I have three trout speys; actually switch rods. A 2/3, 3/4, and a 5 wt. I use Ross Gunnison reels on all of them. They are pretty light fully loaded and if I need a drag, they have a good one though I usually keep it backed of just to make sure I don't over run the spool. Some will disagree but I have them and they work really well. I understand the Lamson reels are very good, though I have never owned one. I imagine just about any reel will suffice on a trout spey or switch is mainly for smaller fish.