What makes it a "freshwater" reel?

[philaroman]

All of the parts on Dam Quicks are non-corrosive — but the only ones I would use in the salt would be the 500 size reels.  

550, 550N, 5000, 5001, 270, and 275.

Fred, you're a mono guy -- correct?  

for us string guys, that don't need the spool capacity

is there anything w/ same big HD bodies & smaller rotors?

also, is there anything else smaller w/ big drag well, like 3001 & 4001?

thanks

[foakes]

You can go to a 1401 or 2001 — smaller spool, better drags. Skirted aluminum spools.

Best, Fred

[oc1]

Yes, I think you are right, Steve —

You mean about being a geezer, right? 
I stand corrected about DQ not touting itself as a saltwater reel.
-s

[quabbin boy 62]

i'd say where you use it. i have 2/ 49l super mariners that have 100 and 150 feet of 30 lb copper on them, but they also have 10 lb mono leaders, and they're only used for trolling for lake trout. get some looks fishing with these, but, i like 'em. at the end of the day, that's what matters, i guess. my 10 color leadcore setups are on 309m penns, they work great. i learned 40 years ago that penn's lighter reels will outlast most others by several times, and i can get parts for 'em too!

[JasonGotaProblem]

This has actually been a really great thread. Thank you everyone. I think, as with most things, the short answer seems to be when in doubt grease harder.