grit-resistant spinning reel?

my Shimano Sahara 3000 is gritty even with rinsing and partial disassembly after getting splashed in the surf.  When retrieved slowly it seizes  I can return it for another one, but its gonna be the same story next time a sandy wave washes over.

Any recommendations for a ~8-12# mono spinning reel that can survive the sand and surf?

Yeah I have that same reel and have the same problems. I've managed to rinse the crap out and keep using it, but its a battle.

I also have the stradic and sustain models and they really are far more durable and less maintenance. The sustain in particular has been a great reel for me. Its rare I ever go out without it on board!

I really like the sustain reels but they are pricey.  Just don't let your reels get wet.  I like to use small dry bags on my reels when going through the surf.

I've had the same issues with similar reels. If it's not built for salt it will have issues. Look for reels that say on the box that they're made for salt. I've got a Daiwa Exceler ($70) that's been doing great for the last 2 years. Regardless, always rinse your reel with fresh water when you get back to your car. 

I've put my cabela's salt strikers through the sand, on the sand, IN the sand a couple times and NO issues after a proper rinse.

They are CHEAP too.  They generally run around $50, but are on sale for 35-40 every once in a while.

I agree with Lee about the Cabela's Saltstriker reels.  I have a few of them.  I use a SS-50 for Willamette sturgeon fishing and I use the SS-40 as one of my saltwater jigging reels.  I have had them for several years and have not had a problem with them.  I always rinse them after salt water use, though.  I also have the SS-30 which I use for bass and attempts at walleye (haven't caught one yet).

Lee and Craig, I'll get a salt striker to have as a spare.

Covering the reel going through the surf seems like a good way to keep grit out kykfshr. What size dry bags do you use, 1 liter?

Speaking of the Saltstriker reels, Cabela's has a sale going right now:

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing-Sale/Fishing-Sale-Rods-Reels%7C/pc/109826280/c/109829880/Cabelas-Salt-Striker174-Metal-Spinning-Reels/728340.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffishing-sale-fishing-sale-rods-reels%2F_%2FN-1105564%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_109829880%3FWTz_l%3DEML%253Bcat109826280&WTz_l=EML%3Bcat109826280%3Bcat109829880

The metal version is on sale.  The graphite version has much better reviews.

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You really don't want to look at THIS website.



I really hate these guys. I have not had it this bad since I first saw the Hobie BigA. Then they had the nerve to back it with Tush. 









(my child keeps asking me "how many times are you going to play that song"?

Those are some sexy spinning reels.

Too bad they cost as much as many kayaks! Thats a lotta money to drop into Davey Jones' locker...

Thats a lotta money to drop into Davey Jones' locker...

Tell me about it!



Thats like 6 GRAND in reels alone in this picture. These guys can't be married. 

1 liter size works well.  I remove the reels from the rod put them in the bag roll the bag shut and clip the bag back over the rod handle and it keeps the grime out .

Scott

Is it just me or does the Van Staal logo "VS" look a lot like a "$" sign?

Give the Penn Fierce a try. Made for saltwater & braid, & only about 60-70 bucks at Fisherman's....  Mine's held up great so far, surf launching and all

www.pennreels.com