I too, must throw in my vote for the Okuma Sierra reel.  I can buy them in 
Spokane for $29.95 and they are fantastic.  In fact, I was in my favorite fly 
shop the other day and showed them the reel.  Comparing the drag head to head 
with the Tieton reel (retail $110)  the Okuma drag was far superior.  

I currently own a 4/5 and a 5/6.  Both reels have taken rainbows into the 6-8 
pound range without difficulty.  These include some blistering runs and the 
drag has performed perfectly.

Mike W

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