The Northern California Fly Fishing Board

Just wanted to get some feed back / advice before I make a new purchase.

I had the misfortune of getting almost all of my gear stolen on the coast last fall and I am finally ready to replace the rod and reel. I originally had a custom wrapped 7wt rod a buddy made and a Ross Evolution reel. I was and still am absolutely in love with the evolution reel but I can't justify spending that kind of cash again on just the reel. That is more like my budget for this entire setup.

I am currently looking at a Cabela's combo.... LST Series/LSR Fly Combos in the 7 wt 9'6" which is under $300 with backing and GPX line included.

Does anybody have any experience with the Cabela's LSR Fly Reel?... looks a bit like the evolution. Any other suggestions of what I should be looking at?

I mainly fish the L Sac and Feather with a few side trips to the Trinity and Klamath Rivers.

thanks

EF (artist formally known as nympher)