I use 706's.I have a
VS.to hard to turn the handle once it gets below 70 degrees.I know guys will say u have to maintain em an thats a PIA.but i really don't do much of anything to em.Maybe rinse by putting it the rod holder when it rains.Maybe once a yr. break em down an clean em up.I do maintain the drags.I don't regularly swim with em in NJ but i will make several trips a yr when they get submerged.If money was no object a VS would probably be my reel.But I am cheap.