I've plugged and chunked with the 7000 BG many a time in big surf. I'ld wade over 150 yrds so when rebaiting or releaseing fish the 7000 was under often, fishing that set-up was not a 1 or 2 night thing. I always try and keep my reel high and treat it like what it is but calm waters mean quite nights. Religously I rinse and clean as soon as I get home. I replace drag washers maybe once a year. Even under those conditions I am laying into my casts just about every time with little problem. I'll still fish the 7000 in that manner if I have to but prefer a spinner, if you continually fish conv. then its just a matter of time before salt takes its toll.
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