I purchased a vm-150 and thus far it has performed poorly. It does not lay line well and the 20lb fireline that two tackle store owners have tried to adjust on the spool properly ,always...
Reviewed by: Mike Sanford on 2011-05-24 | Rating:
Van Staal is the way anglers would want a reel built. I have a bunch of VS models and my favorite is my VS 150 for the size and weight, but the VSB models are strong and you can really put the...
Reviewed by: Paul Wade on 2011-04-19 | Rating:
I recently got a hold of a VM150 for a great price so had to take a better look at it in my garage. I am a long time owner of over 6 VS reels. This reel is the more affordable version, but it...
Reviewed by: Paul Okeer on 2011-04-18 | Rating:
I was a bit hesitant to buy a new Van Staal since they are all china made now and apparently not as good as they used to be when made in america. But I am very pleased with the quality and...
Reviewed by: Scott on 2011-04-17 | Rating:
If you are a beach fisherman like me than this is a must have if you are serious. The sealed real will eliminate the need for you to constantly baby the reel from the sand.
Reviewed by: Jack on 2010-05-17 | Rating:
van staal vs100
This reel is hands down the best reel I have ever owned. I have had it for a year now and have used it to surf fish southern calfornia. Although the price may...
Reviewed by: puppet on 2007-01-08 | Rating:
van staal vs100
This reel is hands down the best reel I have ever owned. I have had it for a year now and have used it to surf fish southern calfornia. Although the price...
Reviewed by: puppet on 2007-01-08 | Rating:
I own 2 Van Staal reels---the 100B and 150S. They live up to everything that's written about them by the manufacturer. I use them primarily for surf fishing the pacific coast for stripers,...
Reviewed by: Striper Lips on 2006-12-15 | Rating:
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