Good Problem to Have - Advice needed

[jwstand]

I will just leave it that I have had a good year, and my annual bonus, the first in more than 10 years, has left me with an amazing, wife approved, problem!

I am looking to make that purchase of a lifetime for a spinning reel. Being how I am, my head is now spinning (pardon the pun) from all the research I have been doing on the subject. I have ended up more confused than when I started...

I have several criteria: Must be bomb proof, Waterproof and able to handle powerful pelagics (sails, tuna - everything except giant BFT, Marlin etc...) but also have the touch to allow me to cast from my kayak with accuracy and distance. I travel extensively for work and carry a rod and reel in my carryon bag at all times. I have used my current Quantum cabo 40 on striper, blues, tarpon (not the monsters), permit, bones, slot and slightly larger reds, fluke, seabass and even some grouper and tog (landing a few 3-5 lbers) this year. I foresee a potential roosterfish, snapper, sailfish trip next year, as I may be forced to entertain clients in Bellize or Costa Rica. I know, but someone needs to do it!! On top of all that I am a sand rat on LBI and need something I need not worry about sand or water ruining a trip.

Realizing that nothing can do everything, and budget be da#ned, I am soliciting input from the board. I post infrequently, but have been and ardent member for quite some time (longer than my profile lists as I was blasted off when Jerry re-did the site some years ago). I am a regular if anonymous face on MANY of the Party and Charter boat sponsors here...

I am currently looking at (excuse if I get the exact model numbers wrong):

Stella 8-10000
Saltiga 5-6500
Van Staal - new VM 150 and VS 150


OK that was a mouthful and a half.... I am not good at short posts.... Please, with response let me know the WHY of your recommendation. This reel will be my go to and be subjected to my crazy fishing lifestyle. I should mention I am NOT one of those guys who babies my gear, nor services my reels religiously....

Let the fun begin.


Thanks in advance guys!