I would agree the T3 is about the best deal for a reel around, if your serious about $100 the pflueger supreme casting reel might be an option ......if you can swing 80-100 for a rod your possibilities are almost limitless. In addition to the above mentioned you could go Shimano, St Criox, BPS Carbonlite, Daiwa, Falcon, Kistler...the list could go on.