I have had the Battenkill 3/4, 7/8, and 8/9 disk drag reels for about 10 years now. The two larger ones have seen extensive saltwater service in addition to freshwater. The 3/4 model has seen a lot of freshwater action and I have caught many nice trout on it. All three reels have performed flawlessly for me over that time. I'm about to get another 3/4 model.