chongmtl Posted August 11, 2020 Posted August 11, 2020 which shimano low profile are ok for saltwater? core metanium dc chronarch ci4 Quote
Super User FishTank Posted August 11, 2020 Super User Posted August 11, 2020 I would say none of those but they would be great for bass fishing. From what I can tell on Shimano's website and from memory, most Shimano reels are not saltwater friendly when used on a regular basis. The Tranx and Chronarch G are what is listed from Shimano in their low profile reels for saltwater but they stress light inshore and made for freshwater fishing. Whatever reel you choose will need to be rinsed in freshwater after each use and the proper saltwater type oil and grease reapplied. 2 Quote
chongmtl Posted August 12, 2020 Author Posted August 12, 2020 out of the reels i own only the ci4 is saltwater safe. http://fish.shimano.com.sg/content/fish/asia/sg/en/homepage/ProductPage.P-CHRONARCHCI4.html Quote
Greeneye8181 Posted August 12, 2020 Posted August 12, 2020 I believe magnesium is not recommended for saltwater Quote
chongmtl Posted August 12, 2020 Author Posted August 12, 2020 34 minutes ago, Greeneye8181 said: I believe magnesium is not recommended for saltwater you believe right Quote
Lmsmbassaddict Posted August 13, 2020 Posted August 13, 2020 On 8/11/2020 at 9:52 PM, Greeneye8181 said: I believe magnesium is not recommended for saltwater Depends. As a general rule of thumb i wouldn't dare use magnesium in salt water but they have made advancements in coatings that supposedly work. Mg gear is typically more expensive and I love taking care of my things so I'm gonna say it's probably not going to hurt to continue that rule. I don't care how good a coating is there fail. 1 Quote
zell_pop1 Posted August 13, 2020 Posted August 13, 2020 I have used a Citica E inshore fishing and had no problems. Some of the D series were saltwater versions. Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted August 13, 2020 Super User Posted August 13, 2020 I'd go to the horses's mouth for this one. What does the Shimano web site say? If there was any ambiguity at all, I'd call them up and ask. Quote
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