Glad you enjoyed the day! Even though the reel in this application primarily just holds line, I would say for the extra $10. Mainly because the more "expensive" reel is probably a little lighter and therefore would have a better feel and balance. ...
Thanks again Glen and Andrea for the introduction to Fly fishing! :-)
After the fact(of course) I realized that I had ordered a rod/reel combo w/no line! So I will reorder the combo spooled and ready - and send the first order back. One question -...