Love my Fin Nor Finite 402 for my spinning rod.Paid about $40 bucks for it. Just dont know if you can get the same model anymore.Have had it for 3 seasons and couldnt begin to count how many silvers and steelies I landed with it.In the hundreds though.Seriously!!!
It looks like a shimano sahara or symetry. both good reels but $20-$30 more.
Some friends of mine have talked me into trying an Okuma (ouch) Avenger 30. They are on sale at Bobs for $29 never thought I would go to one,but have seen them land literally hundreds of silvers on them with no problems.So what the heck
I have a buddy that builds real nice spinning rods for around $125,maybe a bit more for St Croix.
I have at least six rods he built so I must be pretty happy with them.
If thats too much for your wallet ask Chuck or Brad at Bobs. They will point you in the right direction on a cheaper pole.
I think any of the reels I mentioned would be great,just partial to the Fin-nor.We'll see about the Ouchkuma!!! From what I've seen though they are a good reel. Just dont get the 20.It doesnt have enough line capacity.
If you have any questions let me know and I'll try to help out.
If interested in a custom rod or just want to check one out,that can be arranged too.