I for one got really sick of "ice reels". So I spent a bit more money (around $50US) and got a couple Shimano Sedona reels. I wanted them for my medium setups (needed a good drag). I got them in the 1500 size rather than the UL 750, and they come with spare spools so I can have a braid and mono spooled up and ready. So far, they're awesome. For pan fish, I still use the little ice reels as I don't need much for them anyways.