Look, there is always the old adage that you get what you pay for. That said, many budget model reels on the market today will last an intermittent fisher a long time and certainly work well. The difference however from a higher end model comes from the lack of precision machining of the gear and waterproof seals in the casing. However if you are not fishing every weekend and rinse the reel thoroughly after each use, then with the options listed here you will be good to go time after time!