Leaving for Florida in a week. The only reel I have is an Abu Garcia black max baitcaster. I'll make sure it doesn't touch the water or sand, but can it be damaged just by the water from the line? I know that some water from the line comes off on the reel when retrieving a lure, but is that enough to permanently damage the reel? I can wash it off, clean it, lubricate the gears, etc. if it's necessary. 

You'll be fine as long as you do your last sentence. 

 

Keep it clean, and yes, salt from the line can cause

damage as it'll spray around on various parts.

 

Also clean your rod off afterward.

 

We live in a saltwater environ, and though fresh is my

primary, I do take bass gear out in salt. Most I use

now is for salt and fresh, but I've got some fresh-only

that is good to go when cleaned up.

51 minutes ago, Darren. said:

You'll be fine as long as you do your last sentence. 

 

Keep it clean, and yes, salt from the line can cause

damage as it'll spray around on various parts.

 

Also clean your rod off afterward.

 

We live in a saltwater environ, and though fresh is my

primary, I do take bass gear out in salt. Most I use

now is for salt and fresh, but I've got some fresh-only

that is good to go when cleaned up.

Alright. Thanks.  

you'll be fine

I have used freshwater gear in the surf for most of my life. No problem. Anything decent quality will be fine. Just rinse it off with a garden hose let it dry and add some oil to the bearings.