Pflueger medalist, still the best value for the money out there....have been using one for going on 30 years and doubt that I will have to replace it any time soon. Any of the middle to upper end Hardy's. Currently I have been using 2 Hardy reels since about 1979. A Hardy Golden Prince and a Hardy Zenith. Both have been worth every penny spent on them. The Golden Prince is the reel I use well over 90% of the time.