Most Ross Reels are certified for saltwater use (the US made reels), and specifically advise the owner to rinse it well after use, and it makes perfect sense, because over time, even a reel that is anondized and is rated for salt water use will suffer scuffs and dings and its coating will deteriorate over time. I've seen people in the intermess knock Ross for saltwater use because it provides that advice, and IMO, the knock is ill conceived. Even if I owned a fancy brand that does not recommend a good rinsing, I'd do it anyway because the reel will not forever be in the condition it was in when it left the factory.