Shimano Sidestab Spinning Reel

My 15 year old Daiwa has a broken "anti-reverse cam spring". I'm going fishing
this weekend and I won't be able to get a replacement spring in time for the
fishing outing. It's a Daiwa 1055 model with auto-cast and rear drag. The guy
at the repair shop said it was a very good reel in its day and was worth
repairing (I know, what else would he say?!).

Anyway, I don't want to spend a lot of money on what would be a replacement
reel and I wanted to find one with auto-cast and rear drag for under $50.00,
preferably around $30.00. The only one I could find that is readily available
in my area is a Shimano Sidestab.

Anybody have any comments, pro or con, on this reel?

Thanks,
Sylvester
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"If you won't be number one in my life, then number two on you!"