Looking in or around $200, could be used too. This setup is for throwing jerkbaits 

I like my Ardent Apex Grand for jerkbaits, Keitechs, etc. They retail for $199 at TW and, while not a sexy Shimano or Daiwa, I prefer how they cast, for me at least.

For a number of reasons, I ain't a fan of throwing jerk baits with bait casters, however I you're going to try it I'd pop for a Curado 150 DC, which is a little more than your stated budget, but reels last for a long time and over that longer time, that $50 or so extra becomes negligible.

3 hours ago, Fishes in trees said:

For a number of reasons, I ain't a fan of throwing jerk baits with bait casters, however I you're going to try it I'd pop for a Curado 150 DC, which is a little more than your stated budget, but reels last for a long time and over that longer time, that $50 or so extra becomes negligible.

I agree, I personally throw them on an aldebaran. I was wondering if anybody used any of the older ones. 

Lews tournament pro at Sportsmans outfitters for $139 . or Team Lews lite lfs for 169. Both reels 200 and up elsewhere. Guarantee both reels outcast anything you have used.

3 hours ago, dodgeguy said:

Lews tournament pro at Sportsmans outfitters for $139 . or Team Lews lite lfs for 169. Both reels 200 and up elsewhere. Guarantee both reels outcast anything you have used.

Team lews lite lfs is showing at $239?

I get $169 if I put it in my cart.

 

https://www.sportsmansoutfitters.com/cart

 

Lefty or righty?  Seems you like Shimano.  Used lefty C14 for $200 on another site.  Never used one myself, but it is a Shimano!