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| Model TD Code | Gear Ratio | Mono Capacity | Braid Capacity | Weight | Inch Per Turn | Hand Retrieve | Price |
| VR125 VAN-0121 | 4.8:1 | 340yds/10lb | 400yds/20lb | 15.8oz | 31.6 | Left | $519.00 USD | ||||
The Van Staal VR Series reels are engineered and tested to be lightweight and long lasting. They are based on the same foundation that made Van Staal legendary for power and durability. These reels are completely sealed and waterproof reel.
- Forged and machined from 6061-T6 Aluminum
- Fully sealed waterproof construction
- Solid titanium spool shaft
- Sleek light weight design
- Bail-less conversion kit included
5 Stars based on 49 reviews
By Chad
Portland, ME
Love this reel!
October 13, 2017
First Van Stall and I'm not disappointed. Perfect for my uses. I pair it up with with a 10'6 St croix. Balance is great. Could see it being good on a 9' as well.
Pros
- Great reel for the surf! Can tear down and service yourself witch I love. Gets you in touch with your gear and leaves you worry free
Cons
- None so far.
By Chau t.
Worcester
Wrong spool
February 6, 2022
I'm buying a vr175 gen 1 to get a free spool but tackle direct send me a vr175 gen2 with gen 1 spool witch is not fit I don't want to return it but I'm stuck with a useless spool
By Tom
Sneads Ferry, NC
Excellent reel
August 20, 2021
Excellent reel
By Antony
Danbury ct
Hot
June 30, 2021
This thing is beautiful
Pros
- Everything
Cons
- Nothing
By Binh
Atlanta, GA
Very nice and cheap
June 23, 2021
Very nice looking reel, smooth, well build, got it on sell with extra spool
By John
Houston, TX
VR175
March 22, 2021
A very well made reel, I appreciate the solid feel and strong gearing. I look forward to many years of service.
By Jim
Fairfield, CT
Been a dream reel for years
March 19, 2021
The dream was fulfilled when I saw the TackleDirect sale. Headed to FL to try her on some Tarpon.
By Dan
New Jersey
Great Reel
June 9, 2020
Nice and smooth. Everything you would expect from Van Staal.
By cornell
durham, NC
4 years strong
June 6, 2020
I was skeptical when I got this reel because of all the hype, boy was I wrong. It's my go to reel for everything now, I use it for lakes, ponds, surf fishing and deep sea fishing. While it may not be as smooth as a Shimano or Diawa, I haven't screwed it up by dropping it in the surf or getting dunked in the waves while standing in the surf fishing. I have destroyed the others doing that. It just happens when you fish. I'm not willing to try that with a Stella or Saltiga for twice the price. Still feels brand new 4 years later, no failures.
Pros
- Built to last, holds a ton of 30 lb braid. Handles all fishing conditions for me.
Cons
- I don't like the knob on reel handle.
By Tom
Billings, MT
Amazing
March 23, 2020
It's a fantastic reel.
Pros
- Super durable
Cons
- Heavy
By John
NJ
VS has some more work to do
March 3, 2020
I own a VR50 and VR200. Both were excellent out of the box. Extremely light and smooth, both the drag as well as when cranking. Within a month though, the handle had torn off the VR50. Within 4 months, the line roller broke, the main gear failed due to a shimming issue and saltwater had gotten into the VR200. The good news is that VS quickly addressed all issues. The bad news is that these reels don’t yet perform long term as marketed in the surf. VS has improved the seals on the VR200 but now those reels are noticeably harder to crank out of the box. I hope they continue to improve the execution on this particular line.
Pros
- -very light
- -very smooth
- -customer service aka Craig
Cons
- -earlier models not waterproof as marketed
- -handle connection not durable enough
- -shimming issues with main gear
By Frank
Staten Island
Great Reel
January 11, 2020
This is a great reel. It’s very dependable when ur pulling in a trophy fish. Drag system is great and a very smooth reel.
By Larry
Long Beach, New York
Great Surf Bay Reel
January 7, 2020
Matched this up with a 9 foot ODM bay rod, great combo for all the scoolie bass we had this past fall!
Pros
- Retrieve ratio, water tight, manual ball.
Cons
- Non, I am happy with this reel
By Francis
Maspeth, NY
Best reel Ever
September 30, 2019
Absolutely waterproof . quality is top notch, Bailess conversion makes it even better
By John
Coram, NY
VR150 Better Than Expected
August 24, 2019
Was originally hesitant to buy a VR after some feedback on early models and problems seen with friends. However as of this review it appears Van Staal has made quite a few changes and improvements. The Reel is smooth out of box especially for a sealed reel, feels substantial in the hand without being heavy and looks great.
Pros
- Fully Sealed
- Light for its size and capacity
- Smoother than a standard VS(X)
- Bailess kit included
- Still expensive but not compared to a VSX or Zeebaas
- Looks great
- VS tool included
Cons
- Still made in China
- Not cheap
- Great for many applications especially the surf but still isn?t a VS or Zeebaas
- Finish could be better
15 Questions &
15 Answers
Rj
from Florida asked:
January 16, 2019
Would the van staal vr 125 be more comparable to a 5000 or 4000 size reels
1 Answer
It would be more comparable to a 5000 size.
