Looking to replace a president spin cast that's been nothing but problems for my 4 year old daughter. I'm stuck between the the goldcast and omega pro in the smallest size. They both seem to be the best of the current spin cast reels from what I've read. Would they be OK to fish saltwater? 

I'm not looking to get a spinning reel for her just yet so please don't suggest one. 

Any opinions ? 

There are zebco saltwater versions.

It may see saltwater a few times a year but mainly freshwater use. 

I would probably buy the daiwa as I had silvercasts back in the 80s when I was a kid, but omegas get great reviews so that's probably your best bet.

I found the Daiwa for about $50 and the omega for $60.

The president was a great size for her little hands. Would either of these two be too large in their smallest model? 

My other option would be to send the president in for about $7 and hope we get one that works correctly. 

Zebco 33 Authentic Platinum All Metal

4.1:1 gear ratio, 5 stainless steel bearings, all aluminum frame including reel seat, continuous anti-reverse, industrial grade stainless steel covers, & micro fine drag adjustment.

My 8 yr oldgrandson caught over 425 bass, a couple dozen redfish & speckle trout, hundreds of bream & warmouth.

$35

I've seen the 33 platinum mentioned alot in my research. I'll look into those as well. Thanks, Catt. 

 

my dad only fishes his trusty old goldcasts....  he's had one for about 15 years or more i guess and we just got him his second one last summer.  he swears by the goldcast as the top dog in spincast reels.  the few times i've used it i could tell it was a quality reel, i just don't use the spincast reels at all.

Those goldcast are basically bulletproof. 

I've never seen one in person. Is the 80 size small enough for little hands? 

i would say yes on the 80 size, but little is relative i guess....  dad uses the 100 size and i would think it is a good one for little hands so i'd assume the 80 a good fit too....

I have a Omega Pro Z03 and its a great reel.