I built a 9' 8wt and at the time I didn't have much money to spend on a reel (Hey I'm 16, money is scarce ) Then the Silvers were running and so I just wanted something to get me by. So I bought a Cortland Mosquito. It is a super cheapo reel, but it gets the job done for me. I haven't caught any huge fish on it, the biggest was a 9lb silver. Eventually I'm going to get a Teton Tioga. I've talked to a lot of people and everyone of them liked the Tioga. If not, get a Ross Cimarron. I've heard good things about the Cimarron too. Personally I'd go with the Tioga. Just my opinion.

~ Dr Pepper