Saltwater rated finesse casting reel?

[RedHeadAngler]

The Calcutta 50 perhaps?

[fishnkamp]

First when we talk about the Upper Chesapeake Bay, tidal portions of the Patuxent, Potomac or even the  eastern shore rivers like Nanticoke, Wicomico, or  Pocomoke we are talking "tidal influenced  brackish " waters. These are very different than talking about fishing true "salt water" like ocean fishing.  I have been fishing these MD tidal waters for years. I have had only 3 regular bass reels ruined and it was due to being left in a rod locker that had been flooded by a tidal river boat wake. I hit a wave wrong and did not think about removing and cleaning the equipment.  Totally my fault. Otherwise I do not really believe it is necessary to fish with saltwater specific gear on these rivers and the bay. Having said all that, the most expensive reels I own are Diawa Tatula type Rs (around $200 retail) and none of my dozen or so baitcasters are really designed to throw a bait that light weight.  I turn to spinning gear for say an unweighted senco, or 1/8 ounce tube, or a1/10 ounce Ned Rig.