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guppieguy
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I've been thinking about investing in a small stream trout/panfish outfit, probably a 6'6" or 7' 3wt. While I have a few options in mind for the rod, I'm not quite sure where to go with the reel. I plan to spend around $300 or so on the rod, but I'm not sure if I should get a quality reel to match, or take the economic route and go for a cheap reel. Common sense would tell me that I probably won't hear my drag singing to often on a 3 wt. targeted mostly at trout and panfish. I feel like it will most often act solely as a "line holder." What do you use on your light setups? Is the reel REALLY important or can I invest money elsewhere? I appreciate the input guys.
EDIT: On a side note, I have been looking at the Allen and Redington reels, but I'm open to any suggestions to anything you think will match the rod appropriately.
EDIT: On a side note, I have been looking at the Allen and Redington reels, but I'm open to any suggestions to anything you think will match the rod appropriately.