Saltwater safe baitcaster

[jprice92]

Looking to get a baitcaster that is safe for light saltwater use, I'll be pairing it up with a studio composite transworld 3 power rod. It's going to be a do it all combo that I also want to able to use whenever I go to the beach once or twice a year. I was considering the conquest MD, daiwa silver wolf, antares dc. But also open to other options, I plan on getting it cleaned after beach trips.

[a1712]

Shimano Chronarch G. Brian.

[John2204]

Any good reel will work fine in saltwater, I would stay away from a magnesium frame, but other than that you should be good as long as you clean it thoroughly after using it in the salt

[godshippy]

I've been using the Curado MGL 150 with good success for saltwater striper. Caught a big 20 pound bat ray that was stripping drag and took me a good 30 minutes to bring in on 12# test and it still runs smooth.

I rinse mine out after each trip and spray some Ardent anti corrosion on it and let it dry out on a towel.

[A kid from Canada]

People seem to like the Daiwa Coastal reels.

[Slazmo]

Nothing is "saltwater safe", but a proper pre-service will help with lubricants being in the right places, and if you get the right guy the internal frame and gearbox will be coated with lanolin or a water resistant grease.

Saltwater safe... Is a poor marketing term used for reels like the MG casting family and spin inc Stella FD, FE, FI to name a very small few.

[doomtrprz71]

I did have a new generation daiwa coastal that's now on the bottom of dead man's bay it was good but I prefer the new zillion in the salt vs the coastal for not much more money. The old coastal is a good reel, especially if you upgrade it and they were available for fairly cheap themselves. My first inshore reel was a first gen tatula type r that I still use, twice a year I wouldnt even worry about the salt unless it was a mg frame.

[Heitman]

I've been saltwater fishing my whole life. Born and raised 30mins from Galveston, TX. I still have Green Curados for saltwater use. The Abu Revo Inshore Gen 1 still putting in work,13 Fishing Z reel, and newest a Daiwa TWS Coastal. I throw nothing but lures when i fish (super spooks, mirrolures, soft plastics on 1/8th-1/2oz jig heads).
As with all equipment in saltwater, i spray off everything after fishing. Just a light spraying from the garden hose to get the salt off. Do plenty of wading during the summer in the surf and reels do accidentally get dunked sometimes. Saltwater will require more frequent break down and cleaning (flushing and relubing bearings or replacing bearings). Just the nature of it. But reels will last a long time just like my Green Curados have with routine maintenance.

I would never use a magnesium reel in salt. Don't care what the manufacturer says, one scratch on the protective coating and it's gonna get destroyed. Cleaned a buddy's Metainum and saw the internals showing degradation due to lack of preventative maintenance.

Bates reels made here in Texas are starting to draw a lot of interest. Look to be an amazing reel that will last in salt also. Bate's Hundo 5oz is what i'm eyeing next.

[Slazmo]

Bates reels made here in Texas are starting to draw a lot of interest. Look to be an amazing reel that will last in salt also. Bate's Hundo 5oz is what i'm eyeing next.

Not sure why they chose 6061 T6 billet as their choice for the frame?

[hoohoorjoo]

Bates reels made here in Texas are starting to draw a lot of interest. Look to be an amazing reel that will last in salt also. Bate's Hundo 5oz is what i'm eyeing next.

Not sure why they chose 6061 T6 billet as their choice for the frame?

I'm not knowledgeable enough to know why theT6 hardened variety of 6061 is or isn't a good choice in this application. I do know that they use silicon and magnesium as the 2 alloy ingredients. Is the magnesium alloy agent a high percentage of the alloy, and if so, does this magnesium content preclude SW use due to low corrosion resistance?

[doomtrprz71]

I've been saltwater fishing my whole life. Born and raised 30mins from Galveston, TX. I still have Green Curados for saltwater use. The Abu Revo Inshore Gen 1 still putting in work,13 Fishing Z reel, and newest a Daiwa TWS Coastal. I throw nothing but lures when i fish (super spooks, mirrolures, soft plastics on 1/8th-1/2oz jig heads).
As with all equipment in saltwater, i spray off everything after fishing. Just a light spraying from the garden hose to get the salt off. Do plenty of wading during the summer in the surf and reels do accidentally get dunked sometimes. Saltwater will require more frequent break down and cleaning (flushing and relubing bearings or replacing bearings). Just the nature of it. But reels will last a long time just like my Green Curados have with routine maintenance.

