Van Staal VS X-Series Bail Spinning Reels Review

Great reel for everything

Holds up against everything from 50lb strippers to sharks offshore definitely recommend

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Designed for punishment

Very nice reel. Made to handle just about anything the surf, inlet or jetty can throw at it. Made to last. A confidence builder.

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Solid

Use this reel for surf fishing sharks and bass. Handles them flawlessly. Excellent product

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Built tough, looks great

I really like using this reel on my jigging rod near shore. It is so stout and is a luxury to have on-board my boat.

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Little Expensive

Great reel but it is a little bit expensive even for a Van Staal.

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Worth every penny

best reel i own its insane how good this preforms

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Top Tier Saltwater Spinning Reel

The Van Staal spinning reel is a beast, and a beauty at the same time. There is nothing flimsy about this reel. It feels and looks solid, yet sleek and simple. As another review pointed out, the bail will not close prematurely during a cast, causing the loss of bait, or worse yet, your favorite, expensive lure.

My only complaint would be that for its size, this reel is… read more heavier than most. It might be more noticeable to me since the other reel I fish with often, is a Shimano Ci4+, which, for its size, is lighter than most.

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Great reel

I like having a bail on a spinning reel. And no, no matter how hard you cast the bail will not come down on this reel and snap off one of your $20 plugs. If you want a quality bailed spinning reel for rough surf this is for you.

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Smooth casting

Very nice reel, smooth casting , very strong and enough drag to tire a fish out. Good deal with a rod as a bonus. my 2nd Van Staal reel. Very satisfied

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Van Staal VSB250XP VS X Bail Spinning Reel

Highly recommend Van Staal spinning reels over other competitor's products. Love the look feel and performance for offshore pelagic.

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Van Staal 250

I bought my Van Staal 250 over 10 years ago now, it still looks like new, and works just as good as ever, when I first used it I caught a giant stingray approx 6ft across, the drag packed it in and the drag clicker broke I sent it back to Van Staal, who fixed it for free, as you would expect with a new reel, and never had any issues since I've caught marlin giant stingrays, and… read more many many other species over the years, without a service but probably should due to the amount of use it's had, I will be buying another one soon, if you buy one of these reels, you like myself will not need another.

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Amazing!

If you’re in the market for a handheld tank then you’re looking at the right item. Smooth as butter and can take anything you throw at it .

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Proud to own this reel

It is so awesome to be surf fishing and see people's face as I get hit wave after wave. I live in South Texas and surf fish for blacktip sharks. Yes, it does Great. I feel invincible with this reel. Plus I just got in my new vr150, it is also awesome. Van Staal has made my life a better place.

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JUNK

Had this reel used it about 6 times in about 4 months, caught some fish, loved it. The last time I used it, roughly 6 months after purchase, I was fighting a 10 lb redfish and the stainless bolt that holds the knob on snapped. Now, I’ve been waiting over 2 months for a “backordered” bolt!!! Chinese JUNK!! Idk how a company that sells $1000 reels has such shitty customer service!… read more Never buying Van Staal again! Got myself a new 13 oz black shiny sinker for Heavin’ in Hatty!!!

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