I don't think you can go wrong with most any of the Shimano spinning setups. I've got a Sahara 4000, Symetre 4000 and another Sahara in the 2000. They're all very solid reels and have held up to a lot of abuse, and fish. The 4000 reels are my choice for fall and winter and the 2000 is a great light choice for summer. As for the automatic triggers, I've never had one that didn't eventually crap out or catch on something in the truck and get knocked off. Enjoy.

Bruce