I would never use a magnesium reel in salt. Don't care what the manufacturer says, one scratch on the protective coating and it's gonna get destroyed. Cleaned a buddy's Metainum and saw the internals showing degradation due to lack of preventative maintenance.

Bates reels made here in Texas are starting to draw a lot of interest. Look to be an amazing reel that will last in salt also. Bate's Hundo 5oz is what i'm eyeing next.

Which bates are made in Tx, I was under the impression they were made overseas?

[dragon1]

I've been saltwater fishing my whole life. Born and raised 30mins from Galveston, TX. I still have Green Curados for saltwater use. The Abu Revo Inshore Gen 1 still putting in work,13 Fishing Z reel, and newest a Daiwa TWS Coastal. I throw nothing but lures when i fish (super spooks, mirrolures, soft plastics on 1/8th-1/2oz jig heads).
As with all equipment in saltwater, i spray off everything after fishing. Just a light spraying from the garden hose to get the salt off. Do plenty of wading during the summer in the surf and reels do accidentally get dunked sometimes. Saltwater will require more frequent break down and cleaning (flushing and relubing bearings or replacing bearings). Just the nature of it. But reels will last a long time just like my Green Curados have with routine maintenance.

I would never use a magnesium reel in salt. Don't care what the manufacturer says, one scratch on the protective coating and it's gonna get destroyed. Cleaned a buddy's Metainum and saw the internals showing degradation due to lack of preventative maintenance.

Bates reels made here in Texas are starting to draw a lot of interest. Look to be an amazing reel that will last in salt also. Bate's Hundo 5oz is what i'm eyeing next.

Which bates are made in Tx, I was under the impression they were made overseas?

I believe all the Bates models are made overseas...the company is in Texas.

[Slazmo]

Bates reels made here in Texas are starting to draw a lot of interest. Look to be an amazing reel that will last in salt also. Bate's Hundo 5oz is what i'm eyeing next.

Not sure why they chose 6061 T6 billet as their choice for the frame?

I'm not knowledgeable enough to know why theT6 hardened variety of 6061 is or isn't a good choice in this application. I do know that they use silicon and magnesium as the 2 alloy ingredients. Is the magnesium alloy agent a high percentage of the alloy, and if so, does this magnesium content preclude SW use due to low corrosion resistance?

Well most of us are aware with what Shimano did with the OG Chronarch Ci4 with their red disappearing red Magnumlite 7075 spool... While 6061 is better corrosion resistance in comparison, it's just a wonder why (here's me with my saltwater hat on), but if you guys fish primarily fresh it could be just fine with a HA coating as they state the reel gets. Just there's no internal rub plates for mechanics to work on and eventually it'll wear through to expose raw aluminium, and we all know stainless on aluminium aren't great bedfellows.

Looks like an interesting reel with all that machining but I'm done with reels as in company swapping - just too invested in Shimano and a light sprinkling with Daiwa at this point of my life, I like to pick them apart however.

[Heitman]

Bates reels made here in Texas are starting to draw a lot of interest. Look to be an amazing reel that will last in salt also. Bate's Hundo 5oz is what i'm eyeing next.

Not sure why they chose 6061 T6 billet as their choice for the frame?

Excellent machinability and corrosion resistance. Over built? Looks like it.

[Heitman]

I've been saltwater fishing my whole life. Born and raised 30mins from Galveston, TX. I still have Green Curados for saltwater use. The Abu Revo Inshore Gen 1 still putting in work,13 Fishing Z reel, and newest a Daiwa TWS Coastal. I throw nothing but lures when i fish (super spooks, mirrolures, soft plastics on 1/8th-1/2oz jig heads).
As with all equipment in saltwater, i spray off everything after fishing. Just a light spraying from the garden hose to get the salt off. Do plenty of wading during the summer in the surf and reels do accidentally get dunked sometimes. Saltwater will require more frequent break down and cleaning (flushing and relubing bearings or replacing bearings). Just the nature of it. But reels will last a long time just like my Green Curados have with routine maintenance.

I would never use a magnesium reel in salt. Don't care what the manufacturer says, one scratch on the protective coating and it's gonna get destroyed. Cleaned a buddy's Metainum and saw the internals showing degradation due to lack of preventative maintenance.

Bates reels made here in Texas are starting to draw a lot of interest. Look to be an amazing reel that will last in salt also. Bate's Hundo 5oz is what i'm eyeing next.

Which bates are made in Tx, I was under the impression they were made overseas?

As far as my research and understanding they are made in Texas. Not designed/engineered in the USA and manufactured by DOMO overseas. Tackle Tour highlighted them at ICAST and I'm sure they'll get all the answers though.