I know this might turn into a pissing match, but I like the Johnny Morris reels. Especially in that price range. I’ve got 3 and haven’t had any problems. Only thing is, you should have bought last friday cause they had em marked down to $80. The reels do only have a 14 lb. drag system. So depending on the size of northerns you plan on catching, you might look for something else. But they haven’t let me down yet.