My most expensive reels I own are the Shimano Calais. way overpriced, wont have any more. Ones I like the best are the Shimano mg50 for lightweight. and the Abu Garcia Revo for carolina rigging...
I reallly, really like what Abu Garcia has done with the Revo. Excellent quality with Smoothie Drags..... you can get 22# if you really try.... LOL!!! The Revo lineup has 3 different series.. the $99 is the one I have and it freespools good enough to flip a 1/4ounce jig.... Best value for the money IMO.