Lever drag vs Star Drag

[FISH11]

I have both but prefer my lever drag reels. Much easier to control the amount of drag. One thing that can't be matched is when fly lining a large (jumbo) mac that can over power the clicker, even with the line wrapped around the reel frame. You can just have the lever a little out of full free spool and apply enough drag to keep the line from constantly reel out. It allows you to apply enough resistance while still having the ability for the line to play out when a strike happens.

[Gunner58]

Ya I would agree with that even though I have not used one. I am looking at the avets, penn and the diawa. I am looking for a good all around reel that won't break the bank

[FISH11]

I just got a Daiwa Saltist LD40 2spd. I got it from Sports Chalet's web site. Got an e-mail from them that on the 4th they had a sale were if you signed up for Visa quick pay they gave you 25% off. Went right to the site I got the reel I had been shopping for and another rod. Super cool discount on the order and any problems Sports Chalet is close by.