I'm still using a 209 as my main salmon reel. I've got three of them I use that I paid from $9.95 to $14.95 for years ago when they were on sale.

I used to wait for a sale... and then I'd get me a reel.

Used to use two of them back when it was legal to "two rod" in the sound.

Just had all 3 reconditioned by Georg (does the work for Outdoor Emporium) and they're probably good for the next 20 years now.