Best Baitcaster for Casting/Crankin' under $100

[Hookmaster]

I'm looking for a new baitcaster that will be used strictly for casting/crankin' plugs/spinner baits for bass/walleye/northern. No muskies, flippin', trolling, bottom bouncing, etc. Must stay under $100, preferably $80. Thanks for all the replies.

[kslipsinker]

Gander Mountain Guide Series Combo. There is a 11 bearing baitcast reel on a 6.5' IM 7 rod for about $80.00. It is a great setup for the money.

[huckleberry]

Check out Dick's flyer (former Galyans) from last Sunday's paper. There was a Daiwa baitcaster with 9 ball bearing on sale 60% off (normally $140). I think it came down to $70. Might be worth checking into but hurry if you are interested, I believe their sale ends Saturday night.

[oddball]

Does the Gander Guide Series reel have a line counter? Can anyone suggest a good Baitcaster within the same guidelines as mentioned above that does have a line counter? Thanks OddBall #1 Always wishin I was Fishin'

[gspman]

Fleet Farm has Daiwa line counter reels for under $100

[RedDB76]

I haven't used their line counter - but I love my Okuma Classic for trolling - very high quality. You can get a line counter here for $35 - I was thinking of picking one up.

http://store.discountfishinggear.com/okbare.html