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| Model TD Code | Gear Ratio | Mono Capacity | Braid Capacity | Weight | Inch Per Turn | Hand Retrieve | Price |
| VR150 VAN-0122 | 4.8:1 | 360yds/12lb | 440yds/30lb | 16.0oz | 34.2 | Left | $549.00 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
11 Questions &
11 Answers
steve
from keyport, nj asked:
September 19, 2018
Do you know the spool diameter sizes for the vr125 and vr150?
1 Answer
The vr150 is on backorder and we are unable to get a measurement for you however the vr125 spool diameter is 53.27 mm
Submitted by:
Bernie
on September 20, 2018
Norman vogelsang
from New Jersey asked:
October 24, 2017
Is right to left hand reversible
1 Answer
Hello Norman, The VR150 is a left hand retrieve only.
Submitted by:
Bernie
on October 25, 2017
Miguel
from Brownsville, Texas asked:
August 13, 2018
What type of lures can I throw with this reel ? Would 1-3 oz Spoons work well ?
1 Answer
Th reel can throw anything. What really matters is the rod you are using, what is the lure/line rating. Yes, the VR150 can throw 1-3 oz spoons.
Submitted by:
Rebecca
on August 14, 2018
Jamrs Gallagher
from FL - Florida asked:
May 20, 2018
What is the drag of a 150 vr vaan staal
1 Answer
35lbs of drag
Submitted by:
Bernie
on May 21, 2018
Keith
from CT. asked:
April 24, 2018
Are the spools interchangeable between the VR 125 & theVR150?
1 Answer
Yes
Submitted by:
John
on April 27, 2018
Michael Matos
from New Jersey asked:
March 22, 2018
Wha would you recommend for a St. Croix Triumph Surf Spinning Rod 10.6 for Jersey shore beach fishing?
1 Answer
A Van Staal VR150 would be the perfect size reel to pair with a 10'6" Triumph.
Submitted by:
Devon
on March 23, 2018
Harry
from Texas asked:
March 8, 2018
What size would u recommend to match with a ODM frontier 10 6" 3/4 - 4 oz rod
1 Answer
For the best balance the VR 150 would be a good size reel to match with the Frontier 10'6'' rod.
Submitted by:
Donald
on March 8, 2018
vic
from nevada asked:
August 26, 2016
will this work on 25 to 50 lbs yellowtail or tuna?
1 Answer
Vic, Hello yes this reel will handle yellow tail and tuna as well.
Submitted by:
Tyler
on August 30, 2016
Victor Moore C. Ututalum-Infante
from N Las Vegas , Nevada asked:
August 26, 2016
would you use this on a boat trip, i mean for yellowtail or tuna on the 25 to 50 lbs and would this match with a terezMH 7 FOOT?
1 Answer
I would recommend using a bigger reel in the VR series such as the 200.
Submitted by:
Donald
on August 29, 2016
Evan Denis
from FL asked:
June 13, 2016
Does the VR have the line lay of a VS or a VSX?
1 Answer
Both reels (VR and VS-X Series) do have a similar line lay.
Submitted by:
Donald
on June 16, 2016
Kyle
from Bourne, MA asked:
November 6, 2015
Will these be available in right hand retrieve? And how many yards of 40lb braid can this reel hold?
1 Answer
This reel will hold roughly 350 yards of 40lb braid, depending on the brand and thickness of the line. As far as right hand retrieve I do not believe that Van Staal has any plans for a lefty model any time soon.
Submitted by:
David
on November 9, 2015
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