Introducing Van Staal new VR series reels

Introducing Van Staal new VR series reels, with Van Staal rep Craig Cantelmo. Four models (VR125/150/175/200) sharing one body, two rotors and four spools. Each reels comes with a bailless conversion kit and service wrench

[@velonifishing5516]

Picked up a 200 yesterday. Anxiously waiting for April 15th!!!!!

[@ig150]

What can you say about the 200 after 4 years.,? Appreciate the answer.,,

[@nickflanagan7663]

I fished the 200 all season hard. Very happy with it.

[@jono999s]

That nice . Well thought for servicing

[@bigrockcustomlures3251]

As for the line lay issue with VS series, Lou Caruso did a video on the surfcasters journal channel about correcting VS line lay issues. Its as easy as changing the way you put line on the spool, if you adapt this method to your own reel your line will remain perfectly flat.

[@bigrockcustomlures3251]

As for the VR series I have never owned one nor do I want one, so I don't know of any line lay issues. I have bailed reels, but they are strictly used for super long casting from a sandy beach, Daiwa and Shimano distance reels, they do not need to be waterproof or indestructable, just a good long spool.

[@cobone04]

Great looking reel.Van Staal did the right thing with this reel.

[@kevindigit]

awesome product i have to purchase the 125 wow!

[@jackvoodoo2900]

i have a VR 175 on a 12 foot medium heavy surf rod for larger pelagics here in aus it handles long-tail tunas and such with ease

[@arabianknight914]

I love my vr 150 light on my elbows (work injury to elbows) thanks van staal and plus very affordable

[@smokster0604]

That's it I'm getting one......

[@dannydnice1]

Excellent

[@Kdjoao]

Getting the vr50 soon.

[@willjones3111]

400yrds on a 125 is a lot of line. i wonder if they plan to go smaller?? maybe a 100 size or smaller ?? I am digging the modular design

[@metarock-jp]

VR125 arrived at my hand on June 23rd. Like it a lot! However! As you can see in this video, you can't easily turn it with the included wrench! I could remove the rotor, but the handle plate doesn't rotate at all. Please tell me another way to turn it.

[@joep8547]

issues one being how to get into underneath drag stack, 2 line roller groves 3 handle loves oil

[@Peter-zg3em]

good shit boys. got a vs200 in black and goddamn i can't wait to get on some fish and hit with a couple of breakers.

[@joep8547]

l want to know if the rotor when u change size comes with a bail

[@mistermatsuda]

Baaahhhh! This vid just made me spend more money!

[@surfcastingrockhoppa6394]

Yup

[@joep8547]

and does the spool come with seals

[@trungtran976]

whats the drag rating for the 125?

[@mackserg]

So does the Modular design mean that you can switch the rotor and spool of a VR125 to a larger spool?

[@PatrickCambria]

The reels are all the same minus the spools and rotos. The 125 rotor will also fit the 150 spool. The 175 rotors will fit the 200 spool.

[@thereefaholic]

Just finished my first season service. The reel performed well all year but I am shocked at the exposed bail springs. Full of sand and crunchy after the first dunk. What were they thinking. Takes longer to disassemble, clean and re-assemble the bail than to clean and service the rest of the reel. SMH

[@brendanwoerner3352]

I know Craig. And work at a tackleshop. I tell guys all the time a 500 VR van staal series is not the same durability as a VSX.

[@surfcastingrockhoppa6394]

is there a release date yet?

[@eugenejohnson8635]

What is the difference between the VR50 vs x-series

[@bass_squatch2780]

What size should be used on a 10ft odm rod? 125 or 150? Everyone using vr50 on 10+ ft rods and it seems a little small.

[@frankiestimmel300]

175

[@bassiclogic]

What is the drag LBS on the VR200?

[@diegogaxiola8444]

42lb

[@gregpalmer9374]

How much and how to get one?

[@nunyabizness2411]

Reversible retrieve?

[@joep8547]

Seagull look at the line up of reel sizes he puts down the125 then grabs the 150 no issue work in the line up not against it odd number out

[@ifishnam6286]

Do the come in right hand drive

[@jondev640]

have they addressed the line lay issue with this reel love my VS but line lay leaves something to be desired especially when put up against my stella.

[@jondev640]

+SURF KING with the best will in the world i would say this response is a little blinkered. as i said own both reels both are fantastic reels and they both have their place, but i don't think anyone who has fished with both could say either one is a million times better than the other. my main issue with the VS is the line lay. i don't think that anyone who owns one would say the line lay was great but its something you work with considering the reels other attributes. I was just interested to know wether this had been addressed with the latest reel

[@bornlucky9564]

+SURF KING try diawa saltiga

[@mackserg]

When are the self service kits becoming available?

