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
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.
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.
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.
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
+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
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.
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.
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.
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...)
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
