Need a reel that doesn't mind getting dunked!

[FormerUser]

Penn 704/706.

Still gotta break it down but with the simplicity of parts but this is an easy task.

[emgred]

How much is your time worth? Yes 704 or 706 well take a dunking, but they then require you to really spend some time between sessions on maintenance. VS costs more, but are as bullet proof as is now available.
For me, I found that the time and yes even the cost of replacing parts on a regular basis was not worth the it. I bit the bullet and got a VS. Do not regret it for a second.

[Gary]

Im gonna have to seccond the penn 704 stupid simple, to break down mine goes swimming all of the time. Doesnt get washed out all of the time tho

[gone fishin]

VS is the only one that will take the abuse. I wish there was a conventional that would stand up to dunking and sand.

[Backbeach Jake]

I have 3 704zs that I abuse the heck outa, service them once a year. under water in sand over water, no complaints...

[Tagger]

7500 Nautil ,, the grey one .. fished it 4 yrs. now .. wet every trip out ,, never took it apart.. spray it down with wd 40 after every use when possible . I've considered these reels throw aways but kinda amazed at the abuse they take ..

[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.