I have an abu record 6600. I know it is $50 more than you are trying to spend but it's all solid aluminium and made in Sweden. Maybe that or a c3 or 4 like others have recommended. If you are going round reels I would go Abu for sure.

Almost forgot about a Curado.  They are expensive new, but maybe you could find one used.  That's what Larry Dahlberg uses (sometimes). 

Revo toro 60 or okua komado 350 orbosbly a bit overkill but both are very nice and will last a long time.

How about a used Daiwa Luna??

What about a Lexa 300?

Not trying to start a reel war but at least with the abu if you ever needs parts which is very rare you can get them the rest of the reels life and yours.

I don't think parts are an issue for any widely used domestic reel.

I don't have anything productive to add. Buy a Conquest 301.

I don't think parts are an issue for any widely used domestic reel. Some shimanos get changed 2 times a yr and discontinued. They discontinued a lot of abus over the yrs but many parts are available even on 30 yr old reels and many are interchangeable.

I don't have anything productive to add. Buy a Conquest 301.

How about a used Daiwa Luna??

 

 

That would be my choice for sure. Lots of the reels people are mentioning you wont get for $150 unless its used anyways. If I was going to go and buy a new reel like a cardiff I would just spend the little extra and buy a c4. That is if you cant find a used reel for a good price.

Get a Abu Garcia 4600C3

I have a new model Abu Garcia 6500C3 still made in Sweden, I used for catfish and striped bass.