How about a good quality centrepin? Can't beat 'em for stalking, although you're limited a bit with casting distance (well I am at least !!).
Okuma do a good one. Fair price too.
SHIMANO STRADIC 4000 X GTM IS A GREAT REEL FOR CLOSE UP STALKING AS LILTPAD SAID THE DRAG LEVER IS BRILL AND GIVES YOU FAR MORE CONTROL IN CLOSE QUARTERS
TIGHT LINES