Van Staal VR 175: Sometimes things here don't go as planned

The Van Staal VR series of reels brings VS performance and versatility. At a significantly lower cost.
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Prior to this reel and the Tsunami Salt X. You either spent $800 + on a Van Staal VSX or Zee Baas. Or packed a Penn Z with grease.
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[@em1860]

Hey, I was wondering if you would consider a reel maintenance video? Just a general how to clean, oil, and grease diy on spinning reels. Show us the ropes. Lots of misinformation out there and I think that would be an invaluable resource for both the new and seasoned angler, especially coming from an authoritative expert such as yourself. Hope you might consider that? Anyone else agree? Like if you do!

[@vsonic86]

The anti-reverse on VR is so bad.

[@omarespinoza3115]

Hope you can do a review VR 175 I have a leak problem I don't know if it's the seal or something else

[@Onethirtytwo]

Yep, $600 Chinese-made reel...

[@santiritter5699]

Could you do a review of a kastking sharky 3 reel? I have one if you want to take a look at it. It has seen a bit of use but I like the reel and wanted to see if you could do a teardown and honest review. Thanks

[@TonyCantShoot]

Is this the GEN 1?

[@freemenclub]

Then what's is the real saltwater reel??? I saw people complaining on water intrusion on Penn Slammer and The SaltX... Now Van Stal. Should I jump to Saltiga or Stella in order to get real protection from saltwater????

[@mattclark1429]

My wife has those bags. I once bagged a reel in a bubblegum pink bag and got a LOL from the buyer .

[@TackleAdvisors]

haaaaaaaaaaa

[@vsonic86]

OMG finally somebody is doing a video with VR. I notice I have problem with Anti-reverse.

[@ToddSpencerUSA]

Have they fixed the anti-reverse problems with the VR series? I want to buy one but based on a quick Google search, this seems to be a problem a lot of VR owners are having.

[@AdventureswithaaronB]

First!

[@scottcohen2856]

Hi, Just wondering if you know how to open first generation van stall reels the ones with circular side plate. Thank you

[@dopey006969]

Hey I like purple my husband has a diwia reel changes from green to purple!!!!!

[@eyalperez118]

6 like , see u soon.

[@anthonychen9143]

just spend the extra money and get a x-series

[@eugenejohnson8635]

Theses van staal VR50 reels are they any good for blue gill and crappie fishing are is it to much for it

[@ajsproductions5659]

Nah the vr50 is way to small

[@Mr401MoUa]

Is it just me or does the reel sound a bit noisey??

[@TackleAdvisors]

It was exceptionally geary....a well worn...PROPERLY beat on VS :)

[@aquaholich2051]

Hope you manage to get your paws on a VR in the future Scoob.

[@diegogaxiola8444]

Hello, great content as always. Can you do a comparison between the vr and the salt X? It’s going to be my 18 birthday and I was planing on buying the VR 200 but with the release of the new salt X I’m conflicted. Hope it’s not a a hazle.

[@TackleAdvisors]

It's kinda tough to compare them with the salt x being so new. I know there have been some documented issues with the VR. TIme will tell if issues show on the salt x. But it is solid. It also feels better than the good vr's I've handled. For what that's worth.

[@diegogaxiola8444]

Tackle Advisors thanks as always very helpful, I hope I can send you soon some poppers hand made in my town. I’m from Mexico Quintana Roo and the mailing process it’s a little tricky

[@simonadventum]

Where was that reel purchased? Website?

[@TackleAdvisors]

StripersOnline.com buy sell trade section.

[@Steven-cx6lb]

Is that a Daiwa sensor surf in the back ground?

[@TackleAdvisors]

Daiwa tournament ballistic 11 foot 2-8

[@raymondsolinas6976]

Nice purple bag 👍

[@westong1763]

Are you gonna review the slx Xt or dc?

[@TackleAdvisors]

Yeah...Josh at Jandh is supposed to send me the dc and the daiwa tat elite.

[@fordraven5884]

💯🎣

[@bassnazi4713]

Very nice man. Glad ya got it figured out for him and he was able to get it all resolved.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Wasn't what I was hoping for. But glad to assist both parties in a resolution.

[@bassnazi4713]

@@TackleAdvisors exactly.

[@toekneeee]

Anyone got a bait casting rod for saltwater they could recommend?Preferably 8ft and cast 1-3 oz

[@TackleAdvisors]

I'm a big fan of the teremar NE rods....very nice actions. Very light weight.

[@toekneeee]

Tackle Advisors I don’t believe they offer a 8 ft version which is a bummer

[@toekneeee]

Tackle Advisors I was gonna get a phenix m1 inshore casting off tackledirect but they wanted to charge me $50 for the stupid cardboard tubing

[@TackleAdvisors]

@@toekneeee Shipping is insane on 8 footers now.......a real crotch kick to tackle shops....That's a definite in store purchase if you can .....Never fished that rod..only a few Phoenix sticks....I dig em.

[@jakelencher817]

5:00 did you just yell weed?

[@TackleAdvisors]

It was Stripersonline.com thing...

[@jakelencher817]

@@TackleAdvisors oh lol i thought you yelled weed.. like the drug.

[@TackleAdvisors]

@@jakelencher817 Definely weeeeeeeeeeeed....but it's an sol thing.

[@jakelencher817]

@@TackleAdvisors yep.. sol thing.. got it.

[@vmmc9144]

Want to take apart my vr125? The main bearing is going out lol but seriously..its like new I dk its serial number is lik 20135 one of the earlier vrs.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Right now I have some other projects that need to be completed...And I may have a truck load of ever rod sku from a company coming in that I need to plan out. Once I get some of that out the way. I'll ping ya.

[@vmmc9144]

@@TackleAdvisors ping ping man!

[@preiudeh22a]

Have you done a video on the vr 50? I cant find it on your channel. I want tio know if you think it will pair up good with a 9ft Bass Pro Ocean Master? Its Medium 15-30 lbs. 1 - 3 oz. In another video they said the vr50 have alot of problems though is this true?

[@TackleAdvisors]

No true vid on it other than in the dark matter Ob rod video.. But i really like it.. I haven't had a single issue to speak of.. Strong and feather light

[@preiudeh22a]

@@TackleAdvisors After some research i think the vr50 might be too small for the 9ft bass pro ocean master med 1-3 oz so I am going with that Daiwa Ballistic 6000 11.1 oz . I want to get good distance from shore. Do you think the daiwa theory is a better choice then the ballistic?