Sorry about this Dino, after selling fly reels for 10 years plus. I would have to disagree with you about the STH reels. They have the WORST track record of any reel I have ever sold, to be quite blunt, they are crap. The Lamson Velocity reels are awesome, problem is that the size that will fit a #8 line is still aways off.
I would go with the Cimarron #4 from Ross. Awesome track record, The BEST customer service, and super warranty.