can it ber used for fly fising in saltwater
1876122
you would be better off with next unit up which is the 7-8.The 4-5-6 is not heavy enough.
1876123
Hello Terry O. -- It certainly can be used in salt water. My wife bought me the reel and I'm very impressed by the fact they are of Hardy quality through and through. The ability to change spools with differnt types of sinking to floating line may it a great choice fo kayak fishing where you might have only one rod and can change lines for varying conditions. GKJPSYou may want to look at the 7/8/9 wt reel for salt water though. I use mine for fresh water stripers in Lake Texoma.
1876124
I plan to use mine for redfish and sea trout when we go to our winter place in Texas. I rinse my reals thoroughly after each use in salt and have never had a problem. This reel should work fine. I've been using mine in fresh and love it. Tight lines. Gary
1876125
No, this reel can corrode, its made of aluminum components that will react with saltwater and will crust.You need to spend the money and buy a reel that has stainless steel parts for the saltwater.
1876126
I have not used it in saltwater. I think it is aluminum and plastic. I personally would want something beefier for saltwater. I think a little salt might gum it up. Hopefully someone will weigh in with first hand knowledge. It is a good product for its price point. Fly shop folks do not recommend it for saltwater.
1876127
I think it's intended for freshwater, given the size of the reel (6 weight), but just like most reels nowadays, it would probably be fine in the saltwater as long as you rinse it off in freshwater at the end of the day.
1876128
Probably not. It's my understanding that salt water reels are generally bigger and strong enough you could tow a car if you set the drag high enough. This reel, while great, has a plastic spool and plastic gears inside so I would not trust it with some of the larger stronger salt water fish. I wouldn't be concerned about saltwater touching the reel itself because sure, you could just rinse it off, but I have also gotten sand in this thing and it has been fine so that isn't the issue, it's that this reel is not strong enough to handle ocean fish.
1263293
I'm not sure, but it is a quality Stainless unit. I would have no problem using it in salt water.
1860821
Probably. I only ran mine in a freshwater lake, however. Not sure how saltwater may affect the motor or other mechanism.
1648552
I've used mine in saltwater since the day I bought it. That was almost a year ago. I just rinse it very well when I get home. This motor works perfectly on my little skiff!
1182676
Yes, I would never use this in saltwater, also I would not use it for anything bigger than Bluegill or Sunfish if you want it to last, its just not a quality piece.
1107774
I don't know if it can be used as a flotation device in the ocean. I have never submerged it in salt water. I don't think I would buy it or use it for that purpose at the risk of damaging it when proper flotation devices could be purchased for much cheaper.
254871
I don't think you'd have any issues with using this on salt water in regards to if the material could handle salt. However, I would NEVER take it out into the ocean or any place with excessive waves, swells, drifts or any turbulence. It has nearly no steering, especially without the skeg. We use it on some rough lake water occasionally but its a workout to get it moving. I would not recommend taking it out into the ocean unless you want to get lost at sea.
554810
You could use it for saltwater but the lighting may not be proper for what you plan on putting in the tank. It may not be suitable for corals or live rock.
369880
Thanks for your inquiry. To keep the item long life, we do not recommend you use the item in salt water.
136310
It can be used in salt water but does do a very good job of cleaning and a pain to get in and out of pool. Went back to Polaris within two months
2249104
Yes, but it is designed for freshwater. You should probably get a more sturdy reel for saltwater fishing.
1618336
I only use it for freshwater fishing. It is a strong and firm rod with good feel for fish bites. I don't know anything about saltwater fishing but would think it could be used. If you are looking for a strong but light touch rod, it is great.
2213648
I use it for freshwater fishing. As far as I know if it's for saltwater, it's good to use it for freshwater too, but not the other way around.
1717321
Can be used for small salt water species. Make sure you clean reel after each use. I used them for years flounder fishing in New England.
708893
I use mine only in saltwater, rinse with water when day is over, Great reel.
301060
Thats what I bought it for and it works great. As with anything used in salt water, be sure to rinse it good with clean water at the end of the day. I have thrown lures as heavy as 7ozs. and the rod performs well.
1058554
it can be used for salt or fresh water, I have used mine in both, very good real and rod combo