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HESH2,
The Stradic series is technically a fresh water reel and requires thorough rinsing and re-lubing after each saltwater use, to avoid potential problems.
If you “blew it up” after just three outings however and can’t get satisfaction from the dealer, I’d send it to directly back to Shimano in California, (about five bucks, parcel post) they’ll probably fix or replace it for zip.
You still might be a little “outgunned” with the Stradic, for the size fish you’re catching (or hoping to catch) though.
Check out the BaitRunner 3500 series.
I’ve used several of these for three years now in my medium/light tackle arsenal, with fish into the mid- thirties and I have had zero problems.
Light, saltwater resistant graphite body, typically smooth drag and even if you don’t fish bait, the free spool feature is very handy for fiddling with terminal tackle or feeding line, without having to open the bail.
The latest model now features an infinite anti-reverse which eliminates handle slap, but I believe, adds an ounce or two to the overall weight.
Hard to beat, at under a hundred bucks.
Dave
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