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| Model TD Code | Gear Ratio | Mono Capacity | Braid Capacity | Weight | Inch Per Turn | Hand Retrieve | Price |
| VR200 VAN-0124 | 4.8:1 | 400yds/15lb | 500yds/40lb | 17.0oz | 40.4 | Left | $609.00 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
10 Questions &
10 Answers
Peter
from Florida asked:
June 24, 2018
What is the drag on this?
1 Answer
40 lbs of drag
Submitted by:
Bernie
on June 25, 2018
Ben
from rockaway,ny asked:
March 23, 2020
Is this reel going to match well with a 10' 6" airwave elite?
1 Answer
Yes, the VR200 would pair up well with that 10'6" surf rod.
Submitted by:
Brian
on March 23, 2020
Gillum
from RI asked:
August 21, 2018
How will the VR200 match up w/ 11’ ODM Jigster and 10’ St. Croux Mojo? The Jigster is my primary rod for the Cape Cod Canal & RI rocks while the Mojo is used in the surf on the open beach. Looking at this reel to handle all scenarios. Could I go smaller?
1 Answer
The VR200 will work perfect for all the scenarios you listed. The VR150 would be the smallest you can go.
Submitted by:
Rebecca
on August 22, 2018
Andy
from Miami, FL asked:
February 10, 2018
Hi is this reel smooth enought for vertical jigging?
1 Answer
This reel is generally designed for surf fishing. Because of the gaskets on the reel, it is not as smooth and effortless of a retrieve as you would get from the likes of a Shimano or Daiwa reel. If smooth is what you are looking for I'd suggest looking into a Shimano Saragosa, Twin Power, or Stella.
Submitted by:
Devon
on February 13, 2018
Carvin
from NZ asked:
January 11, 2017
Hi, is the right hand model out yet?
1 Answer
there is not a right handed model for tVan Staal VR200 VR Series Spinning Reel yet.
Submitted by:
Donald
on January 11, 2017
Jose Luis Perez
from Spain asked:
December 21, 2016
How many bearins does it have?
1 Answer
The VR200 has 8 bearings.
Submitted by:
Donald
on December 21, 2016
Ray
from NJ asked:
September 20, 2016
What is the maximum drag on this reel?
What is the weight of the reel?
1 Answer
The VR200 weighs 17oz. They do not advertise a drag rating for these reels.
Submitted by:
John
on September 21, 2016
Milan
from Rep. of Serbia asked:
February 19, 2016
Does it have s.steel gearing mechanism (stainless steel main and pinion gear) like in older models?
1 Answer
Yes it does. The main gear and pinions are made from hardened stainless steel, and the main gear will never slip or strip on you when under pressure. Also, the main gear is over sized to provide more fish-fighting torque per crank of the handle, which means you control the fight, not the fish. Because of this it increases your landing to loosing ratio of fish.
Submitted by:
Kaitryn
on February 20, 2016
Mohammed Fareed
from Khobar, Eastern Province asked:
December 30, 2015
Do they have an option for a right hand retrieve reel
1 Answer
These reels are not currently available in a right hand retrieve. The estimate for a right hand retrieve model is late 2016.
Submitted by:
David
on December 31, 2015
Keith
from Chula Vista, California asked:
July 20, 2015
What is a good spinning rod to pair with the VR200? I will be using it for some jigging and some surf fishing.
1 Answer
There are a lot of good rod options for that reel from St Croix, Lamiglas, RH Customs, and Century.
Submitted by:
David
on July 21, 2015
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