I asked the US Reels rep. at the Houston Fishing Show if it was made for saltwater.
He kept changing the subject on me. Never would answer my saltwater question.
When I asked where it was made at, he hung his head and said China.
It is a nice looking reel, but it is made in China. Why is it named US Reel? Makes no sense to me.
All their reels have nice features, they have reels that are made just for braid, but if they cannot hold up in saltwater, Ray don't want it. I could get a Zebco spinning reel for 1/10th the price and get the same saltwater service out of it.
My wife has the older model Shimano Stratic. Brother in law has a newer model Stratic and I have a couple of the new composite Stratics. They are very nice. Very light, but kinda expensive. But you get what you pay for.
I know a guide out of Leeville that uses Okuma rod and reels. He loves them, but Okuma gives them to him. He sells them, used, to customers at the end of each season.
The preceding message is just my opinion. Not to be taken as the gospel about fishing reels. When you find something you like, stick with it. No matter the brand or price.
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