em.

slayer