Best quality closed face reel for ultra-light fishing?

[saute86]

99% of the new spin casts are junk. Stay away from the new zebco 33's and the Abu Garcia Abumatics. The line pick ups wear out quick. I use spin casts for sacalait fishing and these don't last a month. The best are the old metal 33's and the Johnson Century. I have 2 33's that are about 20 years old and still work fine. The old 33s will wear a grove were the line meets the line catch pin. I just file it smooth when they start hanging up. I have heard good things about the new Bass Pro extreme. Claims it can cast braid. Any spin cast under $40 won't last long. Make sure you buy one with stainless ball bearings and an oscillating spool.