The Stellas are definitey reccommended by Shimano for salt water use and are one of the most preferred reels for GT fishing. The Power Aero is also recommended for surf use on their site.
I've had a Shimano representative (on the "fishingmagic" website - primarily freshwater) advise me just that when I asked about using a baitrunner for fishing very close in , in salt water creeks.The specific reel I am referring to is the BAITRUNNER AERO GTE-B new model.
Described as a spinning reel.
The point was, allegedly, use in salt water invalidates the warranty. The dealer has just had one such case! :wacko:
Just out of interest what's that one RT and do they have an 8000 version of it in the range?they have just announced a new one with front-drag incorporating a baitrunner system . . . as suitable for surf fishing as well )