Submitted by:
Bernie
on January 16, 2019
Joseph Jordano
from Mount Vernon, New York asked:
September 12, 2018
I have the ST Croix Legend Xtreme Inshore spinning rod 7 FT. Model Number XIS70MHF. Will the VR 125 be a good match for my Fishing Rod?
1 Answer
Something like the vr50 would balance out better with that rod. The Vr125 is going to be to heavy of a reel for the Legend Xtreme Inshore
Submitted by:
Bernie
on September 12, 2018
Cliff Mix
from Kennebunkport, Maine asked:
September 1, 2018
Is the only difference between the 125 and the 150 the size of the spool? Are the bodies identical? I have a 125 already, am I correct that I can change out the spool with a 150 spool to get more line capacity?
1 Answer
The 125 and 150 have the same body and rotor just different size spools that can be interchanged
Submitted by:
Tyler
on September 3, 2018
Victor Thai
from kennesaw ga asked:
November 4, 2017
Do you have right hand retriever, in vr 125?
1 Answer
The vr125 is made in a left hand retrieve only.
Submitted by:
Bernie
on November 6, 2017
Ian
from Orlando Florida asked:
January 27, 2022
Vr75 or be 125 for a 79 1oz -2.5oz
1 Answer
Hi Ian, I would recommend a Van Staal VR75 VR Spinning Reel for your rod if you are casting 1oz-2.5oz lures. https://www.tackledirect.com/van-staal-vr75-spinning-reels.html Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines.
Submitted by:
Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service
on January 27, 2022
JS
from Milpitas California asked:
October 10, 2019
For 10 to 11 rod footer which vanstall 125 or 150 will fit best?
1 Answer
its all preference, either one would be great.
Submitted by:
chris jones
on October 10, 2019
marc
from staten island, new york asked:
March 4, 2018
What size VR reel would be a good match for a 9'6" tsunami air wave elite 3/4-3 oz ? mostly inshore for bass,blues and fluke.
1 Answer
The VR 125 or the 150 would be ideal to pair with the 9'6'' Tsunami Airwave Elite.
Submitted by:
Donald
on March 6, 2018
Harry
from Golf coast tx asked:
January 15, 2018
I have a 10.6 / 2-8oz mid heavy fast surf rod I use for live/dead bait. Which reel 125 with 30/40 brade or the 150 with the same braid, rod weight 18 oz
1 Answer
The VR 150 would be the best fit for the rod and line you will be using.
Submitted by:
Devon
on January 16, 2018
John
from Norfolk Virginia asked:
June 8, 2017
What colors do they come in
1 Answer
The VR 125 model comes in Silver.
Submitted by:
Donald
on June 8, 2017
JONN
from ct asked:
March 22, 2016
what is the max drag for the 125.....?
1 Answer
They don't say how many pounds of drag on any of there reels. But they said somewhere around 30lbs.
Submitted by:
Tyler
on March 23, 2016
Pids
from UAE asked:
March 1, 2016
For online buyers who doesn't have the chance to hold and feel the size of VR125, is it possible to put it side by side at least against a PENN SSV4500 and show the pic? Will the VR125 be perfect for inshore/surf casting with a 30lb braid and 7'~8' rod? Will be targeting OSTs, Cudas (1~6kg) and 14kg or less kingfish?
1 Answer
The VR125 would fit well on a 7-8ft rod just fine for inshore/surf fishing. If you can call in next month when the VR125s are in stock we would be happy to do that for you.
Submitted by:
Tyler
on March 2, 2016
Thomas
from Salisbury, Maryland asked:
November 12, 2015
Would a St. Croix Legend 9 ft. 2 piece rod be a good fit with the VR125 reel if fishing from the surf or shore for rockfish, trout, or pan fish? If not, then which VR reel would be a better fit?
1 Answer
Generally speaking, the 150 would be your best bet on a 9ft Legend. It is tough to say without actually putting the reel on the rod. If I was going to order one right now for my Legend I would do the 150.
Submitted by:
David
on November 12, 2015
ken
from corpus christi, tx asked:
November 10, 2015
what van staal series spinning reel would you recommend for inshore trout fishing on texas gulf coast? im very interested in the conversion kit to rid the bail, never heard of the option.
1 Answer
For fish like trout and redfish I would stick with the 125 size. It is big enough that it would handle those fish just fine.
Submitted by:
David
on November 11, 2015
jimmy margiotis
from charlotte nc asked:
October 14, 2015
what is the best rod to put this reel on ?
1 Answer
That would depend entirely on what kind of fishing you are doing. Surf? Inshore? If you give us the specifics we should be able to help you pick the perfect rod.
Submitted by:
David
on October 15, 2015
john peppy
from florida asked:
July 21, 2015
what is the weight of the vr 125...its says 15.8 but craig in the video says its less than 15 oz... i would like to know the reel weight..and thedrag rate..i own the vsb 150 and thats 16.8...thanks john
1 Answer
The information that we are getting from Van Staal is that it is 15.8 oz. When we get the reel in stock we can weigh it to confirm.
Submitted by:
David
on July 22, 2015
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