Recommended start Rod/Reel?

[BillM]

Hi, I just got my first fly rod so I'm Nooo expert, but I got a 9'St. Croix 8wt for around $100 then the Lamson 3.5 Konicle reel for $140 so with the line and taxes it was just a little over $300.
I got free backing from Dave at Rip Tide Anglers (thanks Dave) and an invitation to come back and get some instruction using their practice rods.

[Double Hall]

Where did you end up buying?

My father has a 10-15 year old top of the line graphite Orvis 9ft 9wt rod that he said I can "use" matched with a pretty nice (can't remember spelling) Mayatts? reel, but was purchased for freshwater originally. He's used it a few times in the Salt, but I think I'll spring for a large arbor reel in the mean time.

Does anyone have feedback on this cheap Sage reel? Suprisingly cheap to me. http://www.reelflyrod.com/product.sc...&productId=619

[Double Hall]

Also saw the Cabellas SR reel on closeout at $99 from 200. Any feedback on this? Looks heavy at 9.1 oz for the 9-10 wt version. (link my not work) http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...y-search_redir