Reels that can take a beating in the salt and sand

I went through 3 wally world Shakespeare, and Garcia reels this year, they can't handle the sand and salt water.

In terms of relaibility, what are the 3 reels that you guys count on to last on and on, in order from the best to the worst? I know everyone will say Van Stall, but I wasn't ready to spend all that cash on one yet.:scared:

If you want to try half-measures, you will get half ast results.

No, I will not directly advise you to get a VS because you asked us not to. If you fish adverse conditions on a regular basis, you will eventually come to that line of thinking on your own.;)