I will jump in before LMG and give the Abu the first dibs lol
I use and prefer Abu Garcia reels. I have four and love them all.
For the 150 dollar range you can get the new Revo S for 129.99 from most retailers. Some have found it cheaper though. For longevity on this model, its only been out a few months so I cant say its going to last for 6 months or 10 years as we havent gotten that far with it yet But I would venture to say its going to last a long time. The previous Revo S's lasted quite awhile.
I also have 3 Gen 2 STX's that have been out for some time. Mine get used alot and have held up very well.
I also have a Bass Pro, Pro Qualifer too. Its a tank and has lasted a long time. They can be had for around 100 and under new and used.
I'll let the other guys throw out the other brands, I honestly can say that I have not used any other brands other than some cheap Shakespeare's in the past.