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>>990518+1
At the $300 mark I'd argue you're getting pretty close to diminishing returns. They're definitely better than the lower cost reels, but if you only fish once or twice a month they probably aren't worth the monies.
Not trying to discourage anyone from buying a high end reel. Just don't feel like you absolutely need to spend a car payment on a reel. The $100-200 reels are more than good enough for most freshwater fishin.
