What have you used that has been good? Brands, specific names, just as long as it's a spinning reel. I will not use baitcasters after a series of nasty birdsnests last year.........
It would be used mainly for Pike Fishing and some Bass fishing. Thanks guys,
BigBuck95

Here's what I use..and love it..100.00 Cabelas
Going on my 2nd year..still tight as a drum..I use it on every outing
Shimano Symetre

+1 on what chuck said .Still can't beat the penn reels but they do get a little pricey.

This is one of my reels.



C3BRT3 3BB Front & Rear Drag Sea Spinning Fishing Reel
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I got it from E-bay, only $13.84
I works very well.

You can't go wrong with the Shimano's. They are excellent quality. I ahve 10 of them, and each and every one performs flawlessly. The Spheros 4000 has handled 30# pike great, and the sidestab has handled 10# walleye and rainbows with ease.