[@Polythinker]

Are all Van Staal reels left handed?Im asking because am reeling with the right hand.

[@j.d.leslie8458]

Polythinker If you are right handed you reel with your left hand when using spinning reels.

[@Polythinker]

Than im a left handed because im reeling with the right hand.

[@gerardhaubert8210]

Is this a good Walleye reel.....or other freshwater fish?

[@SoCo_Surfcasting]

They finally caught up to ZeeBaas.

[@gerry427]

Love the lightweight ! Can anyone tell me......Can i fish tuna with the VR200 ? Thanks, Gerry from San Diego, CA

[@Bigfish1day]

Gerald Velasco I will let you know, trying my VR150 next week in Florida.

[@joshuamay1693]

@@Bigfish1day Did it work? Planning on buying the VR200 Gen2 for bluefin tuna and european catfish. Greetings from Germany

[@w.r8180]

Is this the same for vr 175?

[@eighties85baby]

Lun3y Arevalo yea

[@hasior1981]

Yes still American legend -from China...

[@lansiman]

does the line lay sucks as before?

[@John_D2]

+Allah Turbo line lay is perfect.

[@nicholasneri4327]

I like them but I don't I feel alotta people here in south florida buy them for looks and nostalgia I mean you really don't need a 500 to 800 dollar reel to catch fish.

[@jacobjorgenson9285]

nicholas neri I’ve seen people hand line sharks in Mexico. So no

[@circusmime]

I agree!!! Much more cheap/better reels for under the price

[@freddyquiles6415]

good morning ! thats the way many people think. but let's look at the other side of the coin, I have spent a lot of money on reels like -avet-penn slamer-penn spinfisher, diawa lex. is expensive if add them together. so why not buy just one or two great reels that you could take any where and fish anything with it.(thak you have a great day...)

[@rainsong7327]

@@circusmime yea ok

[@joediamond115]

Is it or not made in China would like to know before I purchase one can anyone help me with my question

[@samotmane5043]

I've got a 150 and can confirm that they're made in china..shitty. But Van Staal is pretty open about the overseas manufacturing, they stamp it big on the reel foot. QC, warranty, service and repair are all in the US to my knowledge. idk man van staal is adamant that there's no quality drop in the reels and its hard to find a reel that isn't oem'ed over seas. I've had No issues with mine. Been flawless on the beaches and jetties in Florida I would recommend it for the price.

[@Bigfish1day]

Joe Diamond made in China but what isn’t? I must say, had mine for 4 years so far no issues. It’s been reeled under water surf fishing, had lots of sand. Still smooth as glass.

[@joep8547]

Theres. No ordering parts yet no price on parts either he. Says all. Parts. Available. What's the reel deal

[@richardcranium7961]

Ya ur crazy. I have the 125 on a 9”6 plug rod for striper and the bitch is heavy so

[@nicholaspassarelli279]

van staal makes a big piece of metal that turns 800$ van staal makes a fishing reel 500$,..something seems wronge

[@yomoses1436]

You'll see when you hold one its not like the older ones. It's cheaply made in my opinion

[@TheEstriker1]

This reel was not intended to be a van stal the inventor could get It marketed In the us

[@freddyquiles6415]

it's called sale's. the more they sell the better. have a great day

[@luisseminario6620]

Look closely he says im gonna grab the 150 and take it apart but is actually the 125. Fail!!!

[@joep8547]

not true seagull eye

[@luisseminario6620]

Min 5:10 look at the spool. Clearly VR125

[@mikenov7162]

Who cares really who gives a shit

[@truthseekers8195]

the VR is NOT WATERPROOF. ask any certified service guy from a bait shop thats not trying to sell you a reel.

[@sawzalvanreij]

your a clown,its waterproof period,as for your ask any certified service guy b.s,the only certified service guy for van staal is sending it to them for service,so get your facts straight before you speak,alllan,usmc

[@leonardmartin6325]

Bs the thing is so heavy. Have a 7' 6" mh avid feels so unbalanced. Sent it back. I want a reel not a bowling ball!!

[@j.d.leslie8458]

Leonard Martin Go to Mybutthurt.com and file a complaint.

[@leonardmartin6325]

john leslie thought I seen your wife on that sight.

[@mistermatsuda]

The VR50 is your ticket.

[@ChrisBhris222]

These reels suck if you have the money go with a vs or vsx you do not want the vr