Need a reel that doesn't mind getting dunked!

[Rockport24]

for all the complaining I hear about penns, I gotta say they take abuse. mine don't get dunked on every outing, but they get completely soaked by waves on pretty much every outing, all I do is rinse them with fresh water and then spray them with that penn anti-corrosive stuff that they sell. I have a slammer and a 6500ss

[Slick Moedee]

VS is the way to go. Even though it is an upfront investment, over the life time of the reel vs. time/parts/other reels that will be purchased, it is well worth it.

[piemma]

704Z converted to manual pickup or 706Z right out of the box. Fished both for a lot of years till I got a VS and they were great. A little cleaning of the drag washers and you should be all set. Carry an extra dog spring.

[Sweetwater]

Thanks for the responses! I guess I'll just have to (gulp) bite the bullet and get the VS. Maybe my wife won't notice the drop in the checking account