Starter reel recommendations

[5 String Bass]

I'm in the same boat. I've been learning on a 6wt combo thats more than adaquate for trout and panfish, but want to build a setup for salt on the cheap. So far, I'm liking the Pleuger Summit for under 100.00 reels. Okuma has the Integrity, but I would go with the summit, as it is anodized aluminum and looks cool
Rumour has it that llbean is having a mad sale in stores only. you might score a deal there.

[5 String Bass]

I picked up a10 wt. streamlight for under 60.00- not bad, as it is 175 online. It's a 4 pc with mod-fast action w/case.
If you go there, ask about the inventory sale. The sale ended Monday, but if you ask, you can find out if the item is still 30% off of the "red pen" mark down. This only applied to items that were already onsale.