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Originally Posted by Chrisper4694
thanks. there are some metals that reel companies use though that don't do well with salt, even with rinsing, that's my understanding at least. I just want to confirm with companies that salt water use won't void the warranty, you know what i mean? good call on the main shaft bearing with grease, will def do that!
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The newer magnesium alloy framed reels (usually only flagship models) are treated with a coating that supposedly could withstand salt. If you scratch that coating, however, all bets are off.
I was going to buy the 2017 Shimano Chronarch MGL, until I read that it was not saltwater approved bc of a spool corrosion issue...then they released the Chronarch G which is the exact same reel w/o the MGL spool. Anyway, the Curado K was released shortly thereafter, and that's what I went with. Still haven't decided on a rod...
If you're shopping for a new reel, the new Curado K looks pretty bullet proof...at least on paper!
